First Summer in Phoenix with 1st Gen...anyone know how to get more out of the A/C

[CLiberty]

Don`t you worry about a fire/explosion hazzard using propane? I know it works very good (alot better than 134a) but the flammability aspect would worry me.

 

[Greenleaf]

Don`t you worry about a fire/explosion hazzard using propane? I know it works very good (alot better than 134a) but the flammability aspect would worry me.

Automotive refrigerent propane is NOT barbecue cylinder propane.



Ignition of refrigerent propane is 1635°F

Ignition of refrigerent 134a is 1328°F



FWIW 6 oz of R12a (propane) will euqal 15 oz of 134a



A Dodge Ram holds 41 oz charge of R12,however the propane charge is only 14. 3 oz

 

[dpuckett]

Ok, where can I get some R12a? Or, where can Advanced Automotive get some? (shop my g/f works at).



-DP

 

[Greenleaf]

I'm fuzzy on the rules/guidlines of recommending a particular vendor... ... ... ... ... ..... though I suppose we do recommend "PDR" quite a lot.



You ask as if a vendor license is needed to purchase this. A two year old can buy it.



I'll be safe and pm or e-mail you the guy who I buy it from, though there are dealers nationwide.

 

[AHann]

Replace Switch

Replace the fan control switch on the dash... . takes 5 minutes... . they go out on a regular basis and are usually the culprit in minimal air movement... . you can get the part at Checker or Autozone... should only be $10. 00 or so...



AH