R12 Refrigerant

[1993ACCORDMAN]

Hey guys randome question. What a couple 12oz cans of R12 worth these days? I may be able to get a deal on some but dont know the going price of it

Thanks

[almostJDM]

Hey guys randome question. What a couple 12oz cans of R12 worth these days? I may be able to get a deal on some but dont know the going price of it

Thanks

not sure but all i have to say is dont get caught lol you have to be a certified a/c man to buy that stuff legally,i dont think it would be that much more then r134a

[skilzz]

can r134 be mixed with r12?

[slick]

no you are supposed to empty the r12 so the r 134 can go in.

r12 is illegal nowadays

[skilzz]

well i was told the seals will fail if r134 is introduced into a r12 system... is this true?

[The G-Man]

no you are supposed to empty the r12 so the r 134 can go in.

r12 is illegal nowadays

R12 is not really illegal. Just is only for use by licensed technicians.

[Dans92cb7]

my car does fine with r-134...it gets down to around 37-40 degress when driving and 45-50 at stop lights

[NorcoAccord]

3 years ago I checked and it was 50 bucks a pound now i am sure its closer to 100.

[4CYLPOWER92]

I had mine recharged with R12 not long ago. Hmmm, I need to find the receipt.

[JaK FRoSTWhiTE]

Its not that bad to convert to 134a.
I think Pepboys has the fittings for like 8 bucks or so.
Then you can buy the recharging kit.

I would first go to a shop and have it vacuumed.

When i was taking off the A/c system in my parts car i thought it had no freon but it turns out that it had alot.
I took off one of the lines and freon started going everywhere.

It got my arm but i was able to wash it right away.
So yeah, if you dont vacuum it and try to do it yourself its dangerous and harmful to the environment, u can get in serious trouble if caught.

[JohnD1079]

I think the going rate of it is $75 a can, and i think i have some.

[1993ACCORDMAN]

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I hope that the going rate. I can get some real cheap. lol

[19dabeast85]

R12 is not illegal, nor is it illegal to buy. HOWEVER, you usually have to either sign or make the claim that you are only purchasing it to resell to a licensed A/C shop.

my car does fine with r-134...it gets down to around 37-40 degrees when driving and 45-50 at stop lights

I've been having problems with my R-134 converted system getting cold in this 95 degree weather. Are you running the OEM compressor, condenser, and fans? I'm gonna take it by the shop soon and check the system for leaks.

[doylna]

Its not that bad to convert to 134a.
I think Pepboys has the fittings for like 8 bucks or so.
Then you can buy the recharging kit.

I would first go to a shop and have it vacuumed.

When i was taking off the A/c system in my parts car i thought it had no freon but it turns out that it had alot.
I took off one of the lines and freon started going everywhere.

It got my arm but i was able to wash it right away.
So yeah, if you dont vacuum it and try to do it yourself its dangerous and harmful to the environment, u can get in serious trouble if caught.

how much does a shop charge to vacuum a system of R12?