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bentboybbz t1_j8vi6rj wrote

Reply to comment by Freseper in Where to dispose of a broken window AC unit by JWyattMcC

I would have figured all of the old r22 units and ones that use the other ozone depleting gases have failed and been a thing of the past by now. Unfortunately alot of scrappers do release the refrigerants into the atmosphere...I used to wonder why on earth a manufacturer would use a highly flammable refrigerant in some newer products...now I think they are trying to blow up people that cut the line and release it in the air...lol just one spark and it would be a pretty healthy and hot fireball or flame thrower if it's still venting...if I remember correctly r410 might be something like ISO butane? I'm probably not remember right...

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bentboybbz t1_j8vivlo wrote

I was wrong...it's r600a that is isobutane...it's a replacement for r12 and r134 and favored because of it's low global warming potential according to some website after 2 minutes of googling. Sounds correct to me though. Edit. I just read that it is the preferred choice for domestic refrigerators worldwide...It's used by most major OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) in domestic refrigeration applications. Am I the only one worried about having a relatively large amount of isobutane in my kitchen? I know if it leaks enough it would only take one spark from something in most kitchens...light switches, relays, or the pilot light if you have a gas stove...heck alot of older homes I've worked on in Richmond had gas water heaters in the kitchen itself or in a pantry...

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Freseper t1_j8wvos7 wrote

R22 was installed in new systems as late as 2010. If the life of a unit on average is 15 years, with some lasting longer, it’s safe to assume there are still plenty out there kicking. Even R-410A, the most common today, it isn’t great for the ozone. It is banned effective Jan 1 2025.

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