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Old 05-09-2013, 06:48 AM
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R12 Refrigerant

The AC system to my car is completely original and has never been replaced, just serviced. I use about one can refrigerant every two or three years but can't seem to find it anymore. I've gone to ebay where it's readily available but you have to a license to purchase it. There is a stipulation that says if you plan to resell to a certified technician then it's ok to buy. I own a manifold gauge set up and have done the work plenty of times.

I don't want to convert to 134A, like I did with my '87 Monte SS...I was really disappointed.

Has anyone ever bought R-12 from eBay before?
Old 05-09-2013, 09:49 PM
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Re: R12 Refrigerant

I hear ya about the 134 conversion results. My 84 was converted and cools lousy compared to r-12.

Anyhoo heres a fleabay ad and it has the certficate for resale
you copy, sign and send to a ebay seller so you can buy r-12 without a license.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Interdynamics-R12-Refrigerant-for-Auto-Air-Conditioners-/330918191571?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0c42e1d3&vxp=mtr
Notice to all bidders: To comply with Ebay regulations, the buyer has to be certified by the EPA and the buyer has to show proof of certification before paying and before the items can be shipped. If you do not have an EPA 609 Certificate, you will need to e-mail us stating that you are buying these items to resell to a certified tech. These items will not be shipped without the certificate or completion of the sample email below (which constitutes your legal signature).
SAMPLE EMAIL: I hereby certify that the containers of R-12 refrigerant that I am purchasing are being purchased solely for the purpose of reselling them to an EPA certified technician. I certify that I will comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations and laws and that I am legally permitted to purchase, accept delivery of, possess and resell these containers of R-12 refrigerant.
Name: _____________________________________
Address:___________________________________
___________________________________________
Telephone No._______________________________
Signed:_____________________________________
 

I am sure glad i bought 6- 30 lb. cans of r-12 before the ban went into effect to use in my refrige equipment at my bar & resturant operations. I paid $79 bucks each !
Old 05-10-2013, 06:10 AM
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Re: R12 Refrigerant

I bought a couple cans of R-12 for my 91 Camaro from Ebay. I recharged it and its been working fine for about a year now. Be sure you have the right hose attachment for the R-12 can, they are different than the newer ones. I had to order the hose and attachment fittings from ebay too, I couldn't find any R-12 ones in my local auto parts stores.
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Re: R12 Refrigerant

Yeah, I've got a manifold gauge set up I bought about 15 years ago that I used for for R12.
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