Will the US Ratify the Kigali Amendment in 2018?
…Americas, Hudson Technologies, Honeywell, & Chemours. I’m sure there are others out there as well. It would seem that with all of these major companies backing the amendment that the…
…Americas, Hudson Technologies, Honeywell, & Chemours. I’m sure there are others out there as well. It would seem that with all of these major companies backing the amendment that the…
…all of the refrigerants that contained the O-Zone damaging Chlorine. The first refrigerant to go was R-12, then R-502, and then finally in 2010 R-22. (R-22’s final phase out date…
…come a time in the near future where you come across an R-290 unit. If you do, word of advice… don’t smoke while you’re working on it. I’ll close this…
…the country. This latest phase-out is due to R-134A’s contribution to global warming. R-134A’s predecessor R-12 was damaging the O-Zone layer whenever it was released into the atmosphere. R-134A does…
…be? Opteon? Solstice? Ammonia? Carbon Dioxide? Time will tell. Sources Chemours.com – Press Release ContractingBusiness.com Chemours.com – Retrofitting R-22 over to Opteon XP40 RefrigerantHQ – Future of Ice Rinks Greenerrinks.nhl.com…
…g·mol−1 Density: 2.0098 kg/m3 (at °C, 101.3 kPa) Melting Point: −187.7 °C; −305.8 °F; 85.5 K Vapor Pressure: 853.16 kPa (at 21.1 °C (70.0 °F)) Manufacturers: Various Including: Honeywell, Chemours,…
…your most popular refrigerants including R-12, R-22, R-134a, R-404A, and R-410A. The sensitivity on this Robinair unit goes as low as 0.10 ounces per year. That is right on par…
…MY 2026, HFC-134a will be unacceptable for use in all newly manufactured light-duty vehicles.” The Reign of R-134a The reign of 134a is coming to an end. R-134a came about…
…choking to death. Good times… After these tests were completed the German Transit Authority did it’s own tests but they were not able to replicate the results that Daimler had….
…Potential, or GWP. GWP is compared against Carbon Dioxide which has a GWP of 1. R-404A has a GWP of 3,943. Obviously, there is quite the difference here and you…
…is quite the difference when compared to R-134a’s GWP of 1,548. It is non-toxic. It is non-flammable. It is far more efficient over it’s competitors. The drawback of CO2 is…
…machine from there and it has an eighty-three percent positive rating. This particular unit will recover CFC, HCFC, and HFC refrigerants. Yes, that includes R-22, R-134a, R-410A, R-404A, and many…
…(Ethene/Ethylene) R-1270 (Propene/Propylene) R-170 (Ethane) Various blends and mixes of the above products. Comments – Leave a Comment R-452A (1) View category → Where Can I Buy R-452A Refrigerant? R-452A…
There is a very common misconception out there when it comes it air conditioners. I don’t care if it is an air conditioner at your home, your car, or even…
…it this way. When you want a soda you may either say, ‘I want a soda,’ or you may say, ‘I want a Coke.’ There are two distinct differences here….
…over the next few years. But, one thing is certain: There will be large increases and there will be decreased supply. If OEs such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, International, Volvo,…
…in a lab. Some Hydrocarbons include R-290 (Propane), R-600a (Isobutane), or R-1270 (Propylene). These refrigerants are used sparingly depending on the application needed. They are highly flammable and must be…
…Opteon’s XP-10 (R-513A) and Opteon’s XP-40 (R-449A). As well as the Solstice N-13 (R-450A) and the Solstice N-40 (R-448A). I have seen quite a few stories across the US and…
…but there are many who are negligent or who are just not aware of the dangers. This is where the EPA’s enforcement, fines, and compliance laws come into play. The…
…Medium, High and Very-High Pressure Appliances. 608 Type III Certification – Can only work on Low-Pressure Appliances. 608 Core Certification – This is needed in order to achieve any type…