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Bonus - The Case for Tamper Resistant Caps w/ James Bowman
James from Rectorseal talks about the IMC codes relating to tamper-resistant caps and why you may consider installing them now.
Tamper-resistant caps, also known as locking refrigerant caps, fit on refrigerant ports to prevent unauthorized access. Even though these caps can RESIST attempts to tamper with the equipment, they are not (and cannot be) fully tamper-proof.
Many new construction companies used to put the caps on ONLY to pass inspection; they then take the caps off to reuse them several times. That's an inhalant abuse risk, and it's also a liability issue for other contractors who…
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