Re: [oletrucks] HVAC

[mark@noakes.com]

The compressor went out on my Corvette a few years back; it was replaced with an
identical/original unit and I swapped from R12 to R134 at the same time.  I 
can't tell
the difference though I would have to add that the passenger compartment is 
small and TN
summers aren't quite as hot as TX summers...but it gets pretty close...

Mark Noakes



On Wed, 27 Nov 2002, Bruce Kettunen wrote:

> 
> I disagree about R12.  A properly designed system with R134a will 
> equal the performance of the R12 once the system is started.  They 
> just don't seem to have the instant cold that the R12 systems did.
> 
> 
> R12 is no longer made and is becoming very expensive and rare.  R134 
> replacement cans are now available at places like Wal Mart, just 
> like R12 used to be.
> 
> I have two cars with R134 and one with R12 (luckily it hasn't leaked 
> significantly since it was new in 1993).  All are good for Minnesota 
> summers (90-100 heat and humidity peaks)
> 
> Bruce K
> 57 3200 (with open windows and vents in the summer)
> Mt. Iron, MN
> 
> At Tuesday, 26 November 2002, you wrote:
> 
> >now were talking my profession...
> >i say go for r12 but if you get a well-engineered system specifically 
> for
> >134a then that would work. 
> >as always-DO RESEARCH!  find out if they just slapped a 134 compressor 
> in a
> >12 system(bad-10degree or higher temps...) 
> >also-has anyone done AC in a panel or sedan delivery-can you get 
> it cold
> >enough? (70inside when its 110 outside)?
> >mark
> >
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