john in la
Well-known Member
Needed to add some R134 to my truck.
Go the parts store to get a can and ask.....
Do you have adapters that convert R12 hose to fit the R134 fittings as I have a set of R12 gauges.
NO
Do you have a set of R134 hose since the fitting that hooks to the gauge set is the same for R12 and R134?
NO..... But we do have a set of R134 gauges and hose to loan out. $100 deposit and you get all of it back when you bring the gauge set back.
OK sounds good. Give me 2 cans R134 and the loaner gauge set.
Salesman gets a gauge set and small can adapter off the for sale display shelf.
I say uh excuse me I wanted the loaner set. Then I notice these pieces look like they have been open before.
He proceeds to ring up the gauge set and adapter like I was buying them. Opens the package and gives me the tools to use.
I install the R134 in the truck right in the parking lot and take the gauge set back inside when finished.
He puts it back in package; puts a little tape on it and puts it right back on the for sale shelf; then rings up the gauge set as a return and refunds my money.
Now I have never used loan a tool before because I usually just buy the tools I need. Just could not see spending $100 on a gauge set to install 1 can of R134 especially when I have a gauge set that will work if I buy the proper hose set.
Just seemed odd the way they handle loan a tool. I for sure will not be buying any tools from this place because I expect NEW UNUSED tools when I pay full purchase price.
Go the parts store to get a can and ask.....
Do you have adapters that convert R12 hose to fit the R134 fittings as I have a set of R12 gauges.
NO
Do you have a set of R134 hose since the fitting that hooks to the gauge set is the same for R12 and R134?
NO..... But we do have a set of R134 gauges and hose to loan out. $100 deposit and you get all of it back when you bring the gauge set back.
OK sounds good. Give me 2 cans R134 and the loaner gauge set.
Salesman gets a gauge set and small can adapter off the for sale display shelf.
I say uh excuse me I wanted the loaner set. Then I notice these pieces look like they have been open before.
He proceeds to ring up the gauge set and adapter like I was buying them. Opens the package and gives me the tools to use.
I install the R134 in the truck right in the parking lot and take the gauge set back inside when finished.
He puts it back in package; puts a little tape on it and puts it right back on the for sale shelf; then rings up the gauge set as a return and refunds my money.
Now I have never used loan a tool before because I usually just buy the tools I need. Just could not see spending $100 on a gauge set to install 1 can of R134 especially when I have a gauge set that will work if I buy the proper hose set.
Just seemed odd the way they handle loan a tool. I for sure will not be buying any tools from this place because I expect NEW UNUSED tools when I pay full purchase price.