Re: duracool & exploding BMW air conditioning systems

[Henri Baccouche <henrib@xxxxxxxxx>]

Gasoline is also extremely flammable...... at 30+ PSI.
But, we don't have any problems with fuel injection.
and Btw, HFC-134a is also quite flammable......
Why did the government select the rather toxic ( testicular cancer?  etc......)
Dupont HFC-134a
over the hydrocarbon refrigerant alternatives.....?

The reports out of Australia regarding the hydrocarbon refrigerants in cars have
been very positive......
I wonder why this cheaper, less toxic ,very effective solution was not pursued  or
studied over here before HFC-134a was selected......

Who is the EPA protecting : Dupont or us ?

Henri



Tom Mathews wrote:

> Duralcool may not be the answer to your dreams. It is illegal to use this mixture
> of propane and butane as a substitute for R-12 in automobiles. In order to avoid
> violating other laws, the replacement of the refrigerant must not violate any
> state or local prohibition on the use of flammable refrigerants in motor vehicle
> A/C systems.
> Further information is available at:
>
> http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/refrigerants/hc-12a.html#q1
>
> http://www.aircondition.com/epa3.htm
>
> Tom Mathews
>
> >
> >
> > Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 00:40:38 -0500
> > From: Scott Wolf <sjwolves@domain.elided>
> > Subject: Re: R12 A/C
> >
> >     I found this web site with a new refrigerant called Duracool 12a. It
> > sounds like a direct replacement for R-12 without the hassles of
> >     134. I am going to give it a try.
> >
> > http://www.duracoolusa.com/
> >
> > Scott
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