R-140A replacing R-22 in air conditioners

The world is struck by the global warming phenomenon and the necessity to ‘go green’ is prompting people to turn to newer systems to use air conditioners the eco-friendly way. Many of the existing air conditioning systems used are running on a refrigerant called R-22. This refrigerant is harmful in nature as they are responsible in depleting the ozone layer.

The R-22 refrigerant is currently under process to be replaced by the new refrigerant R-410A. The new refrigerant is much more eco-friendly and much less harmful in comparison to R-22.

It is said that the copper lines using mineral oils will have to change soon. This is due to the fact that these oils are bound to break up into carbons that prove destructive to the environment. As a result, this adds upto the list of points responsible for global warming. Unlike R-22, R-140A will make use of several types of synthetic oils that will be able to live through higher temperatures.

It will take some time to carry out the replacement of R-140A until R-22 is completely phased out. The older version may have moisture in its pipe systems and this will not match with the functions of the new R-140A.

It is advisable to use newer air conditioning units and opt for the R-140A refrigerant systems whenever possible. Let us take this step ahead towards a clean and green environment.