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Premature Coil Failure in Ductless Mini-Splits & VRF Equipment - Short #303
In this short podcast, Bryan and Roman discuss premature coil failure in ductless mini-splits and VRF equipment.
These coils are susceptible to a few different types of corrosion. Warmer coil saturation temperatures and shorter runtimes result in lower latent capacity; whatever moisture is on the coil dries on the coil instead of draining out. Minerals and chemicals (including chlorides from bleach or cleaners) interact with the coil and may cause corrosion, including formicary ("ant's nest") corrosion. Leaks and corrosion may be environmental rather than entirely attributable to manufacturer…
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