Questions still emerge from vehicle refrigerant retrofits.
Author(s) : BAS E.
Type of article: Article
Summary
Many pre 1994 vehicles using R12 in their air conditioning systems are potential retrofit candidates for R134a, but there is a problem of in situ draining of mineral oil. However, two major oil suppliers have offered synthetic oils which appear to work in conjunction with some residual oil without the anticipated operational difficulties. Many operators are expected to fit conversion kits which include compressors, hoses, seals and O rings, etc. G.R.S.
Details
- Original title: Questions still emerge from vehicle refrigerant retrofits.
- Record ID : 1994-3797
- Languages: English
- Source: Air Cond. Heat. Refrig. News - vol. 191 - n. 3
- Publication date: 1994/01/17
- Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.
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Indexing
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Themes:
CFCs;
HFCs;
Lubricants;
Mobile air conditioning - Keywords: R134a; Car; Lubrication; R12; Substitute; Retrofitting; Air conditioning
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- Languages : German
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