david_the_greek
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OK guys and gals, I hope this is in the correct section, but here goes.... I've got a true TDD-3 that needs a freon recharge. Well, the thing was purchased for $70 or so and worked for many years without a problem, other than being loud as heck when the compressor kicks on. That said, it finally stopped chilling.
I'm 95% sure I need to recharge the freon, that said the unit is old and I noticed it said R12 on the door. I assumed I was SOL. I remembered that the previous owner had a "new" used compressor put it, I checked on the compressor and it says R134a! So I was pretty happy about that. I was pretty excited about these findings and as such went down to the auto store to buy some refrigerant.... turns out that the old R12 fittings are still in place! Is there an adapter or fitting I can use to overcome this? Ideas people, I need ideas! Christmas party is coming up in a week, I need my keggerator up and running!
I'm 95% sure I need to recharge the freon, that said the unit is old and I noticed it said R12 on the door. I assumed I was SOL. I remembered that the previous owner had a "new" used compressor put it, I checked on the compressor and it says R134a! So I was pretty happy about that. I was pretty excited about these findings and as such went down to the auto store to buy some refrigerant.... turns out that the old R12 fittings are still in place! Is there an adapter or fitting I can use to overcome this? Ideas people, I need ideas! Christmas party is coming up in a week, I need my keggerator up and running!