[Outbackmanyep]

Yes, it's downright shocking, and they say WE are the biggest polluters in the world....which tool said that was the case!?
Trouble is, if you are licensed and are found to be negligent it's a $25,000 fine and a possible jail term, what happens to those who aren't licensed and get caught?? Bugger all i bet!
We use dry nitrogen to make sure our systems are gas tight before we charge them, i don't know of any other repairer that i have come across that use dry nitrogen to check leaks!

I hear what you're saying coldspace, i think its not a matter of "skills shortages" the govt. is after, its quality of work!!
Also, the mainstream public are unaware that refrigerant "top-ups" are illegal and you should see the stunned mullet look Truck drivers etc give us when we tell them we can't "squirt more gas in" to get their systems to work.....you'd be surprised how many licensed people do that though!

And how can Halon gas be imported in the first place if the govt set down strict rules and regs regarding the buying and use of a banned ozone depleting substance??

I also know for a fact that the Australian Air Force was still using R12 in their Aircraft, so if anyone's depleting the ozone its them! lol
I think R600a is being used in new European cars to replace R134a.


PS...i highly recommend the use of Lokring jointing systems!! We haven't had ANY leaks from those joints!