Most electronic refrigerant leak detectors over the years have been converted to work with both R-1234yf and R-134a. However, Casey Cox, a Cornwell Quality Tools mobile tool dealer says that is something customers need to be aware of – that the tool can do both, especially as more and more shops are adapting to R-1234yf.
Matt Farel, worldwide sales manager, automotive aftermarket,INFICON agrees. Making sure the tool is SAE 2791 (R-134a) and SAE J2913 (R-1234yf) certified is important. That means it has been tested for automotive use.
Another feature hitting the market to be aware of is the integration of UV lights. Since most new vehicles come with dye pre-loaded in the A/C system, some electronic refrigerant leak detectors now have built-in UV lights, Farel adds.
