[DML] Re: Freeze 12?

[Travis Graham <tgraham@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Rod,

According to the EPA, you must remove the R-12 before charging with  
another refrigerant:

http://www.epa.gov/Ozone/snap/refrigerants/macssubs.html

The debate on alternative refrigerants aside, I wouldn't worry about  
R-12 availability; at least, not right now.  Despite the scare  
tactics that some MVAC shops seem to use (probably to sell you on a  
conversion), there is a TON of R-12 out there.  Take a look on Ebay  
and you'll find a plethora of options every day, from 12oz. cans to  
new-in-box 30-pound cylinders.

Travis
(learning a lot about air conditioning and R-12 lately as I work on  
this system on my car)



On Aug 15, 2006, at 4:50 AM, dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> I noticed from an earlier post that some are using Freeze 12 to  
> replace R-12 in our origional AC systems. Are the two compatible so  
> that Freeze 12 can just be added to an R-12 system that is getting  
> low on refrigerant or does the R-12 system have to be evacuated  
> first? If so, does anything else have to be done to the system  
> before adding the Freeze 12? I have been fortunate and have never  
> had to add R-12 to my DMCH refurbished car in the 5 years I have  
> owned it. I plan to  stick with R-12 as long as it is available if   
> I need to add refrigerant to the system.  If R-12 becomes  
> unavailable is Freeze 12 a better alternative than 134a?  Thanks,  Rod



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