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Hensley Beverage Refrigeration Equipment

Beverage Wholesaler Opts For A2L Refrigerant

The Phoenix-based company chose to use R-454C in its new refrigeration equipment

March 4, 2024

In response to the AIM Act, Hensley Beverage chose to install new refrigeration equipment that uses the A2L refrigerant, R-454C.

AHR Expo 2024

HVAC Industry Embraces Lower-GWP Refrigerants

At AHR Expo, manufacturers shared the challenges and opportunities posed by the AIM Act

Joanna R. Turpin

March 1, 2024

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At the AHR Expo, refrigerant and equipment manufacturers discussed strategies for navigating the challenges posed by the refrigerant transition in comfort cooling and its industry-wide impacts.

Manufacturer Tests Coils Using R-454B Refrigerant

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 26, 2024

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Users of the Enterprise software from Super Radiator Coils can now design coils for R-454B in the program just as they would for coils using other refrigerants.

Navigating the A2L Transition: Insights from the International Code Council

Don’t lose sight of the HVAC refrigerant regulations going into effect this year

Jim Cika

February 24, 2024

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New A2L-related code requirements will impact HVAC system installation and include warning labels, ventilation, leak detection, and limits on refrigerant amounts for comfort air conditioning.

New 6-Cylinder Compressor for Industrial, Commercial Use

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 23, 2024

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With the six-cylinder capacity of the HGX56 CO₂ T, customers can reduce the number of compressors in a system, resulting in less system complexity and lower investment costs, a press release from Danfoss said.

An Update on the Transition to Low-GWP Refrigerants

AHRI hosted an educational session at the AHR Expo about the move to new refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

February 22, 2024

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At an educational session at the AHR Expo, industry experts discussed the latest status of the AIM Act and also provided insights into which states have updated their building codes to allow the use of A2Ls.

ALDI Plans To Transition To Natural Refrigerants

Grocer intends to use CO₂ and R-290 in all new and remodeled stores in the US

February 6, 2024

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ALDI aims to become the most sustainable grocer in the U.S., by committing to transition to natural refrigerants in all stores by 2035.

Odds Are This Won’t Be The Last Refrigerant Transition

A2Ls are likely an interim solution, as Europe is already using A3s

Joanna R. Turpin

February 4, 2024

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The transition to A2Ls will likely serve as an interim solution. Europe has already embraced propane in certain heat pump systems, and the U.S. may follow suit, albeit with a different low-GWP refrigerant.

Sensience Wins UL Certification for R-454B Detection

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

January 23, 2024

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The certification comes as Sensience continues to focus on helping the HVACR industry prepare for the transition to A2L refrigerants.

Refrigerant Saw a 40% Increase in 2022

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 22, 2024

Hannah Belloli

January 22, 2024

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Per recently released data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2021, compared to 2022, there was an increase of more than 40% in the total volume of reclaimed HFCs.