Articles Tagged with ''flammable refrigerants''

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

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.

Recently, the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) has approved the second edition of its UL 60335-2-89 standard, which includes higher R-290 charge limits that would expand its potential uses in commercial refrigeration.

It would be wise to take the time now to learn how to safely handle and transport A2Ls, as customers are already starting to ask about these new refrigerants.

Chiller OEMs have been preparing for a refrigerant phasedown, and they are identifying alternative refrigerants that are efficient, safe, and cost-effective.

Jason Obrzut, director of industry standards and relations for ESCO Group, discussed the basics of safely servicing A2L equipment.

The course’s live presentation will take place on May 12, at 4:00 PM EST.

The HVACR industry will likely soon be in the midst of another refrigerant change, which is causing a bit of unease amongst some.

AHRI offered panel discussions and presentations from industry experts who outlined the results of the organization’s flammable refrigerant research projects.

There are several nonflammable (A1) alternatives to R-410A available that are designed to be used in a variety of residential and commercial cooling equipment.