Date:         Thu, 3 Jul 2003 08:34:28 -0700
Reply-To:     TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: A/C Repair (was  Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.)
In-Reply-To:  <018501c34171$77e45b30$6601020a@owenlt>
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--- Owen <olists@THEBRANDS.ORG> wrote:
> There seems to be huge controversy over r12a vs
> 134a. From what I have read
> of Red Tek and other list members recommendations I
> am going to give it a
> go. Environmentally safe, requires lower pressure
> than even the old r12 and
> therefore everything works a bit less. Seals, engine
> etc. The atomization of
> oils presents a fire risk in any refrigerant. 20% of
> any gas, lethal or non
> lethal, can kill you.

I found this R-12 alternative the other day and will
probably try it instead of the Red-Tek when the time
comes to recharge my system.
<http://www.heco.net/FreeZone.html>

I would read their info and the EPA links they provide
before buying or installing any alternate refrigerant.


The EPA's list of acceptable refrigerant substitutes
is here:
<http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/refrigerants/lists/mvacs.html>


The EPA doesn't regulate the sale of certain
refrigerants, that is left up to the local and state
regulators. The EPA 's responsibility is to enforce
the Clean Air Act which prohibits the installation of
certain refrigerants in mobile air conditioning
systems.

Free Zone currently doesn't have a dealer/installer in
Florida, but are working on finding someone who has
purchased the product here who would be willing to
install it in my van.

Good luck,

=====
TJ Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
Winter Park, Florida
http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers
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