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Updates

The refrigerant landscape continues to evolve and contractors need to stay on top of changes in order to best serve their customers.

Insights on Next Gen Refrigerants

The refrigerant transition: How did we get here and where are we going?

Regulations & Policy

The HFC phase down officially started on January 1, 2022. Learn what this entails and how policy and regulations affect the HVAC&R industry.

Learnings & Training

The HVAC&R industry is moving to low GWP refrigerants and additional education and training is available on these products.

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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 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.

FAQs About A2Ls

HVACR professionals have questions about the new mildly flammable refrigerants

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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Daikin ATMOSPHERA with R-32 Refrigerant Now Available in North Carolina

April 29, 2022

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Daikin ATMOSPHERA gives North Carolina a powerful, new single zone system that uses a lower GWP refrigerant and is more efficient than comparable R-410 models.

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The Changing Landscape of Refrigerants: Knowing the Facts

April 21, 2022

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While change is imminent, gathering the facts about the new refrigerants will help you make the most informed decision.

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Single Component Refrigerants: Easier to Reuse and Reclaim

April 12, 2022

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Because there is no change of composition with R-32, this refrigerant can be topped off.

Installing and Servicing A2L Equipment

Systems containing new refrigerants already available in four states

Joanna R. Turpin

April 1, 2022

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The HFC phasedown started this year with a 10% production cut, which is starting to affect the price of refrigerants such as R-410A.

EPA Cracks Down On Illegal HFC Shipments

March 16, 2022

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The Interagency Task Force on Illegal HFC Trade announced that over the past 10 weeks, it has prevented illegal HFC shipments equivalent to approximately 530,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.

Take Time To Train For Refrigerant Transition

Contractors and technicians need to learn how to safely handle A2L refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

March 1, 2022

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Unlike the last transition, which shifted from the use of one nonflammable refrigerant to another, many of these new refrigerants are mildly flammable (A2L), so additional training will be needed in order to safely use them.

Daikin Highlights Its First R-32 System in U.S.

New VRV system and cloud-based tool also showcased in booth

Joanna R. Turpin

February 28, 2022

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One of the highlights at the Daikin North America booth was its new R-32 ductless mini-split system, the Daikin ATMOSPHERA.

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The Importance of Recovery, Reuse, and Reclamation of Refrigerants

February 25, 2022

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There are many other refrigerant characteristics that can and should be considered, and I would like to highlight the importance of recovery, reuse, and reclamation of refrigerants.

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Topics

Updates

Insights on Next Gen Refrigerants

Regulations & Policy

Learnings & Training

ARTICLES

States Update Codes to Allow A2L Refrigerants

FAQs About A2Ls

Daikin ATMOSPHERA with R-32 Refrigerant Now Available in North Carolina

The Changing Landscape of Refrigerants: Knowing the Facts

Single Component Refrigerants: Easier to Reuse and Reclaim

Installing and Servicing A2L Equipment

EPA Cracks Down On Illegal HFC Shipments

Take Time To Train For Refrigerant Transition

Daikin Highlights Its First R-32 System in U.S.

The Importance of Recovery, Reuse, and Reclamation of Refrigerants

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