Comments on: FBI Investigates R-22 Substitute Air Conditioner Refrigerants

By: Morgan Audetat

Morgan Audetat — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 02:08:05 +0000

The FBI, seriously?
The FBI, seriously?

Are the homeowners aware that the cost of the repair was lowered by the use of an unapproved refrigerant? Did the contractor defraud the homeowner by not telling him?

We install gas lines in house everyday. I fail to see the problem. Are we assuming a leak, as we have been conditioned, sorry, “trained”, to assume people unwittingly consume harmful quantities of lead? Or is this another red herring to justify new rules and a task force to stamp it out?

http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1293&context;=iracc 

How about some science?

By: bob

bob — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 22:59:16 +0000

Until they end the sale of
Until they end the sale of r22 dry units the problem will continue.

By: Cameron Taylor

Cameron Taylor — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 22:55:38 +0000

Unfortunately, the
Unfortunately, the introduction of flammable refrigerants into R22 systems may not originate solely with DIY homeowners. Certain individuals who fancy themselves as HVAC technicians may also resort to unsafe refrigerants to make a sale.

To anyone reading this: do not introduce flammable refrigerants into any R22 air conditioning and refrigeration systems. If you don't know whether it is flammable or not, find out. Don't blunder ahead only to find out later...potentially after someone is injured or killed.