Anybody still using R-12 in their A/C?
 

Was cleaning out the car hole yesterday and came across these. My parents must have bought them back in the 80's.

Im not sure if its okay to sell them or if its against the law. I've heard you have to have a license.or something now.

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It's 100% illegal to import or manufacture R-12 in the US....you have to be "licensed" to "handle" R-12. If you don't need them you can probably throw'em on craigslist and get $25+ for each can

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I still run R12 in my square. And yes I do have a license to handle the stuff. I wish you lived near me. I'd buy it from you.

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Is it illegal to ship it?

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Still running R12 in my square also, just had it reserviced last summer, local repair shop still has R12 ;)

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As of a few years ago it is a hazardous commodity like spray paint. It can only go ground with the hazardous labels.

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TITO , Id be happy to let them go if you're interested.

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I am interested if the price is right. But you might want to check on what shipping costs would be first. My zip[ is 95409.

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I'll look into when I get a chance this week. I'll PM you when I know more, maybe we can work something out. Maybe a trade or something.

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Works for me Slammed. I'll wait to hear from you. ;)

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I recently sold 5 full 12 oz cans on craigslist for an insane asking price. And the guy who bought them was very happy.

As I recall, a full 12 oz can weighs around 14 oz. That means your 14 oz cans should weigh at least 16 oz. I say that because I have seen a couple go nearly empty after sitting for several years.

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I have done a few retro fits to 134a on some brand X vehicles. It seems to work ok. I ought to let my dad know that the 12lb(?) keg of r12 he has is still worth something. LOL

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Yeah you're right, the price can go high. But I have my license. I can walk into any store and buy the stuff. I realize most being sold through C/L and places like here the buyer 9 times out of 10 is a home mechanic or do it yourselfer who is just trying to get his stuff working without spending a lot.
I have opened fresh sealed cases and found an empty can or two inside. The stuff definitely does not like being caged. ;)

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I remember when you could get a can for $.99

Friggin' EPA...

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And they were 16oz too.
I also remember a time when shops just drained the systems to atmosphere before servicing them.

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Yeah the green walmart tags say $1.17 I think. They're both still full, pretty heavy for the size actually.

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By the time the EPA is done with it, R134 will probably be gone too.

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Most shops now use one of the hit shots in vehicles since it is much cheaper then the real R12. My dad has a 50 pound cylinder of 12 at his compound, and I have done a R212 rerto fit.

Besides R212 drop in the best is R12.