Care on Not to Care - That is the Question

[Latte]

Evening all,

I seem to be coming accross more and more units that were originally on Care but have since had normal gas (R134/404) put in them. I was just wondering is this a common practice or is it just a case of engineers without a care ticket getting round it.
I must admit, i dont like care, it seems to knock compressors out far quicker when they have a blocked condenser and would there fore question the environmental benifits of using it.
Your thoughts please

Fatboy

[Brian_UK]

This ones gone very quiet Fatboy hasn't it?

Perhaps we should mention that CARE is a trade name for the hydrocarbon range of gases here in the UK.

[chillin out]

Well I had already voted for the third option, who was the 'Mr Perfect' that voted for the first option?....lol

Chillin:):)

[thebigcheese]

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[Latte]

Ok guys,
Sorry, had an Essex boy moment and thought care was worldwide. I am talking about propane and associated gases R600,290,1270,170 etc

hope this clarifies the original post

regards

Fatboy

[Andy W]

Up to date I have been recharging with R49 as I have no experience or training with Care, the only problem I have found when changing the gas is the compressor is then considerably oversized, I am actually attending the Care course on 16th January.

[chillin out]

I have found when changing the gas is the compressor is then considerably oversized,
I don't think this is true, if any thing is over sized after changing the gas its the capillary.
Just cut the length to about 2/3rds.

Chillin:):)