Turn Key Air Conditioning Ltd Air Conditioning Contractors

Replace Technology

Name: Turnkey Air Conditioning
Address: Ground Floor, 2 Apollo Court, Koppers Way, Monkton Business Park South, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, NE31 2ES, GB
Telephone: 0191 438 7410
Rating: 5

Replace Technology from Mitsubishi Electric R22 is an HCFC widely used in air conditioning systems. The chlorine in HCFCs is ozone depleting and since January 2010 it has been illegal to produce or stock virgin R22. R22 is the most common HCFC in use in the UK today.

R22 Legislation

Here are the main points of legislation regarding R22:

Virgin R22 banned from sale within the UE since 1 Jan 2010
Only ‘recycled’ R22 is available from 1 Jan 2010
All R22 use has been banned since 2015

R22 Ban – The Options

There are two main options regarding the ban on R22.

Direct Replacement or Drop-In, Refrigerant

Alternatives to R22 are available, such as R422D and R427A. As the name suggests, these products are dropped in as a replacement for the R22. There are however significant potential problems with using Drop-In refrigerants. For example, they have different pressure-temperature characteristics to R22 which can confuse the embedded system software, giving erroneous pressure/temperature readings. These products could potentially create unstable air conditioning systems, leading to deterioration of many parts within the system. This could in turn lead to catastrophic system failure such as compressor burnout or seal failures. Risks include:

Suboptimal air conditioning system performance
Poor frost/defrost
Creation of dew condensation and dew spray
Possible corrosion risks
Possible leakages
Possibility of compressor failure

Recycled R22 can only be used in air conditioning systems for servicing and maintenance purposes and since Jan 2015, R22 systems may no longer be re-filled with recycled R22.

R22 System Replacement

Replace Technology From Mitsubishi There are two options regarding R22 air conditioning system replacement – full or part replacement. Full replacement involves the replacement of all air conditioning equipment and component parts. Mitsubishi’s patented Replace Technology enables part replacement, where the air conditioning equipment is replaced but the existing pipework and electrical system is retained. In both systems, the new inverter driven R410A air conditioning units are used, offering energy savings of around 50% on R22 driven systems.

R22 – Full or Part System Replacement

The decision on part or full replacement will involve a number of factors:

How old is the air conditioning equipment
What is the operating state of the equipment
Is there a strong maintenance history on the air conditioning system
Is the pipework in good condition
What is the payback period for the replacement air conditioning system

Several conditions should be considered when evaluating the payback period for R22 system replacement:

The energy efficiency of old equipment is far less than it was when it was originally installed, irrespective of maintenance
The new R410A driven air conditioning systems are inverter driven, giving reduced running costs and closer comfort levels.
The R410A air conditioning systems are circa 50% more energy efficient than the old R22 based systems
Rapidly rising energy costs throw energy efficiency into sharp focus

Call TK Air Conditioning For Audit & Best Advice on R22 Replacement

Each company should have an assessment of their air conditioning requirements made by accredited, experienced professionals. TK Air Conditioning work with the world’s major system providers and are ideally placed to recommend a strategy for dealing with the R22 removal. Call now on 0191 438 7410 to arrange a site visit and assessment.

Replace Technology From Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Electric’s patented Replace Technology system enables existing pipeline and electrical networks to remain in place when air conditioning units are replaced in the switchover from other refrigerants to R410A.

Replace Technology makes it easier for businesses to change a highly efficient air conditioning system using R410A, as the investment required is considerably less than a full system replacement.

With the Replace Technology system, only the outdoor and indoor air conditioning cassettes are replaced. The existing pipework and electrical and communications wiring stays in place. In this way, the Replace Technology system brings several benefits:

The investment cost of installing an R410A driven system is reduced, making equipment replacement viable for many customers where a complete air conditioning system would not be.
Business operation continues as normal during installation, as the disruption of removing and then replacing pipework and electrical wiring is eliminated. The indoor units can often be replaced over a weekend, to further minimise the disruption.
The outdoor VRF units have an integrated flushing function which enables the R41A to flush out all of the mineral oil residue from the old system. After the thorough flush through, the system will commence operation easily and efficiently based on R410A.
Replace Technology can also be used for air conditioning systems which previously used equipment made by other manufacturers. Replace Technology enables such systems to be replaced with the highly efficient Mitsubishi Electric units.

Heating & Cooling – 50% Cost Savings

The operating costs of the Replace Technology system are considerably reduced, due to the high efficiency ratio and an energy efficiency rating of ‘A’. In combination with the CFC-free refrigerant R410A, the Mitsubishi inverter technology not only makes Mitsubishi Electric split systems extremely effective, but also provides both cooling and heating, as required, by you, the customer. Savings of up to 50% can be made on operating costs.

Replace Technology – A Truly Sustainable Solution

The sustainability features built into Replace Technology means that CO2 emissions are also reduced significantly. The environment can be protected still further if the new R410A system uses heat recovery to cool and heat rooms. This way, old gas and oil heating systems can also be eliminated, along with the old air conditioning system.