Refrigerant regulations

New Standard Allows Higher A3 Charge In A/C

Flammable refrigerants such R-290 could be used in larger air conditioners and heat pumps

May 27, 2022

A new standard allows higher charge limits for hydrocarbons such as propane (R-290) and other flammable refrigerants in household technology.

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Single Component Refrigerants: Easier to Reuse and Reclaim

April 12, 2022

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Because there is no change of composition with R-32, this refrigerant can be topped off.

How to Prepare For the HFC Phasedown

Important steps that the HVACR industry should be taking now

Joanna R. Turpin

April 5, 2022

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The HFC phasedown and impending transition to lower-GWP refrigerants were top-of-mind at the recent AHR Expo. With the AIM Act, there is no stopping the transition to A2L refrigerants.

HVACR Industry Faces Several Challenges This Year

Labor shortage, refrigerant transition, and supply chain issues will dominate 2022

Joanna R. Turpin

February 25, 2022

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The current and future state of the HVACR industry was the topic of a panel discussion at the AHR Expo in Las Vegas last month.

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The Importance of Recovery, Reuse, and Reclamation of Refrigerants

February 25, 2022

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There are many other refrigerant characteristics that can and should be considered, and I would like to highlight the importance of recovery, reuse, and reclamation of refrigerants.

Best Practices Are Key To Safe Refrigerant Transition

New A2L refrigerants require extra safety measures during installation and service

Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2022

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In order to install or service equipment containing new refrigerants, additional safety measures will need to be followed by HVAC contractors and technicians.

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Danfoss Outlines Challenges, Opportunities in 2022

Virtual press conference covered new technologies, as well as regulatory updates

Joanna R. Turpin

February 15, 2022

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In a virtual press conference, Danfoss discussed several of its new technologies, as well as the challenges and opportunities the HVACR industry faces this year.

The Industry Transition To A2L Refrigerants: Where Are We and Where Are We Headed?

February 1, 2022

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This seminar explains the regulatory landscape changes in critical industry standards, changes in service practices and codes that will be necessary for the transition to the lower GWP ASHRAE class 2L refrigerants.