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 URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Sat, 27 November 2004 22:26
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Guys, i've had it, after yesteray in my celica at a good 30+ degrees with my windows and sunroof opened, i've decided to give the aircon a regaz! cause it was blowing hot aircon!
But where bouts can i get it done today? (SUNDAY) the weather blokes say it will reach 38 today! I dont wanna melt in my 162!
Thank you for your info guys,
Love ya all!
CK
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Sun, 28 November 2004 01:01
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www.yellowpages.com.au
Plenty of "Come to your place in a van" businesses out there.
You might wanna research each of the gasses available on the market and make a decision about which one you want.
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I supported Toymods
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fairfield NSW
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January 2003
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Re: URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Sun, 28 November 2004 02:24
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som auto electricians and mechanics have the regassing thing at the workshop. too bad its a sunday.
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Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Sun, 28 November 2004 07:52
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Hi,
Why is it not working? You should also ask for the dye to be put into the gas. That way, in a few weeks time you go back to the same place and they run a UV light (or something) over the connections and if they see traces of the dye then that's where the leak is.
It was sooooo hot today that my wifes European car was struggling in keeping the car cool. My old Toyota however, pumped cold air into the car like it was in the Antartic. Wonderful stuff, even though the heat has prolly reduced my total engine output to only 300kw! 
nyuk nyuk nyuk
seeyuzz
river
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I Supported Toymods
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Sydney
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December 2002
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Re: URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Sun, 28 November 2004 11:55
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| river wrote on Sun, 28 November 2004 18:52 |
Hi,
Why is it not working? You should also ask for the dye to be put into the gas. That way, in a few weeks time you go back to the same place and they run a UV light (or something) over the connections and if they see traces of the dye then that's where the leak is.
It was sooooo hot today that my wifes European car was struggling in keeping the car cool. My old Toyota however, pumped cold air into the car like it was in the Antartic. Wonderful stuff, even though the heat has prolly reduced my total engine output to only 300kw!
nyuk nyuk nyuk
seeyuzz
river
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Must have R12 in it... that stuff is icy cold!
re: engine power did you mean 300w? 
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Location:
Coffs Harbour
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Sun, 28 November 2004 13:23
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dood most auto eelctricians will do it  should be one down the road...... ?
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Location:
Sydney
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January 2003
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Re: URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Tue, 30 November 2004 10:47
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Where in Sydney are you, I know there are a number of placed in Hornsby that will do it for you. It also depends on if you have to get the gas converted over too, also get the dye in there so you can check for leaks. Should costs you < $150 all up if you need the conversion done. Simple regass is $60-80
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Location:
Sydney
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October 2004
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Re: URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Tue, 30 November 2004 22:38
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i dont mind heading over to north sydney... wheere abouts is the place?
i wanted to regaz... but whats this conversion ?? thanks mate 
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I supported Toymods
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fairfield NSW
Registered:
January 2003
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Re: URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Wed, 01 December 2004 01:55
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theres a place in bexley alond forest rd (near BP station?) that does gas regassing (full works) for just under 150 bucks too.
i cant remember the name of the shop though.
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Location:
Sydney
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January 2003
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Re: URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Wed, 01 December 2004 08:57
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Well there is a new gas and a old gas, I'm pretty sure the new gas doesn't contain the harmful flourocarbons(is that the right word???) that the old gas did, it's better for the enviornment and all that, in Australia I'm not sure if you can legally buy the older style gas(but again I'm not sure).
Hornsby is another 20 minutes up the Pacific Hwy from North Syd, I'm sure you have someone that could do it locally. Just ring an auto elec and ask around. My mechanic put me on to the bloke I used.
Took 40 minutes to do the conversion, regass and test. Has worked like a charm since, I'm loving it on these hot days.
I'm sure someone more knowledgeable than I will post all the definate info, maybe even names of the Gas's I think it's R12 or something....anyway all guesswork
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Location:
Brisbane, QLD
Registered:
February 2003
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Re: URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Wed, 01 December 2004 10:50
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| Alchemist wrote on Wed, 01 December 2004 18:57 |
Well there is a new gas and a old gas, I'm pretty sure the new gas doesn't contain the harmful flourocarbons(is that the right word???) that the old gas did, it's better for the enviornment and all that, in Australia I'm not sure if you can legally buy the older style gas(but again I'm not sure).
Hornsby is another 20 minutes up the Pacific Hwy from North Syd, I'm sure you have someone that could do it locally. Just ring an auto elec and ask around. My mechanic put me on to the bloke I used.
Took 40 minutes to do the conversion, regass and test. Has worked like a charm since, I'm loving it on these hot days.
I'm sure someone more knowledgeable than I will post all the definate info, maybe even names of the Gas's I think it's R12 or something....anyway all guesswork
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You're almost there...the "evil" gases(which work a hell of a lot better than the so called environmentally friendly ones) contained CFC's(chloroflurocarbons)
You can buy gas with CFC's but it will be crappy recycled stuff and cost you an arm and a leg compared to the new shit.
A conversion doesnt consist of much really. Reclaim the old stuff, change the oil in the compressor(after flushing the system to get all the old crap out), leak test, vacuum out and then regas and change the shrader valves to slightly smaller ones. Thats done properly. I doubt most places will leak test or flush the system....and some dont change the shraders.
The old stuff is R12, bloody good gas.
The new is R134a, its not that bad but is less efficiant than 12.
Be careful if you havnt been using your AC much as the seals might be dry and as soon as you pressurize the system again it'll blow the old dried up seals(as happend with my shaft seal which i've still got to get around to replaceing)
As a rule of thumb, run your AC for atleast 5 minutes a week, even in winter. Alot of cars are now coming with a switch that turns the compressor on when the car is in reverse(run off the reverse lights)
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Location:
Sydney
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January 2003
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Re: URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Wed, 01 December 2004 10:55
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Thanks Cyber-Punk, now I know!
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Wed, 01 December 2004 14:25
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I'll be staying with whatever gas is in my AE92, R12 most likely...
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I Supported Toymods
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Registered:
December 2002
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Re: URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Wed, 01 December 2004 22:53
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I'll be staying with whatever gas is in my AE92, R12 most likely...
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R12 was banned ages ago... you can still get it but the people who have it will charge you an arm and a leg!
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Thu, 02 December 2004 00:38
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darn, looks like i have to do a conversion!... Will be seeing it done this saturday morning... hoipefully under the 200 bucks mark....
Special thanks to Cyber and toobs...!
~chopin
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Location:
Brisbane, QLD
Registered:
February 2003
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Re: URGENT: Where to get my AIRCON Regased??
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Mon, 06 December 2004 09:59
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Oh
and if you dont want to convert to the new gas, use something like SP34E. Its a direct drop in for R12. You can even top up old R12 systems with it and they still run pretty good.
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