Re: [DML] Re: my 134a conversion begins...
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Once again David is "right on the money"! I agree with his evaluation 100%
concerning AC conversions.

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----- Original Message -----
From: "jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2002 11:33 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: my 134a conversion begins...


> There are now several "drop in" replacements for R-12. Check with
> either a large A/C wholesaler or a shop that specializes in A/C work.
> They will be familiar with what is working well. Try not to convert to
> R-134. The system was not desiegned for the operating pressures that
> R-134 requires so it will loose approx 20% of cooling capacity. Also
> it is incompatable with the lubricant used for R-12 so unless the
> system is COMPLETLY dissasembled and cleaned of all of the old oils it
> will cause trouble in the future. The origional "O" rings must all be
> replaced or they will leak because they are not compatable with the
> lubricants for R-134. The bottom line is R-134 although cheaper isn't
> worth the trouble. The easiest answer is to fix all of the leaks and
> refill with R-12. Although expensive it is still obtainable. The next
> best alternative is one of the new "drop in" replacements.
>
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "dmcman82" <dmcman73@xxxx> wrote:
> > 1. Check the price on R20 (or is it 22?), it's the freon used in
> > home A/C's, I believe it is cheaper than R134a...if so use this to
>
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>







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