R-22 2 Lbs Refrigerant Virgin New Factory Sealed Gas

The R-22 Refrigerant 2 Pound Cylinder is a service-size charge of R-22 (HCFC-22, chlorodifluoromethane), the refrigerant that ran most residential and commercial air conditioners, heat pumps, commercial refrigeration and transport refrigeration systems for decades. Each cylinder holds a net fill of 2 pounds and carries a 1/4 in. SAE valve, so it connects to standard 1/4 in. SAE charging hoses and manifold gauges. It is sized for top-offs, small charge adjustments and the last few ounces after a leak repair on installed R-22 equipment, when a full-size cylinder is more than the job needs.

R-22 is a single-component HCFC, so it has no temperature glide and does not fractionate the way blends such as R-407C or R-410A do. It carries an ASHRAE A1 safety classification (low toxicity, no flame propagation), an ODP of 0.055 and a GWP of 1810 under IPCC AR4. It is sold under names such as Freon-22, Genetron 22 and Forane 22. Traditional R-22 systems run on mineral oil (MO) or alkylbenzene (AB) oil, and the refrigerant manufacturers also note it can work with POE oil, so follow the equipment manufacturer’s lubricant guidance. Because of its ozone depletion potential, R-22 production and import ended in the United States on January 1, 2020. EPA states that existing equipment can keep being serviced, and previously produced and reclaimed R-22 remains available for that work.

Before opening the cylinder, read the equipment nameplate and confirm the system is charged with R-22. Low charge shows up as low suction pressure, a frosted evaporator coil, high superheat, long run times and weak cooling, but a system only runs low because refrigerant went somewhere, so find and repair the leak first. Meter the charge in slowly on the low side so it reaches the compressor as vapor, watch superheat and subcooling as you go, and confirm the cylinder valve matches your hose fitting before you start. Never mix R-22 with a retrofit refrigerant such as R-407C, R-422B or R-438A, or with an HFC like R-410A; mixed refrigerant changes operating pressures and is difficult to reclaim. Recover any leftover refrigerant under EPA Section 608 rules instead of venting it.

Key Benefits

• Service-Size Convenience: One 2 pound cylinder handles top-offs and minor charge adjustments without opening a full-size cylinder.
• Right Refrigerant for Legacy Systems: Matches equipment labeled R-22, HCFC-22, Freon-22, Genetron 22 or Forane 22, with no glide or fractionation to manage.
• Non-Flammable Refrigerant: ASHRAE A1 classification keeps handling straightforward on residential and commercial service calls.
• Standard Connection: The 1/4 in. SAE valve fits common 1/4 in. SAE hoses and manifold gauges.

Common Questions

• Is one 2 pound cylinder enough to recharge a whole system? It suits top-offs and small adjustments. A system that has lost most of its charge, or one with a large nameplate charge, needs a larger cylinder and a recovery-and-evacuation procedure.
• Is EPA certification required to buy it? Yes. R-22 is an ozone-depleting refrigerant, and federal rules under 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F limit its sale to EPA Section 608 certified technicians or their employers regardless of container size. A valid EPA 608 certification or resale statement is required to purchase.
• Is it still legal to service an R-22 system? Yes. The 2020 phaseout ended production and import, not use. Existing R-22 equipment can be serviced and repaired, and previously produced or reclaimed R-22 remains available for that work.

EPA 608 License or Resale Statement Required to Purchase. Available to Lower 48 only.

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