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R-454B Transition — Next-Gen R-410A Replacement
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R-454B properties + compatibility
Check: R-454B = R-32 (68.9%) + R-1234yf (31.1%) blend. ASHRAE 34 A2L (same class as R-32). GWP = 466 (78% reduction vs R-410A's 2088). Pressure/temperature very similar to R-410A (equipment compatible). US/Canada mandate from 2025. Korea = R-32 prioritized; R-454B entering commercial/industrial.
What to do: Do NOT charge R-454B into R-32 system (blended gas, different flammability safety). New install = buy R-454B-rated system separately. Don't retrofit R-410A system (whole-system parts cost > new install). US/Canada mandate from 2025. Korean adoption schedule = MOE announcement pending.
R-454B can't drop into R-410A systems (needs flammability safety circuits). Don't charge R-454B into R-32 system. US SEER2 25 + R-454B = 2025 standard. Korean adoption schedule = MOE will announce.
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