I know you should have a liscensed GM tech do it, But is there a way that a normal person could do it without paying the exorbitant rates that GM would charge ? I'm gonna be replacing my AC compressor with the AC delete pully and I need to drain the system before I can start tearing stuff apart. Any help would be much appreciated.
Jay
Its against Federal to dump R-12, thats as far as that goes, unless something has changed since I last read the regulations. Its not recommended to dump 134a but there is no law against it .
When I had to change out my AC compressor for a new one, I just undid the hose from the compressor itself... Just let it escape into the atmosphere... It takes a minute or two for the pressure to be relieved.
Rob
Sold 2/2/05
^^ but be careful when you do that. It can freeze some limbs solid. You have an r134a system so it would be better to let that escape instead of r-12.
My Car
r134a isn't a hydro-floro-carbon (sp) is it? if it isn't then its environmentally friendly and you can crack one of the seals with a wrench, and yeah it will do a quick freeze number on you.just be careful and you
should be ok
Crack the seal... RUN LIKE HELL.
Don't let it get your skin like everyone says.
Ever flip a can of CO2 upsidedown and spray it.
Multiply the coldness by approximately 1000% and you've got AC Refrigerant.
Be VERY careful.
This is your warning...
thanks for the help .... and warnings guys ... much appreciated
Jay
Anyone hear about the new type of freon thats coming out, heard it in Europe right now.
You aren't supposed to dump any refrigerant into the air so just make sure the neighbours don't call the cops. If it ever comes up what you did with it just say you were going to get it reclaimed but it had a leak and was already empty. I have had refrigerant on my hands it's not fun also I would be sure it's well ventilated that stuff is not good for your lungs.
Al what type of new refrigerant are you talking about there are already many types out there what is special about this European one?
AmazingJay
Damn someone here admitted to releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere . When I was getting certified for my liscense the EPA said that was a $10,000 fine for knowingly releasing refrigerant . The person turning them in gets a reward for it .
Seriously you can take the car to any ANY garage and have them hook it up on a reclaimer . Not only will the reclaimer pull your system down but it will also save it for you . Not to mention this system has a filter to clean the refrigerant .
When people started using R-12 and and other CFC / HCFC's it was also said to be safe to release into the atmosphere . People did it for years before they realized it was actually destroying the ozone layer .
Here is a question for anyone here who thinks they know it .
How long does it take a CFC or HCFC to reach the ozone layer after being released ? Also how long does it stay in the atmosphere until it is considerd harmless ?
The answer for the first question is around 20 to 40 years to reach the ozone ( so something released in the 60 would have reach the ozone around the 80's to 2000 ) . Part 2 is up to 100 years until it is finally broken down from the sun , until it is broken down it will continue to deteriorate the ozone .
Also when you reclaim your refrigerant at a garage it is filtered and it can be put back into your car . It is basically pure refrigerant with no impurities once filtered .
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