Re: [DML] freeze 12

[Gus Schlachter <gus@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There are a number of R-12 replacements.  The one I thought promising was R-406A
(http://www.autofrost.com).  This site has links to good info on the use of Freon
alternatives.  Or, you can just check what I said 3 years ago:

  http://www.dmcnews.com/backissues/2001%20files/%5BDML%5D%20Digest%20Number%20586.html

Geez, have I been posting for that long?

In the case of Autofrost, they claim that a blend allows for higher efficiency, but
since a blend will not leak all of it's different molecules at the same rate it cannot
be "topped off".  And I agree that most shops will not touch Freon-alternative equipped
cars, but most shops won't touch a DeLorean, anyway.  :-)



Gus Schlachter
Austin, TX
VIN #4695



DMCVIN6683 wrote:

> Freeze 12 i believe is petroleum based if i remember correctly.
>
> Mark
>
> On Thursday, February 12, 2004, at 06:10 PM, Soma576@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > In a message dated 2/12/04 7:58:50 AM Central Standard Time,
> > darkstarmedia@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> > I work at an auto parts store and know that freeze 12 is junk.  it is
> > a mix
> > of r12 by-products and r134a along with a few other chemicals.  it
> > works ok
> > but no one will want to service it if they know it's in there.  it has
> > the
> > habit of wearing seals and compressor bearings due to it's
> > unpredictable
> > chemical makeup.
>




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