Refrigerant leaks can be a big problem in just about any commercial refrigeration system.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical food retail store leaks an estimated 25 percent of refrigerant, or approximately 1,000 pounds, annually. Depending on the type of refrigerant involved, this can result in everything from hazardous conditions for occupants to environmental ramifications to reduced efficiency of equipment. Not to mention the expenses involved in replacing the refrigerant and filling out leak compliance paperwork.