R-134a on Sale
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Here in Cali, the state tacks on an extra $10 "deposit" that can only be recovered if you return the empty can within 90 days of original purchase. Prevents hoarding of these dangerous chemical compounds.
It's going to be record-hot in the San Fernando valley today and tomorrow...
It's going to be record-hot in the San Fernando valley today and tomorrow...
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Here in Cali, the state tacks on an extra $10 "deposit" that can only be recovered if you return the empty can within 90 days of original purchase. Prevents hoarding of these dangerous chemical compounds.
It's going to be record-hot in the San Fernando valley today and tomorrow...
It's going to be record-hot in the San Fernando valley today and tomorrow...
Dave
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Here is a better alternative to buying 12oz cans. Get a cheap postal scale for $25, then get a 30lb R134a tank for $115 and never worry about buying refrigerant again for a long long time, if ever.
Dan
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Sweet - but I'll bet they don't have it in the California stores.
edit - they do have them in Cali stores. I just bought 4 as I have some upcoming AC surgery planned.
The idiots in Sacramento have imposed a $10 deposit fee on each can of R134a.
Can anyone explain the logic there?
Morons.
edit - they do have them in Cali stores. I just bought 4 as I have some upcoming AC surgery planned.
The idiots in Sacramento have imposed a $10 deposit fee on each can of R134a.
Can anyone explain the logic there?
Morons.
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Can we send you guys our empty cans of R134 and turn them in for cash? I'll start saving if so.
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My local Big Lots is cleaned out of the $6 cans. Good thing I bought 12 cans last time
Seriously, I'll bet the $10/can deposit is for guys like me.
I have a leak in my system and a can or two is good for two to three weeks during summer here in Florida. While environmentally un-friendly, I don't see the financial reason to do anything other than stock up (12 cans for less than $80) and recharge vs spending dozens of hours and hundreds of dollars to sort it out.
Thanks for the tip Wally... this seems like a seasonal sale.
Seriously, I'll bet the $10/can deposit is for guys like me.
I have a leak in my system and a can or two is good for two to three weeks during summer here in Florida. While environmentally un-friendly, I don't see the financial reason to do anything other than stock up (12 cans for less than $80) and recharge vs spending dozens of hours and hundreds of dollars to sort it out.
Thanks for the tip Wally... this seems like a seasonal sale.
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If you are in the Los Angeles area this is a deal 30 lbs - $100-
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...865380835.html
Find more by searching your local Craigslist - under the "FOR SALE" heading just type in r12 or r134- some days not much. Just keep trying, the time to buy it is when you don't need it!
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...865380835.html
Find more by searching your local Craigslist - under the "FOR SALE" heading just type in r12 or r134- some days not much. Just keep trying, the time to buy it is when you don't need it!
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Here is a better alternative to buying 12oz cans. Get a cheap postal scale for $25, then get a 30lb R134a tank for $115 and never worry about buying refrigerant again for a long long time, if ever.
Dan
'91 928GT S/C 475hp/460lb.ft
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I've thought it through and see no economic incentive here that would directly result in a reduction of CFC emissions. If anything it would be the opposite.
Before when I had just a bit of freon left in the can I would save it until I needed it next time. Now I vent the can to atmosphere of that last little bit in order to get my $10 back.
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Randy (and Sean...)--
The Cali cans include an internal shutoff valve that isn't on cans for other states. For users, that means a separate tapper/actuator for the valve in addition to the one on your charging hose/manifold. For others thinking to profit from the $10 deposit, it means Tejas cans aren't redeemable.
The Cali cans include an internal shutoff valve that isn't on cans for other states. For users, that means a separate tapper/actuator for the valve in addition to the one on your charging hose/manifold. For others thinking to profit from the $10 deposit, it means Tejas cans aren't redeemable.
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I suppose that's the smart way to go about it, if there is such a thing. Thanks for the explanation. When I first heard of this being a possibility I kept a box of 20 or so cans that I saved up. After looking at it for a couple months I decided it wasn't even worth the space it was taking up even if we could send them your way.
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I have a leak in my system and a can or two is good for two to three weeks during summer here in Florida. While environmentally un-friendly, I don't see the financial reason to do anything other than stock up (12 cans for less than $80) and recharge vs spending dozens of hours and hundreds of dollars to sort it out.
The magnitude of the leak you describe is exactly how mine was until I changed out the front evaporator.
Dan
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