Beware the Hazards of Mixing Refrigrants 10-15September 1, 2015
Source: The News
Contractors must proceed cautiously when combining new, alternative refrigerant.
In the wake of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) delisting from the significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program of certain hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in specific applications, HVACR technicians are likely to deal with an increasing number and variety of refrigerants in the near future. The ruling is widely expected to lead to a growth in the use of so-called natural refrigerant options, such as ammonia, carbon dioxide, and hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants — such as propane and isobutene — as well as a variety of hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) refrigerants designed to replace HFCs. Read the entire article here.