Date:         Sat, 12 Nov 2005 13:18:09 -0500
Reply-To:     Wesley Pegden <wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Wesley Pegden <wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU>
Subject:      Re: acceptable way to discharge A/C at home?
Comments: To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@rcn.com>
In-Reply-To:  <437629F5.3090203@rcn.com>
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Thanks for the replies guys.
Larry: I did check the pressure (and was a bit surprised to find freon
still there). My A/C doesn't work due to issues with the fan assembly in
the van (it blows the fuse).
Thanks though,
Wes


Larry Alofs wrote:

> How do you know that there is any freon in there?  Have you checked
> the pressure?
>  Usually A/C stops working because the freon leaks out.
>
> Larry A.
>
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> Wesley Pegden wrote:
>
>> Hi guys,
>> As my other posts indicate, I'm currently battling my thermostat
>> housing.  I've moved my compressor as much out of the way as I can
>> without disconnecting the hoses, but would really like to remove it
>> entirely (and never put it back) since my A/C is dysfunctional anyways.
>> Trouble is, it still is charged with Freon, and, since the van is
>> currently immobile, I can't go somewhere to have it discharged.  Is
>> there someway I can discharge and safely dispose of the freon with the
>> van in my driveway?
>>
>> Thanks for any help,
>> Wes
>>
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