Hey Guard Dad!

[The Sound Guy]

Saw this in the AJC.

Are their good alternatives to these? Or is this something that will put a bunch of companies Out of Business?

 

[Guard Dad]

Yes and no. There are currently refrigerants that will work well in R22 and 410a systems. For now, they are safe. But, if you have an R22 system, get away from it as soon as you can. Meaning, replace it.

Most of the refrigerants the epa is now after are used in commercial refrigeration. And this is sad, R404a has served well for a long time, but they are now limiting it. Supermarket applications will be hit first, then smaller scale like restaurants. But no worry, we have alternatives that work almost as well, though they cost more.

So one way or another, you'll be ok. But before letting anyone change your refrigerants, talk to me. Some of the alternative refrigerants are crap.

 

[The Sound Guy]

Yes and no. There are currently refrigerants that will work well in R22 and 410a systems. For now, they are safe. But, if you have an R22 system, get away from it as soon as you can. Meaning, replace it.

Most of the refrigerants the epa is now after are used in commercial refrigeration. And this is sad, R404a has served well for a long time, but they are now limiting it. Supermarket applications will be hit first, then smaller scale like restaurants. But no worry, we have alternatives that work almost as well, though they cost more.

So one way or another, you'll be ok. But before letting anyone change your refrigerants, talk to me. Some of the alternative refrigerants are crap.

Well the one unit was just replaced as you know, the other is R22 as I recall, but its now on it's 21st year... if it loses pressure, I'll just replace the whole thing. I even have the cash sitting in the bank.

 

[Guard Dad]

Well the one unit was just replaced as you know, the other is R22 as I recall, but its now on it's 21st year... if it loses pressure, I'll just replace the whole thing. I even have the cash sitting in the bank.

Replace it at next major breakdown.

 

[J-man]

We came closer to having to call a service repairman over yesterday after finally deciding to turn on our A/C for the first time this year. The outside fan unit wasn’t turning. I checked the breakers, turned off the system, then went outside and moved the blades with a screwdriver. Has been working like a charm since. Whew...just replaced that motor last year.

 

[Guard Dad]

We came closer to having to call a service repairman over yesterday after finally deciding to turn on our A/C for the first time this year. The outside fan unit wasn’t turning. I checked the breakers, turned off the system, then went outside and moved the blades with a screwdriver. Has been working like a charm since. Whew...just replaced that motor last year.

Good chance you need a new capacitor for the fan motor.

 

[J-man]

Good chance you need a new capacitor for the fan motor.

Hopefully not but I did think about it, we replaced the motor last year so I'm hoping we're good this season. Our pool pump
is near the fan motor and if I'm not careful the saltwater from the pressure valve hits near the fan motor during the backwash
and rinse cycles. I turn down the pump speed during those cycles now so the water it doesn't hit the fan motor since that's
why we had to replace everything last year but I'm sure some has probably still reach the motor. I'll be monitoring it closely
for a few days, hopefully we'll be good.

 

[Guard Dad]

Hopefully not but I did think about it, we replaced the motor last year so I'm hoping we're good this season. Our pool pump
is near the fan motor and if I'm not careful the saltwater from the pressure valve hits near the fan motor during the backwash
and rinse cycles. I turn down the pump speed during those cycles now so the water it doesn't hit the fan motor since that's
why we had to replace everything last year but I'm sure some has probably still reach the motor. I'll be monitoring it closely
for a few days, hopefully we'll be good.

Once I bust out, I can get you a capacitor cheap. Like ten bucks. Just need the info off it.

 

[J-man]

Once I bust out, I can get you a capacitor cheap. Like ten bucks. Just need the info off it.

At that price, if I need one I'll come over and bust you out.