Glossary “refrigerant containment device” Definition:
Device introduced on some car lines to guard against high pressure resulting in refrigerant loss by controlling the compressor and/or condenser fan motor.

Glossary “refrigerant leakdetector” Definition:
See electronic refrigerant leak detector.

Glossary “refrigerant lines” Definition:
Specially designed vapor-barrier hoses reinforced with woven nylon mesh and fabric capable of withstanding the high temperatures and pressures of the system.

Glossary “refrigerant recovery” Definition:
The act of recovering refrigerant.

Glossary “refrigerant recycle” Definition:
The act of recycling refrigerant.

Glossary “Refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)” Definition:
The “refrigerant of choice,” tetrafluoroethane (CH2FCF3), to be used in automotive air conditioners as R-12 is being phased out.

Glossary “Refrigerant CFC-12 (R-12)” Definition:
The refrigerant, dichlorodifluoromethane (CC12F2), used in automotive air conditioners, as well as other air-conditioning and refrigeration system.

Glossary “Refrigerant HCFC-22 (R-22)” Definition:
A refrigerant, monochlorodifluoromethane (CHC1F2), used in some early automotive applications but not to be used for today’s automotive air conditioners because of high pressures.