ACDelco Offers Environmentally Friendly Refrigerant
ACDelco is now offering R-1234yf refrigerant, a new, environmentally friendly air conditioning refrigerant that has a 99.7 percent lower global warming potential (GWP) than R-134a. The new ACDelco refrigerant is sold in 4.5 kg containers (No. 19260234) and is available for use in certain GM models starting with the 2013 Cadillac XTS and the 2014
MACS To Hold Program On Servicing Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling Machines At January Training Event
Shop owners and technicians with questions on how to service and repair a refrigerant recovery and recycling machine can have them answered on Friday, Jan. 17 at the MACS Training Event and Trade Show.
Neutronics Refrigerant Analysis Receives SAE J2912 Approval For First Portable, Dual R1234yf And R134a Analyzer
Neutronics Refrigerant Analysis has received SAE J2912 approval for what is says is the world’s first portable, dual refrigerant analyzer designed for both R1234yf and R134a.
General Tools’ Digital Refrigerant Leak Detector Certified To Comply With New ASHRAE Standard
General’s RLD400 is also certified to comply with SAE J2791, J2913 and J1627 standards, and the new European standard EN14624:2012. It is the only instrument of its kind to meet all five standards.
Is A New Refrigerant Going To Replace R-134a?
Yes, but the question is when? The new refrigerant is HFO-1234yf. Its cooling performance is very close to R-134a (the refrigerant that is currently used in all new cars and trucks), but it has a much lower Global Warming Potential Rating (only 4 versus 1430 for R-134a), making HFO-1234yf a much better refrigerant in terms of its potential impact on climate change.
Study Concludes That Honeywell’s New Automobile Refrigerant Has Lower Global Warming Potential Than Carbon Dioxide
While Honeywell’s recent PR efforts have been focused on refuting the concerns over the safety of its new refrigerant, this week the company has reported that a new study has found that its low-global-warming refrigerant, HFO-1234yf, has a global-warming potential (GWP) four times lower than previously calculated – below that of carbon dioxide – enhancing its standing as one of the world’s most environmentally friendly refrigerants.
Directions: SAE Clears The Air On HFO-1234yf A/C Refrigerant
Honeywell has reported that SAE International has deemed its new low-global-warming-potential mobile air conditioning refrigerant – HFO-1234yf – safe for use in motor vehicles. SAE made the recommendation following an expanded and extensive evaluation.
SAE International, Consortium Of 11 Global Automakers Conclude Honeywell’s Low-Global-Warming Refrigerant Safe For Use In Cars
Honeywell has announced that SAE International has concluded that Honeywell’s new low-global-warming-potential mobile air conditioning refrigerant, HFO-1234yf, is safe for use in automobiles after completing an expanded and extensive evaluation.
Making The RRRight Decision: Buying A New Refrigerant Recovery Machine
Buying a new refrigerant Recovery/Recycle/Recharge machine can be a bit overwhelming. The item is expensive and complicated, and there are a lot of choices out there. Each manufacturer has a compelling story to tell about why its machine is the only logical choice. Hopefully the following article will help you make a good decision for your particular needs.
Tool Tip: General Practices When Using Refrigerant Leak Detection Dye or an Electronic Leak Detector
Leak Detection Dye 1. Operate the vehicle for a minimum of 20 minutes with the compressor running to circulate the leak detection dye throughout the air conditioning system. For passive or intermittent leaks, it may take longer than 20 minutes for the dye to find the leak and be visible during the inspection. 2. Use