What is R-410A?

What is R-410A?

Just like R-22 the new R-410A is rated as an A1 classification by ASHRAE. A means non-toxic and 1 means non-flammable. For more information on toxicity and flammability ratings of refrigerants click here for an article I wrote the other day. Who Manufactures R-410A? There are a lot of manufacturers for R-410A.

What is the difference between R22 and R410A?

R-410A has replaced R-22 as the preferred refrigerant for use in residential and commercial air conditioners in Japan, Europe and the United States. Parts designed specifically for R-410A must be used as R-410A operates at higher pressures than other refrigerants.

What is the concentration of R410A in water?

R-410A is a gas at room temperature; therefore, it is unlikely to remain in water. Log Pow = 1.48 (pentafluoroethane), 0.21 (difluoromethane)

Is R-410A toxic or flammable?

While 410A is a blended refrigerant it acts very much like a single component refrigerant. Because of this any change in composition due to a leak is minimal. The system can be topped off without having to evacuate the entire charge. Is R-410A Toxic or Flammable? No. Just like R-22 the new R-410A is rated as an A1 classification by ASHRAE.

What is the difference between R22 and 410A refrigerant?

An R-22 Replacement for New ACs and Heat Pumps Freon™ 410A (R-410A) refrigerant offers higher cooling capacity and significantly higher pressure than R-22 for use in systems specifically designed for R-410A.

When was 410A refrigerant invented?

In 1991 the new HFC refrigerant R-410A was invented by the Honeywell Corporation. (Back then they were known by Allied Signal.) After invention Honeywell licensed production and manufacturing rights of 410A to other companies but even today Honeywell still continues to lead production and sales of 410A.

R-410A is an HFC refrigerant that is a blend of the HFC R-32 and the HFC R-125. This refrigerant was designed to be a safe, non-toxic, non-flammable, and reliable alternative to the HCFC R-22. It was invented in 1991 but did not begin to see real popularity until the 2000’s.

Is Puron the same as R410A?

Puron is the exact same thing as R-410A. The different name comes from the year 1996 when the Carrier Corporation was the first company to introduce R-410A into the residential air conditioning market. The name Puron is trademarked by the Carrier Corporation. The easiest way to think of it is like Freon.

What is the difference between 410a and R22?

R-410A is actually more efficient at absorbing heat then R-22. What that means is that your air conditioner won’t work as hard and your home will stay cooler all the while saving on your power bills. 410A operates at a much higher pressure than R-22, between fifty to sixty percent higher.

How do I receive my R-410A certification?

Receiving your R-410A certification from Mainstream Engineering is straightforward. Simply study for the certification exam using our free, online R-410A manual, and then take the open book test. The exam costs $24.95, and can be retaken for only $5.95 per attempt. Once you have been certified, you will receive a wallet-sized certification card.