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post 10000084136 03-11-2026, 08:03 PM
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Anyone work in HVAC?

Is the nu-calgon an ok way to plug up an evap coil leak on an old r22 system?
My ALT is elevated. 75.
post 10000084233 03-11-2026, 10:05 PM
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bump
My ALT is elevated. 75.
post 10000084243 03-11-2026, 10:30 PM
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post 10000084269 03-11-2026, 11:40 PM
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Double check the switchboard
post 10000084559 03-12-2026, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted By Dogma⏩
Double check the switchboard
confirmed low refrigerant by my gauges, cant find any leaks outside. assuming its evap coil leak but haven't actually opened it yet
My ALT is elevated. 75.
post 10000084563 03-12-2026, 09:21 AM
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If the coil is leaking it’s cooked. Either add Freon or time to fork some money out. That fix a leak shit never works
post 10000084569 03-12-2026, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted By GooBaaa⏩
If the coil is leaking it’s cooked. Either add Freon or time to fork some money out. That fix a leak shit never works
can't I replace or repair it?
My ALT is elevated. 75.
post 10000084616 03-12-2026, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted By Zere0wn⏩
can't I replace or repair it?
A 22 coil? Definitely not lol nobody sells them and repairing coils is iffy
post 10000084720 03-12-2026, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted By GooBaaa⏩
A 22 coil? Definitely not lol nobody sells them and repairing coils is iffy
Google says there are drop in replacement coils for r22.

But if it can't be replaced/repaired - why wouldn't I try nu calgon? Seems like there's nothing to lose except the $50.
My ALT is elevated. 75.
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