Date:         Thu, 12 May 2005 23:33:56 -0500
Reply-To:     rrecardo@WEBTV.NET
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From:         Robert Cardo <rrecardo@WEBTV.NET>
Subject:      Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
Comments: To: Don in North Carolina <Don_Dixon@BELLSOUTH.NET>
In-Reply-To:  Don in North Carolina <Don_Dixon@BELLSOUTH.NET>'s message of Thu,
              12 May 2005 14:05:19 -0400
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Not too good of an idea changing an old system, especially with an old ,
who know's in what kind of condition compressor over to the inefficient
134, that runs at higher pressure's , delivering 20% less cool air at
the ducts as the R-12.

Not a good idea at all.
Changing all the o-rings is good.
Changing the dryer is manditaory having an open system.
forget the rest.

Run either R-12 or an R-12 A, or an equivalent alternative refrigerant
that runs at lower operating pressures.




<<Don_Dixon@BELLSOUTH.NET
Michael,
You will need to replace the receiver/dryer assembly. You may wish to
consider changing all of the o-rings on the fittings you need to
break/attach with R-134a compatible ones, even if you do not change the
unit over to R-134a - that way, you can change it over later and
eliminate some future leaks. Personally, I would change it over to
R-134a now, since you need to refill the unit from the get go, but
that's just me...
Don in Reidsville, NC>>