My understanding is that a lot of the R12 replacement is a mixture of propane and butane, thus flammable. I use duracool in my cars which is this propane/butane stuff, it works great and does not require any changes of hoses or oil. There is some debate on the safety, but I figure it is no worse than gasoline under 60psi of pressure.
Trampas -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 9:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] R12 replacement Will probably buy a case of that stuff and give it a try Fmiser wrote: > rumor has it that Kaleb wrote: > >> Do you have to use different hoses? Was reading up on it and some >> people are saying that you need different hoses because it has R22 in >> it. Freeze12 is R134 mixed with I think 142 or something like that. >> >> Fmiser wrote: >>> At some time fairly close to Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:23:13 -0500, >>> rumor has it that Kaleb wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Ok, so whats the best alternative to R12 rather than converting to 134? > >>> R-406A, Autofrost. >>> >>> Engineered to be a R-12 topoff, but EPA won't allow that. >>> >>> I've been using it in my rear-A/C equiped Suburban for about 6 years now. > > Nope. Same hoses, orifice, condenser, and evaporator. No high-pressure > cutout switch needed 'cause the temp/pressure curve is quite close to > R-12. Use the same service hoses and gauges as R-12. The only thing I > changed on the car was the dryer. > > It does weigh a bit less, so my 25lb cylinder of 406A is equivalent to > a 30lb cylinder of R-12. > > -- > Philip, not a true expert, just been there. > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
