What is the replacement for R12 refrigerant?

R134a
There are three replacement refrigerant options for R12 systems: R134a, R401a, R401b. R134a is regarded, by manufacturers and adherents to the Montreal Protocols alike, as the best replacement refrigerant.

Can you put R12 in a R134a system?

No. Federal law prohibits topping off an R12 system with a different refrigerant. Or you can convert the system using one of our R134a retrofit kits, that will allow you to now add 134a refrigerant to your automotive air conditioning system.

What refrigerant Do vending machines use?

Most vending machines rely on refrigerants known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a chemical hodgepodge that has an incredible power to cool the air. HFCs can also be 1,430 times more harmful to the climate than global warming’s main culprit, carbon dioxide.

What is R12 refrigerant used for?

R-12 is a colorless and odorless CFC refrigerant that was completely banned from production by 1996 under the Montreal Protocol for depleting the ozone. R-12 has many applications in refrigeration and air conditioning including large to mediums size chillers, automotive air conditioning, and as an aerosol propellant.

Can I still buy R12 refrigerant?

The reason R12 is so expensive is that the manufacture of R12 for sale in the US was stopped at the end of 1995. The only R12 around now is either A)left over from 1995 or before OR B)Reclaimed from old R12 systems. You can only buy it if you are certified to work with R12 systems.

Is it legal to buy R12 refrigerant?

Is it legal for me to sell? Yes, you can still sell R-12 and other CFC refrigerants. Although these refrigerants can no longer be manufactured, it is perfectly legal to sell to an EPA certified buyer.

Is it legal to sell R12 refrigerant?

How do you tell if you have R12 or 134a?

when new,it was r12. if it’s been changed over,look at the hi and low side ports. see if 134a adapters are screwed down on top of the r12 fitting ports. they will be larger.

Why is my soda machine freezing up?

Freezing coils could also be a sign of a low charge. If you are filling the condensate pan that much, then there is a good chance the door seal is leaking and too much moisture is getting in the machine. If the compressor is cycling and the product isn’t freezing, the thermostat is lickely not the problem.

Can you still recharge R12?

No you can not recharge an AC system equipped with R-12 unless you are a licensed technician. You can convert your AC system to R-134 yourself, once the R-12 is dealt with correctly.

Why is R12 dangerous?

Dichlorodifluoromethane (alias of R 12 (refrigerant)) A) Freons are very toxic when inhaled in high concentrations and/or for extended periods. At lower concentrations or brief exposure, freons may cause transient eye, nose, and throat irritation.

How do you change the refrigerant on an R12?

Start the engine and switch the air conditioning to highest setting. Put a thermometer in the center vent to measure the temperature as you add refrigerant. Connect the T-valve hose to the low side service port. Open the valve and allow the system to draw the refrigerant out of the can–you can feel the can get colder and lighter.

Can you recharge a Coca Cola cooler with Freon?

Contact a licensed Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) technician, if the compressor works, to have your Coca-Cola cooler recharged with Freon — the brand name for chlorofluorocarbon. Freon is illegal to purchase or sell in the U.S. and only a licensed HVAC professional can recharge a cooling system with Freon.

How to recharge a refrigerant in a car?

To recharge one of these you really need training and most importantly, the proper equipment and tools. This isn’t slapping a 12 oz can of R12 on the old Chevy.

How to recharge my R-12 air conditioning system?

Thanks for the tips, Look for someone that uses Duracool. That’s what I use as an R12/R134 replacement and it works great (yes, I have two recyclers for each system). Far superior to 134, Lower pressures than 134, and lower volume (1/3). Fully compatible with all oils and systems.

Do you have to recharge refrigerant in vending machines?

This isn’t slapping a 12 oz can of R12 on the old Chevy. You truly have to know how to recharge these and which gases to use when so you don’t botch a job up or hurt yourself. This is where vending can get expensive as you pay a pro to fix your machines.

Is there a way to recharge a refrigerant system?

In those cases UV dye can be added to the system to help find later leaks. To recharge one of these you really need training and most importantly, the proper equipment and tools. This isn’t slapping a 12 oz can of R12 on the old Chevy.