What is the future alternative to R-22 refrigerant?
As R-22 is gradually phased out of use over the next decade, R-410A will be phased in. R-410A is a HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) and does not contain any chlorine. R-410A refrigerant is marketed under several trademarked names such as Ultron , Puron , Prozone , etc. and was developed by a major chemical company. R-410A is not a proprietary refrigerant and is available for use by the entire heating and air conditioning industry. The transition to R-410A requires that air conditioning systems be redesigned. R-410A is a refrigerant with operating pressures about 50 percent higher than R-22. Because of this, heating and cooling dealers must be schooled in stricter installation and service techniques, and must obtain new recovery equipment and servicing tools, as well. It is important to note that units containing R-22 will always be serviced with R-22. They can never be converted or retrofitted to the newer environmentally friendly R-410A refrigerant.
