Just so you realize.

 

Its funny how that works. But these type of people just look at it this way. Why pay alot of money to do something right when i can do it half assed and complain about it later when it turns into shit.

 

How much does it cost?

 

Is it really? :shocked:

 

R-134a is harmless but still. I think there is $5000.00 fine for that federal offence thing.

 

Absolutely. I think it's up to a $10k fine per offense.No, it's not. It's not nearly as harmful as CFC-12, but HFC-134a is still considered a contributor to global warming. HFC-134a is also illegal to vent to the atmosphere, with the same punishment as venting CFC-12.

I'm EPA/ASE certified to handle refridgerants.

 

well this guy i use to work with told me that the place he worked at before...use to just let it out in the air in the shop...so there are obviously shops out there that tell u they will vaccum that shit but really dont and just let it out in the air...which kinda sucks....but just wanted to share that with u all

 

Well just because that shop is in the wrong, it doesn't make it right for you. I do beilve that a evac is a half hour worth of work, so that means that it wont be that bad on cost. The only reason think " oh i thought it was harmless", or " SO and SO does it" is b/c not enough people get caught, therefore never get charged.

 

So if a shop charges 75$ an hr, it will only be like 40$? Thats cheap....

 

Yeah, plus the shop won't mind doing it on older cars because R-12 can be sold at $80 a pound. That's assuming it hasn't been contaminated with R-134a, R-22, etc.

I'm sure a lot of shadey shops will vent R-134a because it's only worth $7 a pound. It's still highly illegal though.