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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: raywilb on 24 July 2009, 12:29:25

Title: a/c gas removal
Post by: raywilb on 24 July 2009, 12:29:25

is there any guide-lines for removing a/c gas,as i intend to change the condenser  ta ! in advance.  :)

Title: Re: a/c gas removal
Post by: Entwood on 24 July 2009, 12:32:12

Legally must not be released into atmosphere, but collected for recycling.

This is usually only available at an air con specialist.

HTH

Title: Re: a/c gas removal
Post by: raywilb on 24 July 2009, 13:05:08

thought that was the case.  cheers  :y

Title: Re: a/c gas removal
Post by: mantahatch on 24 July 2009, 13:22:46

Agreed it should be sucked out, but I have seen some people just loosen the connection and let it vent off. I suppose in reality this is no different to a leak occuring in the system, and it costs less.

I am not condoning breaking the law.

Title: Re: a/c gas removal
Post by: Andy B on 24 July 2009, 20:05:47

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I suppose in reality this is no different to a leak occuring in the system, and it costs less.

I am not condoning breaking the law.

The difference is knowingly releasing the refrigerant to atmosphere. As far as I'm aware, it's only professionals who break the law by knowingly releasing gas to atmos, and face mega fines & prison by doing so.

Title: Re: a/c gas removal
Post by: Jimbob on 24 July 2009, 20:07:10

surely you are changing the condensor to fix a leak, and therefore there is already no gas in the system  ;) ;) :y

Title: Re: a/c gas removal
Post by: Jimbob on 24 July 2009, 20:08:09

on a side note.....why is an aircon recharge the same price regardless of how much gas they supply, you don't get a rebate for what they suck out and reuse  :-/

Title: Re: a/c gas removal
Post by: Turk on 24 July 2009, 20:28:51

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I suppose in reality this is no different to a leak occuring in the system, and it costs less.

I am not condoning breaking the law.

The difference is knowingly releasing the refrigerant to atmosphere. As far as I'm aware, it's only professionals who break the law by knowingly releasing gas to atmos, and face mega fines & prison by doing so.

Get it done properly. Ask an A/C specialist if they can remove the gas and you'll re-visit to have it re-gassed and finish the job.
All it takes is someone to know you've done the job and not get answers to who removed the gas and you're in the cakky poo. Anyone knowingly releasing refrigeration gas to the atmosphere is liable to prosecution. £30,000 rings a bell as to the fine.

Title: Re: a/c gas removal
Post by: raywilb on 26 July 2009, 18:32:28

i,m changing the condenser because i,ve noticed mine is perished, ian d pointed out a small leak from a top up valve. however using one of those diy jobbies the gauge was showing some gas in the system.  on a warm day the a/c is not quite cold. :)