I've seen a R-12 to R134A conversion kit, which contains new refrigerant, a can of oil, adapters, and hoses, BUT... Don't we need to have someone evacuate the system and flush it before using this kit? Or can I just put the new stuff in? Caveat: My system is drained of R-12 over the last couple of years, slowly getting warmer--unfortunately, I don't use it much--I should have turned it on every 2 weeks like I think Joel recommended once.... Opinions? BTW, I won't vent any leftover R-12 into the air, so that's not an option. --Dave On 5/20/98 11:05 AM EST, PAT said: >I have heard the ester oil in the conversion kits protects the compressor >seals. Apparently R12 helps cool and lubricate the compressor better then >134A, so R12 systems can get by with a "lesser" oil. This is purely >opinion, from people I have talked to. |
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