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Refrigerant Firm A-Gas Aids in Hurricane Cleanup Efforts

November 19, 2024

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Rapid Recovery Team collected refrigerant from big-box stores that experienced damage from the storm, minimizing the risk of environmental damage from the refrigerant being released into the atmosphere.

A2L Flammability Levels

A2L Refrigerant Transition: Fact or Fiction? Episode 6

Kyle Gargaro

October 5, 2024

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In the sixth installment of this series, we ask if A2L refrigerants are as flammable as propane or hydrocarbons.

HVAC Q&A Episode 3: What Contractors Need To Know About RDS Field Installs

Maria Taylor

October 3, 2024

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Since A2L refrigerants are designated as mildly flammable, safety features like refrigerant detection systems (RDSs) are being incorporated into new residential/light commercial ducted split systems that contain more than 4 pounds of A2L refrigerant. Here’s what HVAC technicians need to know about installing those RDS in the field.

HVAC Q and A Episode 2 -Motivating HVAC Contractors To Do More Refrigerant Recovery

HVAC Q&A Episode 2: Motivating HVAC Contractors To Do More Refrigerant Recovery

Maria Taylor

August 27, 2024

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How do we motivate HVAC contractors to do more refrigerant recovery? The ACHR NEWS posed the question to three industry experts on the front lines of the refrigerant transition. Here’s what they had to say about what that will take — and what we’re all going to be in for if we don’t.

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Staying Safe with CO₂: Key Basics You Need to Know

This low-GWP refrigerant can keep food cold without harming the environment

Don Fort

August 22, 2024

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Although CO₂ systems may seem a bit more complicated than HFC DX systems, they are actually quite similar, with the main difference being CO2’s higher pressure.

Navigating the 2025 HVAC Refrigerant Transition: A Comprehensive Guide

August 15, 2024

This article provides a detailed overview of new environmental standards for refrigerants, the implications for light commercial HVAC equipment, and how Lennox Commercial is poised to assist in this transition.

CRCM - Certified Refrigerant Compliance Manager

Comprehensive Overview

August 7, 2024

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CRCM certification equips professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of refrigerant compliance, making it an invaluable credential for those involved in both environmental and operational aspects of refrigerant management.

Low GWP Refrigerants for HVAC Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

August 6, 2024

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Daikin answers top questions from HVAC contractors and technicians about transitioning from high-GWP HFCs like R-410A to mildly flammable, low-GWP, A2L refrigerants, such as R-32

A2L Refrigerant Cylinders in Hot Trucks

A2L Refrigerant Transition: Fact or Fiction? Episode 5

Kyle Gargaro

August 4, 2024

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In the fourth installment of this series, the topic of transporting A2L refrigerants is covered.

Better than Bubbles: The Ins & Outs of Electronic Leak Detectors

July 29, 2024

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Soap bubbles have long been thought of as the standard method for leak detection, but times, and technology, are changing.

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Items Tagged with 'refrigerant safety'

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Refrigerant Firm A-Gas Aids in Hurricane Cleanup Efforts

A2L Flammability Levels

HVAC Q&A Episode 3: What Contractors Need To Know About RDS Field Installs

HVAC Q&A Episode 2: Motivating HVAC Contractors To Do More Refrigerant Recovery

Staying Safe with CO₂: Key Basics You Need to Know

Navigating the 2025 HVAC Refrigerant Transition: A Comprehensive Guide

CRCM - Certified Refrigerant Compliance Manager

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