R-12 replacement

[bandmiller2]

Doug,the change took place in the early 90's,my old lincoln a 93 was the last year they used R-12 I think it varied by manuf.It should say somewhere under the hood what it uses.If it has large fittings for quick hitch filling, its 134 if their small threaded with a tapered tip its R-12.Oh by the way the old Linc still has 12 .Frank C.

[pineywoods]

Just read an article that says GE is testing home freezers and fridges that use propane for the refrigerant. EPA approves. Claims it's more efficient than freon, bunches cheaper and doesn't trap heat in the atmosphere.   

[cheyenne]

Fridges with propane have been around for years. All your campers have them, there 3way, run off propane,electric or battery. The only problem for home use is a standing pilot. Insurance co's & fire codes. If they can conquer the standing pilot it might be a good thing.......The neat thing is if it ever quits just put it in the back of your pickup, upside down & take it for a long ride. Problem solved. Had one in my hunting camp that died & an old amish guy told me to do that. I thought he was nuts but I rode around for a week with that puppy in my truck & it's still working after 12 years. .....Cheyenne

[logwalker]

I don't think Pineywoods is referring to the energy source. It is the freon that is replaced with the propane. In the rv fridge they use a ammonia solution of some sort.

[Handy Andy]

  I've heard of guys putting propane in a r 12 air conditioner.  They say it works great.  Only problem is if you have a leak, and the chance of getting it on fire.