Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Replacement

Refrigerant is the synthetic medium which travels throughout the air conditioning system, absorbing and expelling heat. It's like the blood inside the air conditioning system.

(Read more about vapour compression refrigeration system here)

Currently, split system air conditioners are imported with R-410A refrigerant. (They used to be imported with R-22 refrigerant, until it was banned from importation into Australia in 2010).

While R-410A does not contribute to ozone depletion (like R-22 does) - it does have a higher global warming potential (GWP).

For this reason, research and development has been undertaken all over the world, to commercialise a replacement refrigerant which provides the same superior heat exchange of R-410A, but also is better for the environment.

Hydrocarbons are naturally occurring, non-toxic refrigerants that have no ozone depleting properties and almost zero global warming potential. They are also all natural refrigerants.

Hydrocarbons are also a much more efficient refrigerant and can save anywhere from 13% to 37% in electricity consumption over chemical refrigerants such as R-22, R-410 and R502A.

Ezy Air's trained technicians can also 'retrofit' 502A to any air conditioner which runs R-22, R-410A, R134A and R502A refrigerant at any time before or after installation.

Benefits:

By removing the synthetic R-410 refrigerant and replacing it with 502A Hydrocarbon refrigerant, users can expect the following benefits:

1. Lower Running Cost: Once converted to 502a, the amp draws and running costs will decrease. Savings of up to 37% of electrical consumption can be achieved!


2. Operation: 502a will operate at lower head pressures and offers improved cooling properties and performance versus R22,R-410A and R502.


3. Compatibility: 502a is compatible with R22, R-134A, R502A and R-410A components, mineral and synthetic lubricants, seals, gaskets, hoses, compressors, and o-rings.


4. Less Refrigerant: 502a only needs approximately 30% ~ 40% of the charge required, compared to the original R22, R-410A or R502 charge amount. This is due to the efficiency properties of the blend. Therefore reducing amount of refrigerant needed.


5. Environment: 502a is a natural, organic refrigerant, non-ozone depleting. 502a is in full compliance with the UN Montreal Protocol.


6. Safety: 502a does not become caustic when contaminated with moisture or oxygen. Non-toxic, non-carcinogen, autoignition temperature above 467.2 C. No long term health risks have been attributed to 502a refrigerant.

Minimum 10% Efficiency Guarantee!

Once a system is converted to 502A, EZYAIR guarantee that customers will experience at least a 10% saving on energy consumption. If we can't prove at least a 10% saving on energy consumption, the 502A conversion will be FREE!

Contact us!
At Ezy Air, we strive to provide our customers with the most relevant information to assist them to make the right decision. If you would like more information, please contact us by phone: 1300 EZY AIR (1300 399 247) or via our contact page!