Airconditioning regassing

Hi Cannon,
Whilst I am in Perth, I can offer some advise.
We charge $90.00 for a regas which includes the dye and a recheck in a week or so.
Generally you will find that as they are a sealed unit, any deterioration is caused by a leakage which is not a good sign.
Any automotive dealer or air cond mob would be able to help....just get some quotes first.
Steve

I don't know what gas you have in your air conditioner but if it is an old vehicle the gas is not available and to put the new gas in they want to change all the seals as your existing seals are not compatible. BUT they can install a form of LPG that works very satisfactory at the fraction of the cost

Viking fleet service in Melbourne Not sure on price though
(03) 9314 7805

Hope this helps

Marty

6 years is a good run. Most air cons will eventually run out of gas as they do seep though the rubber flexi pipes over time. Dont let them suck you into doing flush's and all that crap. Just get a new receiver dryer (filter) put on and a vac out and regas. They changed the gas types between 93/94 so wont be an issue with yours unless the vehicle is older. Also check yourself that there is no crap cought up between the condensor and radiator which will stop air flow but would normally be picked up due to higher vehicle operating temps. Also if vehicle is fitted with electric fan make sure it is operational. All this helps with the air con. Regards Steve M

I managed to keep the following bit of trivia from a forum somewhere.

I checked the web site then and the stuff sounded great.
OK it's flamable, funny we carry big mobs of other flamable stuff in tanks and thats OK.???

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Hi all,
I bought a bottle of HR12 (www.hychill.com.au), and got a mate to vac
then charge the system.
Now it'l freeze the balls off a brass monkey.
Don't be fooled. World wide figures show that R134a and its
derivatives cause 8 times the compressor failures than R12 did (auto),
but HR12 causes 3 times less failures than R12. (lower pressures,
better oil circulation etc.) this gas is now used in domestic cars and
refrigerators in Germany. They use 134 is for export requirements.
HR12 does NOT CAUSE ANY POLUTION.

It is inflamable as it is a mix of hydrocarbon gasses but I have been
using it for 18 months with no gas loss and briliant cooling no matter
what the outside temperature or humidity. As for the risk of fire, if
the gas was leaking inside the car it would be possible to get a
buildup, however since the gas is heavier than air it would probably
escape via the condensate drain. If the leak was under the bonnet then
the gas would just discipate harmlessly.
Contact Hychill. (They are in Victoria)and they can ship the gas to
you.
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Pooley