Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine September 2023

HVACR NewsMagazine September 2023

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tin-foil hat off so that we can look at the facts in black and white.

Is R22 Legal to Use? https://hvacrschool.com/is-r22-legal-to-use/ Article by Adam Mufich I've recently seen heated debates in different HVAC groups about whether it is okay to recharge a residential HVAC system with R22 without locating and repairing the leaks. I've had residential customers call me and complain about other companies telling them they must replace their system because it leaks. They've also stated that it is against the law to recharge their system with R22. We should all consider this topic in a few different ways. First and foremost, none of us want to get in trouble. None of us want the EPA knocking at our door, slapping us with hefty fines. I wouldn’t put it past big brother to monitor the amount of R22 residential companies purchase annually. That said, I will take my

If you look up the law which is Title 40, Chapter 1, Subchapter C, Part 82, Subpart F. CFR 82.156(i)(5) “Owners or operators of comfort cooling appliances normally containing more than 50 pounds of refrigerant and not covered by paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this section must have leaks repaired in accordance with paragraph (i)(9) of this section if the appliance is leaking at a rate such that the loss of refrigerant will exceed 15 percent of the total charge during a 12-month period, except as described in paragraphs (i)(6), (i)(8) and (i)(10) of this section and paragraphs (i)(5)(i), (i)(5)(ii) and (i)(5)(iii) of this section. Repairs must bring the annual leak rate to below 15 percent. “