Stay with R12 or go with R134a?

Discussion in 'Technical' started by Maverick Guy, Apr 30, 2003.

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Stay with R12 or Convert to R34a?

  1. Stick with R12 (freon)?

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  2. Convert to R134a?

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    50.0%

  3. My air conditioning still works, and I haven't had to make that decision yet.

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  4. I don't have A/C, it robs the engine of too many ponies.

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    33.3%
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  1. scott

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    well today we learned in school....R414b work AS WELL as r-12 but requires NO changes. no new selas o-rings... just evacuate the system and install 414B. new stuff without the ozone damage!
     
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    jeremy I build t5's

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    more info on r414b??

    have not heard of it yet. Is it getting put onto new cars?? What is the primary differences between it and 134?
     
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    I was told the r414b is commercial grade refrigerant, used mainly for commercial freezers etc. Not for automotive applications.
     
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    why?
     
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