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AC R12 replacement
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:47 pm
by me3@neuralfibre.com
The AC in the XF died about 6 mths back, it still had gas but was low. I saw a few references on here and elsewhere to LPG, read some more, liked what I read, and tried it. Changed nothing, just put it in.
Works a treat. AC works brilliantly. Just filled it until the site glass ran clear.
Not starting a debate about appropriateness, just saying it works, tasol.
Paul
Re: AC R12 replacement
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:57 pm
by Loanrangie
me3@neuralfibre.com wrote:The AC in the XF died about 6 mths back, it still had gas but was low. I saw a few references on here and elsewhere to LPG, read some more, liked what I read, and tried it. Changed nothing, just put it in.
Works a treat. AC works brilliantly. Just filled it until the site glass ran clear.
Not starting a debate about appropriateness, just saying it works, tasol.
Paul
How do you get the gas in ?
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 10:27 pm
by Wish I had coils
A. your saying you put lpg in your aircon, like car lpg
B. x2 how did you get it in there?
C. reacon it would work on the old patrol.
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 6:19 am
by its aford not a nissan
i have heard of this aswell they do it abit in the nt
but dont crash as i am sure any isurance co. , police report , fire brigade etc: would freak as to why a fire ball came from the front of the car for a minor accident
and yes how did you get it in there
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 6:47 am
by me3@neuralfibre.com
Made an adapter, and mate is an ac fitter, so borrowed his gauge set.
R12 burns and makes mustard gas. I have 65L of petrol on board. I'm not that worried about 400gms of LPG. It's fully legal in NSW and sold under various brand names. Even has a regrigerant number.
Either way, this post was merely to confirm it works well.
Paul
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 7:23 am
by PJ.zook
Just be wary though, you shouldnt have any problems, but according to road regs you are not allowed to have LPG lines enter anywhere into the cabin. This is in relation to cars that run on LPG but it doesnt specify that specifically.
This is what i was told when considering it for dads XF wagon at least (which is for sale btw ahem)
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:05 am
by me3@neuralfibre.com
These guys sell it legally -
http://www.hychill.com.au/pdf/pasolpgr.pdf
Under one of their brand names.
Paul
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:43 pm
by Mark2
LPG is one of the most efficient refrigerant gases you can get.
Lots of truckies use it. Its hard to find someone in QLD who'll fit it as its not legal here.