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Stronghold for 1234yf is Crumbling – Part II

In this installment of a two-part editorial from R744.com, high refrigerant costs, the need for new plants and pending patent issues put the use of HFC-1234yf more and more into doubt.

Supporters of R744 in Mobile A/C Systems Express Problems with 1234yf Refrigerant

The growing reluctance over 1234yf has now led its own proponents and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to dreadfully search for a system solution that would enable the use of the refrigerant, no matter what the system cost and efficiency implications

Directions: The Impact of HF0-1234yf on Service Shops

According to the new refrigerant’s developers, there are chemical differences between HFO-1234yf and the current R-134a system. As a shop owner, you’ll need to learn the Safety, Equipment and Charging Issues surrounding this new refrigerant.

Tech Feature: New Refrigerant Change May Not Be a ‘SNAP’

The introduction of HFO-1234yf in vehicle A/C systems in the U.S. could be a few years away. However, it is plausible that some (dealership technicians and collision repairers) may see HFO-1234yf systems by late 2011 and early 2012, as European models begin the R-134a phase-out and make their way across the pond. (R-134a is to be completely phased out of new European systems by 2017.)

Tech Tip: A/C Service Tools & Equipment

Hot weather is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to tool up for summer air conditioning service work. A lot has changed in recent years. A whole new generation of smarter, more accurate, more efficient A/C recovery machines and recharging stations have been introduced to handle today’s reduced refrigerant capacity vehicles.

A/C Update: The Future of Cool

Editor Ed Sunkin returns from the Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide trade show and convention in February, 2009, with details on the possible future of the U.S. refrigerant segment of the industry — HFO-1234yf. This refrigerant provides a very low global warming potential and many new service and sales opportunities.

News: Remember the Mac Tools Tool Fair!

San Antonio, TX — Just steps away from The Alamo, more than 800 Mac Tools distributors and 150 vendors convened for the 2009 Mac Tools Tool Fair Jan. 15-18. This year’s tool fair featured Mac Tools’ 2009 theme of “The Pride and The Promise” and a supporting message of a five-point pledge — a pledge