5 tips to recharge your air conditioning and travel cool all summer

This will certainly not have escaped you, the summer has already been pointed for several weeks. And this season, already marked by several hot days, is particularly hot. If you haven't recharged your car's air conditioning yet, it's time to do so to enjoy a soft fresh air during your next trips and especially on the holiday route if you're planning to leave in August.

1. Why bet on Duracool for the air conditioning of his car?

Multitanks invites you to bet on the refrigerant gas Duracool, a gas increasingly acclaimed both for its refrigerant qualities and for its reduced environmental impact compared to the gases previously used in vehicle cooling systems, the famous R12 and 134a gases whose use is now prohibited.

The Duracool 12a gas is without a doubt the best refrigeration product available on the market today. It contains no toxic substances, is not corrosive and is safe for the environment. A 100% organic natural product, Duracool gas has no impact on the ozone layer. It does not emit a greenhouse effect. The patented anti-friction additive it contains improves performance and increases safety.

However, it is necessary to know how to use Duracool 12a in order to fully benefit from its efficiency and its many qualities. Rest assured, the filling method is very simple, fast and can be carried out without the need to call on a professional.

2. Empty your air conditioning system before filling it with Duracool 12a

If your air conditioning system still contains gas, you will need to first empty it into a suitable container so as not to mix different refrigeration gases. Although the Duracool is compatible with R12 and 134a gases, it is illegal to fill a refrigeration system that already contains another gas.

3. Get the right accessories to recharge your air conditioner

You will need a connection hose to complete this operation. Once the faucet - all the accessories you will need to use the gas Duracool are available on our online store - installed on the gas can, turn on your car's engine and then push the air conditioning to its maximum. The compressor will then start. Then remove the cap from the low-pressure service port of the air conditioning system and connect the fast plug.

Drill the can, which must be reversed during the filling procedure, using the faucet that you will turn clockwise. To allow filling, turn the faucet again, this time counterclockwise.

4. Vigilance is required when recharging your air conditioning

If it is recommended to use two 170-gram cans to recharge the empty refrigeration system of a car, be careful not to overfill your air conditioning system, or risk damaging your car's compressor, and be careful throughout the procedure.

Because if Duracool is a safe gas, it remains flammable like all hydrocarbons. Its use therefore requires precautions. Do not smoke during filling and keep the product away from any flames.

If you have any doubts, any questions, please contact your gas distributor Duracool for help and to recharge your auto air conditioning system safely.

5. Detect and plug refrigerant gas leaks

If you want to perform a waterproofing test, only one solution will ensure your safety: the electronic leak tester or detector. Note that multitanks offers complete Duracool packs that will allow you to recharge your air conditioning with ease. These Deepcool packs will allow you to recharge but also to maintain and repair your refrigeration system. If you detect them, don't panic, the products Duracool System Seal and Duracool Sealquick will allow you to seal them easily.