Should You Mix Refrigerants?
Never mix refrigerants - EVER.
When replacement isn’t practical or affordable, a refrigerant retrofit might be the best option.
4 Reasons Why You Should Not Mix Refrigerants
Mixing refrigerants in the field can cause serious problems:
- You create a chemical cocktail with unknown properties.
- There’s no reliable pressure-temperature data, making it impossible to charge the system correctly or calculate superheat.
- The mixed refrigerant can’t be reclaimed or reused—it becomes hazardous waste.
- You risk poor performance, compressor damage, and repeat service calls.