Will R-134a gauges work on R1234yf?

R134a service equipment and system components are not interchangeable with R1234yf systems unless they meet the relevant SAE standards.

Can you use 134a refrigerant in a 1234yf system?

No, you cannot put R-134a into a HFO-1234yf system; here’s why…

Is R1234yf the same as HFO-1234yf?

If you’re wondering what the difference is between the HFO-1234yf and R-1234yf, they are the same product; we sell the the Honeywell HFO-1234yf as either 10 or 25 lb cylinders, and R-1234yf as 8 ounce cans.

What happens if you mix R-134a and R1234yf?

The mixing of R-134a with R-1234yf will change refrigerant pressure and may result in evaporator freeze-up on pressure control systems, reducing system airflow.

Why did R-1234yf replace R-134a?

R1234yf has been proposed as a replacement for R134a in mobile air conditioning systems (Spatz and Minor, 2008), and its similar thermophysical properties makes R1234yf a good choice to replace R134a in other applications of refrigeration and air conditioning.

What oil is used with 1234yf?

As new models are redesigned or introduced, they will have R-1234yf with POE oil. The POE oil that is required for this system on Honda vehicles is not the same oil that is required for hybrids. Honda has three types of POE oil, and the POE required for R-1234yf is its own specific product.

Do you need a license to buy 1234yf?

Do I need to be certified to purchase 1234yf refrigerant? Yes, as of January 1st, 2018 you will need to be 609 certified with the EPA in order to purchase 1234yf refrigerant. The only exception is buying for wholesale or when purchasing containers that contain less than two pounds of refrigerant.

How much does it cost to recharge 1234yf?

The national average price of an R134A recharge in 2018 was around $200-$300 with the cost of the previous standard R134A refrigerant at $30 per pound. However, the average current market price of the R1234yf refrigerant is $120 per pound. This drives the cost up.

When did cars start using 1234yf?

2013
General Motors began introducing vehicles to the market utilizing this new system in 2013 with full conversion in 2018. Chrysler, Honda, and Subaru models followed in 2017. It is anticipated that by 2025 all vehicles will contain 1234YF.

Does R1234yf have to be recovered?

Although it is not mandatory to recover R1234yf, it is still good environmental practice and, due to the cost of this refrigerant, it would be advisable to do so. Some suppliers can clean recovered refrigerant for re-use.

What year did they start using 1234yf?

Can you use PAG oil in 1234yf?

Standard PAG oils are not suitable for refrigerant R1234yf or for electrically driven air conditioning compressors.

Can you mix refrigerant oils?

When using CFC or HCHC refrigerants, POE and MO can be mixed. The exception is R12 that only uses MO or Alkyl Benzene Mineral Oil (ABMO) blend. HFC refrigerants can only use POE oil.

How much does it cost to recharge R1234yf?

The national average price of an R134A recharge in 2018 was around $200-$300 with the cost of the previous standard R134A refrigerant at $30 per pound. However, the average current market price of the R1234yf refrigerant is $120 per pound.