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Product Review: Robinair TIFXP-1A Automatic Halogen Leak Detector
August 20, 2017
Product Review: Robinair TIFXP-1A Automatic Halogen Leak Detector
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Appeal is Likely on HFC Federal Court Ruling
August 20, 2017
Last week a Federal Court in Washington, D.C. ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency’s ruling of planned phase-out of HFC refrigerants. This phase-out was announced by the EPA in 2015 and it’s goal was to have most, if not all, HFC refrigerants... more»
Product Review: Robinair TIFXL-1A Refrigerant Leak Detector
August 19, 2017
Robinair TIFXL-1A Refrigerant Leak Detector
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Product Review: Robinair 22791 InfraRed Refrigerant Leak Detector
August 19, 2017
Robinair 22791 InfraRed Refrigerant Leak Detector
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Aldi To Converr Their UK Stores Over to CO2 R-744 Refrigerant
August 17, 2017
The grocery store chain Aldi has announced their intention to switch all of their stores in the United Kingdom to CO2 refrigerant. (Also known as R-744.) Their goal is by the end of the year 2018, just over twelve months from now, that one-hundred of their stores will be... more»
Product Review: Fieldpiece Heated SRL8 Diode Refrigerant Leak Detector
August 16, 2017
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The Buy and Hold Refrigerant Strategy
August 16, 2017
This is something that I was seeing a lot of seven to eight years ago. As most of you know back in 2010 R-22 refrigerant was banned from being used in new air conditioners. In 2015 the import and manufacturing allocations of R-22 were cut as well and now in the upcoming... more»
Product Review: Inficon TEK-Mate 705-202-G1 Refrigerant Leak Detector
August 15, 2017
INFICON TEK-Mate 705-202-G1 Refrigerant Leak Detector
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What’s the Best Way to Find a Refrigerant Leak?
August 13, 2017
Well folks that’s just it. There really isn’t one best way to identify a refrigerant leak. Anyone who has been in the industry long enough knows that every single leak is different. The leak could be caused by vibration, joints coming loose, or just corrosion of... more»
What is the Best R-22 Alternative Refrigerant Today?
August 13, 2017
Since the phase-out of R-22 began in 2010 the cost has risen exponentially as each year passed by. In the year 2015 the price jumped even higher due to tougher import and production restrictions put in place by the Federal Government. That’s not the worst of it though... more»
AirGas-Refrigerants Being Acquired by Hudson Technologies
August 12, 2017
I saw this news today while reading through my alerts and frankly I’m saddened. It feels like another piece of my past has gone. If we rewind nearly eleven years ago at the beginning of my career I was tasked with the responsibility of negotiating and purchasing all... more»
Federal Court Strikes Down EPA’s Phase-Out of HFC Refrigerants
August 12, 2017
Greetings everyone! I welcome you this weekend to breaking news in the refrigeration world. On August 8th, just a few days ago, a Federal Court in Washington D.C. ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed phase-out of HFC refrigerants. The lawsuit... more»
What are the Best Refrigerant Leak Detectors?
August 9, 2017
No HVAC tech is complete without a refrigerant leak detector. I don’t care what part of the world you are in this is a tool that you will use and use often. The question though is what type of leak detector to use, what brand to buy, and what to look for when... more»
A-Gas Displays new Rapid Refrigerant Recovery Service in the UK
August 6, 2017
A-Gas, one of the leading refrigerant companies in the world, has proudly announced a new refrigerant reclamation technology. This announcement came from their United Kingdom branch headquartered out of Bristol. The new technology is known as the ‘Rapid... more»
Carrier Transicold to Offer R-452A as an Alternative to R-404A
August 6, 2017
Well folks one of the big dogs in the refrigerated transport market, Carrier Transicold, has begun offering R-452A as an alternative refrigerant for their trucks here in America. Most everyone already saw this coming due to their competition, Thermo King, had already begun... more»
New HFC Purchase Regulations for 2018
July 30, 2017
Well folks the do-it-yourselfer air conditioning repairman will be quickly coming to a close at the end of this year. No more novices trying to ‘recharge’ their system. No more guys just dumping more refrigerant in. Well, we can at least hope so…unless... more»
HFO-1234YF Refrigerant is Now Available!
July 8, 2017
Hello everyone! It’s been a long time for me here at RefrigerantHQ. Life has been crazy as I’ve started a new job, written a few books, and I’ve started a new website as well dedicated to the tool industry. It can be found at ToughAssTools.com. But hey... more»
What Requirements Are There to Work in HVACR?
June 23, 2017
If you are thinking of a career in HVAC industry, there is no better time than now. HVAC technicians are in high demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of HVAC professionals to grow by 14 percent between 2014 and 2024.
Quality training and the... more»
Honeywell Celebrates 15,000th Supermarket Converting Over to R-407F
January 13, 2017
The race is on to find suitable alternatives to R-404A. In 2009 the Honeywell corporation invented a new refrigerant called Genetron Performax. (R-407F) This new refrigerant is an HFC blend containing forty percent of R-134a, thirty percent of R-125, and thirty percent of... more»
Potential Replacements for R-410A – An In-Depth Look
January 10, 2017
Rather you like it or not folks R-410A will be going away and it’s going to be happening a lot sooner than everyone thinks. In 2015 the Environmental Protection Agency announced that they will beginning the initial steps of phasing out R-404A in July of 2016, January... more»
Target Stores Switching Their Cases to R-290 (Propane)
January 6, 2017
In 2015 the Obama Administration held a summit at the White House where various large companies in the United States were invited. The purpose of this summit was for Obama to gain pledges from each of these companies on beginning to phase out their HFC refrigerant usage.... more»
It’s Nearly 2017. It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Old R-22 Unit…
December 27, 2016
Hello ladies and gentlemen! I hope everyone had a fun Christmas. I spent all day yesterday putting together a gigantic dollhouse for my girls and today it is back to the grind.
Earlier this month I wrote a few articles on what the pricing of R-22 is right now and what it... more»
Product Review: Custom LeatherCraft 1539 18 Multi-Compartment Tool Carrier
December 22, 2016
Custom LeatherCraft 1539 18 Multi-Compartment Tool Carrier
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Top 3 Changes of Refrigerant in 2017
December 19, 2016
Hello ladies and gentlemen! It’s that time of year again. The cold wind is blowing, the snow is falling, and the temperature barely gets over twenty degrees across half of the nation. Instead of thinking about the cold I’m thinking about the summer. What will... more»
What is NATE Certification?
December 19, 2016
Hello everyone! I’m doing something a little different today. The below is a guest post written by our friend Michael Berard at HVACTrainingCenter.com I’ll be doing my own guest post over at his site as well. I hope you find the article helpful and please... more»
Refrigerant Sales Restriction Comes to HFCs in 2018
December 19, 2016
Well folks I can’t say that I didn’t see this coming. I think most everyone did. On November 2nd, 2016 the EPA announced many changes on their certification program, who can buy refrigerants, and who can handle refrigerants. Not a lot of people knew that today... more»
The Details on the Kigali HFC Agreement
December 18, 2016
Well folks it’s official. Another phase out is among us. The world has come together to ban HFC refrigerants such as R-134a, R-404A, and R-410A across the world by the year 2100. Yes, that’s right 2100. While that may sound a ways away it is worth mentioning... more»
Flammable Refrigerant Blamed for Two Deaths
December 16, 2016
An explosion in a hotel in Victoria, Australia left two men dead in June of 2014. This week the cause of the explosion was agreed upon by expert investigators including an expert in chemical arson. The air conditioning unit was located in the basement of the hotel with no... more»
Product Review: CoverMates – Air Conditioner Cover Elite Collection
December 14, 2016
CoverMates – Air Conditioner Cover Elite Collection
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Does R-134a Have a Phase Out Date?
December 13, 2016
The answer is yes… and no. This one is kind of tricky. R-134a is not going out the same way the CFCs and HCFCs went. (R-12 & R-22.) These types of refrigerants were both phased out in accordance to the Montreal Protocol in the 1990s and most recently in 2010. It... more»
How Much Does R-134a Cost Per Pound in 2017?
December 13, 2016
Hello ladies and gentlemen! It looks like another year is passing us by again and with another year comes a whole other set of possibilities. As I write this article it is twenty odd something degrees outside and we’re expecting some snow in Kansas City tomorrow. Some... more»
How Much Does R-410A Refrigerant Cost Per Pound in 2017?
December 13, 2016
Hello ladies and gentlemen! It looks like another year is passing us by again and with another year comes a whole other set of possibilities. As I write this article it is twenty odd something degrees outside and we’re expecting some snow in Kansas City tomorrow. Some... more»
How Much Is R-22 Refrigerant Per Pound in 2017?
December 13, 2016
Hello ladies and gentlemen! It looks like another year is passing us by again and with another year comes a whole other set of possibilities. As I write this article it is twenty odd something degrees outside and we’re expecting some snow in Kansas City tomorrow. Some... more»
What are the Details on the R-134a Tarriffs?
December 12, 2016
Alrighty ladies and gentlemen, by now I’m sure most of you are confused on exactly what is happening with the potential tariffs on R-134a refrigerant. Well, rest assured, I am confused as well. When there is confusion on a topic what better way to resolve it then by... more»
2017 Refrigerant Pricing Predictions
December 9, 2016
Well ladies and gentlemen it’s that time of year again. The time of year when a cold wind blows, the temperature doesn’t rise above thirty degrees, and snow flurries fall from the sky. What better time than now than to talk about refrigerant? It’s the... more»
How Much is 1234YF Per Pound in 2017?
December 8, 2016
Over the past few years I have done numerous posts concerning the true cost per pound of R-22, R-410A, and R-134a. Each one of these posts have had outstanding success including the one I just published only a few days ago. (Link is here.) Throughout these articles I have... more»
How Will Donald Trump Affect the US Refrigerant Market?
December 7, 2016
Regardless of your politics last month’s election was definitely a surprise. Obviously, the election of Donald Trump will have a profound impact on the country and the rest of the world. The question I ask to you is what kind of impact will he have on the United... more»
How Much Is Refrigerant Per Pound in 2017?
December 6, 2016
Hello ladies and gentlemen! It looks like another year is passing us by again and with another year comes a whole other set of possibilities. As I write this article it is twenty odd something degrees outside and we’re expecting some snow in Kansas City tomorrow. Some... more»
AHRI Removes Color Requirements on Refrigerant Cylinders
June 30, 2016
The Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigerant Institute has announced that they will be doing away the various colored refrigerant cylinders that we have grown use to in the past. The differing colored refrigerant cylinders will instead be replaced by a light-green gray... more»
Australia Announces Planned Phase-out of HFC Refrigerants
June 28, 2016
While there still hasn’t been a formal amendment added to the Montreal Protocol to phase out HFC refrigerants across the world there are many countries that are taking pro-active steps to phase out HFC refrigerants such as R-410A, R-404A, and R-134a. The United... more»
Is Refrigerant the Key to Finding Life on Other Planets?
June 28, 2016
I saw an article pop up on my newsfeed this morning from the Atlantic. (Link is here.) The premise of the article is the on-going search for intelligent life outside of our planet. Is there life out there, if so is it intelligent, or is it a basic primal type of life?... more»
Trader Joes Fined $500,000 for Violating the Clean Air Act
June 22, 2016
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if you or your commercial customers are still using R-22 it is time to switch. If there was ever a bigger reason to switch it’s the United State’s Government sniffing around your business and looking for... more»
India Expected to Rule in Favor of Antidumping on R-134a
June 15, 2016
It was announced yesterday that the government of India will be likely to impose anti-dumping measures on Chinese imported R-134a refrigerant. The proposed tariff would be $1.22 per kilogram of refrigerant brought in, or for us Americans an additional $00.55 per pound on... more»
Are You Ready for the Heat?
June 9, 2016
I don’t know about where you are at but the heat is on here in Kansas City. Yesterday was ninety degrees and today is set to go higher. I spent most of my evening yesterday in the cool waters of our neighborhood pool.
I hope that all of your air conditioners rather... more»
Where Can I Buy 1234YF Refrigerant?
June 9, 2016
What is 1234YF?
1234YF refrigerant is designed to be an alternative to the R-134a HFC refrigerant that is used today. R-134a has been discontinued in the European Union and is on it’s way to being discontinued in the United States. 134a is being phased out due to... more»
Chemours Building $230 Million Opteon Refrigerant Plant in Texas
May 3, 2016
In case you were wondering HFO refrigerants are the refrigerants of the future. (Hydrofluoroolefins) The commonly used HFCs of today are already slowly being phased out across the world and are being replaced with either the Chemours Opteon brand or the Honeywell Solstice... more»
R-410A/Puron 2016 Pricing Predictions
April 29, 2016
Well ladies and gentleman it’s that time of year again. The summer season is just around the corner. The question is what will the pricing on R-410A do over the dog days of summer?
In 2010 the United States kissed goodbye to the ever popular HCFC R-22 refrigerant and... more»
Singapore Company Fined $150,000 in Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Explosion
April 27, 2016
A company out of Singapore was fined $150,000 as a direct result of a hydrocarbon refrigerant explosion that killed one worker and injured two others. The event happened back in 2012 at a factory where three workers were tasked with converting a unit away from the... more»
R-134a 2016 Pricing Predictions
April 26, 2016
It’s already approaching the end of April and the first days of summer will be coming before we know it. The question on everyone’s mind, or at least on my mind, is what will the pricing on R-134a refrigerant do this year? How does the pricing compare to last... more»
EPA Proposes 608 Requirement on HFCs
April 26, 2016
Towards the end of last year the Environmental Protection Agency proposed a new rule that would modify the current Refrigerant Sales Restriction. As it is today if you wish to purchase CFC or HCFC refrigerants such as R-12, R-22, or R-502 you would need to either be 609... more»
How much is R-410A Refrigerant Per Pound in 2016?
April 25, 2016
It’s that time of year again ladies and gentlemen. The time when you start sweating profusely the moment you walk out your front door. The time when you feel like you are in a pre-heating oven every time you take a step outside. (Some people call this time of year... more»
How much is R-22 Refrigerant per pound in 2016?
April 25, 2016
Well ladies and gentlemen it’s another year and we are only a few weeks away from air conditioning season. (Some people call this time of year summer.) Around this time last year I did a post describing exactly how much R-22 Refrigerantcosts by the cylinder and by the... more»
Federal Trade Commission Leaning Towards Anti-Dumping on R-134a
April 22, 2016
In July of last year the American Hydroflurocarbon Coalition filed a lawsuit with the United States Department of Commerce on imported R-134a refrigerants. The lawsuit primarily against the Chinese imports of R-134a. The coalition is made up of some of the largest... more»
Wichita Company Fined $100,000 From EPA Over Flammable Refrigerants
January 21, 2016
Earlier this month Northcutt, a company specializing in refrigerated trailers, was fined $100,000 by the Environmental Protection Agency. It was found that Northcutt was promoting and actively selling alternative refrigerants to the standard R-404A used in refrigerated... more»
Chemours New DR-55 Refrigerant May Replace R-410A
October 2, 2015
Yesterday I did a post about the upcoming meeting in Dubai to discuss the phase out of HydroFluroCarbons. Well, before we can phase out HFC refrigerants we need to have a suitable replacement product. The refrigerant industry is moving towards HydroFluroOlefins, or HFOs,... more»
Montreal Protocol November 2015 Meeting in Dubai
October 1, 2015
In just a month from now one-hundred and ninety-seven countries will meet in Dubai for the twenty-seventh meeting of the Montreal Protocol Treaty. The meeting is to start on November 1st and is expected to last most of the week.
Unlike in the past where these meetings were... more»
Malaysia Phasing out HCFC Refrigerants by 2030
October 1, 2015
The initial phase out of HydroChloroFluroCarbons began for most developed countries in the early 2000s. Here in the United States the first big step that we took was in 2010 when the phase out of R-22 Refrigerant began. It was a staggered process as most phase outs have... more»
A-Gas Americas Acquires Refri-Claim
September 30, 2015
Yesterday it was announced that A-Gas Americas has acquired the refrigerant reclamation company known as Refri-Claim. Refri-Claim was a sub division of the larger company ICOR International. This acquisition will give A-Gas Americas a significant boost in refrigerant... more»
Be Careful When Selling Refrigerant Online
September 29, 2015
I watch the online market for any mention of the words refrigerant, R-22, R-12, R-134a, R-410A, etc. It helps me keep a pulse on the industry and also alerts to me any possible stories that could be written. Something that I’ve noticed over the past few months is that... more»
The End of the 2015 Season
September 15, 2015
Well ladies and gentleman I think it is safe to say that 2015’s summer is out of here. We are halfway through September and Fall is just around the corner. There are still a few hotter days here and there here in Kansas City, but you can tell it’s cooling off.... more»
BPC District Energy Fined $100,000 for Venting R-22
July 29, 2015
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The Environmental Protection Act does not play around when it comes to venting CFCs and HCFCs into the environment. On July, 23rd, 2015 BPC District General Energy Partner Incorporated pleaded guilty to one count of... more»
Top Five US Refrigerant Reclaimers
July 28, 2015
The beginning of refrigeration reclamation can be traced back to the 1990s when the initial stages of the Montreal Protocol were put into place across the country. Since then refrigerant reclamation has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry and is only expected to grow... more»
Pakistan Blocking the HFC Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
July 27, 2015
Last week the French President Francois Hollande held a Climate Conference in Paris backed by the United Nations. This conference involved many countries from across the globe and one of it’s main objectives was to hash out an agreement on an amendment to the Montreal... more»
Why You Need Infrared Space Heaters
July 26, 2015
Yes, Yes I know. This isn’t in any way related to refrigeration. That being said when winter begins to approach the refrigeration industry starts to die down, which I’m sure you are all aware. When it stops getting hot we stop getting calls. I was contemplating... more»
The End of R-134a
July 7, 2015
The End of R-134a
Well ladies and gentlemen the reign of R-134a has finally come to an end here in the United States. Last week RIGHT before the July fourth holiday the Environmental Protection Agency thought it was the perfect time to announce that they will be phasing out... more»
What is the Future of HFC Pricing?
July 3, 2015
Yesterday I wrote an article detailing the announcement by the EPA to begin phase out of HFC refrigerants across the United States. This first announcement covers R-134a and R-404A. (Others are included, but these are the biggest affected.) The article can be found by... more»
EPA Announces Phaseouts of HFC Refrigerants
July 2, 2015
EPA Announces Phaseouts of HFC Refrigerants
What better way to start the celebration of July fourth than the announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency that the United States will be phasing out of HydroFluroCarbon refrigerants over the next few years?
Well, just... more»
Product Review: MasterCool Refrigerant Recovery Cylinder Tank 30Lb
July 2, 2015
MasterCool Refrigerant Recovery Cylinder Tank 30Lb.
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Product Review: Robinair (RG3) Portable Refrigerant Recovery Machine
July 1, 2015
Product Review: Robinair (RG3) Portable Refrigerant Recovery Machine
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Anti-Dumping Filed on Chinese HFC Refrigerants
June 26, 2015
Attention: A new article from December of 2016 can be found by clicking here.
Anti-Dumping Filed on HFCs With Department of Commerce
Here we go again. Yesterday the American Hydroflurocarbon Coalition filed a lawsuit with the United States Department of Commerce claiming... more»
Refrigerant Reclamation – An In Depth Look
June 24, 2015
Refrigerant Reclamation – An In Depth Look
Refrigerant reclamation is a multi-billion dollar industry across the United States and throughout the world. If you are working with CFC or HCFC refrigerants you are required to recover the refrigerant and either recycle or... more»
Refrigerant Color Code Guide
June 22, 2015
All refrigerants are identified by having an ‘R’ in front for refrigerant and with a set of numbers after the ‘R.’ This numbering system has been standardized by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers... more»
The Heat is ON for 2015!
June 15, 2015
The Heat is ON for 2015!
Are you ready for summer? I know I am. I don’t know about you but it’s been one hell of a wet and cold spring. While I’m not complaining about the cold weather it sure would be nice for it to warm up and we could get some sales... more»
DuPont’s New Chemours Company to Launch July 1st, 2015
June 15, 2015
DuPont’s New Chemours Company to Launch July 1st, 2015
In October of 2013 DuPont announced that they would be creating a new company for their chemical manufacturing division. The new company would be called the ‘Chemours Company.’ The name Chemours comes... more»
13,000 Fraudulent Refrigerant Cylinders Seized in the UAE
June 11, 2015
13,000 Fraudulent Refrigerant Cylinders Seized in the UAE
Counterfeit refrigerants are slowly becoming a widespread problem throughout the world. Just recently there were twenty tons of R-22 refrigerant disguised as R-134a being brought into Russia. Russian custom officials... more»
How much is R-410A Refrigerant Per Pound in 2015?
June 11, 2015
How much is R-410A Refrigerant Per Pound in 2015?
First and foremost please note that refrigerant is a commodity and prices can change wildly from week to week. It all depends on demand and any market surprises. Think of refrigerant as oil. You always hear about how much a... more»
How much is R-22 Refrigerant per pound in 2015?
June 8, 2015
How much is R-22 Refrigerant per pound in 2015?
Refrigerant is a commodity and prices can change wildly from week to week. It all depends on demand and any market surprises. Think of refrigerant as oil. You always hear about how much a barrel of oil is in the news and see... more»
Beware of the R-22a Alternative Refrigerant
June 7, 2015
Beware of the R-22a Alternative Refrigerant
As everyone knows R-22 was phased out in 2010, production was scaled back in 2015, and it will be completely phased out in 2020. With these phase outs occurring over the past five years the price of R-22 Refrigerant has sky... more»
When is R-134a Being Phased Out?
May 28, 2015
When is R-134a Being Phased Out?
Attention! Please click here for an updated article on this subject from December of 2016. Thank you!
It really depends on where you are at in the world. If you live within the European Union you know that 134a was phased out back in 2011... more»
Man Steals 150 Jugs of R-22
May 21, 2015
Man Steals 150 Jugs of R-22
Earlier this month a man broke into a Norfolk, VA refrigerant distributor’s facility and helped himself to one-hundred and fifty jugs of R-22 refrigerant. The news article can be found here, but there isn’t too much to read as cops... more»
Enviro-Safe Refrigerants Fined $300,000 by the EPA
May 21, 2015
Enviro-Safe Refrigerants Fined $300,000 by the EPA
Enviro-Safe, a refrigerant manufacturer in Perkin, IL, was fined $300,000 by the Environmental Protection Agency this month due to them selling non-approved flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants. The refrigerants in question... more»
2015 Refrigerant Price Per Pound Predictions
May 11, 2015
2015 Refrigerant Price Per Pound Predictions
I did a post on 2015 refrigerant predictions last November and figured I would do another post predicting this summer’s pricing as well as the fall and even into 2016. After all, it’s been six months since my last... more»
India Submits Amendment to Montreal Protocol to Phase-Out HFC Refrigerants
May 9, 2015
India Submits Amendment to Montreal Protocol to Phase-Out HFC Refrigerants
I wrote in a previous article about how India has finally come out in favor of phasing out HFC refrigerants under the Montreal Protocol. (Former article is here.) Well now India has formally... more»
Product Review: Robinair TIF9010A Slimline Refrigerant Electronic Scale
May 8, 2015
Robinair TIF9010A Slimline Refrigerant Electronic Charging/Recover Scale
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DuPont Refrigerant Splits into New Chemours Company
May 5, 2015
DuPont Refrigerant Splits into New Chemours Company
DuPont refrigerants is no more. Let that sink in for a second. OK, ready? Instead of DuPont Refrigerant you now have Chemours Refrigerant.
In 2013 DuPont announced that they would be separating their refrigerant division... more»
Kroger Opens New Store using R-744 (CO2)
April 26, 2015
Kroger Opens New Store using R-744 (CO2)
Late last year the Obama administration announced that they were partnering with various companies across the country in transitioning away from HFC refrigerants and instead using new climate friendly alternatives.
Now, this... more»
Man Illegally Imports R-22 Disguised as R-134a
April 23, 2015
Man Illegally Imports R-22 Disguised as R-134a
Well, we saw this in Russia a few weeks ago. Russian custom authorities seized a full trailerload of R-22 disguised as R-134a at one of their docks. You can click here to read about that post. I didn’t see any... more»
Refrigerant Shelving and Racks Now Available!
April 22, 2015
Refrigerant Shelving and Racks Now Available!
We now have refrigerant shelves and racking available for your van/vehicle or for your warehouse through our Amazon and E-Bay partners. The products available are listed below. Go ahead and compare to other websites and... more»
R-452A to Replace R-404A?
April 20, 2015
R-452A to Replace R-404A?
There has been a big push over the past couple years to replace R-404A and other HFC refrigerants with alternatives. The push comes from HFCs having a larger Global Warming Potential, or GWP. GWP is compared against Carbon Dioxide which has... more»
India Agrees to Phaseout of HFC Refrigerants
April 18, 2015
India Agrees to Phaseout of HFC Refrigerants
Well folks, the last big ball to drop has finally hit for HFCs. It’s only a matter of time now before they are phased out just as CFCs/HCFCs were. This Thursday India declared that they are in favor of phasing out HFC... more»
The 2015 Season is Almost Here…
April 10, 2015
The 2015 Season is Almost Here…
Well folks we’re already mid way into April and summer will be here before you know it. It’s always difficult to predict what the summer will bring. Will it be crazy hot this year, or mild like it was in 2014? How volatile... more»
Russia Finds 20 Tons of R22 Disguised as R-134a
March 30, 2015
Russia Finds 20 Tons of R22 Disguised as R-134a
Russia has seized over twenty tons of R-22 imported in boxes of R-134a. R-22 was banned by the Montreal Protocol in 2010 and is scheduled to be phased out across the world by 2020. The production and importation of R-22 is... more»
Germany Automakers Rebelling Against 1234YF
March 26, 2015
Germany Automakers Rebelling Against 1234YF
Well folks it looks like the automotive refrigerant market is going to be split into two. Today, most everybody is still using R-134a as the main refrigerant for automotive applications. If you have been working on newer cars you... more»
Propane Refrigeration Coming to a Unit Near You…
March 25, 2015
Propane Refrigeration Coming to a Unit Near You…
A few days ago I did a post about how CO2, or R-744, is making a comeback in recent years and is being widely used in vending machines as well as other units. Well, keeping with the trend of alternative... more»
CO2 The Natural Refrigerant Gaining Popularity
March 23, 2015
CO2 The Natural Refrigerant Gaining Popularity… Again.
Well ladies and gentlemen it seems that we have come full circle in the past hundred years on refrigerants. We started with CO2 and now we’re circling right back to it. Every time I’m writing one of... more»
Refrigerant Certification – Which do I Need?
March 12, 2015
What Certification Do I Need?
There are two main types of refrigeration certifications in the United States 608 and 609. I will cover both in this post as well as explain what each one is and when it is necessary.
609 Certification
I am going to start with 609... more»
2015’s Summer is Approaching…
March 12, 2015
The 2015 Season is Fast Approaching
Are you ready? We’re already into March and it’s just a few more months until the heat kicks in. I’m hoping for a hot, hot, hot summer. The more heat the better business is!
Personally, I just installed a new R-410A unit... more»
R-410A’s Replacement?
March 11, 2015
R-410A’s Replacement?
Earlier this year the Environmental Protection Agency announced that they were approving five new refrigerants for use in various applications across the United States. One of these refrigerants, HFC-32 (R-32), is a front runner for an... more»
EPA’s SNAP Approves New Alternative Refrigerants
March 5, 2015
EPA’s SNAP Approves New Alternative Refrigerants
The Environmental Protection Agency’s SNAP program approved five new alternative refrigerants at the end of February 2015. These newly approved chemicals will provide alternatives to the high global warming... more»
Refrigerant Distributor Listing
March 3, 2015
Where Should I Purchase My Refrigerants?
There are a variety of refrigerant wholesalers throughout the United States. The question is, which ones should you buy from? Who’s providing the best product for the best value? I have complied a list of all of the major... more»