[Gmecm] OT - alternative refrigerant test... HFC152A

[Jay Vessels]

Hi there!

David addressed this in his video by trying to set it on fire with a 
MAPP torch.  No luck.  Another forum said that a guy was able to burn it 
at really low pressures but it wasn't spectacular.

Propane works but it makes me nervous.  It may be safe enough to use, 
but I think I'll pass.  I didn't think the EPA approved any propane 
solutions for use in the U.S. in automobiles (stationary machines like 
commercial freezers is okay, I think), but I've not read up on the 
alternatives that closely.

Jay Vessels
1982 Chevrolet S-10 Sport, 2.8V6 TBI
2006 Pontiac Solstice
2007 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean, 3.0R

On 05/13/2013 12:29 AM, Gary Evans wrote:
> Please be aware that R152A refrigerant is flammable and is not
> allowed inside the interior compartment of the new cars on which it
> is fitted. In the event of a collision or other interior system
> breach you will be filling your passenger compartment with a
> potentially explosive gas.
>
> FYI - YMMV.
>
>
>
> On May 12, 2013, at 6:02 PM, "David Allen" <davida1 at hiwaay.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Here's one for all my car friends. This is an alternative
>> refrigerant idea that I found on the net. Your milage may vary -
>> but the video shows some very indisputable results. I did this
>> conversion and made the video, by the way.
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wkBnhcyO3Y
>>
>> Sincerely, David