Preparing for a World Without R-410A
The HFC phasedown has began, as a result the HVACR industry will transition from equipment using R-410A to Low GWP Refrigerants.
The phasedown schedule calls for a reduction in the production and importation of HFCs as follows; January 2, 2022 by 10%, January 1, 2024 by 40%, January 1, 2029 by 70%, January 1, 2034 by 80%, and January 1, 2035 by 85%.??
Be Prepared!?
To help you prepare others to safely handle, store, and transport these Low GWP or mildly flammable refrigerants, the ESCO Institute offers a Low GWP Refrigerant Training Program. ?
Preparatory Resources
A traditional training manual and an elearning course are available. Both cover an introduction to LOW GWP Refrigerants, safety, refrigerant properties and characteristics, charging, recovery, evacuation, leak testing, brazing, transportation, stores, installation, service guidelines, and explanation of the codes and standards. ?
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Instructor Resources
A PowerPoint presentation that correlates directly with the training manual, with speaker notes is available.
Free Practice Exams
To help prepare for the closed-book examination, free practice exams are available. ?
Certification
A 50-question certification examination is available that covers the following: General Flammable Refrigerant Safety Knowledge, Core ACR Knowledge, Flammable System Service Safety, Flammable System Installation Safety, Flammable Refrigerant Transportation and Handling Safety.
Low GWP Training
Join AHRI, Chemours, ESCO, Daikin and Honeywell for Low GWP Training as part of the National HVACR Education Conference, March 21-23, 2022 at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
If you have any questions, please contact our contact our customer service team at (800) 726-9696.
Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering, SPSU, Kennesaw State University now.
3 年So let's bring back inertial compressor!
HVAC/R Tech Iaq Specialist.
3 年Why has the price skyrocket in a 410 A already if it’s not being phased out 100% the same thing same thing happened with 22 it took longer than a couple of months to go up.