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Should I Replace My R-22 Equipment?
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Should I Replace My R-22 Equipment?
December 17, 2012 | Categories: HVACR
With the phase out of R-22 refrigerant, you may wonder if you need to replace all of your equipment. While it is not a requirement, it might be advantageous, both logistically and financially, to do so. While there are other options besides replacing equipment to phase out R-22 from your building, such as drop-in refrigerants, retrofits, refrigerant…
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Exploring Drop-in Refrigerant Replacements for R-22
December 10, 2012 | Categories: HVACR
What are refrigerant drop-ins? Refrigerant drop-ins are refrigerants that are intended to replace your original refrigerant and keep your system running in the same way. As previously discussed, the EPA is phasing out R-22 and other HCFC refrigerants because they contribute to ozone depletion when leaked into the air. The EPA defines a “drop-in,” as a…
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Do You Have an R-22 Phase Out Action Plan?
December 3, 2012 | Categories: HVACR
While R-22 phase out may seem like old news to some, it is a lingering presence for building owners and engineers that have systems currently running on R-22 refrigerant. Under the U.S. Clean Air Act, virgin R-22 refrigerant is scheduled to be phased out by 2020 because of its detrimental effects to our environment. Since…
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