How do I get ODP certified?
ODP Certificate Card To get this card, you must complete a government-approved environmental awareness training course, which takes 1 day to complete. The ODP course is the only way you complete yoru ODP Certification and ODP Card.
What is ODP certificate?
To purchase and handle refrigerants in Ontario, you need an Ozone Depletion Prevention ( ODP ) certificate card. To get a card you need to: complete a one-day course. receive a mark of 75% or higher.
How is ozone depletion potential measured?
Ozone depletion potential is measured relative to CFC-11 and it represents the amount of ozone destroyed by emission of a vapor over its entire atmospheric lifetime relative to that caused by the emission of the same mass of CFC-11. Urban ozone formation potential is expressed relative to ethene.
Is R22 an ODS?
If you rely on a heating or cooling system that uses R22 refrigerant, an ozone-depleting substance (ODS), you may be in for a surprise during your next service visit. As of January 1, 2020, production and import of R22 refrigerant will be illegal in the United States.
How long does the ODP card last for?
five years
All Ontario ODP Certifications are valid for a period of five years and must be renewed by the expiry date. The expiry date on your new wallet card will remain the same as the date that appears on your existing card, with five years added on.
Can I buy R134a in Canada?
Since R134a is not available for sale in Canada, a void was filled by companies making HC-12a DIY kits.
What is a CFC refrigerant?
CFC Refrigerant: CFC refers to the chemical composition of the refrigerant. Chlorofluorocarbon indicates that the refrigerant is comprised of Chlorine, Fluorine, and Carbon. Common CFC refrigerants are R-11, R-12, R-13, R-113, R-114, and R-115.
Is r404 an ODS?
During the last 10 to 15 years R404A has become one of the most widely used refrigerants. It was introduced in the mid-1990s as a replacement for ozone depleting refrigerants including CFCs (such as R12 and R502) and more recently as a replacement for HCFCs (such as R22).
Are R22 units still available?
When the phase-out is complete in 2020, R22 refrigerant will no longer be available. The U.S. government has placed restrictions on R22 and has issued the requirement that R22 refrigerant must be eliminated from use in cooling systems by the year 2020.
How do I get a 313A license in Ontario?
The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313A) apprenticeship program consists of on-the-job and in-school training. The program typically takes five years to complete and consists of: 8,280 hours of on-the-job training/work experience. 720 hours of in-school training.
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