Description

• Environmental Impact:

  • Ozone-Friendly: R-407C has no ozone depletion potential (ODP) and is much safer for the environment compared to R-22.
  • Global Warming Potential (GWP): While R-407C has a GWP of around 1774, it’s still a preferred choice over higher GWP refrigerants.

• Efficiency and Performance:

  • R-407C offers similar cooling capacities and efficiency levels to R-22, making it a reliable substitute for older systems that use R-22.
  • It maintains performance in various conditions, making it suitable for both commercial and residential air conditioning applications.

• Compatibility:

  • It is often used as a retrofit refrigerant in R-22 systems. However, some adjustments (like changing the compressor oil and expanding the system’s refrigerant charge) may be necessary to ensure compatibility.
  • Works well in both direct expansion (DX) cooling systems and heat pump systems.

Availability and Cost:

• R-407C is available in various sizes and forms, often in cylinders, and is widely distributed in the HVAC&R industry.
• Costs may be slightly higher compared to R-22, but it remains one of the go-to refrigerants for systems needing an environmentally safer and effective alternative.