Charge

Saturation, superheat, and subcooling. Tables are field-typical — OEM PT and nameplate still win. How to charge R-32 · Weigh-in

Near-azeotrope · A1Glide ~0.3°F

High pressure. Use 400+ psig rated gauges, hoses, and recovery. Being phased toward A2L replacements.

Superheat

Suction pressure → sat. Suction line temp − sat = SH.

psig
°F
Evap sat
40.0 °F
Superheat
15.0 °F

Subcooling

Liquid pressure → sat. Sat − liquid line temp = SC.

psig
°F
Cond sat
100.4 °F
Subcooling
5.4 °F

PT lookup

Temperature in, saturation pressure out.

°F

Pressure

129.8 psig

°Fpsig°Fpsig
-4010.960169.6
-3017.965184.6
-2026.470200.4
-1036.575217.1
048.480234.9
555.085253.6
1062.390273.4
1570.095294.3
2078.3100316.3
2587.3105339.5
3096.8110363.9
35107.1115389.6
40118.1120416.6
45129.8125444.9
50142.2130474.6
55155.5

Typical targets

AC · fixed orifice / piston

Superheat
8–12°F typical (chart vs indoor WB + outdoor DB)
Subcooling
Not the charging method

Use OEM superheat chart. Low SH = overcharge or low load. High SH = undercharge or restriction.

AC · TXV / EEV

Superheat
8–14°F at evaporator outlet (valve-controlled)
Subcooling
8–14°F typical — use OEM

Charge by subcooling. SH is a TXV health check, not a charge knob.

Heat pump · cooling

Superheat
Same as matching AC metering
Subcooling
Same as matching AC metering

Confirm reversing valve is in cool. Outdoor is condenser.

Heat pump · heating

Superheat
Often 5–10°F (OEM)
Subcooling
Often 10–18°F (OEM)

Outdoor is evaporator. Frost can be normal. Check defrost separately.