The Falling Price of R-22
…and no more imports or production on R-22 is allowed within the United States. Alternatives The main reason why R-22 pricing has begun to decrease this year is the large…
Search Results for: product review
2019 R-22 Refrigerant Pricing Predictions
…product if the brand name was right about the same price? Of course not. But, if that brand kept going up and up in price then that generic product begins…
R-134a Frequently Asked Questions
…able to purchase cans of refrigerant that contain less then two pounds of product. What Kind of Certification Do I Need to Work With R-134? As I mentioned above, you…
The Future of Ice Rink Refrigerants
…important deadline. Once 2020 hits no new R-22 can be manufactured or imported into the United States. The only source for it will be already existing product or reclaimed refrigerant…
R-134a Going Down in Price for 2018 Summer?
…I soon began to realize that a lot of companies had plenty of stock on hand left over from the previous seasons. These price increases are on new product and…
Shoud I Get A Window Air Conditioner?
…I highly recommend reading reviews about a product before purchasing. That way you can tell right away if there are noise complaints about the product. I use Amazon.com and go…
R-410A Refrigerant Fact & Info Sheet
…not rise above one-hundred and twenty-five degrees Fahrenheit. Keep valves tightly closed and caps in place when cylinders are not in use. This will prevent any damage to your product,…
Top 3 Trends of Refrigerants in 2015
…in various new machines. Many automobile manufacturers have begun switching production over to 1234YF and HoneyWell & DuPont have opened multiple factories dedicated to HFO production. The demand is coming,…
California Man Caught Smuggling R-22 Refrigerant
…always end up coming from China. I’m not saying Chinese refrigerant is bad product by any means, but I will say that there are definitely some bad apples over there…
How do I use an R-134a AC Recharge Kit?
…may be best to have a mechanic review the system as your compressor may be faulty. Before you begin charging the system shake the cylinder very well. You can now…
Propane Refrigeration Coming to a Unit Near You…
…across a few great resources for you to review: Hydrocarbons21.com offers some advice on installing a propane unit. Conclusion I don’t want to get to lengthy on this post today….
RefrigerantHQ & 2019 Year
…Decatur, Alabama, is the company that is behind the refrigerant cans that you find in automotive stores and dealership shelves. Their products are DOT and ISO certified and they stand…
Refrigerant Sales Restriction Comes to HFCs in 2018
…I may be mistaken. Please review the screenshot below provided by the EPA: EPA Changes to Refrigerant Sales Restriction on January 1st, 2018. Changes to Service Practices After reading this…
Natural Refrigerants
…to review their pros and cons. As most of you know there is and probably never will be a perfect refrigerant. Each refrigerant you deal with rather it be a…
What is the Refrigerant TXV?
…the Thermostatic Expansion Valve is one of the most important things for technicians to check, monitor, and review. Couple this with checking Superheat and Subcool then you will have a…
How Much Do Central Air Conditioners Cost?
…Florida or Arizona. However, if you are in an area with an ever changing climate then you will want to review the SEER number. Over here in Kansas our seasons…
Trident Seafoods Settles With EPA
…will conduct routine leak inspections and fix any leaks in a timely manner in accordance to EPA standards. They will also have a third party auditor to review their leak…
R-134a 2016 Pricing Predictions
…using it on newer models the EPA will begin to go after production and imports of R134a refrigerants. There is a lawsuit currently being reviewed by the United State’s International…
Does R-134a Have a Phase Out Date?
…explain everything in text I figured it would be easier to review in a table or picture. When you are reviewing these pictures keep an eye out for the R-134a…
R-1234yf Refrigerant Fact & Info Sheet
…that it meets SAE spec J2913. Our pick here at RefrigerantHQ is INFICON’s Tek-Mate Refrigerant Leak Detector. We did a review on this detector just last month. A refrigerant identifier…