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Hey there! It’s Plumb again—your go-to plumbing buddy from Plumbfounded. Today, we're diving into the HVAC world to chat about a particular type of copper fitting that you might’ve heard of: ACR copper fittings.

Now, if you’re scratching your head wondering what ACR even means, don’t sweat it. I’m here to explain!

What Are ACR Copper Fittings?
So, ACR stands for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. These ACR copper fittings are designed specifically to work with ACR copper tubing, which you’ll find in air conditioning, refrigeration, and HVAC systems.

What’s cool about these fittings is that they’re made from dehydrated, cleaned, and capped copper. They’re built to handle refrigerants like R-410A, R-22, or R-134a without leaking or getting contaminated.

By the way, if you want to check out some options, look for ACR Copper Fittings on our site!

How Are ACR Copper Fittings Different?
At first glance, ACR fittings might look like your standard plumbing fittings. But here's the thing—they’re