Emerson Climate Technologies released a bulletin today including their R-22 phaseout compliance plans. Included in these plans is a note that single phase R-22 compressors must be ordered prior to October 5, 2009, and any three phase R-22 compressors must be ordered prior to October 26, 2009.

The compressors included in this phaseout are the compressors Specific Systems has used for R-22 circuits. However, because Specific Systems began its phaseout of R-22 well in advance of the mandated ban, we should not be affected by this timeline. Any existing stock of R-22 can still be used for service and repair purposes.

All new orders placed with Specific Systems will use an alternate refrigerant, generally R-410A, though other refrigerants such as R-407C are also available for certain applications. Emerson Climate Technologies bulletin also indicated that R-407C variations of these compressors will be phased out by September 30, 2011. Specific Systems will work with Emerson Climate Technologies to ensure a swift transition to newer and more efficient compressors for our units as that phaseout draws near.

Specific Systems is committed to progression of the industry and compliance with all applicable regulations. If you have any questions regarding Specific Systems or the changeover to non-ozone-depleting HFC refrigerants, please contact us.