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Originally Posted by JHZR2
Ive usually gotten cans for about $6-7 each. There has been a slow price increase. R134a will soon go the way of the dodo and will be priced like R12 was a few years back due to scarcity.
I bought a 30# container for the long run and that was the best deal. It is a good recommendation (along with a real, US-made set of gauges) if ou are actually going to maintain your cars long term.
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figure your car is going to need a recharge at least once every 2 years. if you have more than one car, that's around 8 cans every 2 years, and every time you hook up or disconnect the can you let in trash to the system. a 30lb jug lets you put in total charge in one shot. the can does not get cold when charging nearly as fast, and it eliminates the can swap mix with air/water if you have neighbors, you can make money actually!
I also agree get a GOOD set of gauges. the junk from harbor freight will work once or twice, but not much more. best to get a good set of yellow jacket or JB gauges from a pawn shop/swap meet, or yard sale, and order online a pair of 134 adapters and the tank adapter.