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    refrigeration ASHRAE A2L Refrigerant

    Different Types of Refrigerants: A1, A2L, and A3 Explained

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    Quick Answer: Refrigerants are classified by ASHRAE based on toxicity and flammability: A1 refrigerants are non-toxic and non-flammable (e.g., R-448A). A2L refrigerants are non-toxic, mildly flammable, and more energy-efficient (e.g., R-454...

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    A2L Refrigerant

    EPA Proposes Extension to A2L Transition Deadline: What It Means for RDT Customers

    2 min read
    The refrigeration industry continues to change as environmental regulations push toward lower-GWP refrigerants. In early October, the U.S. E...
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    refrigeration, energy efficiency, maintenance

    How to Spot Refrigeration System Failures Before They Happen

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    Stay ahead of costly downtime with these early warning signs and expert tips. When a refrigeration system fails, the consequences go beyond ...
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    refrigeration, food waste, energy efficiency, maintenance

    4 Simple Ways to Keep Cold Air Inside Your Walk-In

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    Whether managing a kitchen, lab, retail space, or healthcare facility, commercial cold storage is mission-critical. But every time cold air ...
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    refrigeration, energy efficiency, maintenance

    Why School Nutrition Directors Count on RDT Refrigeration

    2 min read
    In K–12 foodservice, reliability isn’t optional, it’s essential. Whether it’s prepping breakfast for early arrivals or keeping lunch moving ...
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    food safety, refrigeration, commercial refrigeration, energy efficiency, Eco-Smart

    How Eco-Smart Can Make Your Commercial Kitchen More Efficient

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    Commercial foodservice equipment needs to do more than keep food items cool. It needs to be efficient and up to today’s technological standa...
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    school, College & University

    Smarter Cold: How Schools Can Future-Proof Their Refrigeration

    2 min read
    Every school day, more than 30 million students across the U.S. depend on the National School Lunch Program. For many of these children, tho...
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    refrigeration, Eco-Cool

    Refrigerants: How Do They Work And Why Does It Matter?

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    Refrigeration has been one of the better innovations of our era, bringing about a great deal of convenience for businesses and everyday hous...
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    Regulations, EPA, Environment, ASHRAE

    Understanding A2L Refrigerants and Their Impact on Buyers

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    In recent years, the refrigeration industry has witnessed a significant shift towards adopting environmentally friendly solutions to reduce ...
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    freezer, Eco-Smart, Retrofitting

    Why Ice Builds Up in Commercial Freezers (and how you can prevent it)

    2 min read
    Having ice build-up in commercial freezers not only looks unattractive, but it can also damage your refrigeration unit. Here are several rea...
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