Questions tagged [r1234yf]

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What exactly is R-1234yf?

I keep on reading about a new refrigerant, R-1234yf, that is being adopted by some automotive manufacturers. What is this refrigerant all about, why are manufacturers considering it and what makes it different from R-134a?
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Is it safe to vent R-1234yf to atmosphere?

There are reports that suggest R-1234yf has a global warming potential (GWP) less than 1, even outperforming carbon dioxide: The study found HFO 1234yf to have a GWP of less than 1. CO2 is considered the baseline with a GWP equal to 1. Earlier…
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Are R-134a quick-couple adapters compatible with R-1234yf systems?

In other words, do R-1234yf systems use the same charging port design as R-134a?
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