134a is not freon, freon is R-12
I haven't really noticed, is it skyrocketing?
freon 134a
May 09, 2005
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Whats with the price of 134a freon? It going up up up.
Yup, it's going up.
Last year, a 30# jug could be had for $65.00
This year it's $235.00
But why? It was $65 a year ago. It has nothing to do with OIL or the war.
They got it, you want it. Simple
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Excuse me why is the price of 134a refrigerant going up up up
i bought it all up at $65. and now i want $300 for it
not really
Freon is a Dupont trade name for a line of HCFC (Hydrochloroflourocarbon) refrigerants. there is Freon 114, Freon 12 (R-12), Freon 500, Freon 22 (R-22) and Freon 502.. Suva is Dupont's line for HFC's (Hydroflourocarbon) like Suva 134a (R-134a).
so neither of you were correct.
-Bret
A trademark used for a variety of nonflammable gaseous or liquid fluorinated hydrocarbons employed primarily as working fluids in refrigeration and air conditioning and as aerosol propellants.
For the same reason everything goes up. The bean counters know we have to have it:) It's about seven bucks a can at Wal*Mart.
Al
Now we know the proper name and definition the question still remains WHY is the price going up? I did hear rumor of a fire at one of the plants but its not confirmed.
A 300% jump in three months?
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