[AT] OT Hydrocarbon Refrigerant

[Cecil R Bearden]

Ralph:
What I am using is the same as Red Tek, it comes from the same plant.  I 
just am having problems with this one system.  I really think the rear 
expansion valve is stuck open....
Cecil in OKla



On 6/28/2012 2:18 PM, Ralph Goff wrote:
> On 6/28/2012 6:10 AM, Cecil R Bearden wrote:
>> OK, I know this is off topic, but if I donh't have A/C in the tractors
>> and trucks this summer, I won't be able to drive these antique tractors.
>>
>> I also have heard all the arguments about  HC refrigerants being unsafe
>> and all that other crap.
> I have been using a hydrocarbon based refrigerant in my 32 year old
> tractor for at least ten years now with no problems, leaks or refills
> necessary, and plenty of cool air. It was likely R12 originally but I
> don't recall it being a big deal or expense to change over to this
> propane based refrigerant. Now if CRS hadn't set in today I could tell
> you the name of it. I will try to remember to look at the label on the
> tractor this afternoon. I would not hesitate to use it in any ac system.
> We have been using the red tek refill cans on the combine ac system for
> several years now. Its a 1988 model IH and plenty cool enough for me.
>
> Ralph in Sask.
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