Be Aware of Counterfeit Refrigerant Reclaim Tanks
Be alert, as counterfeit refrigerant reclaim tanks have entered the market. These tanks do not comply with safety regulations and pose a safety risk to those handling them. What to Look For: These illegal cylinders have been marketed under the...
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Getting Ready For New A2L Refrigerants
The transition from R-410A to the new A2L refrigerants (R-32 and R-454B) will officially happen on January 1, 2025, and equipment that uses A2Ls is already on the market. There are two things a contractor needs to do to prepare:...
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Introducing ACHR the NEWS InfoCenter: Next Gen Refrigerants
You can now view up-to-date information and news on R-32 refrigerant on ACHR the NEWS website. Here, you can read: Updates Insights Regulations & Policies Learning & Training You do not need a subscription to view the articles and information....
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HVAC Distributors Stocking R-22 Successor Refrigerant R-422B
HVAC Distributors is now stocking R-422B refrigerant for use in R-22 systems. Historically we have not stocked a replacement for R-22 because the use of non-R-22 refrigerant in a Goodman or Amana system voids the 10-Year warranty (or 5-Year in...
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EPA Refrigerant Management Regulations (Section 608) Revisions
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a rule change to the Section 608 Refrigerant Management Program. This ruling keeps intact the leak repair requirements for appliances containing 50 pounds or more of ozone depleting refrigerants, which include CFCs, HCFCs and any...
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