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Date:         Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:11:46 -0500
Reply-To:     mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      A/C resuscitation - where to start?
In-Reply-To:  <4681782A.1020200@charter.net>
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> > There is nothing wrong with R134a - if you have a system built for it. > But old Freon systems converted to the higher pressures of R134a can be > problematic. And I don't want problematic in the dog days of summer. >

Okay, so what get's change in the R134a conversion apart from the fill fitting and seals? What allows it to operate at higher pressures? Seals?

After sitting over-winter last year, mine was blowing lukecool. I put one 12oz can of 134a in with leak seal and oil included. It got the system pretty darn chilly even at the front vents. I would estimate 50F on a 80F day. I would have put more refrigerant in but I don't know what pressure to fill it to or how to know when it's done with no sight glass to look for bubbles in.

cheers,

-- mordo 1990 Carat


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