ABOUT OUR UV FLUORESCENT DYE
- Universal/POE – Dye is compatible with all refrigerants and lubricants, including mineral oil, PVE, polyol ester, and alkyl benzene*
- Lubricant-Specific – Dyes exactly match the OEM lubricant type in the system
- Co-solvent-free – Dyes will not impair lubricant properties (lubricity and viscosity), which could lead to excessive wear or damage to system components
- OEM-Grade – Premium quality dye, engineered to meet manufacturers’ specifications
- NSF Certified – Registered to meet food-grade processing requirements for category codes HTX2 and HX-2*
ABOUT OUR SEALANT
- Seals micro leaks in condensers, evaporators, O-rings and hoses
- Can add years to older, out-of-warranty AC&R systems that leak small amounts of refrigerant
- Works with all popular refrigerants and oils.
- Non-polymer, oil-soluble formula safe for system components and recovery equipment
- Inject with system off or running
- Available in two convenient delivery methods
Our sealant by itself is called COOL Seal.
ABOUT OUR UV DYE + SEALANT
GLO Seal fluorescent dye + AC sealant pinpoints the exact location of all leak areas and seals AC&R micro-leaks from the inside. GLO Seal acts to prevent new leaks from developing and provides ongoing 24/7 leak detection. Safe, non-polymer oil-soluble formula, not activated by moisture or oxygen, non-flammable or hazardous, remains safely in all AC&R systems, compatible with all refrigerants, soft, pliable seal will not cause blockage, no additional fluids or particles.
See all the versions of GLO Seal here.
Key Points of Section 608 for Leak Detection and Repair
- Technicians that maintain, service, repair, or dispose of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment containing ozone-depleting refrigerants must be Section 608-certified
- Leak inspections are required
- Owners/operators must inspect appliances that have exceeded the applicable leak rate
- Owners/operators must identify and repair leaks that exceed the applicable trigger rate
- For appliances with a full charge of 50 pounds or more of ozone-depleting refrigerant, leaks must be repaired within 30 days of discovery, or a plan for retrofit or retirement must be developed within 30 days and completed within one year
- If you successfully repair a leak, you must perform a verification test to demonstrate it
- Owners/operators must maintain records of service and maintenance activities, including leak rate calculations, leak inspections, and repair records
- Owners/operators must submit a report to the EPA for any appliance containing 50 or more pounds of ozone-depleting refrigerant that leaks 125 percent or more of the full charge in a calendar year
- It is illegal to intentionally vent ozone-depleting refrigerants and their non-exempt substitutes
- Technicians must recover refrigerants before servicing appliances and must use certified refrigerant recovery equipment
- If a regulated appliance leaks 125 percent or more of its full charge in a calendar year, it’s considered a chronically leaking appliance, and a report must be submitted to the EPA by March 1 of the subsequent year
- For Industrial Process Refrigeration (IPR), the leak rate threshold is 30%. For commercial refrigeration, the threshold is 20%. For comfort cooling and other appliances, the threshold is 10%.
Learn more information about refrigeration leak repair requirements here!
Consequences of Not Notifying Your Leaks
If you fail to notify the EPA of a leak, especially one involving hazardous substances, you could face serious consequences, including:
- Legal Penalties – Violating EPA reporting requirements can lead to fines, citations, and potential lawsuits. For example, under the Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), penalties can be thousands to millions of dollars per day per violation
- Criminal Charges – If the failure to report is deemed negligent or intentional, responsible parties may face criminal prosecution, which can include fines and imprisonment
- Environmental Damage – Leaks that go unreported can contaminate water, air, and soil, causing long-term environmental harm
- Cleanup Costs – The responsible party is typically required to pay for cleanup and remediation. If the EPA or another agency steps in, they can recover costs through legal action
- Loss of Business Reputation – Failure to report environmental hazards can lead to public backlash, loss of trust, and potential lawsuits from affected communities
If a leak involves a reportable quantity (RQ) of a hazardous substance, you must notify the National Response Center (NRC) at 1-800-424-8802 immediately, as required under laws like the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
Using Spectroline Leak Detection technology as a key piece of your preventative maintenance program saves you time, money, and energy so you can focus on what matters most in your business. Contact us today for your leak detection needs at (516) 333-4840 or orders@spectroline.com!
