Exactly,sure the carbon tax increased the cost of refrigerants substantially,there is more carbon tax on some types than others.
But also on the 1/7/2012,all refrigerant bottle rentals increased substantially,and the wholesale buying base price of all refrigerants(before adding the carbon tax),went up at least 100%.
Then you have the phase out of R22(which has very little or no carbon tax on it),which is now around 9 to 10 times the price we were paying for it 12 months ago,by 2014 it will be very difficult to get.This is one of the most common refrigerants.It seems to be increasing in price around 30% every few months,with no direct "drop in" cheaper replacement available.
Then you have the $ value of the refrigerant sitting around in stock,and the risk using the stuff in the event you lose a lot for whatever reason.
Bottom line is working with these types of refrigerants has now becoming risky business,financially.
Good to see the tractor is cool
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