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Items Tagged with 'R-22 refrigerant'

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R-22 Refrigerant Smuggler Nabbed In Florida

EPA estimates the illegally imported R-22 from China was worth $1.5 million
August 2, 2022
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A 69-year-old Florida man pled guilty to conspiring to violate the CAA by importing over 300,000 kilograms of illegal R-22, worth over $1.5 million, into the U.S. from China.


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The reclamation process at Golden Refrigerant.

R-22 Reclamation Continues to Slow Down

Mixed refrigerants are also a problem, as proper recovery practices not always followed
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Joanna R. Turpin
June 29, 2020
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A large installed base equipment still uses R-22, so once virgin supplies are exhausted, reclaimed refrigerant will be the only source available.
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ComStar’s RS-44b Refrigerant.

A Closer Look at Several Alternatives to R-22

Always check with manufacturer before retrofitting any cooling equipment
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Joanna R. Turpin
June 29, 2020
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If customers are seeking a more environmentally friendly alternative to HCFCs, there are many options available.
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Dan Veatch (in hat), senior HVAC technician, and Jacob Pelto, HVAC service apprentice, from Forrest Anderson Plumbing & Air Conditioning Inc., work on a rooftop unit.

On Eve of Phaseout, Virgin and Reclaimed R-22 Readily Available

Contractors report that it is relatively easy to find virgin and reclaimed refrigerant in the U.S.
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Joanna R. Turpin
December 16, 2019
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According to a poll, the majority of contractors are having no difficulty obtaining either virgin or reclaimed R-22.
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Last year at Golden Refrigerants, reclamation of R-22 was fairly consistent with previous years, and the company expects similar results this year. - The ACHR News

Reclaimed R-22 Dips, No Shortages Foreseen

According to industry experts, there is an ample supply of R-22 still available for future use
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Joanna R. Turpin
June 3, 2019
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While some may be concerned over whether recovery and reclamation efforts will be sufficient to meet the industry’s needs going forward, reclaimers are adamant that R-22 is still widely available, affordable, and legal.
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Here, a contractor services a Zero Zone system. - The ACHR News

HFO Sightings: Refrigerant Retrofits Becoming More Common in Supermarkets

Best practices help ensure supermarket transitions to low-GWP blends go smoothly
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Joanna R. Turpin
October 1, 2018
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HFO blends are not drop-in refrigerants, and modifications usually have to be made to the equipment before they are used. However, following the guidelines from experts in the industry can help ensure a smooth transition.
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Reclamation of R-22 Weakens in 2017, Resulting in Refrigerant Concern

Recovery efforts may not be enough to meet future needs
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Joanna R. Turpin
April 9, 2018
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 9 million pounds of R-22 were reported as being reclaimed in 2016.
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Daikin Announces First Retrofit Installation of Low GWP Refrigerant in Warehouse

March 7, 2018
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Daikin America Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd, has completed the first United States retrofit installation of its new low global-warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, Creard R-407H, in the refrigeration system of a cold storage warehouse. Creard R-407H was used to replace the system’s existing R-22, and this successful conversion demonstrates that this new refrigerant from Daikin is an ideal option for similar conversions from R-22.
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An Uncomfortable Convenience Store

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Jim Johnson
March 5, 2018
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This troubleshooting problem involves a 5-ton, R-22 rooftop air conditioning unit, and the customer’s complaint is that on days when the ambient temperature exceeds 90°F, the system doesn’t keep the store, which was recently remodeled, comfortable even though it seems to be running continuously.
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 JOHN TOMCZYK

Retrofitting R-22 with R-438A Requires Minimal System Changes

Versatile blend suitable for medium- and low-temp refrigeration systems
December 4, 2017
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For many years, R-22 was the refrigerant of choice for commercial and residential air conditioning and heat pump systems. Supermarket refrigeration systems, industrial centrifugal chillers, and industrial cooling applications also used R-22.
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HRAI Prairie Region 2013 Spring Meeting

The topic is "Halocarbons, Refrigerants and R22 Updates for Canada."

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