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RS-44

Paul Fredricks_3
Paul Fredricks_3 Member Posts: 1,556
in A-C, Heat Pumps & Refrigeration
Is anyone using this R-22 drop in replacement for A/C? Opinions?

Saw it at the Comstar booth at OESP.

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  • Empire_2
    Empire_2 Member Posts: 2,340
    Another one?

    Hi Paul.  The only ones I am aware of now is R 406&407C Ref, Which only 1 is a drop in.  I'd be interested to see additional choices..



    Mike T.
  • Paul Fredricks_3
    Paul Fredricks_3 Member Posts: 1,556
    info

    It looks like RS-44 is a great alternative. Same cooling capacity at lower pressures equals lower energy costs. Here's some info I found online:

    http://www.achrnews.com/articles/finding-alternatives-to-r-22

    http://www.rscool.com/RS-44.html

    I don't see a down side. Wondering if anyone is using this product.
  • meplumber
    meplumber Member Posts: 673
    Forane R-427A

    We have recently done two replacements using Forane's R-427A. Temperature Glide is almost identical. Pressures are identical to 22. We decided to change the compressor oil to be safe. Took out Mineral Oil, went back with POE because I was concerned about oil return. Will check the oil in a month to look for carry over.



    I am paying special attention to these two to see how it works. I will keep you posted.



    I wish someone would just pick something and lets stick with it. I don't care what it is, just pick something. In a couple of years we are all going to be carrying around 10 different refrigerants to cover all the drop in replacements that we all tried.



    Just my $.02.
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