Beginning in the mid-2010s, automotive and light-duty vehicle air conditioning systems began transitioning from R-134a to R-1234yf refrigerant. By MY 2021, the transition was complete. While yf, as we call it in the industry, is more environmentally friendly than prior
R-134a Market Trends/Pricing Projections
As mentioned in an earlier article, beginning January 1st, 2022, the United States will implement the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act to cap and phase down the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in the United States. This legislation
The AIM Act and its Anticipated Effect on the Automotive A/C Aftermarket
On December 27, 2020, the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020 was enacted as an unrelated postscript to the Stimulus & Relief bill for COVID. The AIM Act directed the EPA to address and reduce the use of
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH— 695DT 134a Pure Refrigerant with Dispensing Top – 12 oz
FJC has been delighted by the incredible response from the DIY market for our all-in-one, no tools required, refrigerant products. These innovative devices feature an ease-of-use dispensing cap which makes charging an automotive A/C system simple and trouble-free. Our straight
Mr. Fixit—How Can I Determine Which Refrigerant is in My A/C System?
We sometimes hear from customers wondering what type of refrigerant is in their air conditioning system. It’s important to correctly identify the refrigerant prior to a recharge because mixing refrigerants is not only illegal, but dangerous. As a general guideline,
Weitron/FJC Top Quality Refrigerants Made in USA
The quality of Weitron/FJC’s Made in USA refrigerants is unmatched. We perform in-house testing for purity, moisture, acidity and non-condensable gases, providing consistently exceptional results for our refrigerants . You can be confident our refrigerants meet or exceed AHRI 700
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH—6842—Universal Side Can Tap R-12/R-134a/R-1234yf
Do you still have some old puncture-style refrigerant cans in the garage, but can no longer find puncture-style dispensing equipment? Is your local liquidator selling puncture-style cans for a fraction of the price of self-sealing? Does your business use a
FJC – 2021 New and Innovative Products for the Automotive Aftermarket Air Conditioning Market
As always, FJC is on the forefront of many exciting innovations in the automotive aftermarket air conditioning market. We have integrated the ideas of the most forward-thinking people in our industry to create new products, and improve existing products, to
Polar Ice 12 oz R-134a PLUS Additives with Dispensing Tops
FJC is delighted to report that in response to overwhelming demand from the DIY market, we are introducing a new line of all-in-one, no tools required, R-134a plus additives. This innovative- product line features an ease-of-use dispensing cap which makes
Automotive Refrigerant Pressure/Temperature Chart
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Tech Talk – Differences between R-1234yf and R-134a
Component/Design Differences One of the compelling reasons R-1234yf was overwhelmingly chosen to replace R-134a in automotive air conditioning systems is because there are not really many differences between the way the systems are designed and work. There are a couple
Beyond “Straight Refrigerants” – R-134a with Additives
FJC offers a complete line of refrigerants for automotive applications. In sizes ranging from 3 oz to 22 oz, the FJC Signature Series offers premium R-134a refrigerant with a gamut of additives for the specific needs of your system. Additives
Why Won’t My Old Dispensing Equipment Work on My New Refrigerant Cans?
If you haven’t had to recharge your automotive A/C in a while, you might be surprised to notice that your old can taps, hose and gauges, and other dispensing equipment don’t work on your new refrigerant can. No, this is
What’s behind the Switch to R-1234yf and what Exactly Does it Mean for Techs?
Many techs have not yet had much experience with R-1234yf refrigerant. That’s because it was only introduced in 2015, and most vehicles with yf systems have not yet needed servicing . In the coming years, however, you will expect to
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