dashboard A/C on the fritz
I own a 2000 Tioga class C on a Ford V10 chassis.On our way home from a camping trip yesterday I was running the chassis/dashboard air conditioner because it was warm outside, like 90-95 degrees. it w...
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ernie1 wrote:
klutchdust- I picked up this info while I was attending classes in Mechanical Engineering Technology in which I majored and got my college degree. I worked for two years as an ac tech repairing and installing auto ac units. What info I stated is very common knowledge in the industry. Don't take my word for it, check it out yourself.
Actually after leaving the ac repair trade I acquired another college degree and became a public health inspector for 30 years. People would call our office and complain of burning eyes and shortness of breath. Found out their ac systems were leaking refrigerant which is colorless and odorless, and the gas fired heating system was burning the refrigerant and turning it into a toxic gas which is heavier than and settles on the floor. This is mustard gas!
Check the MSDS on R134a, it's not flammable. Now back to the original poster. It is safe and easy to install refrigeration gauges on your vehicle without fear of armageddon occurring in your neighborhood. One thing about engineers, they always simplify everything.(eyes rolling)
