Ep. 46 Putting the new A2L refrigerants into practice for HVAC

Jul 15, 2025
18 mins

Episode Description

Guest: Chris Forth, Vice President Regulatory, Codes & Environmental Affairs, JC Residential and Light Commercial

Mechanical engineers should understand the many aspects of putting A2L refrigerants in practice: codes and standards, refrigerant detection systems and supply. In this conversation with Chris Forth from JC Residential and Light Commercial, learn more about the transition to low-global warming potential refrigerants in HVAC systems.

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Refrigerants for H VAC Systems
  • (00:02:36) - A2L Refrigerants
  • (00:04:48) - How Does A2LS Affect HVAC Systems?
  • (00:06:40) - RDS and controls
  • (00:08:41) - 2L Refrigerant
  • (00:11:48) - R454B refrigerant shortage
  • (00:15:36) - HVAC Systems
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