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@Rockhead,

Will be interested in your evaluation after you've tried it. I had to drive the car for a doctor's appointment yesterday (about a 40 mile round trip) and had the air conditioning going full blast without any further noises, smells or troubles from it. Have no idea what happened those two days with the odd noises and smells.

The parts to replace the broken rear axle and brake pad should be in on Friday and then we'll be able to check that off the list of possibilities.

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@Butrflynet,

Found some sites with info about Freeze-12:

http://freeze12.net/

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What is the EPA status of Freeze 12 ? Freeze 12 is EPA acceptable subject to use conditions for mobile vehicle air conditioning.
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Are Freeze 12 and Freezone the same? The two are similar in formulation, but are two different products. TCC only markets Freeze 12.
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Is Freeze 12 military approved or approved by TARDAC or MEEP? No, it is not.
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How much will Freeze 12 cost? It will be priced less than R-12 was in 1995.
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What is involved in a retrofit to Freeze 12 ? The law requires that the existing refrigerant in the system be evacuated and unique fittings and a label be installed with any replacement refrigerant. Also, if the A/C system being converted is equipped with a High Pressure Relief Valve, a High Pressure Cutout Switch must be installed in accordance with EPA SNAP regulations. Use of Freeze 12 does not require that the lubricant or other components be changed.
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What are the requirements for recovery equipment with Freeze 12 ? The EPA requires that recovery of Freeze 12 must be done with a dedicated recovery unit. TCC offers a competitively priced unit for this purpose.
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If Freeze 12 is recovered out of a system what should be done with it? TCC has a return cylinder program for the recovered material to be sent back to us.
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What is the warranty of a new compressor using Freeze 12 ? At this time some evaluations are taking place which will determine the warranty situation of a new compressor using Freeze 12. Currently there are no new compressor warranty endorsements for Freeze 12. We expect this to change as there were no new compressor warranties in the beginning for R-134a retrofits and now most compressor manufacturers offer them.
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Why should I retrofit an R-12 system with Freeze 12 instead of R-134a?

1. Freeze 12 will cool better than R- 13 4a in most retrofit applications.

2. Freeze has a pressure curve which is close to R-12 while R-134a operates at significantly higher pressures than R- 12.

3. Freeze 12 works with the existing mineral oil and does not require lubricant replacement as R-134a does.

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Why should I buy Freeze 12 instead of one of the other alternatives?

1. Freeze 12 will be competitively priced compared to the competition.

2. Freeze 12 has been thoroughly tested and shown to be an effective replacement for R- 12.

3. Freeze 12 is expected to have excellent distribution nationwide to insure that it is available for the consumers car wherever they may need service.

4. TCC has been in the refrigerant business for over 30 years with the expertise
and knowledge to provide this product to the marketplace.

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Can I use Freeze 12 in non-automotive applications?
Because of the license agreement on this patented product, TCC can only sell it for automotive use. TCC is Technical Chemical Co. and is the manufacturer of Johnsen Products/Freeze 12.

Looks like it is sold on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Freeze-12-Refrigerant-Quick-Charge-Replacement/dp/B002GQ0QQO

and there's a repair kit for it

http://www.amazon.com/Freeze-12-Full-Repair-Refrigerant-Replacement/dp/B002GTGUYS/ref=pd_sbs_auto_2

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@Butrflynet,

Here's a warning from a auto forum site about using the Freeze-12 that you might want to consider. Don't know if they actually know what they're talking about:

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59169

Freeze-12 is a blend of 80% R-134a and 20% HCFC-142. You might as well be using 100% R-134a in your system -- at least then it can legally serviced when you have problems.

Originally Posted by botiboi View Post
You have a point, but this blend won't hurt your existing r-12 seals and what not, from what I understand.

The problem is that it does contain R-134a, and therefore will destroy the Viton seals just as plain R-134a will.

It does have the advantage of carrying mineral oil through the system, rather than requiring a R-134a lubricant. But lubricating isn't the primary problem with our compressors, although it is with some other designs. (No regular oils work with R-134a, so they had to come up with new lubricating compounds. They all have chemical compatibility and stability issues, and none come close to lubricating as well as mineral oil. The Behr-Bosch wing-cell doesn't stress the lubricant. The design is balanced, has no axial loads, and has roller thrust bearings and ball bearings supporting the shaft. The only sliding surfaces are the "wings", and they are self-adjusting for wear.)

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And here it is from the horse's mouth. Apparently there are several substitutes and requirements for use of each substitute.

EPA: Choosing and Using Alternative Refrigerants for Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning

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harvested my first cucumber today.

got 3 more on the vine and close. gonna hafta start bringing a basket with soon.

a/c adventures will happen on mr flaky's schedule. mebbe tomorrow, mebbe never. prolly somewheres in betwixt. his call...

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@Rockhead,

What's air conditioning? Confused

All I'm used to is something that looks like this:

http://commaonline.com/productcart/pc/catalog/EXCALIBUR-FAN_m.jpg

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@Reyn,

I'm not doing the A/C thing on a personal level either this year, mr reyn.

this is for a customer's vehicle. if he shows up...

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@Rockhead,

We have some hot days here, but not really worth the expense to install the a/c.

Although, I have been known to wish for it on the odd occasion when it's a cooker! Laughing

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@Reyn,

I would have to move up north before I could ever consider not having air conditioning.

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@Reyn,

QVC has quite a range of portable air conditioners ranging from as little as $139 to as much as $650. The one with the most favorable reviews is about $150.

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been out to the farm. (it's firken hot, but wiiiindy)
had the kid with me to help, so we cut trees, and weeded the garden. not in that order, mind you.

stopped back to check my mail and gather my paycheck, and hit the bank.

hadda chuckle.

as I went in, there was one of the blue-hairs that used to come in when I was cooking as a regular standing at the other window (we have 2) and I heard the bank ladies say "yeah, he's quite the character"...

had no idea they was speaking of me, so I went on and did my business.

as the lady was leaving, my clerk told her how nice her new "do" was. she thanked them as it turned into one of those lady things for a second and all three of them talked hair.

I thought she had cleared the door, so I suggested that my hair was better left un-talked of. (wind, sawdust and i dint give a crap as I went to labor)

the little old gal popped her head back in and said my hair looked just fine. and then winked at me.

I still came home and showered...

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@Rockhead,

Ohwee...Cougar time. Wink

They like them young fellers.

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Anyone have advice for me on onions? I planted onion sets a few months ago and they are starting to form flower buds. Should I leave the buds alone or cut them off to force all the energy into the growing bulb?

My instinct is to treat them like tulips in the Netherlands and lop off all the buds.

Any differing opinions?

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@Butrflynet,

My dad bends/squashes the green stems over, bending them to the ground when flowers begin forming. This also helps the tops to die back.
Pick onions when the tops die back. You can pick your onions before the tops die back but leave the tops as intact as possible to wither away whilst still attached to the bulb. This prolongs their storage time.
You could probably lift all the bulbs now and let them air dry .

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ummmm.

bug question time...

what kinda big ass wasp is black with a blue sheen, and how aggressive are they?

kinda need to know soonish...

I'm looking at one on top of my monitor.

(he says hi...)

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@Rockhead,

Like this?

http://bugguide.net/images/raw/VZXLWZGLWZMLUZGLWZXL4ZGHTH7H2ZMHVHRL9ZUHUZ4LUZEHHRNHWZWHAZ2HRRGHVHIHPZMHPZSLPZ.jpg

Great Black Wasp - Sphex pensylvanicus

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digger_wasp

Wasps of the genus Sphex (commonly known as digger wasps) are cosmopolitan predators of the family Sphecidae that sting and paralyze prey insects. There are over 130 known digger wasp species. In preparation for egg laying they construct a protected "nest" (some species dig nests in the ground, while others use pre-existing holes) and then stock it with captured insects. Typically the prey are left alive, but paralyzed by wasp toxins. The wasps lay their eggs in the provisioned nest. When the wasp larvae hatch, they feed on the paralyzed insects.

A well-known species of digger wasp is the great golden digger (Sphex ichneumoneus) which is found in North America. The developing wasps spend the winter in their nest. When the new generation of adults emerge, they contain the genetically programmed behaviours that are required to carry out another season of nest building. During the summer, a female might build as many as half a dozen nests, each with several compartments for her eggs. The building and provisioning of the nests takes place in a stereotypical, step-by-step fashion.

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@Butrflynet,

yup.

a pretty mud dobber. (former)

I caved tonight.

It is still 85 outside, and 91 inside.

the forecast for the next five days shows 97 for high and 74 for a low every day. without a cloud in sight...

my fishes gotta have it a bit cooler, and the cats are not verra happy either.

light a/c in half the house was the decision.

now to find some more work to pay for it...

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let's talk about fleas. (wait, are there any fleas here?...ok)

hate them. got them. they live in my sandy soil and sneak in through the screens...

now that I've closed the windows and attached myself to the teat of the power company, I want them gone.

know all about frontline. it works. it's expensive...

is there a budget way to kill the buggers (flea powder?) and keep them at bay?

Dink and I discussed offing bubba as part of the program, but the jury was hung...

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@Rockhead,

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is there a budget way to kill the buggers

you could try tapping em with a hammer

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@dadpad,

I been using alcohol on a cotton ball.

(not jack Black)

no hammers allowed in the house either...

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