A/C Recharge

[anokES]

How do you guys do this? R12 replacements - the conversion to R134 or what?

[ELVA164]

Check the DIY section, there's a really good writeup on the R134a conversion process.

[Gregs///M]

Try Envirosafe. http://www.es-refrigerants.com/

I've been using their R12 alternative for over 4 years and my AC blows colder than my E46. Fantastic stuff and they have DIY kits.

[anokES]

Thanks guys

[anokES]

Gregs, what product do you use on the website?

[mpowerful]

You can use the one meant for automotive with the dye or the one without the dye. The one without the dye is cheaper.

http://www.es-refrigerants.com/products/w/id/494/t/advancedindustrial-r134a-replacement-refrigerant/details.asp

[anokES]

so the 134a will work to replace R-12?

[Gregs///M]

I believe it was this stuff.

http://www.es-refrigerants.com/products/w/id/310/t/alternate-ac-recharge-kit/details.asp

However, I would call the company to verify before ordering. I believe their refrigerant is both R134a and R12 compatible.

[Hoffbrohaus]

Just placed an order for this stuff. I'll let you guys know how it works out in Phoenix, AZ where it is now 107 degrees.

[Hoffbrohaus]

Got it and tried it out today. My temperature started at 70 degrees from the vent and 1 can of stop leak, 2 cans of refrigerant later it stayed at 70 degrees. Before I use my last can I thought I'd ask...

Gregs///M am I doing something wrong? Here's the port I hooked up to it's the low side right?



I couldn't figure out the pressure either. From what I found you want 20psi on an R-12 system. Or 40 degrees on the 134a scale. Mine was up around 60psi the whole time.

[Jaxx_]

Got it and tried it out today. My temperature started at 70 degrees from the vent and 1 can of stop leak, 2 cans of refrigerant later it stayed at 70 degrees. Before I use my last can I thought I'd ask...

Gregs///M am I doing something wrong? Here's the port I hooked up to it's the low side right?

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I couldn't figure out the pressure either. From what I found you want 20psi on an R-12 system. Or 40 degrees on the 134a scale. Mine was up around 60psi the whole time.

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uhh overcharged?

[Hoffbrohaus]

Yea logically I would think that but that would mean it was over charged when I bought it? Could be. But the sight glass looked like it was under charged.

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[Hoffbrohaus]

uhh overcharged?

so can someone verify 20 psi is correct? I can't believe I'm that far overcharged.

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[Hoffbrohaus]

Pelicanparts.com article says 40 - 50 psi

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[Jaxx_]

Pelicanparts.com article says 40 - 50 psi

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sounds about right. I could be mistaken, but charging shouldn't technically be done by low-side pressure. Instead, it should be done by weight.