Weird AC condensor corrosion?

[fyrmnk]

Hi all. On an inspection today, I found this outdoor unit with obvious corrosion/deterioration on one corner.

The unit is a 10 y/o Lennox. The fins in the discolored area were very brittle and turned to dust when touched. The tubes were green with corrosion.

An above ground swimming pool is about 15' away. I would guess a chemical has been spilled on it at some point.

I couldn't operate it due to exterior temps. and assume it will need replaced and referred to HVAC tech.

Any ideas as to cause of this or is the chemical thing likely???

Thanks in advance.

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[allspec33351]

Urine (dog?)

Captain

[Brian G]

Wow, very strange. Never seen anything like that before. Capt'n's guess ain't bad, but who the heck knows?

Brian G.

[Bill Kibbel]

Canis Urina (Doggy Tinkle)

The uric acid dissolves the fins rapidly.

If you haven't seen this before, just wait, you will.

This ain't a few bent fins. It needs replacement.

[Brian G]

What a great way to get even with that no-good neighbor that will never bring your shovel back. Just quietly wander over after dark every night..... []

Brian G.

And Have a Few Cold Ones First [:-snorkel

[Scottpat]

It's Fido fungus!

[kurt]

Yup. Dog pee.

It might have been pool chemical, but it would take a pretty heavy concentrated dose to do that.

[kevin846]

Thats a close second to a fire hydrant.

My money is on the dog piss.

[fyrmnk]

Thanks as always for all the replies gentlemen. That one will diefinitely go in the ol' card file.

Happy Holidays!

[Bruce Thomas]

Kevin,

Did you wash your hands after you touched it and it turned to dust?

Bruce

[:-yuck]