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Yellow Jacket, a brand of Ritchie Engineering Co. Inc.: Refrigerant Hoses

August 12, 2019

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Designed to service mini-splits, this product combines a Flex Flow hose with a ¼- to 5/16-inch coupler.

Understanding A2L Refrigerants for Air Conditioners

A discussion of refrigerants that will replace R-410A

August 12, 2019

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This article focuses on the refrigerants that will replace R-410A, the most commonly used refrigerant in air conditioners and heat pumps today.

IEC Approves Higher Charge Limits for Flammable Refrigerants

Change applies to self-contained refrigeration equipment, but U.S. may not accept increased limit

Joanna R. Turpin

August 12, 2019

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The refrigeration industry notes that the IEC’s approval could open the door to a wider range of equipment that utilizes low-GWP refrigerants.

Danfoss to Host Refrigerant Week

Will equip contractors and installers for refrigerant change

August 9, 2019

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The event will prepare contractors and installers to handle the refrigerant transition through a program of webinars, podcasts, and more.

NASRC Workshop to Address HFC Phasedown in New York

Will discuss challenges and opportunities of phasedown

August 9, 2019

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NASRC and the New York DEC will host a free workshop to help supermarket stakeholders prepare for future refrigerant regulations in New York State.

AHRI’s Research Arm Releases Testing Results For R-290

Study evaluated potential risks of leaks and ignitions

August 6, 2019

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AHRTI released the results of a study on the refrigerant R-29, evaluating potential risks of leaks and ignitions in a whole room scale setting.

New Developments Drive Adoption of Low-GWP Refrigerants In Commercial Refrigeration

Innovation is unlocking the potential of alternatives such as CO2 and HFOs

Lisa Tryson Torben Funder-Kristensen

August 6, 2019

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Fluctuating environmental policies in the U.S. tend to obscure the fact that the transition toward refrigerants with a low GWP continues.

7-Eleven and Honeywell Collaborate To Reduce Carbon Footprint

Honeywell’s lower GWP refrigerant is being used in 7-Eleven convenience stores

July 30, 2019

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Honeywell and 7-Eleven Inc. announced the adoption of Honeywell R-448A refrigerant across the United States and Canada.

NASRC, PG&E Co-Host Refrigerant Regulations Workshop

Will help supermarkets prepare for California's refrigerant regulations

July 3, 2019

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On July 18, NASRC and PG&E will co-host an educational workshop to help the supermarket industry prepare for California’s refrigerant regulations.

Emerson Will Present at GreenChill Webinar on Natural Refrigerants

Webinar is free, sponsored by EPA's GreenChill program

July 2, 2019

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On July 30, Emerson will participate in a webinar sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill program.

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Yellow Jacket, a brand of Ritchie Engineering Co. Inc.: Refrigerant Hoses

Understanding A2L Refrigerants for Air Conditioners

IEC Approves Higher Charge Limits for Flammable Refrigerants

Danfoss to Host Refrigerant Week

NASRC Workshop to Address HFC Phasedown in New York

AHRI’s Research Arm Releases Testing Results For R-290

New Developments Drive Adoption of Low-GWP Refrigerants In Commercial Refrigeration

7-Eleven and Honeywell Collaborate To Reduce Carbon Footprint

NASRC, PG&E Co-Host Refrigerant Regulations Workshop

Emerson Will Present at GreenChill Webinar on Natural Refrigerants

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