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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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SoCal Help with AC

So, from what I've been reading it's best to stick with the R12 refrigerant than to change the system to R134a. I called up John Stone Supply about getting some, but they only sell to licensed contractors and not the general public. Anyone have any ideas of where I can go to either get the R12 or have it refilled? Summer is coming...
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Keep the R12...thats the best in the industry but not ozone friendly, outpaced during the mid-90's. I'm a former HVACR tech (commercial and residential but never worked on cars) and CFC certified so I can buy it anytime but it is not cheap.
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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The downside is it's $50/lb. I found a place called Lucas AC that seems pretty knowledgeable
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 12:01 AM
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https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generati...gerant-964688/
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 12:06 AM
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i never said it will be "cheap"
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 12:10 AM
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Ya, I'm just going to have to figure out in the long run what is more economical
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 02:09 AM
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I always buy and run Freeze 12 on my cars with no problems and get each can for about $12,I get them in a small auto parts in Lincoln heights.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 02:28 AM
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I always buy and run Freeze 12 on my cars with no problems and get each can for about $12,I get them in a small auto parts in Lincoln heights.
DO you know where specifically? Do they also have the connector to feed the lines?
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 09:43 AM
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I'm pretty sure they sell the hose connector,I usually just buy the cans cause i already have the hose.place is called Jenny auto parts off broadway and daly I believe.
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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I just called them, the guy said they don't carry it. When was the last time you were there?
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I was there about a month ago.im gonna go this Friday to buy a few cans so I can refill the a/c in my convertible.i will let you know if they gave any in stock.where you located?pm me
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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I'm in North Hollywood, I figured I'd call them before I drove out there. The guy on the phone checked and said they don't have any. Maybe he was lazy and didn't actually check.
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Jenny Auto Parts
Address: 2426 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Phone: (323) 226-1198
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Check out the thread i posted
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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I checked it out, but I'd love to hear from some other FD members who have used it.
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The AC systems of FC's and FD's share many similarities, and both use R12.

I have personal experience using r152 in my cars (other than RX7's) for over 2 years now, it has been nothing but cool times.
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by turbo_dave
I was there about a month ago.im gonna go this Friday to buy a few cans so I can refill the a/c in my convertible.i will let you know if they gave any in stock.where you located?pm me
Did you ever find out if they really had R12?
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i wish i didnt pull all my ac stuff out..it sucks being hot in traffic.

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