Does anyone use R11 refrigerant for anything anymore?

[bobenhotep]

I have some R11 that was on my place when I bought it. Does anyone know what it is good for?

[rickairmedic]

R12 is worth its weight in gold almost R11 not sure will check around tomorrow .



Rick

[betfm]

We used to use R11 to flush/blow thru R12 systems after a compressor burnt up and contaminated the lines and rest of the system.

In other words it was used as a solvent to clean the contamination out of the lines and the rest of the system.

It was cheaper than R12 at the time.

[rickairmedic]

You know now that you mention it I do have several cans of R11 flush in the truck DOH wasnt thinking of the flush kits .




Well Bob theres your answer we use it to flush systems . I usually use it when flushing an older R22 Lineset I am not changeing when I switch the system over to 410A and dont change the lineset for whatever reason .


Rick

[bobenhotep]

I was wondering because I have a 100 lb drum of it next to my shed, and another can in the shed. I think it is a 30# tank. It looks like an r134a 30# tank but is orange.

[betfm]

Bob,
I done a little research since you wanted to know if there is any value to the R11.
This is link to ebay auction.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/R-11-Refrigeran ... 4ac228262b

I think you will like the answer--now to sell it!

[bobenhotep]

Thanks!