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Thanks Jim.
My guess would be the overwhelming majority of people that try Duracool or similar products do so because they have an original R-12 system that leaks. These leaks are either due to the non-barrier hoses in their system which were designed to leak out R-12 or as the result of degraded gaskets, fittings, or hoses. I fit into this catagory.
Anyone concerned about the environment should feel just a little bit better every time someone in my situation chooses to top off OR recharge with Duracool instead of R-12. The same is true whenever someone decides to use Duracool instead of converting their system over to the other EPA approved toxin R-134.
As far as venting a system into the atmosphere, as I stated, EVERYONE'S OE R-12 system leaks until he or she changes to barrier hoses. These systems were designed to vent into the atmosphere slowly over time (bad design). The WORST thing an environmentally conscious person can do is recharge a leaky R-12 system with R-12. I, therefore, believe I am making an environmentally sound decision to use Duracool. The EPA et al should feel a great deal of relief and expedite nation wide approval of such environmentally friendly refrigerants.
God I feel good about myself.
Sincerely,
Mike
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