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  1. 04-12-2020, 04:50 PM #1
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    Want to sell refrigerant

    Hello,

    I am not in the HVAC business, my father was. I have two drums of refrigerant, one each R11 and R500 that I would like to sell legally. I have not weighed either but believe both to be full of new, unused refrigerant. Any suggestions as to the best way to do this would be greatly appreciated.Name: Freon.jpg Views: 1241 Size: 125.3 KB

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    The r-500 is pretty much garbage, nobody uses the stuff anymore, R-12 on the other hand has value specially with classic car owners.
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    Quote Originally Posted by valdelocc View Post
    The r-500 is pretty much garbage, nobody uses the stuff anymore, R-12 on the other hand has value specially with classic car owners.
    I read that as R11
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    Quote Originally Posted by VTP99 View Post
    I read that as R11
    That is what I saw also...

    There is not much use for R11 that I am aware of...
    It is used as a flush solvent... however releasing it is a HUGE no-no, EPA laws... big fines.

    Sorry... will pass...

    Suggest to go to a local supply house and chat with the branch manager...
    Guy might know someone that has a use for them.
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    Thanks to all, that's the information I needed. I'll talk to a local supply house about disposal.
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    Think that is only when used as a refrigerant.


    Quote Originally Posted by ga-hvac-tech View Post
    That is what I saw also...

    There is not much use for R11 that I am aware of...
    It is used as a flush solvent... however releasing it is a HUGE no-no, EPA laws... big fines.

    Sorry... will pass...

    Suggest to go to a local supply house and chat with the branch manager...
    Guy might know someone that has a use for them.
    I do a triple evac with nitro to remove non condensables.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BBeerme View Post
    Think that is only when used as a refrigerant.
    Hmm...

    Is it OK to release it... as long as it was not used as a refrigerant???

    So the compound will only damage the atmosphere if it is released from a refrigerant machine...
    However if it is released some other way... it is safe???

    Sounds like the junk science the left promotes...

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    Just like those cans of dust off and such. Spray all day long if you want. The EPA rules that govern our trade are for refrigerants. When not used as a refrigerant, they are not governed under refrigerant guidelines. At least that's the way they used to read.


    Quote Originally Posted by ga-hvac-tech View Post
    Hmm...

    Is it OK to release it... as long as it was not used as a refrigerant???

    So the compound will only damage the atmosphere if it is released from a refrigerant machine...
    However if it is released some other way... it is safe???

    Sounds like the junk science the left promotes...

    I do a triple evac with nitro to remove non condensables.
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    R-500 was used in some residential a/c units in the 60's and 70's.i remember using it on an old residential Carrier A/c unit, which had a small semi-hermetic compressor.Yes,Not kidding.This residential carrier unit had a small semi hermetic.R-11 is a great refrigerant for cleaning out a burn-out,or flushing out a system.Unfortunately,not legal any longer.I used it to clean out systems many years ago.i believe r-11 was also used in centrifugal chillers, but that was also years ago.As noted ,not good for much today.
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    How much are those worth, anyways?
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    Quote Originally Posted by GewOne View Post
    How much are those worth, anyways?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ga-hvac-tech View Post
    That is what I saw also...

    There is not much use for R11 that I am aware of...
    It is used as a flush solvent... however releasing it is a HUGE no-no, EPA laws... big fines.

    Sorry... will pass...

    Suggest to go to a local supply house and chat with the branch manager...
    Guy might know someone that has a use for them.
    You can open that R-11 as long as its below 75°F
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    You might be able to donate the R-11 to a Military Base, try an Avionics Base. I know they were still using it 10 to 12 years ago to clean boards and electrical components up. Yeah, I was shocked!
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