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« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2013, 12:50:06 pm »

I bough some r12 on ebay. and they shipped it directly to me.. I just had to sign a form saying I was not installing it myself and that I was having an expert do it..most sellers of r12 have this form on their auction to download.
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« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2013, 01:05:26 pm »

I saw the exact same auction on ebay.  I was going to do that, but once Glen posted the EPA course information I started reading the material for certification. 

The course really isn't that bad.  I have been doing the study guides for the last 3 nights.  Course exam is open book plan on taking the exam tonight or tomorrow learned quite a bit.
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« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2013, 10:21:27 am »

I saw the exact same auction on ebay.  I was going to do that, but once Glen posted the EPA course information I started reading the material for certification. 

The course really isn't that bad.  I have been doing the study guides for the last 3 nights.  Course exam is open book plan on taking the exam tonight or tomorrow learned quite a bit.

umm or the form takes 3 seconds to sign,, but of course do what you want and I'm sure the knowledge will be helpful... Good luck on your test.
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« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2013, 10:24:13 am »

Yes, well aware.   Cool

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« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2013, 12:34:07 pm »

     Be sure to let us know if you complete the course.
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« Reply #15 on: January 02, 2013, 11:51:42 pm »

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     Be sure to let us know if you complete the course.

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Type 1:        21/25

I would recommend  downloading the Study Guide Software.  I called my local distributor they tried to get me to buy their program it was only $139.99  jawdrop

I paid $24.95.  I found some helpful videos on YouTube.

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« Reply #16 on: January 03, 2013, 08:42:54 am »

Congrats! Much cheaper then $139!!

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If its legal to sell with an I promise note, then if a 19 year old walks into a store and signs a promise not to drink the beer, then why can't they buy it for someone else? Same thing, right?

Same with ammo, cigarettes, guns...

Why is there an EPA compliance class needed at all and why doesn't everyplace just sell to everyone if promising not to use the product is good enough?
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« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2013, 12:48:04 pm »


  I will probably more than likely complete the course.   


      This statement expresses uncertainty....

      Congratulations, especially at completion in only 4 days!   drinking

Congrats! Much cheaper then $139!!

Question
If its legal to sell with an I promise note, then if a 19 year old walks into a store and signs a promise not to drink the beer, then why can't they buy it for someone else? Same thing, right?

Same with ammo, cigarettes, guns...

Why is there an EPA compliance class needed at all and why doesn't everyplace just sell to everyone if promising not to use the product is good enough?

      It's just a tool the feds can use to bust people.
We can drive a car with a borrowed drivers license too, just don't get caught. biggrin

     The course describes how harmful the R-12 and other refrigerants are if discharged into the atmosphere. Considering how many air conditioners and refrigeration units are existing in todays world, it's probably a good thing we have a watchdog group.
      But the guys that do this as a hobby and discharge a can of R-12 into the ozone, won't end the world tomorrow, although there is a $10,000 fine for doing just that..... licensed or not.
      Keep in mind this course does not cover troubleshooting compressor components or soldering techniques, but Youtube is helpful there.
      A vacuum pump is available from Harbor Freight Tool for a little over $100 and the rest of the hand tools and guages needed cost me about another $100.
      I still call my professional refrigeration guy for the tough jobs, but it's nice to be able to do the simple jobs myself.
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« Reply #18 on: January 03, 2013, 01:25:58 pm »

     

Were the test gauges also at Harbor Freight?  How much was the recovery cylinder?

I called my local HVAC company today about my house and somehow he started talking refrigeration.  I told him I collected soda machines.  He said he had a round top Coca Cola and some parts on it. He  converted into a gun case.  darn  Also said he knew where one was locally...waiting for pics......

Thanks again for posting the information.

Jared
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