Freon Reclaim machine

[engnerdan]

I just aquired a Northstar 2000 R12 reclaimer, but I can't seem to find any info about them. Does anybody here know anything about it? It is a rather large unit (compared to the current ones I have seen). I know almost nothing about these but I would love it clean it up and convert it to 134A if that can be done, so I can pull the 134A out and reuse it.

-Dan

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

never heard of that one
I use the ACR 2000

 

[billymade]

Who makes this unit? There should be a production plate/sticker somewhere with their name, model # and serial #. That should get you started; google didn't show anyone that I could find!

 

[Merkava_4]

You guys aren't going to believe it! I Googled "Northstar 2000 Freon Reclaimer" and this very thread was at the top of the Google search page!!! Talk about a frickin' 360!

 

[engnerdan]

I got a chance to clean it off tonight. The maker is

Assembly Systems Corp
Plant 1
3132 Louis Ave Suite 105
Eau Clair WI 54793

1-715-833-2004

I might try giving the number a call but Google produced nothing my first go around, might try again later. I am guessing they are no longer around.

It is a well built unit with a Copeland compressor in it. I was hoping it would be able to be used to pull a deep vacuum but I don't think it was made to do that. It shuts off at about 20" of vacuum. So for now I will have to keep my 50lb cast iron lab grade vacuum pump.

-Dan

 

[engnerdan]

Does anybody here know what is generally involved with converting a R12 machine to 134A?

I think the fittings would need adapters and the oil in the compresror would need to be changed.

-Dan

 

[Rhyno]

Does anybody here know what is generally involved with converting a R12 machine to 134A?

I think the fittings would need adapters and the oil in the compresror would need to be changed.

-Dan

I know that this is an older thread, but nobody replied, and there is still the possibility to help someone out....

Supposedly, the R134A molecule is smaller than the R12 molecule. That is why there is a different rubber recipe/ composition/ color of the O-Rings.

Also, there is a different A/C oil used. I can't remember the specifics, but I use PAG46.

So go through and Rinse the system with Non-chlorinated Brake-Clean, change all of the Black Rubber O-Rings to a Blue or Green (make sure and lubricate them with the new oil), change the hoses to R134A hoses (once again, because of the molecule size), change and rinse the Vacuum Pump oil with the new R134A stuff.

That is the "Basics" for a r12 to r134 conversion. I've done it to a number of trucks, tractors, cars and refrigerator compressors.

Maybe you have already done it, though.....

Good luck.....