It's time to stop the use of R404A
With a staggering Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 3920, R404A is not only harmful to the planet but also one of the most expensive refrigerants to run (due to Government levies).
As one of the most widely used refrigerants in New Zealand, there’s a good chance R404A is in your cooling system—at a significant environmental and financial cost.
This adds up when you consider these statistics:
- 90% of refrigerants used in NZ eventually leak into the atmosphere.
- Older dairy refrigeration systems in New Zealand lose approximately 15% of their refrigerant each year.
- Commercial refrigeration systems may leak up to 35% annually.
(Hydrofluorocarbon Consumption in New Zealand, Ministry for the Environment, 2017.)
Get a 100% discount* on a jug-for-jug refrigerant upgrade
Find out more about our Service-Man planIf you’re a DTS Service Plan (Service-Man) Customer and your plant uses R404, you'll get our 100% responsible refrigerant discount*.
This is a jug-for-jug refrigerant upgrade offer. We’ll safely remove the R404 from your system and arrange for its responsible destruction offshore. In its place, we’ll install an eco-friendlier refrigerant (449A), that’s less costly on your pocket and the environment in the event of a leak.
Customers not enrolled in the Service-Man Plan are eligible for a 50% refrigerant discount upon quotation.
Typical upgrade costs 449A:
|
Labour / Travel / TX Valves & Driers |
$1,500 |
|
R449A Refrigerant Replacement (24 kgs) |
$7,900 |
|
Minus R404A Discount (24 kgs) |
-$7,900 |
|
Total |
$1,500 |
The comparison below shows the cost difference between a R449A and a R404A refrigerant leak
Scenario One: 13 HP system with R449A
Partial refrigeration top-up:
|
Labour / Travel / TX Valves & Driers |
$1,500 |
|
R449A Refrigerant Top-Up (10kg) |
$3,300 |
|
Total |
$4,800 |
Future break down with complete re-gas:
|
Labour / Travel / TX Valves & Driers |
$1,500 |
|
R449A Refrigerant Top-Up (24kg) |
$7,900 |
|
Total |
$9,400 |
Scenario One: 13 HP system with R404A
Partial refrigeration top-up:
|
Labour / Travel / TX Valves & Driers |
$1,500 |
|
R404A Refrigerant Top-Up (10kg) |
$9,000 |
|
Total |
$10,500 |
Future break down with complete re-gas:
|
Labour / Travel / TX Valves & Driers |
$1,500 |
|
R404A Refrigerant Top-Up (24kg) |
$21,600 |
|
Total |
$23,100 |
Don't wait for an emergency"
"This is when the type of refrigerant hits home with immediate effect. R404A has a relatively high GWP of 3922 which attracts levies and currently rests at a full retail price just shy of $10,000 per jug" ~ Luke Walker, General Manager Sales & Service
Is your refrigerant upgrade only for dairy customers?
Anyone with R404A in their refrigeration can upgrade.
“The move was an absolute no-brainer because we are moving to a more environmentally friendly gas. The old gas was incredibly expensive. Every time we had a gas leak and we had to buy more it was eye-watering numbers... and the swap out itself was cost neutral, seamless and no risk” ~ Cam Lewis, Farm Manager
Read our refrigerant upgrade case study
What are the benefits of R449A?
R449A has been recognised by the refrigeration industry as a viable replacement for R404A.
It is more environmentally friendly and can provide greater cooling capacity and energy efficiency. Plus, it's widely available, lower cost, and can be easily retrofitted into existing refrigeration equipment.
What happens to the R404A you collect?
When we collect the R404A we consolidate it and it is sent to an authorised destruction facility.
It gets treated in a high-temperature reactor to break the chemical bonds and is then transformed into Sodium Fluoride or Calcium Fluoride (as you find in toothpaste).
I want to buy a new refrigeration unit, my old unit has R404A in it, can I still get a refrigerant discount?
Absolutely.
If your old unit contains R404A, DTS can safely remove the old refrigerant and replace it with the equivalent volume of R449A in your new unit. If additional refrigerant is required, it can be purchased separately
KEEN TO KNOW MORE?
Our refrigerant upgrade program has been highly popular, and there may be a waiting list in some areas.
*TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- The 100% discount is only for R449A and is only available to DTS Service-Man Customers. This offer is subject to availability.
- All other R404A customers will receive a 50% discount on R449A.
- Discount does not include valve changes, labour or mileage.
- DTS will not be held liable for any refrigerant loss that may occur before this service takes place.
- Certain units may require modification before they can receive the refrigeration upgrade. The cost of any new components needed for such modifications is not included in the discount.
- The upgrade will only be applied to units with R404A.
- The upgraded refrigerant will be R449A only.
- At our discretion, DTS will provide financial assistance for refrigerants other than R404A. This is on a price on application basis.
- The exchange ratio for refrigerant replacement is 1kg of R404A for 1kg of R449A. For example;
- Empty units will not receive an upgrade or;
- Partially full/complete units may require a refrigerant purchase if the unit is low on refrigerant, any additional refrigerant required will be charged to the customer at full price.
- DTS takes our environmental responsibility very seriously. Refrigeration units that require maintenance will not be re-gassed until DTS is satisfied the unit is leak free and operationally fit for purpose.
- By accepting this offer, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms and conditions, and agree to abide by them. DTS reserves the right to modify or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notice.