Functionally OK? IMHO yes. Legally OK? Depends on the state and whether you convert to 134a first, etc. This is debated on this list thoroughly about twice a year. As we say: "Check the archives." I use ES-12a from AutoRefrigerants.com Larry A.
Mike Miller wrote: >Volks, > >Is it OK to use one of the butane based working fluids, Duracool in this >case, in an R12a system? > >Mike > > > |
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