Are BluVac compatible with A2L systems?
Yes, BluVac gauges can be used on any type of refrigeration system regardless of the refrigerant type including A2L provided that the system does not contain beyond trace amounts of refrigerant. The BluVac is not intended for use with pressurized refrigerants of any kind. The BluVac like all thermistor vacuum gauges is not accurate with refrigerant still in the system beyond trace amounts. Follow industry best practices with any refrigerant type including A2Ls and assure that the refrigerant is removed properly and the system is swept with nitrogen to remove residual refrigerant. Pressure test for leaks before commencing evacuation and connecting a BluVac gauge. That said, we have been working with A2L refrigerants for years without issue, specifically R1234yf and R454A and R454B are all common. The hype is with the transition in mass to R32. R32 training specifically, also suggests that the system is purged with nitrogen prior to service.
Which refrigerants are classed as A2L?
R–1234yf (Honeywell), R–1234ze (Daikin), R–454C (Chemours), R–455A (Honeywell), R–454A (Chemours), R–454B (Honeywell), R–447A, R–32, and R–452B (Honeywell). As with A1 refrigerants, some A2L refrigerants are pure, and others are blends. The pressure, temperature, and viscosity of A2L refrigerants vary by each refrigerant type.
Also, A2L refrigerant is hard to ignite, the risk is extremely (and I mean extremely) low.
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programming the gauge - Incredible patented sensor technology
allows for field calibration - Leak rate indication helps identify
moisture or vacuum leaks - Rise-time testing measures vacuum
decay over time
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- Powerful diagnostic application
with leak-rate indication - Incredible patented sensor technology
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BluVac+ Micro Features
- Powerful diagnostic application
- Incredible patented sensor technology
that allows for field calibration - Long battery life
BluVac+ Pro App Features
- View vacuum on digital gauge or graph
- Bar graph vacuum indicator
- Automatic notifications of evacuation process
- Leak check feature
- Record evacuation process
- Export as graphical PDF
- Export as comma-delimited CSV
BluVac+ LTE (DISCONTINUED) App Features
- View vacuum on digital gauge or graph
- Bar graph vacuum indicator
- Leak check feature
- Record evacuation process
- Export as graphical PDF
- Export as comma-delimited CSV
BluVac+ Micro App Features
- View vacuum on digital gauge or graph
- Leak check feature
- Record evacuation process
- Export as graphical PDF
- Export as comma-delimited CSV
