no. it is not a good idea. new hfc refrigerants require a different type of oil than the R22 units. the new refrigerants typically run at higher pressures than the R22 units.
R22
It's too volatile.
Air conditioning systems for structures don't use the same refrigerants as vehicle AC systems do. Your AC system probably uses R22.
No use R22. R134A is for automotive applications.
No it's not. R22 is designed for use in home HVAC systems where as R12 is intended for automotive systems. Using R22 in an automobile will cause swelling of seals and hoses, possible compressor failure due to different running pressures.
No it's not. R22 is designed for use in home HVAC systems where as R12 is intended for automotive systems. Using R22 in an automobile will cause swelling of seals and hoses, possible compressor failure due to different running pressures.
Most home systems use r22 which requires a license to purchase. The only refrigerant available to the consumer is automotive r134a.
No, manufacturer's cannot make new outside units that use the old R22 refrigerant. However, R22 refrigerant will continue to be made until Jan. 1, 2021, then it will be recycled until Jan 2030 (unless further changed by the law)
Freon is still used in automobile a/c systems today but instead of R-12 freon they use R134a freon........
Yes, essentially all AC systems use Freon. After 1992, U.S. law required manufacturers to switch to an environmentally friendlier Freon, R134a.
No. the pressure are different, r22 runs at a fairly low pressure and you shouldn't be worried about blowing your gauges, but you won't be able to determine your super-heat or sub-cooling. for a about $100cdn you can buy the right gauges.
No, new fridges do not use freon as a refrigerant. They typically use more environmentally friendly refrigerants such as HFCs or HFOs.