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Thread: Sulfer Dioxide refrigerant
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10-09-2008, 12:58 AM #1
Sulfer Dioxide refrigerant
I have a late 1930's early 40's GE "Monitor Top" Refrigerator/Freezer which runs on this refrigerant. It is in original condition, and still makes ice cubes very quickly.
My question is a "what if" the compressor let go and I decide to convert it with a remote condensing unit, how is this gas to be handled ? Reclaim to a storage tank, and where would I dispose the gas. I have no intentions right now to use this unit as it needs new wiring and thermostat, and I'm saving that for my retirement years. I have a feeling its gonna smell like rotten eggs or worse.. Has anyone here had any experience with this refrigerant ? What class is this in ? What is the law regarding the handling and what are the health hazards ?
I appreciate any info,
Thank's
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10-09-2008, 02:02 AM #2
Re: Sulfer Dioxide refrigerant
As far as I know there is no need to reclaim it.
Just do NOT do what I did many years ago and chop the lines with an Axe. The gas drifted over my Dad's strawberry patch and killed it.
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10-09-2008, 02:06 AM #3
Re: Sulfer Dioxide refrigerant
If it not broken , please DO NOT TOUCH , I think you will not can buy new gas for it.
You can rewire and change thermostat.
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15-09-2008, 03:57 AM #4
Re: Sulfer Dioxide refrigerant
Fix it and keep it as original as possible. It's likely an antique!
"If Hannah was an air handler, I would be a condensing unit so I could open her TXV and pump my refrigerant through her coils." - a HVAC friend of mine
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28-10-2008, 08:49 PM #5
Re: Sulfer Dioxide refrigerant
We used to slowly bleed SO2 into drums of water that absorbed the rotten stuff. Hope & pray that you never need to release it, as it's quite safe in it's contained state.
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