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Old 06-19-2016, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by leathermang View Post
So because You have never had a 123 evaporator go wrong... you argue against using that method... as an SOP for others ? I have only had two 123 evaporators and ONE of the TWO had a leak....

Why are you talking about ' finding a shop that uses R22 ? We are NOT talking about a shop needing their equipment to be R22 compatible... as one would have the problem with HFC's and a shop only having R12 and R134a equipment...
I am glad you admit to
''''. Even though I know that pressure and R22 is the best way to find leaks'''' Rollguy
If a person wants to try nitrogen and soap .. great... but if they want the best check... read SNIFF ..... and for the sniffer to cover the entire AC system in one move.... then they know what to do...
I don't think you get it. I think you live in a ivory tower. If the shops, the professional, do not use it then it is either not practical, expensive or cumbersome to use R22. You don't understand the law of diminishing return. R22 may catch 0.1% of the leak but if the shop can make do with N2 and soap water to catch the other 99.9% then why bother? If you are happy with using R22 then so be it. It does not mean everyone has to do it or follow you. Next subject.
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