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Old 08-01-2024, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Cliff Fr View Post
FYI: New EPA regulations go into effect in January. A different and new refrigerant will be required in all new units sold. The new refrigerant is flammable so all fittings will have to be compression fittings instead of soldered fittings. Prices are expected to increase about 25%. It is not known if modifications to existing installations will be required due to the increased fire hazard.
Scary, but the gov doesn't leave us in control....