Right now I am at five cans (60 oz).  It was "cool" here yesterday morning
(62F).  Outlet air temp stabilized at around 41F.  This morning outside temp
was up to 68F.  Outlet air was around 48F.  Compressor is still audible;
however.  My question is how much more should I add?

John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mick Kalber" <hotlava@interpac.net>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 2:56 AM
Subject: amount of freon in ac system

> John...
>
> awhile back you wrote:
>
> "I had my mechanic install new 508, expansion valve and
> drier.
> > > He first charged with 3 cans Freeze 12.  A few weeks later, we went to
> 4,
> > > and 10 days ago 5.  It took 5 to get the compressor noise down.  I am
> > > getting 50F temps in the morning when outside air is 80-85F."
>
> I just did the same thing, but could not get any cold air at all until we
> got to 5 1/2 pounds.  Eventually put in six, but still are showing
bubbles,
> indicating that more could still be added.  We used R-12 because Freeze 12
> is not available in Hawaii.  Anyway, it seems good and cold now, but some
> other listees have questioned putting that much in... apparently it's
double
> the alleged capacity.  Not sure on exactly how well it is cooling now...
> hasn't been hot enough yet, but it seems pretty good.  Any ideas anybody?
>
> Mick Kalber
> Tropical Visions Video, Inc.
> 62 Halaulani Place    Hilo, Hawaii  96720
> ph. 808-935-5557    fax 808-935-0066
> hotlava@interpac.net
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