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IEC votes down HC charge-limit increase
Proposed standard falls one vote short of approval, preventing charge limit for A3 refrigerants from rising to 500 g from 150 g in commercial refrigeration.
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NASRC: U.S. committee should vote ‘yes’ on 500-g HC charge
Voting against the IEC’s new hydrocarbon charge limit would put U.S. supermarkets at a disadvantage, says NASRC executive director.
Industry, green NGOs call on IEC national committees to vote ‘yes’ to 500g HC limit
A group of NGOs and companies today urged the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) to increase the charge limit on A3 (flammable) refrigerants to 500g when it votes on the issue this year.
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So said NAFEM Show exhibitors, who differed on whether 300 g would be better than the IEC’s proposed 500 g limit.
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HC charge limit increase to go to final IEC vote
A draft HC charge limit increase will go to a final vote around the end of the year following its approval by an IEC subcommittee.
EIA: Critical two weeks ahead for IEC national committees about HC standard
If rejected by 9 national committees, the current draft standard suggesting to move the limit from 150g to 500g for the commercial refrigeration sector will be put off the table for years to come.