The other day I wrote a few articles about R-134a air conditioner recharge kits. As I have stated in these other articles at first I was skeptical of these products. They seemed like a waste of money but after doing my research I have found that these products are the exact opposite. In fact, these … Read more
I’ll admit it folks that for the longest time I thought these AC recharge kits were a gimmick. Snake oil. Waste of money and all that. But they’re not, they are really not! Let me start this off with saying that an air conditioning system rather it’s the one in your home, your fridge, or … Read more
Alright ladies and gentlemen. So it is summer and it’s a damn hot day and your car’s air conditioner is blowing warm air. You went on over to the auto-parts store or on Amazon.com and purchased yourself a R-134a air conditioner recharge kit. Now that you have the kit in hand the question is how … Read more
HFO and HC (Hydrocarbon) refrigerants, often referred to as the fourth generation of the 21st refrigerants, are efficient and environmentally friendly refrigerants that carry several similarities and differences. One common difference is that HFOs have a lower flammability than Hydrocarbons. So, why are HFO refrigerants less flammable than hydrocarbon refrigerants? We’ll provide an in-depth answer … Read more
Intro R454B is considered to be one of the refrigerants that will take over from R410A after its completely phased out by 2025. However, one question we see a lot in many forums nowadays is: R454B Vs R410: Which one is better in terms of energy efficiency, safety, cost, and environmentally friendliness? Our team of … Read more
One of the most popular R410A replacement is R32. Since its introduction in the market, many manufacturers are shifting their attention towards it. But the question in most people’s minds is (including HVAC technicians): R410A vs R32, which one is better? The answer: R32 is a better refrigerant than R410A in terms of cooling efficiency, … Read more
R452A refrigerant is an HFO refrigerant, introduced into the market as a replacement for R-404A and R507A. The refrigerant, manufactured by both Honeywell and Chemours, consists of three components: R32, R125 and R1234yf. Technicians that would love to know more about the refrigerant, its properties, benefits and limitations, here is an in-depth post on it. … Read more
R-1233zd (product name: Solstice zd) is a single component hydrofluroolefin refrigerant made to replace R123. Many manufacturers have come to adopt this refrigerant in recent years because of the chemical, physical, and thermodynamic properties it carries. If you are a technician and you want more information on this refrigerant, this article is for you. We … Read more
R-513A is an azeotropic HFO refrigerant meant to be a low GWP replacement for the HFC refrigerant, R-134A. Also referred to as Opteon XP10, the fluid consist of of two components: R-134A – which is an HFC refrigerant, and R1234yf, which is one of the most popular HFO refrigerants in the market. If you’d like … Read more
One of the refrigerant you can find in most modern cooling systems is R-448A. The refrigerant, which falls under the category of HFOs, is a zeotropic blend that consists of 2 HFOs (R1234ze and R1234yf) and 3 HFC refrigerants (R134A, R125, and R32). The refrigerant (also known as Solstice N40) is a product of Honeywell … Read more
R-452B is a hydrofluroolefin (HFO) refrigerant, known to be one of the most energy efficient replacements of R-410A. The refrigerant is a zeotropic blend consisting of a mixture of three refrigerants, R-32, R-125, and R-1234yf. As you know, HFOs are a new class of refrigerants set to replace refrigerants with a high global warming impact. … Read more
Living organisms use water not only as a source of nourishment but also as a refrigerant. The water that animals drink helps to regulate the body temperature by dissipating heat. When you also take a bath, you also regulate your body temperature, especially when you take a cold bath during a hot day. Manufacturers are … Read more
In recent years, scientists have been in the process of finding alternative eco friendly refrigerants. One option that scientists are proving to be quite efficient are solid refrigerants. Many scientists are optimistic that these refrigerant types might be the future of the refrigerant industry. In fact, there are a few new air conditioning systems in … Read more
Recently we spoke with Tom Lenz, the president of Lenz Sales and Distributing on the 27th anniversary of his company. We’d like to share the story of this great refrigerant distributor, because it’s a very inspirational one and also because we think you’d like to know more about the refrigerant distributor we recommend most! Let’s … Read more
R422B is a HFC refrigerant that was designed to be a drop-in replacement for R22. Learn about all it’s characteristics and check out the full PT chart.
R438A is a R-22 replacement Refrigerant. Find out all it’s components and all it’s characteristics such as the PT chart.
R-421A is a highly efficient hydrofluorocarbon that is a drop-in replacement for R22 refrigerant. It consists of 2 components; that is, 58% of R-125 and 42% of R-134A. The refrigerant blend came into existence at a time when governments had signed a treaty to eliminate ozone-depleting refrigerants. Although R22 had a low impact on the … Read more
What is R407A Refrigerant and what are it’s characteristics such as the PT chart. Learn all about this R404A replacement.
What exactly is R-407C Refrigerant and what are it’s characteristics such as the PT chart. Learn all about this R-22 replacement.
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