30lb HVAC R-134A Refrigerant (1/4 ACME)

R-134A 30 lb HVAC Refrigerant provides a practical refrigerant supply for qualified technicians servicing compatible stationary refrigeration, chiller, and HVAC-related equipment.

R-134a, also known as HFC-134a or 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, is a single-component HFC refrigerant that has been widely used in medium-temperature refrigeration, chillers, and other cooling equipment specifically designed for R-134a.

Supplied in a 30 lb cylinder with a 1/4-inch service fitting, this product is suited for HVAC-R contractors, refrigeration technicians, facility maintenance departments, mechanical contractors, and other qualified commercial buyers maintaining compatible R-134a systems.

Always verify the refrigerant specified on the equipment nameplate and follow the equipment manufacturer's service instructions before charging or servicing a system.

R-134A 30 lb Refrigerant Product Details

• Refrigerant: R-134a / HFC-134a

• Chemical name: 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane

• Cylinder size: 30 lb

• Refrigerant type: Single-component HFC

• Service connection: 1/4-inch fitting

• Safety classification: A1

• Ozone depletion potential: 0

• EPA GWP reference value: 1,430

• Typical lubricant: POE

• Applications: Compatible stationary refrigeration, chillers, and other equipment designed for R-134a

• Purchase requirements: Applicable EPA refrigerant sales restrictions apply

R-134A Refrigerant for HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment

R-134a has a long history of use in stationary cooling equipment and remains important for servicing many existing systems.

Depending on the equipment design, R-134a may be found in applications such as:

• Medium-temperature commercial refrigeration

• Small hermetic refrigeration systems

• Commercial cooling equipment

• Centrifugal chillers

• Large screw chillers

• Certain industrial refrigeration applications

• Existing refrigeration equipment designed for R-134a

The type of equipment alone does not establish refrigerant compatibility. Always check the equipment nameplate and manufacturer documentation before selecting R-134a.

This 30 lb R-134A refrigerant cylinder provides a useful quantity for professional service organizations that regularly maintain compatible refrigeration and cooling equipment.

What Is R-134A Refrigerant?

R-134a is a single-component hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant.

Unlike blended refrigerants, R-134a consists of a single refrigerant component and therefore does not have the temperature glide associated with zeotropic refrigerant blends.

R-134a has zero ozone depletion potential and carries an A1 safety classification under the applicable refrigerant safety standard.

Its global warming potential is higher than many newer-generation refrigerants, and regulations increasingly limit higher-GWP HFCs in certain categories of new equipment. However, existing systems using R-134a can continue to require the refrigerant for proper service and maintenance.

Is R-134A Still Used?

Yes. R-134a continues to be used for servicing existing refrigeration, air-conditioning, and cooling equipment designed for it.

EPA's current Technology Transitions rules focus primarily on the manufacture, import, sale, distribution, and installation of certain new products and systems using higher-GWP HFCs.

Those rules do not require owners to stop using properly operating legacy equipment. Existing refrigeration and air-conditioning systems can continue to be repaired and maintained throughout their useful life.

For HVAC-R professionals, this means R-134a remains an important service refrigerant for compatible installed equipment.

Can R-134A Replace R-12?

R-134a has historically been used in certain conversions from R-12, but it should not be treated as a universal drop-in replacement.

R-12 and R-134a have different refrigerant and lubricant characteristics. Converting equipment originally designed for R-12 may require evaluation of:

• Compressor compatibility

• Lubricant type

• Seals and elastomers

• Expansion devices

• Refrigerant charge

• Operating pressures and temperatures

• Manufacturer-approved retrofit procedures

Do not mix R-134a with R-12 or another refrigerant.

If an older system is being converted, follow the equipment manufacturer's recommendations and an approved retrofit procedure rather than simply replacing one refrigerant with another.

30 lb R-134A Cylinder for Professional Service

The 30 lb R-134A refrigerant cylinder is well suited for contractors and maintenance teams that service multiple compatible systems and need more refrigerant than small-can formats provide.

The 1/4-inch service connection is intended for use with appropriate professional charging and service equipment.

Before connecting any manifold, hose, recovery machine, or charging equipment, verify that the connection type and equipment are appropriate for the cylinder and the system being serviced.

R-134A Safety and Professional Handling

R-134a carries an A1 safety classification, meaning it is classified as lower toxicity and does not propagate flame under the applicable refrigerant safety standard.

However, R-134a is stored as a liquefied gas under pressure and still requires appropriate professional handling.

Technicians should follow the product Safety Data Sheet, equipment manufacturer instructions, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements covering:

• Refrigerant recovery

• Charging procedures

• Cylinder storage

• Transportation

• Personal protective equipment

• Equipment servicing

• Refrigerant disposal or reclamation

Use properly rated refrigeration service tools and recovery equipment.

Refrigerant should not be intentionally vented into the atmosphere.

Who Can Purchase R-134A HVAC Refrigerant?

EPA refrigerant sales restrictions apply to R-134a sold for stationary refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.

For stationary HVAC and refrigeration applications, purchasers generally must be EPA Section 608 certified technicians, qualifying employers or authorized representatives of certified technicians, or other purchasers permitted under applicable EPA requirements.

Section 609 certification applies to motor-vehicle air-conditioning applications and should not be treated as a substitute for Section 608 certification when the refrigerant is being purchased for stationary HVAC or refrigeration equipment.

Buyers should confirm that they meet the applicable requirements for their intended use before ordering.

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This 30 lb R-134a cylinder is intended for qualified professionals servicing compatible stationary refrigeration and cooling equipment.

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