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Can anyone buy the alternative refrigerants and retrofit kits? If it's R134a the answer is yes.  For all other "acceptable for use" refrigerants the answer is No.  Only Section 609 certified technicians can purchase R12 or any of the alternative refrig Do I need be concerned about A/C component warranties if I retrofit a system to an alternative refrigerant? Yes.  If a contaminated or alternative refrigerant is used–knowingly or unknowingly –the original factory warranties on the A/C system (including components, i.e, compressor, evaporator, etc.) t Does the EPA test alternative refrigerants for performance in cars? No. The SNAP program evaluates substitutes only for their effect on human health and the environment, and not for performance or durability. None of the alternative refrigerants have been endorsed by Choosing and Using Alternative Refrigerants Choosing and Using Alternative Refrigerants for Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Ozone Protection Hotline (800) 296-1996 May 1, 2001 Download a WordPerfect 5.1 version of this fact sheet (36K Can I recycle alternative refrigerants? In a recent letter, the EPA said refrigerant blends used in MVACs could be recycled provided that the recycling equipment meets a new Underwriters Laboratory (UL) standard and the refrigerant is retu Where can I go to learn more information about alternative refrigerants? To learn more about EPA regulations call 800-228-8711, or www.epa.gov . What organization will keep me posted on the latest industry news? MACS Worldwide 225 S Broad Street P.O. Box 88 Lansdale How many refrigerants are currently "acceptable for use" in cars today? Twelve (12) alternative refrigerants are currently legal for use in mobile air conditioning systems today. Air Conditioning Frequently Asked Questions "The Full Story" Air Conditioning FAQ A/C Systems and Service Refrigerants Contamination EPA A/C Organizations A/C Systems and Service What is an air purge system? An air-purge Honeywell Solstice yf refrigerant Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Environmental Impact Development Milestones Occupational Health and Safety Brochures Fact Sheet Solstice yf refrigerant Developed for auto air conditioning Environmentally pre Can two refrigerants be mixed and still work? No . If you already have your 609 certification you do not need to obtain any additional training or certification. CPS Warranty Code & Job Tracking Feature Help CPS Warranty Code & Job Tracking Feature Help Warranty Code & Job Tracking Features (Requires Software Version 3.81 or higher) This feature allows a user to track each ser Do I need to do anything special to retrofit an old R12 system to a R134a system? Yes . According to EPA regulations, the use of any alternative refrigerant to replace R-12 requiresat a minimum that; Unique service fittings be used in order to minimize the risk of cross-cont What does R-22 do to a typical MVAC (mobile vehicle air conditioning) system? Refrigerant HCFC-22 (R-22) is a base refrigerant in over 80% of the SNAP listed alternative refrigerant blends. And R-22 is widely used and acceptable in the HVAC market.   But why isn't R Air Conditioning Frequently Asked Questions Air Conditioning FAQ A/C Systems and Service Refrigerants Contamination EPA A/C Organizations A/C Systems and Service What is an air purge system? An air-purge How can I know what refrigerant is in an A/C system? There is no way of truly knowing what refrigerant is in an A/C system unless you use a refrigerant identifier. Of course the EPA mandates the use of unique fittings and labels for each refrigerant, ho I heard a story about HC-12a / OZ-12, are they flammable refrigerants? And what is the full story? According to the EPA HC-12a and OZ-12 brand hydrocarbon refrigerant blends are flammable refrigerants.  Their primary components are hydrocarbons, which are flammable substances like propane and Can I legally use HC-12a / OZ-12 for use in R134a cars, or in industrial refrigeration applications? The EPA, while not having jurisdiction over the use of replacement refrigerant for R134a, does not allow the use of these refrigerants as replacement refrigerants for R134a. However, HC-12a and OZ-12 Clean Air Act Amendment Dealing with Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Portions of Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 Dealing with Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Section 608 – HVAC-R Industry Section 609 – Motor Vehicles Definitions:  Class I substance refe List of OEs That Use R-1234yf Refrigerant List of OEs That Use R-1234yf Refrigerant BMW i3 Electric Cadillac XTS Chevrolet Malibu, Spark EV, Trax Chrysler 200C, 200S, 300, 300C Citroën C4, Elysëe Dodge Challenger, Charger, Dart, Ram 1500 Fia