R134a freon can with a valve in the top? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

61_FL_Apache · 08-25-2018, 06:32 PM

I picked up a couple of cans of this and it has a self-sealing valve in the top. I tried to use one with my old school can piecer and you can hear it open the valve, but no freon comes out.

Is there a different tool for this?

I need to get a side can tap next.. It does not discriminate. It will poke a hole in anything

Thanks for the help!

61_FL_Apache · 08-28-2018, 04:39 PM

I have been told by a guy at Advance Auto there is an adapter for this need. He was out of them so I still dont know what they look like.

The original can tap will still get freon out of the can with the valve, but at a slower rate. You have to screw the needle all the way in and back it off a little then the freon will flow. So that worked for now.

**truckdude239** · 08-31-2018, 11:00 AM

Ive gotten a couple at work but i just use my side pirceing tap

61_FL_Apache · 08-31-2018, 05:24 PM

The valve makes sense. I only use freon here and there for personal use so having a way to not vent it is a good idea.

08-25-2018, 06:32 PM	#1
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	R134a freon can with a valve in the top? I picked up a couple of cans of this and it has a self-sealing valve in the top. I tried to use one with my old school can piecer and you can hear it open the valve, but no freon comes out. Is there a different tool for this? I need to get a side can tap next.. It does not discriminate. It will poke a hole in anything Thanks for the help! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

08-28-2018, 04:39 PM	#2
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: R134a freon can with a valve in the top? I have been told by a guy at Advance Auto there is an adapter for this need. He was out of them so I still dont know what they look like. The original can tap will still get freon out of the can with the valve, but at a slower rate. You have to screw the needle all the way in and back it off a little then the freon will flow. So that worked for now. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

08-31-2018, 11:00 AM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,217	Re: R134a freon can with a valve in the top? Ive gotten a couple at work but i just use my side pirceing tap __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

08-31-2018, 05:24 PM	#4
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: R134a freon can with a valve in the top? The valve makes sense. I only use freon here and there for personal use so having a way to not vent it is a good idea. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

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