Liquid leak detectors
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WARNING:
- To prevent explosions or fires, make sure that there are no flammables in the vicinity.
- When exposed to fire, the refrigerant turns into a poisonous gas (phosgene). Do not inhale this gas.
There are a number of fittings and places throughout the air conditioning system where a liquid leak detector solution may be used to pinpoint refrigerant leaks.
By merely applying the solution to the area in question with a swab, such as attached to the cap of a vial, bubbles will form within seconds if there is a leak.
For confined areas, such as sections of the evaporator and condenser, an electronic (refrigerant) leak detector is more practical for determining leaks.