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Refrigerant Guide
Pre Filled Cylinders
All Reece hvac-r branches stock a range of pre-filled refrigerants in 12kg, 22kg and 65kg cylinders*,
simply grab a full cylinder and go. We can even deliver the cylinder directly to your site and pick up
empty cylinders, saving you precious time. All cylinders are colour coded and clearly labelled for easy
identification. Valves are shrink wrapped to ensure the integrity of the refrigerant. Weatherproof
refrigerant identification labels for all the common refrigerants are also available from branches.
Refrigerant Reclaim
Reece hvac-r branches participate in the Refrigerant Reclaim Australia scheme. This allows licensed
contractors to receive a rebate per kilogram for reclaimed refrigerant returned to store. Reclaim
cylinders are available from store in 3 sizes (12kg, 22kg and 65kg*) rated to 5.2mPa compliant with R410A.
* R22 fill ratio.
HCFC (partly chlorinated) (single componant)
R22 is a HCFC and is partly chlorinated and has ozone depleting potential. R22 is compatible with mineral oil. Import quotas apply and it will be phased out (as other chlorinated refrigerants have been) over the next 10 years. This means that availability will become unreliable in future.
| Replaces | R505 (Replaces R12 in some applications) | |
| Name | Chlorodifluoromethane | |
| Applications | Medium & low temperature commercial equipment, large commercial & industrial equipment, mobile refrigeration and air conditioning. |
| ODP | Temp Glide °C (-15/30) |
| 0.055 | 0 |
| GWP (100 yrs) | Safety Classification |
| 1,700 | A1 |
HFC (chlorine free) (blend)
A HFC blend designed to replace R502 and is compatible with most materials used in 502 systems. R404A will not operate with mineral oils previously used with R502 unless the system is specifically designed, polyolester oils are recommended.
| Replaces | R502 | |
| Name | HFC-125 Pentafluoroethane (44%) HFC-134a Tetrafluoroethane (4%) HFC-143a Trifluoroethane (52%) |
|
| Applications | Medium & low temperature commercial equipment, large commercial & industrial equipment, mobile refrigeration, air conditioning. |
| ODP | Temp Glide °C (-15/30) |
| 0 | 0.5/0.4 |
| GWP (100 yrs) | Safety Classification |
| 3,800 | A1 |
HFC (chlorine free) (blend)
A HFC blend refrigerant designed as a replacement for R22. Drier cores may require upgrading or changing and other minor system changes may be necessary. R407C is not compatible with mineral oils and the manufacturer recommends the use of polyolester oils.
| Replaces | R22 | |
| Name | HFC-32 Difluoromethane (23%) HFC-125 Pentafluoroethane (25%) HFC-134a Tetrafluoroethane (52%) |
|
| Applications | Medium temperature commercial equipment, mobile air conditioning and refrigeration, air conditioning. |
| ODP | Temp Glide °C (-15/30) |
| 0 | 4.6/5.2 |
| GWP (100 yrs) | Safety Classification |
| 1700 | A1 |
HFC (chlorine free) (single component)
R134a operates at similar pressures to R12 and is compatible with most materials used in R12 systems however different driers are required and some minor system changes may be necessary. R134a will not operate with conventional mineral oils used with R12 so the industry has elected in most cases to use synthetic polyolester lubricants in R134a systems.
Note: Ester oils absorb moisture at a much greater rate than mineral oils and should not be left open to atmosphere.
| Replaces | R12, R500 | |
| Name | Tetrafluoroethane | |
| Applications | Domestic fridge/freezer, mobile air conditioning and refrigeration, medium temperature commercial equipment, air conditioning/chillers. |
| ODP | Temp Glide °C (-15/30) |
| 0 | 0 |
| GWP (100 yrs) | Safety Classification |
| 1300 | A1 |
HFC (chlorine free) (blend)
A near azeotropic blend designed to replace R22 however its pressure is approximately 50% higher than R22 and therefore is not safe to use as a drop in replacement. R410A is not compatible with mineral oils and it is recommended to use polyolester oil.
| Replaces | R22 - not direct drop in, deviation in capacity and pressure | |
| Name | HFC-32 Difluoromethane (50%) HFC-125 Pentafluoroethane (50%) |
|
| Applications | Air conditioning, large commercial & industrial, low temperature commercial applications. |
| ODP | Temp Glide °C (-15/30) |
| 0 | 0/0.1 |
| GWP (100 yrs) | Safety Classification |
| 2000 | A1 |
HFC (chlorine free) (blend)
Is an azeotropic blend refrigerant designed to replace R502, it is compatible with most materials used in 502 systems however driers may need to be changed and minor system changes may be necessary. R507 will not operate with mineral oils so polyolester oils are recommended.
| Replaces | R502 | |
| Name | HFC-125 Pentafluoroethane (50%) HFC-143a Trifluoroethane (50%) |
|
| Applications | Medium & low temperature commercial equipment, large commercial & industrial equipment, mobile refrigeration, air conditioning. |
| ODP | Temp Glide °C (-15/30) |
| 0 | 0 |
| GWP (100 yrs) | Safety Classification |
| 3900 | A1 |
HFC (chlorine free) (blend)
SP-22 is a drop-in refrigerant for R22 for a variety of applications. SP-22 has been formulated for high performance and acts as a near azeotropic refrigerant with glide around 1°. It offers higher efficiencies and accelerated temperature pull-down.
| Replaces | R22 and R502 | |
| Name | HFC 134a Tetrafluroethane (59%) HFC 32 Difluoromethane (15%) HFC 125 Pentafluoroethane (19%) R1270 Propylene (6.8%) Additive (0.2%) |
|
| Applications | Domestic air conditioning and medium - low temperature refrigeration applications, residential air conditioning, ductless air conditioning, window air conditioning, commercial air conditioning |
| ODP | Temp Glide °C (-15/30) |
| 0 | 1 |
| GWP (100 yrs) | Safety Classification |
| 1471 | A1 |
Replace drier if one is present in existing system
Component changes required:
Drier
Replace
Thermostatic expansion valve
May require super heat adjustment or a change may be required depending on the system
System Charge
Charge with 80% of rated R22 charge
Note: It is advisable to flush system completely before charging with SP-22
HFC (chlorine free) (blend)
SP34E+ is a performance enhanced R134a specifically designed for medium temperature refrigeration and air conditioning applications. It is an ideal replacement for existing azeotropic and non azeotropic refrigerants, exhibiting azeotropic characteristics when operational. It offers higher efficiencies, accelerated temperature pull-down and is ideal in high ambient temperatures.
| Replaces | R12 and R134a | |
| Name | HFC-134a Tetrafluoroethane (> 96%) R600a Isobutane (< 3.9%) Additive (< 0.1%) |
|
| Applications | Domestic refrigerators and freezers, Bottle coolers/drink dispensers, Temprite systems, Coolrooms,Transport refrigeration, Automotive air conditioning. |
| ODP | Temp Glide °C (-15/30) |
| 0 | 1 |
| GWP (100 yrs) | Safety Classification |
| 1196 | A1 |
Replace drier if one is present in existing system
Component changes required:
Drier
Replace
Thermostatic expansion valve
May require super heat adjustment or a change may be required depending on the system
System Charge
Charge with 90% of rated R134a & 80% of R12 charge
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