refrig recharge

[roberttigar]

Im in the process of recharging my refrig. I bought what I thought was 134a and it is labeled as a replacement refrigerant. It is branded "ZeroR", a 9oz can equivalent to a 16oz can of 134a.

The tap looks like the old style screw-in rathyer than the ones on 134a that are a safety tap.. It also indicates that the can should be inverted while charging.

Hasa anyone used it? Happy? Results?

Thanks, Bob

[GordMay]

I wouldn't recommend introducing unknown, flammable, alternative refrigerants, into a system, when pure R134a [Tetrafluoroethane] is still readily available [1].
And, the higher pressure [2] might be a concern. If you already have a leak it would be worse, or could cause a new leak.

[1] HFC-134a will no longer be allowed in nonroad vehicles as of January 1, 2028.
Servicing of existing vehicles using HFC-134a with HFC-134a will not be impacted and will continue to be allowed.
➥ https://www.epa.gov/mvac/acceptable-...pacts#hfc-134a

[2] Z134 has a higher operating pressure, which requires less liquid. [6 oz ≈ 16 oz]

[pcmm]

Originally Posted by GordMay

I wouldn't recommend introducing unknown, flammable, alternative refrigerants, into a system, when pure R134a [Tetrafluoroethane] is still readily available [1].
And, the higher pressure [2] might be a concern. If you already have a leak it would be worse, or could cause a new leak.

[1] HFC-134a will no longer be allowed in nonroad vehicles as of January 1, 2028.
Servicing of existing vehicles using HFC-134a with HFC-134a will not be impacted and will continue to be allowed.
➥ https://www.epa.gov/mvac/acceptable-...pacts#hfc-134a

[2] Z134 has a higher operating pressure, which requires less liquid. [6 oz ≈ 16 oz]

In Canada you need a license to legally deal with R134a. Consumers cannot readily purchase it. You can get substitutes (they don't work nearly as well as I found out when I had to recharge my R134a system up here in Canada!) You can however get it on amazon in the states! just a quick trip across the boarder!