It's my understanding that R134a can be put into an R12 system
without modification. Someone told me this but I didn't believe them. I
then saw a kit in JC Whitney to do it.
...Art
On Thu, 11 Jun 1998, S. L. Hower wrote:
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> Nory,
>
> I was in a situation similar to yours recently
> with my 92 Honda Accord (low R12 charge, but
> otherwise functioning system).
>
> I was also frustrated, so I did some research
> and found that it is a simple process to become
> EPA certified to handle these refrigerants.
>
> For $12 and about an hours worth of your time,
> you can receive your very own EPA section 609
> certificate that will allow you to purchase either
> R-12 or R134a in less than 30lb containers.
> (assuming you can afford the tax on it ;-)
>
> Call 703-713-3800 and request a copy of the
> "Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Quiz". They
> will send you a 7 page booklet and a multiple
> choice (open booklet) quiz. The quiz is easy.
>
> Send the answers and $12 back to them and,
> assuming you pass, you get you own certificate
> that will let you buy and use R12 and 134a (also assuming you have the
>necessary equipment and
> training to use it).
>
> Good luck...
>
> --Scott
>
> ---
> Scott Hower -> howersl@mailexcite.com
>
> 73 MGB
> 77 Midget
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