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September 21, 1974 | Vol. 106 | No. 12 Freon: Destroying the ozone layer? A fascinating paradox has surfaced regarding man, ozone and the atmos­phere that adds an ironic twist to the story of ...
In this video, learn how to refill your car or truck’s A/C system with R134a refrigerant, the most common type used. This method is also applicable when adding Freon to your system. Find out how ...
Police said four teenagers, ages 13 to 18, siphoned the Freon in plastic bags and then inhaled to get high, which is known as huffing. Two of them went to the hospital.
His company found that in many cases the unit’s Freon gas had been depleted without there actually being a leak. Morris took that to mean someone tapped into the air conditioning units to steal ...
But much of the freon sold by the Hayward firm could have been used as a solvent to make 87 tons of methamphetamine, also known as crank or speed, with a street value of $696 million, authorities ...
MIAMI (CBS4) - All across YouTube, teens are recording themselves getting high using freon they steal from air conditioning units. In one video, a teen huffs, then falls to the ground drooling.
Freon causes a rapid high that resembles alcohol intoxication. Even a single use can result in sudden death, says Dr. Shan Yin of the Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
The most common air-conditioning coolant for decades was R-22, referred to as Freon. Production of it ends this year. Learn more in the video player above.
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (KTLA) — It’s called huffing or bagging — a trend among kids and teens looking for a quick high by inhaling a chemical called Freon. The dangerous practice is being ...
We have some bad news for all you Volkswagen R32 fans out there: Thomas Wegehaupt, spokesman for Volkswagen, has informed us that there will be no U.S. version of the R32 for the 2009 model year.
Freon shortage driving some A/C repair costs through the roof One air conditioning technician figured the cost can go up by $100 every couple months and by that time, it might be cheaper just to ...