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AC compressor oil [message #81586] Fri, 23 April 2010 07:22 Go to next message
Keith V is currently offline  Keith V   United States
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So I just installed a secondary evaporator under the couch and had an AC shop run new lines to it. The system was closed but had a leak, which they fixed.

I'd like to change and or check the compressor oil, but it seems like that requires removing the compressor??

Or is it safe to say that since the system was pretty much sealed the oil level should be OK??

I'm going to use Duracool, BTW.


Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
Re: [GMCnet] AC compressor oil [message #81589 is a reply to message #81586] Fri, 23 April 2010 07:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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The Harrison compressor has a sump so you're probably ok.

On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 5:22 AM, Keith V <my427v8@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> So I just installed a secondary evaporator under the couch and had an AC shop run new lines to it. The system was closed but had a leak, which they fixed.
>
> I'd like to change and or check the compressor oil, but it seems like that requires removing the compressor??
>
> Or is it safe to say that since the system was pretty much sealed the oil level should be OK??
>
> I'm going to use Duracool, BTW.
> --
> Keith
> 69 Vette
> 29 Dodge
> 75 Royale GMC
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Re: [GMCnet] AC compressor oil [message #81594 is a reply to message #81586] Fri, 23 April 2010 08:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
emerystora is currently offline  emerystora   United States
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On Apr 23, 2010, at 6:22 AM, Keith V wrote:

>
>
> So I just installed a secondary evaporator under the couch and had
> an AC shop run new lines to it. The system was closed but had a
> leak, which they fixed.
>
> I'd like to change and or check the compressor oil, but it seems
> like that requires removing the compressor??
>
> Or is it safe to say that since the system was pretty much sealed
> the oil level should be OK??
>
> I'm going to use Duracool, BTW.
> --
> Keith
> 69 Vette
> 29 Dodge
> 75 Royale GMC


You can probably get by without adding any oil as long as you did not
have a large leak that would entrain oil with the refrigerant that was
being blown out through the leak. To be safe though with the addition
of an additional evaporator you might just want to add 1 or 2 oz. of
oil by just pouring it into the new evaporator before connecting in in
place. Any oil that you add there will eventually be picked up by the
refrigerant and dispersed through the system to the compressor.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM


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Re: [GMCnet] AC compressor oil [message #81596 is a reply to message #81589] Fri, 23 April 2010 08:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gmcrv1 is currently offline  gmcrv1   United States
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Greetings,

Name here is Tom and I have been lurking in the background for about a year
as a wannabee. September 15, 2009, I became a newbie. Hold your applause -
thank you!

I am fortunate as to have purchased a '73 Glacier from Dennis Sexton - after
some discussion WE decided that he had too many GMC's and offered the
Glacier to me.

Just thought I would jump in on the freon chat. I was at Carlisle yesterday
and there
was a vendor there selling "Enviro-Safe". He goes by the name of "The
Freon Don".
I asked him about Duracool and he said that his company makes Duracool and
Enviro-Safe
and that they are the same product.
Cost was about $8 per can

His fact sheet states:

Non-toxic
Hydrocarbon refrigerant
Green Peace approved
Does not require a compressor oil change
Made in USA
When using in an R-12 vehicle - 134 fittings must be installed
Stop leak available
6oz can is equal to 1lb. of 134 or 18oz of R-12
Comes with a green dye

I have no association with The Don or his company, just passing this on. He
does not have a web site, but I will forward a phone number if anyone is
interested. Send a PM to

gmcrv1 AT gmail DOT com

Hope this wasn't a repeat.

Thanks,

Tom Eckert

73 Glacier
N2VWN


On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 7:59 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:

> The Harrison compressor has a sump so you're probably ok.
>
> On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 5:22 AM, Keith V <my427v8@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > So I just installed a secondary evaporator under the couch and had an AC
> shop run new lines to it. The system was closed but had a leak, which they
> fixed.
> >
> > I'd like to change and or check the compressor oil, but it seems like
> that requires removing the compressor??
> >
> > Or is it safe to say that since the system was pretty much sealed the oil
> level should be OK??
> >
> > I'm going to use Duracool, BTW.
> > --
> > Keith
> > 69 Vette
> > 29 Dodge
> > 75 Royale GMC
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > List Information and Subscription Options:
> > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Steve Ferguson
> '76 EII
> Sierra Vista, AZ
> Urethane bushing source
> www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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Re: [GMCnet] AC compressor oil [message #81598 is a reply to message #81596] Fri, 23 April 2010 08:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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> Name here is Tom and I have been lurking in the background for about a year
> as a wannabee. September 15, 2009, I became a newbie. Hold your applause
> -
> thank you!
>

great are you coming to the AUBURN, CA -- GMCWS rally?

Your tag line does not say where Carlisle is in PA or England ;>)

Does he have a web page?

gene



> I am fortunate as to have purchased a '73 Glacier from Dennis Sexton -
> after
> some discussion WE decided that he had too many GMC's and offered the
> Glacier to me.
>
> Just thought I would jump in on the freon chat. I was at Carlisle
> yesterday
> and there
> was a vendor there selling "Enviro-Safe". He goes by the name of "The
> Freon Don".
> I asked him about Duracool and he said that his company makes Duracool and
> Enviro-Safe
> and that they are the same product.
> Cost was about $8 per can
>
> His fact sheet states:
>
> Non-toxic
> Hydrocarbon refrigerant
> Green Peace approved
> Does not require a compressor oil change
> Made in USA
> When using in an R-12 vehicle - 134 fittings must be installed
> Stop leak available
> 6oz can is equal to 1lb. of 134 or 18oz of R-12
> Comes with a green dye
>
> I have no association with The Don or his company, just passing this on.
> He
> does not have a web site, but I will forward a phone number if anyone is
> interested. Send a PM to
>
> gmcrv1 AT gmail DOT com
>
> Hope this wasn't a repeat.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom Eckert
>
> 73 Glacier
> N2VWN
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 7:59 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > The Harrison compressor has a sump so you're probably ok.
> >
> > On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 5:22 AM, Keith V <my427v8@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > So I just installed a secondary evaporator under the couch and had an
> AC
> > shop run new lines to it. The system was closed but had a leak, which
> they
> > fixed.
> > >
> > > I'd like to change and or check the compressor oil, but it seems like
> > that requires removing the compressor??
> > >
> > > Or is it safe to say that since the system was pretty much sealed the
> oil
> > level should be OK??
> > >
> > > I'm going to use Duracool, BTW.
> > > --
> > > Keith
> > > 69 Vette
> > > 29 Dodge
> > > 75 Royale GMC
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > List Information and Subscription Options:
> > > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Steve Ferguson
> > '76 EII
> > Sierra Vista, AZ
> > Urethane bushing source
> > www.bdub.net/ferguson/
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > List Information and Subscription Options:
> > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
> >
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>



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Re: [GMCnet] AC compressor oil [message #81600 is a reply to message #81598] Fri, 23 April 2010 08:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gmcrv1 is currently offline  gmcrv1   United States
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Carlisle PA.

See:

http://www.carsatcarlisle.com/ce/index.asp

Sorry, no web site, but I will forward a phone number if requested - not
sure
of the protocol for posting phone numbers here.

I'm currently in NJ - heading back to the Memphis, TN area next week.

Auburn is a bit far and the interior is apart thanks to all the stuff I have
learned over
the past year reading the mail here.

Tom







On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 8:31 AM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com>wrote:

> > Name here is Tom and I have been lurking in the background for about a
> year
> > as a wannabee. September 15, 2009, I became a newbie. Hold your
> applause
> > -
> > thank you!
> >
>
> great are you coming to the AUBURN, CA -- GMCWS rally?
>
> Your tag line does not say where Carlisle is in PA or England ;>)
>
> Does he have a web page?
>
> gene
>
>
>
> > I am fortunate as to have purchased a '73 Glacier from Dennis Sexton -
> > after
> > some discussion WE decided that he had too many GMC's and offered the
> > Glacier to me.
> >
> > Just thought I would jump in on the freon chat. I was at Carlisle
> > yesterday
> > and there
> > was a vendor there selling "Enviro-Safe". He goes by the name of "The
> > Freon Don".
> > I asked him about Duracool and he said that his company makes Duracool
> and
> > Enviro-Safe
> > and that they are the same product.
> > Cost was about $8 per can
> >
> > His fact sheet states:
> >
> > Non-toxic
> > Hydrocarbon refrigerant
> > Green Peace approved
> > Does not require a compressor oil change
> > Made in USA
> > When using in an R-12 vehicle - 134 fittings must be installed
> > Stop leak available
> > 6oz can is equal to 1lb. of 134 or 18oz of R-12
> > Comes with a green dye
> >
> > I have no association with The Don or his company, just passing this on.
> > He
> > does not have a web site, but I will forward a phone number if anyone is
> > interested. Send a PM to
> >
> > gmcrv1 AT gmail DOT com
> >
> > Hope this wasn't a repeat.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Tom Eckert
> >
> > 73 Glacier
> > N2VWN
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 7:59 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com
> > >wrote:
> >
> > > The Harrison compressor has a sump so you're probably ok.
> > >
> > > On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 5:22 AM, Keith V <my427v8@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > So I just installed a secondary evaporator under the couch and had an
> > AC
> > > shop run new lines to it. The system was closed but had a leak, which
> > they
> > > fixed.
> > > >
> > > > I'd like to change and or check the compressor oil, but it seems like
> > > that requires removing the compressor??
> > > >
> > > > Or is it safe to say that since the system was pretty much sealed the
> > oil
> > > level should be OK??
> > > >
> > > > I'm going to use Duracool, BTW.
> > > > --
> > > > Keith
> > > > 69 Vette
> > > > 29 Dodge
> > > > 75 Royale GMC
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > > List Information and Subscription Options:
> > > > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Steve Ferguson
> > > '76 EII
> > > Sierra Vista, AZ
> > > Urethane bushing source
> > > www.bdub.net/ferguson/
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > List Information and Subscription Options:
> > > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
> > >
> > _______________________________________________
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> > List Information and Subscription Options:
> > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
> >
>
>
>
> --
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> “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
> -------
> http://gmcmotorhome.info/
> Alternator Protection Cable
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Re: [GMCnet] AC compressor oil [message #81601 is a reply to message #81600] Fri, 23 April 2010 08:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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Is the duracool guy on that page?

it is just a short hop ;>)--- how would I know?
gene



On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 6:39 AM, Tom Eckert <gmcrv1@gmail.com> wrote:

> Carlisle PA.
>
> See:
>
> http://www.carsatcarlisle.com/ce/index.asp
>
> Sorry, no web site, but I will forward a phone number if requested - not
> sure
> of the protocol for posting phone numbers here.
>
> I'm currently in NJ - heading back to the Memphis, TN area next week.
>
> Auburn is a bit far and the interior is apart thanks to all the stuff I
> have
> learned over
> the past year reading the mail here.
>
> Tom
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 8:31 AM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > > Name here is Tom and I have been lurking in the background for about a
> > year
> > > as a wannabee. September 15, 2009, I became a newbie. Hold your
> > applause
> > > -
> > > thank you!
> > >
> >
> > great are you coming to the AUBURN, CA -- GMCWS rally?
> >
> > Your tag line does not say where Carlisle is in PA or England ;>)
> >
> > Does he have a web page?
> >
> > gene
> >
> >
> >
> > > I am fortunate as to have purchased a '73 Glacier from Dennis Sexton -
> > > after
> > > some discussion WE decided that he had too many GMC's and offered the
> > > Glacier to me.
> > >
> > > Just thought I would jump in on the freon chat. I was at Carlisle
> > > yesterday
> > > and there
> > > was a vendor there selling "Enviro-Safe". He goes by the name of "The
> > > Freon Don".
> > > I asked him about Duracool and he said that his company makes Duracool
> > and
> > > Enviro-Safe
> > > and that they are the same product.
> > > Cost was about $8 per can
> > >
> > > His fact sheet states:
> > >
> > > Non-toxic
> > > Hydrocarbon refrigerant
> > > Green Peace approved
> > > Does not require a compressor oil change
> > > Made in USA
> > > When using in an R-12 vehicle - 134 fittings must be installed
> > > Stop leak available
> > > 6oz can is equal to 1lb. of 134 or 18oz of R-12
> > > Comes with a green dye
> > >
> > > I have no association with The Don or his company, just passing this
> on.
> > > He
> > > does not have a web site, but I will forward a phone number if anyone
> is
> > > interested. Send a PM to
> > >
> > > gmcrv1 AT gmail DOT com
> > >
> > > Hope this wasn't a repeat.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Tom Eckert
> > >
> > > 73 Glacier
> > > N2VWN
> > >
> > >
> > > On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 7:59 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com
> > > >wrote:
> > >
> > > > The Harrison compressor has a sump so you're probably ok.
> > > >
> > > > On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 5:22 AM, Keith V <my427v8@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > So I just installed a secondary evaporator under the couch and had
> an
> > > AC
> > > > shop run new lines to it. The system was closed but had a leak, which
> > > they
> > > > fixed.
> > > > >
> > > > > I'd like to change and or check the compressor oil, but it seems
> like
> > > > that requires removing the compressor??
> > > > >
> > > > > Or is it safe to say that since the system was pretty much sealed
> the
> > > oil
> > > > level should be OK??
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm going to use Duracool, BTW.
> > > > > --
> > > > > Keith
> > > > > 69 Vette
> > > > > 29 Dodge
> > > > > 75 Royale GMC
> > > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > > > List Information and Subscription Options:
> > > > > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Steve Ferguson
> > > > '76 EII
> > > > Sierra Vista, AZ
> > > > Urethane bushing source
> > > > www.bdub.net/ferguson/
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > > List Information and Subscription Options:
> > > > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
> > > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > List Information and Subscription Options:
> > > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
> > “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
> > -------
> > http://gmcmotorhome.info/
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> > http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
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> >
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>



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-------
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Re: [GMCnet] AC compressor oil [message #81602 is a reply to message #81601] Fri, 23 April 2010 08:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gmcrv1 is currently offline  gmcrv1   United States
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No, that's just the page for the Carlisle Auto flea market - 7,000+ vendor
spaces - a real men's mall!

On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 8:43 AM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com>wrote:

> Is the duracool guy on that page?
>
> it is just a short hop ;>)--- how would I know?
> gene
>
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 6:39 AM, Tom Eckert <gmcrv1@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Carlisle PA.
> >
> > See:
> >
> > http://www.carsatcarlisle.com/ce/index.asp
> >
> > Sorry, no web site, but I will forward a phone number if requested - not
> > sure
> > of the protocol for posting phone numbers here.
> >
> > I'm currently in NJ - heading back to the Memphis, TN area next week.
> >
> > Auburn is a bit far and the interior is apart thanks to all the stuff I
> > have
> > learned over
> > the past year reading the mail here.
> >
> > Tom
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 8:31 AM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com
> > >wrote:
> >
> > > > Name here is Tom and I have been lurking in the background for about
> a
> > > year
> > > > as a wannabee. September 15, 2009, I became a newbie. Hold your
> > > applause
> > > > -
> > > > thank you!
> > > >
> > >
> > > great are you coming to the AUBURN, CA -- GMCWS rally?
> > >
> > > Your tag line does not say where Carlisle is in PA or England ;>)
> > >
> > > Does he have a web page?
> > >
> > > gene
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > I am fortunate as to have purchased a '73 Glacier from Dennis Sexton
> -
> > > > after
> > > > some discussion WE decided that he had too many GMC's and offered the
> > > > Glacier to me.
> > > >
> > > > Just thought I would jump in on the freon chat. I was at Carlisle
> > > > yesterday
> > > > and there
> > > > was a vendor there selling "Enviro-Safe". He goes by the name of
> "The
> > > > Freon Don".
> > > > I asked him about Duracool and he said that his company makes
> Duracool
> > > and
> > > > Enviro-Safe
> > > > and that they are the same product.
> > > > Cost was about $8 per can
> > > >
> > > > His fact sheet states:
> > > >
> > > > Non-toxic
> > > > Hydrocarbon refrigerant
> > > > Green Peace approved
> > > > Does not require a compressor oil change
> > > > Made in USA
> > > > When using in an R-12 vehicle - 134 fittings must be installed
> > > > Stop leak available
> > > > 6oz can is equal to 1lb. of 134 or 18oz of R-12
> > > > Comes with a green dye
> > > >
> > > > I have no association with The Don or his company, just passing this
> > on.
> > > > He
> > > > does not have a web site, but I will forward a phone number if anyone
> > is
> > > > interested. Send a PM to
> > > >
> > > > gmcrv1 AT gmail DOT com
> > > >
> > > > Hope this wasn't a repeat.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Tom Eckert
> > > >
> > > > 73 Glacier
> > > > N2VWN
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 7:59 AM, Steven Ferguson <
> botiemad11@gmail.com
> > > > >wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > The Harrison compressor has a sump so you're probably ok.
> > > > >
> > > > > On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 5:22 AM, Keith V <my427v8@hotmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > So I just installed a secondary evaporator under the couch and
> had
> > an
> > > > AC
> > > > > shop run new lines to it. The system was closed but had a leak,
> which
> > > > they
> > > > > fixed.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I'd like to change and or check the compressor oil, but it seems
> > like
> > > > > that requires removing the compressor??
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Or is it safe to say that since the system was pretty much sealed
> > the
> > > > oil
> > > > > level should be OK??
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I'm going to use Duracool, BTW.
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > Keith
> > > > > > 69 Vette
> > > > > > 29 Dodge
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> > > > > --
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> > > -------
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Re: [GMCnet] AC compressor oil [message #81604 is a reply to message #81600] Fri, 23 April 2010 08:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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Welcome home, (we got no stinking protocols)

sounds like the same stuff
http://gmcmotorhome.info/heat.html#duracool


gene



> Sorry, no web site, but I will forward a phone number if requested - not
> sure
> of the protocol for posting phone numbers here.
>
>

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Re: [GMCnet] AC compressor oil [message #81608 is a reply to message #81604] Fri, 23 April 2010 08:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Thanks Gene,

Good to be here - especially once the coach is on the road. I followed Dan
& Teri's
Quartzsite saga with great interest - and immediately printed out the Black
List (which I am on) and made a backup copy!

Tom



On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 8:49 AM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com>wrote:

> Welcome home, (we got no stinking protocols)
>
> sounds like the same stuff
> http://gmcmotorhome.info/heat.html#duracool
>
>
> gene
>
>
>
> > Sorry, no web site, but I will forward a phone number if requested - not
> > sure
> > of the protocol for posting phone numbers here.
> >
> >
>
> --
> Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
> “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
> -------
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> Alternator Protection Cable
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Re: [GMCnet] AC compressor oil [message #81633 is a reply to message #81596] Fri, 23 April 2010 11:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
emerystora is currently offline  emerystora   United States
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Yes, Enviro-Safe is another brand of Hydrocarbon refrigerant. HC-12a
and Duracool are other brands.
I don't think the vendor was telling the truth in saying that his
company makes Duracool and Enviro-Safe. He is a vendor, not the
manufacturer.

By the way, you can get Enviro-Safe on eBay for $5.00 a can.

Emery Stora

On Apr 23, 2010, at 7:23 AM, Tom Eckert wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> Name here is Tom and I have been lurking in the background for about
> a year
> as a wannabee. September 15, 2009, I became a newbie. Hold your
> applause -
> thank you!
>
> I am fortunate as to have purchased a '73 Glacier from Dennis Sexton
> - after
> some discussion WE decided that he had too many GMC's and offered the
> Glacier to me.
>
> Just thought I would jump in on the freon chat. I was at Carlisle
> yesterday
> and there
> was a vendor there selling "Enviro-Safe". He goes by the name of
> "The
> Freon Don".
> I asked him about Duracool and he said that his company makes
> Duracool and
> Enviro-Safe
> and that they are the same product.
> Cost was about $8 per can
>
> His fact sheet states:
>
> Non-toxic
> Hydrocarbon refrigerant
> Green Peace approved
> Does not require a compressor oil change
> Made in USA
> When using in an R-12 vehicle - 134 fittings must be installed
> Stop leak available
> 6oz can is equal to 1lb. of 134 or 18oz of R-12
> Comes with a green dye
>
> I have no association with The Don or his company, just passing this
> on. He
> does not have a web site, but I will forward a phone number if
> anyone is
> interested. Send a PM to
>
> gmcrv1 AT gmail DOT com
>
> Hope this wasn't a repeat.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom Eckert
>
> 73 Glacier
> N2VWN
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 7:59 AM, Steven Ferguson
> <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> The Harrison compressor has a sump so you're probably ok.
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 5:22 AM, Keith V <my427v8@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> So I just installed a secondary evaporator under the couch and had
>>> an AC
>> shop run new lines to it. The system was closed but had a leak,
>> which they
>> fixed.
>>>
>>> I'd like to change and or check the compressor oil, but it seems
>>> like
>> that requires removing the compressor??
>>>
>>> Or is it safe to say that since the system was pretty much sealed
>>> the oil
>> level should be OK??
>>>
>>> I'm going to use Duracool, BTW.
>>> --
>>> Keith
>>> 69 Vette
>>> 29 Dodge
>>> 75 Royale GMC
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>> List Information and Subscription Options:
>>> http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Steve Ferguson
>> '76 EII
>> Sierra Vista, AZ
>> Urethane bushing source
>> www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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Re: [GMCnet] AC compressor oil [message #81638 is a reply to message #81633] Fri, 23 April 2010 12:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gmcrv1 is currently offline  gmcrv1   United States
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Emery,

I agree - I think he was fibbing. I have been a vendor at Carlisle since
day one - 1972 - both spring and fall and our spaces are very close to where
he is. He said he has been there selling this type of stuff since 1993. I
don't think so. I asked the other five guys in our group and they can't
remember him either. Although, we are getting older...one of the guys is
88! CRS?

So, is Duracool and Enviro-Cool the same stuff?

Tom

On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 11:25 AM, Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com> wrote:

> Yes, Enviro-Safe is another brand of Hydrocarbon refrigerant. HC-12a
> and Duracool are other brands.
> I don't think the vendor was telling the truth in saying that his
> company makes Duracool and Enviro-Safe. He is a vendor, not the
> manufacturer.
>
> By the way, you can get Enviro-Safe on eBay for $5.00 a can.
>
> Emery Stora
>
> On Apr 23, 2010, at 7:23 AM, Tom Eckert wrote:
>
> > Greetings,
> >
> > Name here is Tom and I have been lurking in the background for about
> > a year
> > as a wannabee. September 15, 2009, I became a newbie. Hold your
> > applause -
> > thank you!
> >
> > I am fortunate as to have purchased a '73 Glacier from Dennis Sexton
> > - after
> > some discussion WE decided that he had too many GMC's and offered the
> > Glacier to me.
> >
> > Just thought I would jump in on the freon chat. I was at Carlisle
> > yesterday
> > and there
> > was a vendor there selling "Enviro-Safe". He goes by the name of
> > "The
> > Freon Don".
> > I asked him about Duracool and he said that his company makes
> > Duracool and
> > Enviro-Safe
> > and that they are the same product.
> > Cost was about $8 per can
> >
> > His fact sheet states:
> >
> > Non-toxic
> > Hydrocarbon refrigerant
> > Green Peace approved
> > Does not require a compressor oil change
> > Made in USA
> > When using in an R-12 vehicle - 134 fittings must be installed
> > Stop leak available
> > 6oz can is equal to 1lb. of 134 or 18oz of R-12
> > Comes with a green dye
> >
> > I have no association with The Don or his company, just passing this
> > on. He
> > does not have a web site, but I will forward a phone number if
> > anyone is
> > interested. Send a PM to
> >
> > gmcrv1 AT gmail DOT com
> >
> > Hope this wasn't a repeat.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Tom Eckert
> >
> > 73 Glacier
> > N2VWN
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 7:59 AM, Steven Ferguson
> > <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:
> >
> >> The Harrison compressor has a sump so you're probably ok.
> >>
> >> On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 5:22 AM, Keith V <my427v8@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> So I just installed a secondary evaporator under the couch and had
> >>> an AC
> >> shop run new lines to it. The system was closed but had a leak,
> >> which they
> >> fixed.
> >>>
> >>> I'd like to change and or check the compressor oil, but it seems
> >>> like
> >> that requires removing the compressor??
> >>>
> >>> Or is it safe to say that since the system was pretty much sealed
> >>> the oil
> >> level should be OK??
> >>>
> >>> I'm going to use Duracool, BTW.
> >>> --
> >>> Keith
> >>> 69 Vette
> >>> 29 Dodge
> >>> 75 Royale GMC
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> GMCnet mailing list
> >>> List Information and Subscription Options:
> >>> http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
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> >> '76 EII
> >> Sierra Vista, AZ
> >> Urethane bushing source
> >> www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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Re: AC compressor oil [message #81641 is a reply to message #81586] Fri, 23 April 2010 12:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I work at the assembly plant for GMC......vans. {Chevys too}. When a passenger van with rear air is charged they add xtra oil. Pag oil{134}. But NOT w/out rear air. Only oil that was shipped with the comp. I can find out but it would be early monday.PL
Re: [GMCnet] AC compressor oil [message #81652 is a reply to message #81638] Fri, 23 April 2010 14:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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On Apr 23, 2010, at 11:28 AM, Tom Eckert wrote:

> Emery,
>
> I agree - I think he was fibbing. I have been a vendor at Carlisle
> since
> day one - 1972 - both spring and fall and our spaces are very close
> to where
> he is. He said he has been there selling this type of stuff since
> 1993. I
> don't think so. I asked the other five guys in our group and they
> can't
> remember him either. Although, we are getting older...one of the
> guys is
> 88! CRS?
>
> So, is Duracool and Enviro-Cool the same stuff?
>
> Tom


In all likelyhood they are similar if not identical. HC12a and
Duracool are ones that I am more familar with and they are essentially
identical. They are a mixture of purified propane and a small amount
of isobutane.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM


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Re: AC compressor oil [message #81654 is a reply to message #81586] Fri, 23 April 2010 14:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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If you add 2 oz it won,t damage anything. May be a little over or under but will work ok. I looked in my 94 Suburban shop manual and it states add 3 oz when REPLACING EVAP.

Wayne Lawrence
76 Birchaven
Bellflower CA
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Re: [GMCnet] AC compressor oil [message #81655 is a reply to message #81641] Fri, 23 April 2010 14:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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On Apr 23, 2010, at 11:44 AM, Paul Leavitt wrote:

>
>
> I work at the assembly plant for GMC......vans. {Chevys too}. When a
> passenger van with rear air is charged they add xtra oil. Pag
> oil{134}. But NOT w/out rear air. Only oil that was shipped with the
> comp. I can find out but it would be early monday.PL


PEG oil is fine if the system has R1234a in it. BUT, if it had Freon
R12 in it then that ester oil (synthetic oil) is NOT compatible with
the R12a or the mineral oil in the compressor.
The auto parts shops sell mineral oil for compressors with R12 and an
ester oil for use with R134a.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM


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Re: [GMCnet] AC compressor oil [message #81660 is a reply to message #81655] Fri, 23 April 2010 15:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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OK so it had R12 in it, and with the 2nd evap I suppose I should add a couple of OZ mineral oil to the system since there is so much more wetted surface.

I think I'll just pour it into the new hose since it's easy to get to.

Now I can't wait for a hot day to try it out!


Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
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Re: [GMCnet] AC compressor oil [message #81662 is a reply to message #81660] Fri, 23 April 2010 15:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Sounds like a good plan to me.

Emery Stora
Santa Fe, NM

On Apr 23, 2010, at 2:12 PM, Keith V wrote:

>
>
> OK so it had R12 in it, and with the 2nd evap I suppose I should add
> a couple of OZ mineral oil to the system since there is so much more
> wetted surface.
>
> I think I'll just pour it into the new hose since it's easy to get to.
>
> Now I can't wait for a hot day to try it out!
> --
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> 29 Dodge
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Re: AC compressor oil [message #81698 is a reply to message #81586] Fri, 23 April 2010 20:03 Go to previous message
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Don't forget to vacuum!!!

John Lebetski
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