Apr 21, 2016 #1 skydiver1954 Industrial Joined Apr 21, 2016 Messages 2 Location US can a r404 compressor use r134a gas in running a high temp cooler. I have a r404 compressor and would like to swap out to a new r404 compressor. will the r404 compressor work with the r134a gas?
can a r404 compressor use r134a gas in running a high temp cooler. I have a r404 compressor and would like to swap out to a new r404 compressor. will the r404 compressor work with the r134a gas?
Apr 23, 2016 #2 moideen Mechanical Joined May 9, 2006 Messages 367 Location AE R 134a refrigerant is low efficiency compare to r404a refrigerant. You cannot attain the cooling load by using 134a instead of r404a. Upvote 0 Downvote
R 134a refrigerant is low efficiency compare to r404a refrigerant. You cannot attain the cooling load by using 134a instead of r404a.
Apr 23, 2016 #3 EnergyProfessional Mechanical Joined Jan 20, 2010 Messages 1,279 Location US You need to consider the pressures the refrigerant operates under and possibly upgrade the components and possibly piping and also TXV.... Upvote 0 Downvote
You need to consider the pressures the refrigerant operates under and possibly upgrade the components and possibly piping and also TXV....