2007-07-30 08:02:23 · 5 answers · asked by tom o 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You would have to extract the freon charge first before removing the old compressor (EPA Regs). If it is clean (not burned and acidic) you can use it again after the new compressor is installed. R-134 would probably work with slightly different results (I haven't tried this yet) also the new compressor would have to be pre-charged with pag oil for the use with R-134, mineral oil for use with R-12 would only be an invitation for failure.
You are probably certified if you can do this type of work, then you should have R-12 in your shop or could go and buy it.
If you're not certified, then I'd say just go and buy a new fridge.
On a refrigerator these kind of repairs aren't even worth to get your hands dirty, that's why there are so many on the scrapyards.
2007-07-30 08:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should. The changeover requires you to empty the R12 and recycle it. Most HVAC shops can do this for you. Then the entire system needs a conversion kit. The kit is basically new o-rings and seals, and maybe some hoses. Next you evacuate the system with some vacuum, leak test, fill. Done.
2007-07-30 08:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by tuesdaysdad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply close the door no one unless they are a bit of a freak pays attention to what anyone else is doing in a changing room anyway.
2016-04-01 00:21:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need to check with the manufacturer. Since you are asking here, I have to guess that you are not licensed to do HVAC work. Hope no one realizes this and calls the EPA. Big fines for this type violation.
2007-07-30 08:08:55 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, you must recharge it with the same type r12, r122 etc.
OR you can have a change over kit installed to handle r134.
2007-07-30 08:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋