sparky;
I saw your post about not using Duracool refrigerant to replace R12 and R134a in your car air conditioner. You stated that Duracool is explosive and not to use it. I would like to know where you got this information. What I have learned about Duracool is that it is non-toxic, unlike R134a which is. And that the ingrediants are organic. It is flammable, with a ignition point of 1626 degrees, which is a very high ignition point. Most of the lubicants, oils and other refrigerants, that you use in a car,are also flammable with a much lower ignition point. I do know that Duracool uses ethyl mercaptin as a scent agent in order for users to detect leaks in their system, and this scent agent smells like propane. Could this be the reason you think it is explosive.
Please reply because if you have some hard core facts, I would appreciate hearing about it before I switch from R12.
RELH
I saw your post about not using Duracool refrigerant to replace R12 and R134a in your car air conditioner. You stated that Duracool is explosive and not to use it. I would like to know where you got this information. What I have learned about Duracool is that it is non-toxic, unlike R134a which is. And that the ingrediants are organic. It is flammable, with a ignition point of 1626 degrees, which is a very high ignition point. Most of the lubicants, oils and other refrigerants, that you use in a car,are also flammable with a much lower ignition point. I do know that Duracool uses ethyl mercaptin as a scent agent in order for users to detect leaks in their system, and this scent agent smells like propane. Could this be the reason you think it is explosive.
Please reply because if you have some hard core facts, I would appreciate hearing about it before I switch from R12.
RELH