R12 recharge

tr6 · 04-27-2006, 06:11 PM

My 92 is low on freon, bought a can of r12 today for $12
Is one can usually enough?
It's a 12 ounce can. I know i need it, can see bubbles in the sight glass.

tashspop · 04-27-2006, 06:49 PM

when filling ac, i ususally use a gauge and if there isn't one availiable i empty the system and fill with the correct amount recomended. i feel better that way instead of guessing.

93Renny · 04-27-2006, 08:43 PM

how'd you get R12? I thought all that we could get now was the new 134A.

JaySpencer66 · 04-27-2006, 09:31 PM

Nope, they're around, but the price varies. http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=r12+freon+12oz&hl=en&btnG=Search

tr6 · 04-27-2006, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93Renny

how'd you get R12? I thought all that we could get now was the new 134A.

i find and have sold a few things on there

Jeepfan Jeff · 04-27-2006, 11:01 PM

The true R12 refrigerant can only be purchased by licensed heat and air people, and they must have specialized recovery equipment. The cost around here is about $40 a lb. All the AC people that I have spoken with also say that the new refrigerant is much more corrosive and will eat up the seals with in a couple of years. I have also been told that you can use a product called "hotshot" and it is compatible with R12 but you must have a license to get it also.

04-27-2006, 08:43 PM	#3
93Renny Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 207 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps iTrader Rating	how'd you get R12? I thought all that we could get now was the new 134A. __________________ 1993 Jeep Renegade, 4.0 I6, 2.5 Rubicon Express Lift kit, 1 inch Shackles, BFG 32x11.50x15 Other add ons, TJ style Stainless hood catches, custom tow hitch......

04-27-2006, 11:01 PM	#6
Jeepfan Jeff Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Muskogee, Ok Posts: 251 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps iTrader Rating	The true R12 refrigerant can only be purchased by licensed heat and air people, and they must have specialized recovery equipment. The cost around here is about $40 a lb. All the AC people that I have spoken with also say that the new refrigerant is much more corrosive and will eat up the seals with in a couple of years. I have also been told that you can use a product called "hotshot" and it is compatible with R12 but you must have a license to get it also. __________________ 90 YJ, 4.2, 5sp 3" rrrrrough ccccountry lift custom f/r bumpers w/swingaway tire carrier weber 551-38 nutered and juiced Ramsey Pat. 9500 (5)33x12.50x15 wildcats eagle alloys 058 Missouri Offraod Outfitters over the top axle truss M.O.O. rock bruiser diff cover bushwacker cut-out flairs shrockworks rock sliders sorry no pics of the Schrocks & Bushies yet(but soon) personal garb. [URL=http://photobucket.com/albums/y81/jeepfan00/]http://photobucket.com/albums/y81/jeepfan00/[/URL]

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04-27-2006, 06:49 PM	#2
tashspop Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 44 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps iTrader Rating	when filling ac, i ususally use a gauge and if there isn't one availiable i empty the system and fill with the correct amount recomended. i feel better that way instead of guessing.