First Name | dave |
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Last Name | hamel |
Email Address | davebhamel@gmail.com |
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Subject | smallcans2016 |
Comment | Please abolish the special small can requirements for CFC's that are part of California law. The existing system in California increases the emissions of these chemicals, and increases cost to the end user without environmental benefit. The unintended consequence of this legislation is that private parties purchase the refrigerant they need when out of state, to avoid the CA deposit and the fiddly fixtures needed for the CA compliant cans on recharging equipment. Commercial shops buy the material in bulk containers that do not have deposits. The real intent of this legislation is in my opinion an attempt to discourage or eliminate home mechanics from doing this work. Many cans are returned partially full, to get the deposit back before it expires, which wastes chemical. Some people I have encountered empty the cans prior to return or over charge the systems. The cost of 134a in CA is significantly above the cost out of state due to the special packaging. A can is less than $6 on sale anywhere except CA. Here it runs $12 plus the deposit. I do my own refrigeration work on my cars due to problems I have had with shops conducting this work, and will continue to do so as long as I can. I do not believe the intent of this program is being achieved, and the CA EPA mission will be enhanced if this program is realistically evaluated and revised to make sense. Dave |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2016-10-24 12:24:49 |
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