R32 Refrigerant

R32 is a new refrigerant gas to the Australian market used in some of the newer model domestic split system air-conditioners such as Daikin and Fujitsu. If you are about to work with R32, you’ll need some new tools and there’s a few reasons why:

• R32 has a higher working pressure than other refrigerant gasses
• requires a new leak detector to specifically pick up the gas as your old detector will probably not
• It is also flammable and therefore electrical equipment such as Vac Pumps could be a potential source of ignition

R32 tool suggestions:

Rothenberger Vacuum Pump – RoAirVac R32 6.0 170 l/m

• Brushless motor & enclosed components for use with R32
• Backwards compatible with all other synthetic refrigerants
• Solenoid check valve to protect from oil contamination
• Includes Vacuum gauge with drag indicator
• Reece product code: 2704367 

Refrigerant Leak Detector – RoLeak Pro

• Compatible with HCFC’s, HFC’s and R32 refrigerants
• Extremely Sensitive Semiconductor Sensor
• 3 Level Sensitivity
• Bright LED Display
• Durable Case
• Reece product code: 7700751

Other useful item – Flare Cylinder Adaptor (L/H) R32 5/16. Reece product code: 2701800