Can Duracool 12a 170grs: ecological refrigerant gas for car air conditioning

Duracool 12a: The Refrigerant of the Future for Your Automotive Air Conditioning

Faced with increasingly strict environmental regulations, finding a high-performance and ecological alternative to traditional air conditioning gases is a necessity. The Duracool 12a is an ideal solution. This natural hydrocarbon-based refrigerant gas offers remarkable efficiency while being environmentally friendly, with no effect on the ozone layer or global warming. Its composition allows it to advantageously replace the R12, R134a and 1234yf gases present in vehicle air conditioning systems.

Substantial Performance and Savings

One of the major strengths of the Duracool 12a is its optimized performance. Composed of molecules larger than the original gases, it ensures better charging efficiency. This translates into significant savings: a single 170-gram can is enough to replace a much larger amount of fluorinated gases, saving you up to 40% of the total charge of your refrigeration circuit.

• A 170g can of Duracool 12a is equivalent to:

  • 484g HFC-R134a

  • 513g of CFC-R12

  • 340g HFO 1234yf

In addition, this refrigerant gas operates at lower pressures, which translates into a reduction in the compressor's energy consumption. This allows you to achieve substantial energy savings of up to 40% compared to conventional gases. Duracool 12a is also compatible with mineral and synthetic oils, simplifying its implementation.

An Ecological and Regulatory Choice

Duracool 12a is distinguished by its very low Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 3.0 to 3.15. This figure is particularly low, especially compared to the gases it replaces: R134a (GWP of 1430) and R12 (GWP of 10900). This low environmental impact clearly positions Duracool 12a as a refrigerant of the future, in line with future regulations that will impose GWP of less than 150 from 2030. In addition, its acquisition and installation do not require any approval for use in a circuit empty of any fluorinated gas. The pharmaceutical-grade purity of the hydrocarbons used is rigorously controlled and certified, ensuring optimal reliability and safety.

Usage Tips and Compatibility

To ensure a successful installation and warranty validity, it is imperative to use Duracool 12a with our DC4000 and/or DC402 charging  hoses. The thread of our bobbins is specifically designed in 1/2 ACME, and the use of non-compatible hoses could damage the bobbin. Although Duracool 12a is miscible with other refrigerants such as R12, R134a and 1234yf, it is strictly forbidden to mix these fluids with each other. If your circuit still contains a fluorinated gas (CFC, HFC or HCFC), the law requires that it be recovered beforehand by an approved professional, in accordance with the decrees in force.