Thread: Air Con Gas

If there is no leak just the gas in the system is old you can DIY with one of these Amazon.com: Interdynamics MAC-134 EZ Chill Refrigerant Refill with Charging Hose and Gauge - 18 oz.: Automotive ...worked for me on both my cars

That product does not ship to australia. Refrigerant like R134a is a restricted product unless you are in the trade and have the appropriate license.
OP, just speak to your local auto air guy. Some are even mobile.

Look out SierraF!!
this place is littered with aircon experts!!
create trouble at your own Peril!!

me? I'm using LPG next time,, not as though I'll have to go looking for it

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Look out SierraF!!
this place is littered with aircon experts!!
create trouble at your own Peril!!

me? I'm using LPG next time,, not as though I'll have to go looking for it

I often wonder why so many cars burn after road accidents these days.
Why anyone would risk their family's lives over $100 dollars or so beggars belief!!!

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

me? I'm using LPG next time,, not as though I'll have to go looking for it

Not so soon mate. R134a is a controlled substance which requires a suitably licensed tradesperson to work on the system- irrespective of the gas being put into it. So dosing your vehicle with LPG is also in contravention. Risk vs return is on your head, and the consequences can and do extend to individuals- so keep it in mind.
My job (in part) is a supplier to the HVAC trades.
So if a non trade licensed person came into my work asking for a restricted product, I'd politely tell them to produce their RHL or nick off. Because my job, and the incredibly high fines my employer could be exposed to is not worth the risk. People bypassing the correct refrigerant supply channels will often find their products impounded at customs. So this creates a further element of risk for the uninitiated.

My point of view- support your local fridgy, get it done properly. If you can't afford the gas and service price, then there is also the redneck aircon that most of us defender drivers have

I agree with we have certainly become a Nanny state

back in my day we just rolled the windows down

I have had LPG based Greenchill looks like M130 (actually minus 30) in my D2 for 4 years .

It works fantastically and seeing there is only 220CC in there, you would be unlucky for it to burn.

Seems a losing argument about catching fire considering the D3s High pressure fuel pump blow ups and the flammability of coolant.

I would like to see some evidence of numbers of aircons exploding in real life vs fires from fuel and coolant , batteries in Rangers and DPFs in Rangers etc.
Also all domestic fridges now use LPG based gas and you don't hear of many house fires vs unattended heaters etc..

Regards Philip A
HyChill Refrigerants