How do I use an AC recharge kit?
06-17-2011, 11:35 AM
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Sry to hijack Josh!!!
But no, I did not oil the compressor. I just did the same as when Inspector12(jeff) helped me replace my last one. This was my first solo attack on it. If there is leak I prob just need new line? Thanks for all help. And Josh, it's super easy to charge. Like they said and can shows
<---not bein smart *** lol
But no, I did not oil the compressor. I just did the same as when Inspector12(jeff) helped me replace my last one. This was my first solo attack on it. If there is leak I prob just need new line? Thanks for all help. And Josh, it's super easy to charge. Like they said and can shows
<---not bein smart *** lol
06-17-2011, 12:16 PM
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Thats good news than.The next step would be to run down to autozone and grab a can with the die in it.Cause if it all leaked out in a couple days then its a good sized leak that would definitely show up with dye
06-17-2011, 12:43 PM
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check the condenser for a small hole that was probably caused by a rock, you also need to pull a vacuum before recharging the system if you want it to work correctly.
the area that i suspect should look like this
the area that i suspect should look like this
06-17-2011, 03:48 PM
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Rule #1 when working on any AC system.... You must pull a vaccum on it or what you just did is pointless. If there is a leak, you will know it as it wont hold a steady pressure. It also aids in removing all moisture (moisture is bad m'kay) from the system as well as helps making sure that a full charge is taken in. My bet is that you didnt get a full charge (even if you felt cold air blowing as you were doing it).
06-17-2011, 05:48 PM
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Rule #1 when working on any AC system.... You must pull a vaccum on it or what you just did is pointless. If there is a leak, you will know it as it wont hold a steady pressure. It also aids in removing all moisture (moisture is bad m'kay) from the system as well as helps making sure that a full charge is taken in. My bet is that you didnt get a full charge (even if you felt cold air blowing as you were doing it).
06-17-2011, 09:22 PM
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Just hook up your mom's dyson vacuum cleaner to it
Just jokin.
You will need to take it to someone that has a vacuum pump,or you can buy one at a pawnshop for cheap
06-17-2011, 10:13 PM
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Rule #1 when working on any AC system.... You must pull a vaccum on it or what you just did is pointless. If there is a leak, you will know it as it wont hold a steady pressure. It also aids in removing all moisture (moisture is bad m'kay) from the system as well as helps making sure that a full charge is taken in. My bet is that you didnt get a full charge (even if you felt cold air blowing as you were doing it).
06-17-2011, 10:37 PM
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I can't count the number of times I've had to recover, vacuum, and recharge a/c systems. Run a vacuum for as long as you possibly can. I always set the machine on 99 minutes since that's as high as it'd let me go. If you're not pegging out the gauge on vacuum or pretty damn close to it, chances are good you have a small leak somewhere as long as the vacuum pump is working right.
06-19-2011, 06:28 PM
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Rule #1 when working on any AC system.... You must pull a vaccum on it or what you just did is pointless. If there is a leak, you will know it as it wont hold a steady pressure. It also aids in removing all moisture (moisture is bad m'kay) from the system as well as helps making sure that a full charge is taken in. My bet is that you didnt get a full charge (even if you felt cold air blowing as you were doing it).
Y'all should really listen to this guy! AC work needs to be done correct the first time or you are going to continue to have parts go bad. Go to a shop that performs AC work and ask for a EVAC and recharge. They will put dye in the system at that time so if it is to leak out they can find your problem. Sometimes its better to leave it to the people with the correct equipment!
I can't count the number of times I've had to recover, vacuum, and recharge a/c systems. Run a vacuum for as long as you possibly can. I always set the machine on 99 minutes since that's as high as it'd let me go. If you're not pegging out the gauge on vacuum or pretty damn close to it, chances are good you have a small leak somewhere as long as the vacuum pump is working right.
you don't necessarily need to run the vacuum for 99 minutes, all you have to do is peg the vacuum gauge to almost 30in. Almost the perfect vacuum because you won't be able to get the perfect vacuum.
