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brooksstls
04-18-2007, 09:43 PM
I have a quick question for you guys.......I recently got certified for 608 Universal, and I went ahead and got the 609 too. My understanding is that a technician with 608 cannot purchase refrigerant containers smaller than 20lbs. But a tech with 609 can. So, since I have 609 can I purchase refrigerants like R-22 in smaller quantities than 20lbs? Or do they not put R-22 in small containers? Thanks everyone for your input.
kubota
04-18-2007, 09:54 PM
I have a quick question for you guys.......I recently got certified for 608 Universal, and I went ahead and got the 609 too. My understanding is that a technician with 608 cannot purchase refrigerant containers smaller than 20lbs. But a tech with 609 can. So, since I have 609 can I purchase refrigerants like R-22 in smaller quantities than 20lbs? Or do they not put R-22 in small containers? Thanks everyone for your input.

I have not seen R22 in containers as small as those you have probably seen r134a in and used to see r12 in.
davefr
04-18-2007, 10:10 PM
I have a quick question for you guys.......I recently got certified for 608 Universal, and I went ahead and got the 609 too. My understanding is that a technician with 608 cannot purchase refrigerant containers smaller than 20lbs. But a tech with 609 can. So, since I have 609 can I purchase refrigerants like R-22 in smaller quantities than 20lbs? Or do they not put R-22 in small containers? Thanks everyone for your input.

Yes, R-22 comes in 15 oz cans. With EPA609 you can buy it legally.

Go to Ebay and search for Frosty Freeze. Email him a .pdf of your EPA card and he'll sell all you want.
brooksstls
04-18-2007, 10:35 PM
Great! Thanks! I was just curious. My in laws unit isn't cooling like it used to, and they are like every other person out there..."it's low on freon." But just in case it has a pinhole leak or something I would like to purchase a little R-22.
timebuilder
04-18-2007, 10:38 PM
Great! Thanks! I was just curious. My in laws unit isn't cooling like it used to, and they are like every other person out there..."it's low on freon." But just in case it has a pinhole leak or something I would like to purchase a little R-22.

If you have the cert to purchase it, you know that the idea is to fix the leak. :D
Tech Rob
04-18-2007, 10:39 PM
Repair of any leak in any sealed refrigeration system requires complete recovery of the systems refrigerant. You're going to need a little more than 15 oz. :)
brooksstls
04-18-2007, 11:48 PM
You mean I can't just put some duct tape over the hole?

Just kidding. I might have to top it off until I get time to fix the leak.
Tech Rob
04-18-2007, 11:54 PM
You mean I can't just put some duct tape over the hole?

Just kidding. I might have to top it off until I get time to fix the leak.

Well, if it's a York, yes. Duct tape, chewing gum, and silly putty are all manufacturer endorsed methods of repairing leaks in York systems.

Otherwise, nope. :p