Date:         Mon, 14 Aug 2000 20:56:52 -1000
Reply-To:     Mick Kalber <hotlava@interpac.net>
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From:         Mick Kalber <hotlava@interpac.net>
Subject:      amount of freon in ac system
Comments: To: jhlauterbach@email.msn.com
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John...

awhile back you wrote:

"I had my mechanic install new 508, expansion valve and
drier.
> > He first charged with 3 cans Freeze 12.  A few weeks later, we went to
4,
> > and 10 days ago 5.  It took 5 to get the compressor noise down.  I am
> > getting 50F temps in the morning when outside air is 80-85F."

I just did the same thing, but could not get any cold air at all until we
got to 5 1/2 pounds.  Eventually put in six, but still are showing bubbles,
indicating that more could still be added.  We used R-12 because Freeze 12
is not available in Hawaii.  Anyway, it seems good and cold now, but some
other listees have questioned putting that much in... apparently it's double
the alleged capacity.  Not sure on exactly how well it is cooling now...
hasn't been hot enough yet, but it seems pretty good.  Any ideas anybody?

Mick Kalber
Tropical Visions Video, Inc.
62 Halaulani Place    Hilo, Hawaii  96720
ph. 808-935-5557    fax 808-935-0066
hotlava@interpac.net
www.volcanoscapes.com