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Posted by DanNY (91SE) on September 25, 2002 at 16:52:16:
In Reply to: I need more elabortion than that.... posted by iceberg on September 25, 2002 at 15:56:46:
once/when u fixed the leak depending on where the problem is you can opt to switch over to R134a approved components. then u can run straight on R134a and be done with. R134a is avail to the public. R12 is NOT. only licensed techs can buy it. as posted above you can get other EPA approved refrigrants. but keep in mind they might also need a license to purchase. again if there's a leak you're just pouring money down the drain. IMO the summer season is winding down so it shouldn't be THAT hot. wait until next yr to decide what you want to do. : I know I have the old system, but are you sure there isn't any place I can get R12. If I was able to get R12 would I be able to do this type of work myself? Whats the procedure for recharging the AC system?? : If I can't get R12, then how do I switch to R134a? Is it the same stuff? What will happen to my system if I put R134a into it?? : I need some more details....please help. : Thanks
R12 is still avail...not new..just old sources recycled and cleaned.
you can swtich to R134a if your system has barrier hoses and has no leaks. your 1st priority is to find where the leak is. very difficult at times. freon/refregrant doesn't just go away.