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Date:         Thu, 3 Jun 1999 20:57:06 -0500
Reply-To:     Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
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From:         Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
Subject:      Tips Requested Prior to R-134a Fill-up
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Hi Volks:

I have found a good site on refilling A/C systems with r-134a. It is at <http://www.autosite.com/garage/repairqa/qaaircon.asp>

However, I don't know how to:

1. "remove" R12 (not that I would - 'cause that would make me a "bad" person)

2. Locate Receiver-dryer to check the condition of refrigerant (to see if I need a new RX'er-dryer) Do I have to dismantle anything to get to it?

BTW: In Manitoba, you have to be a "certified refrigerant technician" or something like that to do the work yourself (legally). This means that you have to be a Journeyman or such in order to do that kind of work. You also have to attend a 1 day course, and get a certificate on the safe handling of ozone-depleting substances.

The only exceptions are for working on home refrigerators, as to work on those you don't have to be a certifiable tradesman. ;>0

The Gummint told me so.

Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron Igloo" Founding Member of "Vanagon's Anonymous"


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