A/C/ Questions

[jmbrodsky@domain.elided]

Kevin,

        Let me first say that it is a federal crime to knowingly release CFC 
Freons into the atmosphere at any level.  The output drain technique for 
emptying A/C systems is now obsolete.  A recycling unit consists, of a recovery 
tank, a separator, and filters, and usually costs more than $2000.  Any 
reputable shop should have a recovery/recycling unit and should be able to empty
your system for you.  You need to have a license in order to purchase feon, and 
to install it.

        If you make friends at the shop of your choice, they may be able to put 
freon back into your a/c system, for whatever vehicle.  They weigh the amount in
the tanks so they know how much came out.  There is no question that freons 
destroy O3 (ozone) but the extent is not clear.  The Chlorine ions do remain 
active and a single Chlorine atom can destroy millions of molecules of O3.

        There are several licenses out there to get, MACS, and IMACA are only 
two.  Unless you have an affiliation with a shop (My Uncle) there really isnt a 
point to getting the license.


     -Joel Brodsky
        IMACA Member
        International Mobile Air Conditioning Association.
        
         '76 IHC Scout II 345/tf727
         '75 IHC Travelall 150 4wd 392/tf727
         '72 Chev Carryall 3dr 4wd 350/th350 sold, but not forgotten.

        
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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 19:08:17 EST
From: special.k1@domain.elided (Kevin J De Vries)
Subject: Air Conditioning Question

     I was wondering if anybody cold help me with a little problem.  I am
currently stripping my '78 Scout that was rear ended last summer and 
I am parting it out(HINT: I'VE GOT PARTS FOR SALE).  I am now going 
to disconnect the air compressor, but I don't want to lose any of the 
freon so I can save the Ozone layer and reuse it for latter(MAYBE).  
Here's my question:  I was scanning my service manual and it stated 
that if you open a valve on the compressor you could transfer the freon 
to the compressor and close it off leaving the rest of the system empty 
to freon.  I'll do some more reading, but would greatly appreciate any 
and all info on doing this or any other way of safely removing the freon 
from the system.  Thanks in advance.

~Kevin J. De Vries~

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