Re: Legionella from Fan Coils or Split units?

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Hi Gerard,

Usually legionella would not be a significant risk from evaporator coils.

However there is always a risk of microbial growth and anywhere that has ponding

should be periodically cleansed and disinfected.

In Australia, we have specifically developed a standard for service and

maintenance of air handling plant with respect to microbial control. AS/NZS 3666

part 4 and this should be read with AS/NZS 3666.1 and SA Handbook 32.

Hope that this is of some help.

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> Does anybody have any information regarding the possibility of Legionella

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> split units that are wall mounted during the summer period?

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> Should the water condensate be collected and tested for legionella spp. ?

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> Thanks for any input.

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> Gerard

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