scotty nm35 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 LPG works to some extent, but the die and lubricating oil doesn't mix with it causing wear apparently. There are new refrigeration gasses being developed but they all require new compressors or systems. The latest push is to use carbon dioxide gas but the system would have to handle much more pressure than it does at the moment. (I think BMW and Mercedes are trialling it) I asked the aircon specialist how much his prices would rise, he said the gas price was nearly doubling but that shouldn't add too much (around $30) to the cost of a re-gas, as only 5-700g of gas is used. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403368-air-cond-regassing/page/2/#findComment-6418472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiffo Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Think your aircon mate is in for a shock. Gas price is going up a lot more than double. Check Hychill site for the lube info etc. There's mega dollars at stake world wide, and the mis-infomation spread by existing gas manufacturers is amazing. Funny how the Du Pont name keeps cropping up. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403368-air-cond-regassing/page/2/#findComment-6418772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I saw the current and July price list, perhaps that was just the start of it though. I agree its not going to come down in price that's for sure. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403368-air-cond-regassing/page/2/#findComment-6419188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenCJR31 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 a highly refined version of LPG was used years ago but as stated above, it can go BOOM if / when it leaks into the cabin, aircon systems would only need to be run once a week during winter to keep the seals lubed up, also helps with keeping the windscreen demisted Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403368-air-cond-regassing/page/2/#findComment-6420164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 BOC has been stockpiling... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403368-air-cond-regassing/page/2/#findComment-6421467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 The installer did mention he could only have 2 bottles at any time, they wont let them stockpile... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403368-air-cond-regassing/page/2/#findComment-6421716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiffo Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Saw some numbers from the trawler guys, old price $25/kg, new price $375/kg. Now the cold store industry is also starting to make noises, expect massive price increases. I did like the response from the carbon tax task force, "Live with it." Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403368-air-cond-regassing/page/2/#findComment-6429845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidin32 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 the new gas being used already but its more flammable then the other type........... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/403368-air-cond-regassing/page/2/#findComment-6528462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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