R32 Refrigerant
28 May 2014R32 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
