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  • August 27, 2008 at 5:25 pm #39025
    Kentish
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    What is the law/regulations regarding release of R600a into the atmosphere? Not that I want to go back system work (stopped just as R600a came in), just thinking out loud what with the cost of scrap metal, and the weight of compressors.

    Cheers

    August 27, 2008 at 7:20 pm #260981
    Penguin45
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    Re: R600a release

    Stop me, stop me…….. It’s too good an opportunity to miss!

    :p45:

    August 27, 2008 at 8:19 pm #260982
    admin
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    Re: R600a release

    Hi

    Chris I know you was dying to do it…

    the release of R600a is not controlled as it is a butane gas.its near enough the same as whats in your lighter.

    BUT… When you do vent it make sure you are in a well vented room or vac’ed outside using a extra length exhaust tube.

    Bryan

    August 28, 2008 at 8:36 am #260983
    subs
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    Re: R600a release

    It is not controlled as it has no ozone layer depletion, or green house effect.

    Subs

    August 28, 2008 at 1:31 pm #260984
    Seamy
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    Re: R600a release

    Just don’t crack a match or use a blow torch…… 💡

    December 20, 2008 at 2:36 pm #260985
    DDSDDS
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    Re: R600a release

    so what is the difference between r600 and butane a fella i was talking to today says it is exactly the same just without the smell and that it can be used in place of r600
    is this right?

    December 20, 2008 at 5:05 pm #260986
    admin
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    Re: R600a release

    Hi DDSDDS

    Dont under ANY circumstances use normal butane on any refrigeration.
    NO its NOT the same.

    It is of the same butane family but a different chemical formulation.

    Whats the difference between unleaded and leaded petrol ? there bot petrol .but you wouldnt use it in the wrong car would you.

    Bryan

    December 20, 2008 at 7:35 pm #260987
    EFS
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    Re: R600a release

    Penguin45 wrote:Stop me, stop me…….. It’s too good an opportunity to miss!

    :p45:

    So do you think they will let him out 😆

    Steve

    December 20, 2008 at 8:20 pm #260988
    spanner51
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    Re: R600a release

    I was once informed that 134a was explosive, and joints should only be done with lokrings. Is this true, and is it a butane gas? As I thought 134a should be recovered.

    December 20, 2008 at 8:48 pm #260989
    admin
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    Re: R600a release

    Hi

    R134a Must be recovered :rolls: .But is not explosive and the joints can be brazed.

    R600a IS highly flammable and in theory should be lockringed on. 😆 .
    If you do braze R600a like myself and others you MUST treat it with respect and realise that even when you do break the charge stubb of it may still contain R600a under pressure and cut the filter drier off first before any brazing work is carried out..Mentioning no names :rolls: 😉 .He knows who he is..

    Bryan

    December 21, 2008 at 9:40 pm #260990
    DDSDDS
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    thanks for the info i have not done it myself i just asked him if he knew anyone who did r600 in larger containers as all i can find is the small bottles and he said use butane so i just nodded then came straight on here to see whats what
    now i know
    ta fellah

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