Allan -
At this time, only three brands have been banned for being flammable: OZ-12,
HC-12a, and Duracool 12a. None of them are available now. FR-12 is rated by
the USEPA and DOT as A1/A1 non toxic/non-flammable. It can be used to
"top-off" and existing system, but an ounce or two of POE, (Polyolester),
oil is recommended at this time. This refrigerant will not damage the
internal seals, hoses or valving of an R-12 system. It requires a license to
buy it, (I don't know why), is not expensive and ideal for our older cars
that came with R-12 as factory charge. You might be interested in visiting
the following web site and view various facts and data. It is:
www.frigc.com - this is the home site of the maker and central supplier. I
have done many cars thru the past four years and have all been successful
with output temperatures below original specs; and for southeast Texas, this
is saying a lot.....Bob Harris
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From: <bandmgrinding@xxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 11:35 AM
Subject: IML: replacement refrigerant
> Hi Bob,
> Is FR 12 the flammable replacement ? I know that there are a couple
> of the, out there that are and I wouldnt want to take a chance as with my
> luck, being a smoker, the evaporator would spring a leak and VOOSH there
> I go.
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