Items Tagged with 'flammable refrigerants'

Manufacturers are launching a wide range of A2L equipment, and with proper training and adherence to best practices, HVAC contractors can confidently address the challenges of working with mildly flammable refrigerants.

Starting in 2025, most new comfort cooling systems will use lower-GWP, mildly flammable refrigerants, which include a safety feature called the refrigerant detection system (RDS), which detects leaks and can be factory or field installed.

Technicians must be trained to handle A2L refrigerants safely, using proper equipment, following safety guidelines, and understanding risks to prevent injuries.

In the sixth installment of this series, we ask if A2L refrigerants are as flammable as propane or hydrocarbons.

Since A2L refrigerants are designated as mildly flammable, safety features like refrigerant detection systems (RDSs) are being incorporated into new residential/light commercial ducted split systems that contain more than 4 pounds of A2L refrigerant. Here’s what HVAC technicians need to know about installing those RDS in the field.

In the fourth installment of this series, the topic of transporting A2L refrigerants is covered.

Adam Kimmel from Koura stops by the podcast to answer all our questions on the latest refrigerant transition.

With the impending deadline right around the corner, manufacturers have started introducing their A2L systems in the U.S.

In the fourth installment of this series, the topic of transporting A2L refrigerants is covered.