Here are some answers to common R410a questions:
- Yes - You will need to replace condenser and air handler.
- Yes - The copper refrigerant lines may not be the correct size.
- Yes - Refrigerant lines will need to be flushed out with an R-410a flush kit.
- Yes - You will need to use nitrogen when soldering to eliminate scale and flaking.
- Yes - You need to pull deep/ long vacuums to 500 microns.
- Yes - You will need to use filter driers that are approved for r-410A refrigerant.
- Yes - Charging method is different.
- Yes - Operating pressures are higher than R22.
- Yes - You will need training in order to handle R-410A equipment.
- Yes - You will need new tools such as: Micron gauges, vacuum pump, R410a manifold and more.
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