On Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:38:28 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
wrote:
> Last time I bought a 30lb bottle of R134a it was $100 at the local auto
> parts store. This comes out to $3.33/lb compared $8.33/lb buying those
> 12oz cans.
What brand of R-134a do you buy, Jaime?
> Lots of savings to
Allan Streib writes:
> I bought a Harbor Freight gauge set and vacuum pump a couple of years
> back. Used a few times, both seemed to work fine. Have not used the
> pump very recently. I am planning to recharge our Honda as soon as I
> get a new can tap valve. The valve I had was cheaply made
Last time I bought a 30lb bottle of R134a it was $100 at the local auto
parts store. This comes out to $3.33/lb compared $8.33/lb buying those
12oz cans.
Lots of savings to buy a proper refrigerant scale to use it.
Jaime
On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 9:32 AM Craig via Mercedes
wrote:
> On Tue, 23
On Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:17:54 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> That’s what I do. My consumption of R-134a is sporadic, so I didn’t
> want to bother with a 30 lb. tank and having to buy a scale. I buy
> nothing but DuPont SUVA so I know I’m not getting floor sweepings.
Have you been burned
On Tue, 23 Jun 2020 07:46:10 -0400 Mitch Haley via Mercedes
wrote:
> IIRC Kleb bought that pyramid of 30lb cans when Rural King would have it
> on sale for $79-89.
>
> BTW, the 12oz cans are handy when you don't have a 40lb refrigerant
> scale. System calls for 28oz? Throw in 2 cans, trickle in
On Tue, 23 Jun 2020 02:19:14 -0500 Rick Knoble via Mercedes
wrote:
> Craig inquires:
>
> >What are people's go to tools for A/C repair /recharging?
>
> Electronic leak detector, UV flashlight with glasses, oil injector,
> vacuum pump, o ring kit, valve core kit, valve core remove/replace tool
That’s what I do. My consumption of R-134a is sporadic, so I didn’t want to
bother with a 30 lb. tank and having to buy a scale. I buy nothing but DuPont
SUVA so I know I’m not getting floor sweepings. I just bought a case of 12 cans
on eBay shipped for $75. Not bad, considering what time of
On Tue, 23 Jun 2020 02:10:48 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes
wrote:
> I am planning to recharge our Honda as soon as I get a new can tap
> valve. The valve I had was cheaply made and the hose connection broke
> off.
May you be able to find one which is well constructed. I'm thinking about
IIRC Kleb bought that pyramid of 30lb cans when Rural King would have it
on sale for $79-89.
BTW, the 12oz cans are handy when you don't have a 40lb refrigerant scale.
System calls for 28oz? Throw in 2 cans, trickle in a 3rd until you think
1/3 to 1/2 of it is gone. Close enough for automotive
On Tue, June 23, 2020 1:34 am, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
> What are people's go to tools for A/C repair/recharging?
I use a Harbor Freight 2 stage vacuum pump.
If China isn't to your liking, try to find an old Robinaire, Snap-On, etc
in a pawn shop.
Digital micron gauge would be nice, a digital
Craig inquires:
>What are people's go to tools for A/C repair /recharging?
Electronic leak detector, UV flashlight with glasses, oil injector, vacuum
pump, o ring kit, valve core kit, valve core remove/replace tool (don't have to
lose any refrigerant). All from Amazon and affiliates.
>What
I bought a Harbor Freight gauge set and vacuum pump a couple of years
back. Used a few times, both seemed to work fine. Have not used the pump
very recently. I am planning to recharge our Honda as soon as I get a
new can tap valve. The valve I had was cheaply made and the hose
connection broke
What are people's go to tools for A/C repair/recharging?
What kind of vacuum pumps do you folks use?
Where might I look for a great one available cheaply?
I already have a set of gauges, of the four-hose style I prefer, courtesy
craigslist. I do need to rig up a hose for the larger diameter
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