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Subject:Re: Mold in ducts.
From:EMZ
Date:Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:34:45 -0400

GM had a problem like this, with there AC in a few of there car. They
sale a spray can of something that works well. About $6.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Wed, 21 Apr 1999, Phillip Bouton wrote:

> I have not been following this string, but have a vague suggestion.  I saw
> on automotive week's weekly show that featured a product used to disinfect
> air ducts in cars.  It is in an aerosol can and is sprayed into the system
> and expands into a foam that fills the air system and then evaporates.
> Can't tell you where to find it though.
>
> Mold only grows when there is moisture.  Even if you disinfect the air
> ducts, you still need to correct the conditions that caused it to grow in
> the first place or it most likely will happen again.  Perhaps there is a
> leak into the system or a drain hole is plugged?
>
>
> ><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>:-)
> Phillip Bouton      (PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS)
> National Association of County and City Health Officials
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> Washington, DC 20036
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   KENWILFY@AOL.COM [mailto:KENWILFY@AOL.COM]
> Sent:   Wednesday, April 21, 1999 3:13 PM
> To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:        Re: Mold in ducts.
>
> How about bleach in water?  This is great for mold normally.  I don't know
> if
> it would discolor the ducts though.
> Ken Wilford
> Van-Again
> John 3:16
>