<All> R-12 Replacement

["Al Powell" <APOWELL@agcom.tamu.edu>]

Just got word from my favorite technical expert that a new 
replacement for R-12 is available.  It's called FR-12, and it 
requires NO retrofitting in systems which use R12.  He says it's 
about 40% cheaper than R12, and the price should drop further.  
Although it's not supposed to be officially mixed with R12, he says 
that in practice it can, as long as it's done right.

The party line is to evacuate the old R12, add some fittings over the 
old ones, add appropriate oil, and fill to 90% of rating.

That's what I know for today....

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