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[59daddy]

Hi,
daft as it may seem to some I would like to get my a/c up and running for when we do get hot days. Its an R12 system but I dont think you can legally get R12 any more so I intended to convert to R134a gas, fit adapters , vacuum out system and refill , using the services of a proper a/c company.
some advice is not to convert. what are others thoughts or experiences good or bad ? have you been ripped off? what about DIY kits?what about buying R12 from China via ebay?
many thanks i appreciate any feedback in advance.

[47p2]

To do this requires a new receiver dryer and expansion valve along with new oil and fitting kit.

How much are the kits?
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[xkjag-nz]

hi matey
been a fridge engineer as part of my job on board ships for the past 30 odd years
it is not as simple as just changing the gas
you have to change oil,seals,vac down and dispose properly of fridge gas (huge fines if u dont)
R22 is still available its just not manufactured anymore
try contacting one of the recovery places as you can still buy it if it has been recovered (ie BOC,etc)
one place to try is HMS Sultan the royal navy engineering school as ships still use R22 in some machinery
when I worked there we used to repair cars fridge systems on the cheap (ie a donation to the tea boat) you'll have to try yellow pages/dir enquiries for the no but when you get it ask for Morrell Block extension 2075, even if u have to travel a few miles we used to do it for about 40-50 quid (as opposed to 2-300 on my jag at the time---mind u i dont know if they still do it, but worth a try

[59daddy]

thanks for input 47p2 and xkjag-nz something to think about.
kits are about £60 including adapters, gauge and 3 tins of gas, but Ill need afew more tins 4.5lbs in total to be exact