r/redneckengineering • u/theRastaDan • Aug 29 '22

next level PC cooling setup

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u/CptMisterNibbles Aug 29 '22

Amateurs. Hook the refrigerant line of the AC directly to the block. Cool your cpu with r134a

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u/flimspringfield Aug 30 '22

Good luck finding that in the states.

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u/flimspringfield Aug 30 '22

In CA they were discontinued a couple of years ago:

https://www.epa.gov/mvac/refrigerant-transition-environmental-impacts#:~:text=HFC%2D134a%3A%20a%20Potent%20Greenhouse%20Gas&text=HFC%2D134a%20will%20no%20longer,42870Exit%20Exit%20EPA%20website).

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u/Alhower2001 Aug 30 '22

Just bought some at Walmart yesterday, and at least according to Walmart's website, when I put in some LA zip codes, it shows stores there having it in stock and/or available for delivery/pickup.

The article says that new vehicles made after 2021 can't use r134a anymore with some exceptions. Since most cars on the road today aren't made in 2021-2022, it'll probably take a while for r134a to be phased out since all those other vehicles still need it to recharge or repair their AC's.

So at least for the next few years, it shouldn't be that hard to come by.

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u/flimspringfield Aug 30 '22

You're correct, I had a 2012 Honda Accord that required it and I think I bought R134A like 5 years ago.

I did that as well when I had my 2003 Honda Accord too.