The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced a delay in enforcing parts of its recently published regulation banning commonly used refrigerants. This decision, advocated by Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI), provides much-needed flexibility for...
California new law that will ban the use of higher GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants above a equal or greater than 2,200 (CA SB1206). Wholesalers and technicians need to be aware of these new rules taking effect January 1, 2025....
Certainly! Here’s a blog post on the topic "Is R-410A Going to Be Phased Out?": Is R-410A Going to Be Phased Out? If you’ve worked with or followed the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) industry in recent years, you’ve...
As of January 2025, R-410A is not yet fully banned, but its use is being phased down due to environmental concerns, specifically its high global warming potential (GWP). In the U.S., the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has taken steps to...
As of October 2024, a major port strike is affecting both the U.S. East Coast and West Coast, with dock workers involved in labor disputes over wages, working conditions, and automation. While the West Coast ports (particularly those in California such as...
As of October 2024 , nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) began a strike against our nation’s East and Gulf Coast ports from Maine to Texas. This action has halted the flow of many American imports and exports in what could become...
The Environmental Impact of R410A Despite its advantages, R410A has a high Global Warming Potential (GWP). GWP measures how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere over a specific period compared to carbon dioxide. R410A has a...
R-410A safety tips When discussing safety tips related to R-410A refrigerants, it's crucial to emphasize the importance of handling these substances with care due to their potential for toxicity and flammability. Here are some safety tips to consider: Training and...
Introduction: R-410A refrigerant has been a staple in the HVAC industry for its efficient cooling properties and environmental friendliness compared to its predecessors. However, recent discussions about its high global warming potential (GWP) and impending phase-out have sparked concerns about...
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