Please help me understand one point in the 1992 Montreal Protocol. The short version this very involved discussion is the ban on R-22 Freon by 2010… The only replacement is the new R410A Freon, which is less efficient than the old R-22 and cost significantly more; in fact so much more they (the Feds) have started a phase out lower efficiency equipment to make the change more cost comparative. There appears to only be one company who has the patent rights for R410A not only in the USA but worldwide as well. The company that appears to be holding all the cards is our old friends Honeywell.
This information was derived from a letter sent to me by my old friends at Honeywell threatens a lawsuit if I sold an overseas made unit containing R410A that didn’t have an authenticity sticker on it. The letter went on to detail their seriousness to defend their rights and the penalties they would peruse. Needless to say I did check for the stickers on the units I installed and I’m safe for now.
My question is: How can this be, isn’t here laws regarding such monopolies? It appears that the US government is in bed with Honeywell, surly there must be more to this story that I haven’t heard. Has anyone else received this letter and did your units comply?
This information was derived from a letter sent to me by my old friends at Honeywell threatens a lawsuit if I sold an overseas made unit containing R410A that didn’t have an authenticity sticker on it. The letter went on to detail their seriousness to defend their rights and the penalties they would peruse. Needless to say I did check for the stickers on the units I installed and I’m safe for now.
My question is: How can this be, isn’t here laws regarding such monopolies? It appears that the US government is in bed with Honeywell, surly there must be more to this story that I haven’t heard. Has anyone else received this letter and did your units comply?
