ArdWrknTrk Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 That I told a lie. You aren’t going to find R12, as you know, at least not at a price anyone is willing to pay. Or in a 'single serving' can. The Mexican Cartels seem to be smuggling a lot across this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Or in a 'single serving' can. The Mexican Cartels seem to be smuggling a lot across this summer. In big cans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packagerjr Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 Or in a 'single serving' can. The Mexican Cartels seem to be smuggling a lot across this summer. Thanks men. I thought I’ve seen r-12 cans on eBay (maybe somewhere else) but it was like $40/12 oz. I’m sure they are rare and overpriced. I do recall the fitting I pressed and was surprised pressure came out looked like an oversized Schrader valve just off the accumulator. I don’t recall quick connects anywhere else so I’m wondering if this is indeed an r-12 system. Which would be great if I’m a switch and harness away from AC. Sounds like path forward is unchanged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Thanks men. I thought I’ve seen r-12 cans on eBay (maybe somewhere else) but it was like $40/12 oz. I’m sure they are rare and overpriced. I do recall the fitting I pressed and was surprised pressure came out looked like an oversized Schrader valve just off the accumulator. I don’t recall quick connects anywhere else so I’m wondering if this is indeed an r-12 system. Which would be great if I’m a switch and harness away from AC. Sounds like path forward is unchanged. R. 134 usually has 'green' fittings. But if you look online you can see how they differ (on purpose), so you can't mix them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 In big cans? Yes Gary. In sizes similar to propane. Like 20#, 40#, 100# cylinders. You know the kind of tank you get for party balloon helium? That's the smallest I've seen in 25 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Yes Gary. In sizes similar to propane. Like 20#, 40#, 100# cylinders. You know the kind of tank you get for party balloon helium? That's the smallest I've seen in 25 years. I know exactly the size as I have a depleted helium cylinder in the garage awaiting transfer to the shop. (Can't bear to throw it away.) But that is a lot of R12. Dad used to buy it that way back in the day as he charged A/C units for all his friends. However, the valves leak so the Freon didn't stay in them very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetesPonies Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 I know exactly the size as I have a depleted helium cylinder in the garage awaiting transfer to the shop. (Can't bear to throw it away.) But that is a lot of R12. Dad used to buy it that way back in the day as he charged A/C units for all his friends. However, the valves leak so the Freon didn't stay in them very well. $40 for a 12oz can would be a steal if you see one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 $40 for a 12oz can would be a steal if you see one. ^^^^^ x1,000 But just like street drugs, be sure you're using what you think you bought. Because R-12 just isn't available like that anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 $40 for a 12oz can would be a steal if you see one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-R-12-DuPont-Refrigerant-Freon-12oz-Can/173972048129?hash=item28818ac901:g:NnQAAOSw6OtdNJ6Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 $40 for a 12oz can would be a steal if you see one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-R-12-DuPont-Refrigerant-Freon-12oz-Can/173972048129?hash=item28818ac901:g:NnQAAOSw6OtdNJ6Q Well I'll be damned! That's definitely NOS from the '70's or early '80's You always amaze me with your eBay finds David! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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