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California Approves Rules To Phase Down HFCs

Regulations will affect most new air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment

December 18, 2020

On Dec. 10, California adopted regulations to phase down the use of HFC refrigerants in commercial and industrial stationary refrigeration units.

Current Refrigerant Policies Focus On Phasing Down HFCs

Commercial refrigeration industry concerned with transition to low-GWP and natural refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

November 23, 2020

The ATMOsphere America focused on educating attendees about the benefits of using natural refrigerants in commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment.

An HVAC Technician’s Guide To R-32

Daikin, Goodman, and Amana brands plan to replace R-410A with R-32 in their comfort cooling products

Joanna R. Turpin

November 12, 2020

Change is coming once again to the HVACR industry, as there is a growing movement to transition from R-410A to lower-GWP refrigerants.

Advanced Training Institute - Las Vegas.

The Burning Issues Involving A2L Refrigerants

Mildly flammable designation sparks concern over safety

Joanna R. Turpin

November 2, 2020

The HVACR industry will likely soon be in the midst of another refrigerant change, which is causing a bit of unease amongst some.

AHRI Offers Insights Into Flammable Refrigerant Research

Experts share results from testing A2L and A3 refrigerants in air conditioning and refrigeration units

Joanna R. Turpin

October 23, 2020

AHRI offered panel discussions and presentations from industry experts who outlined the results of the organization’s flammable refrigerant research projects.

Preben Bertelsen, global applications engineer of food retail at Danfoss.

Danfoss Looks At Megatrends Shaping The Industry

Virtual event offered informational sessions on air conditioning and commercial refrigeration trends

Joanna R. Turpin

October 15, 2020

In lieu of a traditional trade show and conference, Danfoss hosted its first-ever virtual event — Cooling United Live.

ComStar’s nonflammable (A1) alternative RS-53, also known as R-470A.

Nonflammable Alternatives to R-410A

Several A1 refrigerant solutions are available for comfort cooling applications

Joanna R. Turpin

October 14, 2020

There are several nonflammable (A1) alternatives to R-410A available that are designed to be used in a variety of residential and commercial cooling equipment.

Nathan Walker (right) of Goodman Mfg. and Philip Johnston (left) of Daikin Applied.

Everything You Want To Know About R-32

Joanna R. Turpin

October 13, 2020

Nathan Walker of Goodman Mfg. and Philip Johnston of Daikin Applied talk with The NEWS about some of the technical aspects of R-32, the mildly flammable refrigerant that will replace R-410A in many types of comfort cooling equipment.