Does AC Pro work with R12?
No. Federal law prohibits topping off an R12 system with a different refrigerant. Or you can convert the system using one of our R-134a retrofit kits that will allow you to now add 134a refrigerant to your automotive air conditioning system.
How much charge does a / C recharge with R12?
If not, you’ve still got a leak, which you haven’t found yet. charge only 80% of the original charge. If the old label said 3lbs R12, then you charge only 2.4lbs R134a, if my math is correct When you’ve got the car idling with the compressor engaged and operating on R134a, suck in some uv dye through the low side port.
Can you put R134a into a R12 system?
Yes, I have heard that putting R134a into a R12 system gives a poor performing system but the failure is in using the original expansion valve and compressor. tom418
How long does it take to charge a R12 vacuum cleaner?
evacuate (vacuum) at LEAST 30 minutes. After the timer stops, check if the system is holding vacuum. If not, you’ve still got a leak, which you haven’t found yet. charge only 80% of the original charge. If the old label said 3lbs R12, then you charge only 2.4lbs R134a, if my math is correct
Can you convert R12 refrigerant to cold air?
A proper conversion by someone who knows what they’re doing with the gauges can produce air that is every bit as cold as the R12 refrigerant. For what it’s worth, I’ve done probably half a dozen conversions on older Toyotas and only had to wrestle one of them.
What to do when a / C recharge with R12?
When you’ve got the car idling with the compressor engaged and operating on R134a, suck in some uv dye through the low side port. makes it much easier to spot leaks later on cover up the old R12 label, and affix one which reflects the date of conversion, amount of refrigerant, amount of oil, who did the conversion, etc.
Can you use R12 in a R134 a / C system?
So I went to Canadian Tire and purchased a kit to refill the system… now here is my problem: The kit I purchased is from Red Tek. It contains the gauge with hoses and 2 cans of 6 ounces of R12 gas. It says on the package that it works for R12 and R134 systems.
How many pounds of R12 are required to charge a system?
How many pounds of R12 are required to charge a system? The air conditioning in my R12 cars hasn’t been operational for many years. AACA Member but all of my cars are licensed & have garage doors. Location: Orlando – where rust must be imported. This is a “sold” listing from Ebay for a full tank:
What can I use to recharge a R134A system?
If you have a Walmart or auto part stores. You should be able to buy the cans of R134A and recharge the system. The machine used to remove/ recover the refrigerant is called a recovery machine. The machine that pulls the vacuum is a vacuum pump. If the system is empty you can use the red tek kit.