Refrigerants
09/02/2026
Detecting R410a Refrigerant Gas
Posted by Rhys Redrup
What is R410a Refrigerant Gas? R410a is a refrigerant gas used in most modern air conditioners and heat pumps. It is made by combining two gases, R32 and R125, and works like a single gas in normal conditions. R410a is popular because it works at higher pressures than older refrigerants like R22, which makes cooling...
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09/02/2026
Detecting R134a Refrigerant Gas
Posted by Rhys Redrup
What is R134a Refrigerant Gas? R134a is a type of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant gas, chemically known as 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (Câ‚‚Hâ‚‚Fâ‚„), commonly used in vehicle air conditioning systems, domestic and commercial refrigeration, and some industrial cooling applications. It is a colourless, odourless gas that is non-flammable and low in toxicity, making it safe to handle under normal...
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20/01/2026
Top 5 Refrigerants Used in the UK
Posted by Rhys Redrup
Top 5 Refrigerants Used in the UK Here’s a list of the top 5 refrigerants commonly used in the UK, based on current regulations, environmental considerations, and industry usage: R134a (HFC – Tetrafluoroethane) R134a (HFC – Tetrafluoroethane) is commonly used in car air conditioning, commercial refrigeration, and vending machines. However, due to its high Global...
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19/01/2026
Do Refrigerants release greenhouse gases?
Posted by Rhys Redrup
Do Refrigerants release greenhouse gases? Yes, many refrigerants do release greenhouse gases, and some can have a very high impact on global warming if they leak into the atmosphere. Most modern refrigerants are fluorinated gases (F-gases), such as HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons). While they don’t damage the ozone layer like older refrigerants once did, they often have...
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