Oil for R12?

[KenC]

So I have neither the time nor energy nor money to properly do an R134 conversion, so I'm just going to pump the thing full of one of those store-bought R12 wanna-bes (non propane).

So, what type of oil do I have to use with R12? (I have the r134 PAG oil in there now).

[EtaSport]

Pag isnt compatible with the mineral oil thats used with r12. To be safe just run ester oil as its used with r134a retrofits. Its compatible with r12 and r134a.

[KenC]

OK, then it must be the ester that I have in there now. I guess I'll just go pick up some of that syn r12.

[EtaSport]

Where are you picking up your r12/freeze12? And any idea how much it runs? Just curious myself. I had a 12 oz bottle of r12 that cost 3.99 back in the early 90s. That stuff is worth 25 bucks easy.

[DaN]

I just bought 3 cans of r12, a low side gauge, and a can tap for like $85 on ebay.

[EtaSport]

I sold mine with a hi/lo gauge and can tap for 35. Did you have to show a license for the r12?

[DaN]

Yea, I gave the guy the number off my 609 license.
How much did you sell for $35?

[EtaSport]

Yea got 35, but it was just for the one 12 oz can.

[KenC]

Well i just bought a freeze 12 kit off of ebay and should have it by Saturday... hopefully it goes well.