Worthington 30LB A2L Recovery Cylinder 446130P

The Worthington 446130P is a 30 pound recovery cylinder rated for A2L refrigerants, designed for the mildly flammable refrigerants now entering widespread use.

A2L refrigerants including R-32 and R-454B are classified as mildly flammable, and equipment handling them is built to a different standard than equipment for non flammable refrigerants. Cylinders rated for A2L service incorporate features addressing that flammability and are identified accordingly.

The most visible difference in A2L service equipment is the use of left hand threads on connections. This is deliberate keying, intended to prevent A2L refrigerant being connected to equipment that is not rated for it and to prevent cross filling between refrigerant classes. A technician working across both older and newer equipment carries adapters and fittings in both thread standards.

The handling requirements follow from the flammability classification. Ignition sources must be controlled in the working area, ventilation matters when working in confined spaces, and recovery equipment must be rated for A2L service, since a recovery machine not designed for flammable refrigerant may present ignition sources internally.

Leak detection also differs, as detectors calibrated for other refrigerants may not respond appropriately.

The transition to A2L refrigerants is well advanced in new equipment, and technicians should confirm their training and equipment are current.

Observe the eighty percent fill limit, verify requalification status, and never mix refrigerants in a recovery cylinder.

Brand

Worthington

SKU

446130P

Category

Recovery Cylinders

Weight

17 lbs

Dimensions

9.50" x 9.50" x 17.50"

Price

$145.00

Availability

In stock

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