Cooling Coils [Was: New Realizations/Re: Relocation Accomplished]

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Kathy,

It's a very thick, heavy machine oil (almost gummy) used to

protect the metal from corrosion, salt water corrosion if it is built

overseas and shipped to the US on a boat. All used to deny its

existence but in the last 3-4 years most readily admit it is used.

Then they discount it by saying " It burns off quickly. " On A/C

coils? They are cold!

It's frequently on hot water baseboard heater fins, also. Because

it is so heavy and thick it doesn't evaporate easily on its own. If

heated it will reduce more quickly but often still takes weeks or

more.

It's difficult to remove. A solvent is needed to dissolve it, then the

solvent needs to be removed with hot water and a detergent you

can tolerate. It often takes two applications, or more, depending

on the individual.

Even with multiple applications all those tiny corners and spaces

on cooling coils can still hold some of the oil. Of the couple of

dozen clients over the years the removal with solvents followed

by hot water rinse worked. However, one took 5 attempts and

another was never able to tolerate them. (By that time they were

most likely reacting to combinations).

Carl Grimes

Healthy Habitats LLC

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Carl,

Can you what kind oil coating is used on A/C coils & why?

Dave, I'm sorry to ask, but How do you know you still have mold? There

are many chemicals that can effect us.

Kathy

From: Carl Grimes <grimes@...>

Subject: Re: [] New Realizations/Re: Relocation

Accomplished

Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 11:24 PM

Dave,

It may help your depression to clarify some of the more confusing

details. If the mold is gone why move? Because you continue to feel

worse then something else, other than mold, is impacting you.

My first thought is the oil coating on the new A/C coils. Despite your

instructions the oil was not removed before installation. If I remember

correctly it still hasn't.

We know you also have some chemical intolerance because of the

dramatic improvement when your g/f switched to a non-fragranced

laundry detergent, for example.

Also I don't remember you reporting depression as the dominant

reaction to mold. It was usually the painfully tight neck. (plus some

others).

Whatever the cause it will help to continue actively experimenting and

challenging assumptions. Whether you stay or whether you move.

Especially if you move so you can have increased confidence that the new

place won't be worse than staying.

Carl Grimes

Healthy Habitats LLC

(fm my Blackberry)

[] New Realizations/Re: Relocation Accomplished

I have to admit its scared me as well but without Joe's advice I more than

likely never would have considered moving especially now that the mold

has been removed.

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