In the first installment in this series, we talk with Don Gillis who is a technical trainer with Chemours. Gillis travels the country providing top-notch training on the refrigerant transition. We ask Gillis how contractors can safely recover and recycle A2L refrigerants.
The reclamation of HFC refrigerants is now essential so that existing HVAC systems, and systems that can be sold through 2025, can be serviced for the next couple of decades.
Growing demand for recovered HFCs highlights the importance of proper refrigerant recovery. Unfortunately, counterfeit recovery cylinders are emerging amid this increasing need.
In comments to EPA’s proposed rule regarding HFC management, many HVACR stakeholders expressed concern over issues including tracking cylinders, training technicians, and reclaiming refrigerant.
Chemours has launched a global F-gas Lifecycle Program that is designed to promote the safe global recovery, reclamation, and reuse of fluorinated gases (F-gases).
A lot of refrigerant reclaimers aren’t charging for mixed refrigerants anymore, which may in turn, mean an opportunity for HVAC contractors to make more money.
Reclaimers are addressing the low recovery rate of HFC refrigerants by offering incentives and eliminating fees. Contractors can benefit by recovering refrigerants and turning them in.
A dedicated team of contractor volunteers arrived two days before the competitions to assemble the competitor test benches, distribute the materials and supplies and set up the testing areas.
There’s been a misconception in the field that mixed refrigerants cannot be reclaimed, and if they are, they’re of inferior quality. That’s simply not true.