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Items Tagged with 'flammable refrigerants'

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A2L Refrigerant Technician

Six Steps to Smoothly Transition to A2L Refrigerants

The move from HFCs to A2Ls is bringing us from a nonflammable refrigerant to a mildly flammable one
Matt Serdar
Matt Serdar
August 17, 2023
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Starting next year, HFC production will be cut by 40% and the transition to A2L in manufacturing will be nearly complete.
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Crafting An Effective Refrigerant Management Plan

Regulatory mandates mean food retailers must carefully measure and track refrigerant use
Joanna 2017
Joanna R. Turpin
August 10, 2023
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At a recent GreenChill webinar, the experts from DC Engineering provided insights on how to create a strategic leak reduction and refrigerant management plan.


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A2Ls Already in Widespread Use Across the Pond

Refrigerant transition also well underway in the U.S., with steep HFC cut next year
Joanna 2017
Joanna R. Turpin
July 1, 2023
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The HFC phasedown is well underway in the U.S., and we will soon see A2L equipment becoming available, just like in Europe.
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Understanding A2L Refrigerants

Many A2L refrigerants have already been approved by the EPA with many more approvals in the works
Tony Gonzalez
Tony Gonzalez
June 25, 2023
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Examining different refrigerant classifications, the differences between refrigerants, and the influences driving the shift away from traditional refrigerants to A2L refrigerants.
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Finalizing the A2L Provisions in 2024 Mechanical Codes

ICC and IAPMO share how the new codes may address the use of lower-flammability refrigerants
Joanna 2017
Joanna R. Turpin
October 6, 2022
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The ICC and IAPMO are in the process of updating their 2024 mechanical codes to include the use of A2L refrigerants in comfort cooling equipment, and contractors should become familiar with these new provisions.
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More States to Allow A2L in A/C Systems

Updating building codes allows for the use of this mildly flammable refrigerant
Joanna 2017
Joanna R. Turpin
August 3, 2022
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Alternatives to R-410A are mildly flammable (A2L) and many state building codes do not yet allow their use in stationary comfort cooling equipment. But that is changing quickly.
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R32 Refrigeration Unit.

A2L Terms You Should Know

New terminology is used with mildly flammable refrigerant
Joanna 2017
Joanna R. Turpin
June 4, 2022
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The HVACR industry is in the process of transitioning away from HFCs such as R-410A to alternative refrigerants that are mildly flammable (A2L). Because of their flammable nature, these refrigerants are referred to in terms that may not be familiar to contractors and technicians.
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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
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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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States Update Codes to Allow A2L Refrigerants

Equipment containing the new refrigerant is now available in four states, with more to come
Joanna 2017
Joanna R. Turpin
May 8, 2022
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Some alternatives to R-410A are mildly flammable (A2L) and thus require updated building codes and standards to ensure their safe use.
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Installing an R-32 system.

FAQs About A2Ls

HVACR professionals have questions about the new mildly flammable refrigerants
Joanna 2017
Joanna R. Turpin
May 1, 2022
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As the HVACR industry transitions away from HFCs such as R-410A to alternative refrigerants that are mildly flammable (A2L), it is not surprising that those who will be handling – or teaching about -- these new products have a lot of questions.
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Selecting A2L Gas Leak Detection Sensors

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