air conditioning question.............
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http://acprocold.com/
Melting Slicks
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I have used it before. It seems to be over priced compared to some of the other brands of the same thing. Walmart has another brand that is that is $12.00 cheaper than the a/c pro brand.
It works the same as the brand name.
It works the same as the brand name.
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Um, I put it in my C5 and it clogged up the system.
I had to get a new compressor and drier, condenser, flushed evaporator.
It's possible it was aluminum bits from failing compressor that clogged it up, or the chemical.
The orifice tube was totally plugged, also the suction port on the compressor.
I had to get a new compressor and drier, condenser, flushed evaporator.
It's possible it was aluminum bits from failing compressor that clogged it up, or the chemical.
The orifice tube was totally plugged, also the suction port on the compressor.
Racer
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I have used it before. Works just like any other R134 product, as stated could be overpriced but works. Depends on what your trying to do. If you just want to recharge the system and know that there is no leak in the system anywhere, just buy the smaller cans that have straight R134 and nothing else in them. Those are way cheaper also.
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Melting Slicks
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Look....a lot of auto mechanics have no idea how to diagnose an ac problem, it’s not looking at a simple gauge that is color coded.....take it to a professional auto ac shop, ask a reputable auto body shop who they use, and use them.
Jmho as a 26 year HVAC (not automobiles) professional.
Jmho as a 26 year HVAC (not automobiles) professional.
Last edited by Forcedvert; Apr 30, 2019 at 04:09 PM.
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I've used the A/C Pro thing a couple of times, on two different cars. One time, it worked OK, the other time, on my Corvette, it overcharged the system, and I had to take it to a shop to get it "uncharged".
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You'd be better off buying gauges from Harbor Freight and learning how an A/C system works. It's not rocket science, and can save you a lot of time and money. A/C system's in cars are all pretty standard across almost every brand. They generally all work the same. Not too many are "tricky".
Another idea is to find the leak yourself, get it fixed, then have a professional charge your system.
Another idea is to find the leak yourself, get it fixed, then have a professional charge your system.
Drifting
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From: Denver, NC
There have been over 1,200,000 people with experience, unfortunately, none of them are here..
http://acprocold.com/
http://acprocold.com/
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Melting Slicks
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You'd be better off buying gauges from Harbor Freight and learning how an A/C system works. It's not rocket science, and can save you a lot of time and money. A/C system's in cars are all pretty standard across almost every brand. They generally all work the same. Not too many are "tricky".
Another idea is to find the leak yourself, get it fixed, then have a professional charge your system.
Another idea is to find the leak yourself, get it fixed, then have a professional charge your system.
Charging is the easiest part, you vacuum it down and weigh it in......
Food for thought.....nothing is “rocket science” except.....well rocket science. There are tricks to all trades and the pros know them. I can’t tell you how many times a week in the summertime the company I work for fixes ac systems for people who attempt to install a WiFi thermostat because the guy at some home improvement store says “it’s easy”. Well it is easy to mount and attach low voltage wires. But it’s also easy to screw it up if the color code of the wires are not the commonly used ones and if you put just one in the wrong place you could blow a transformer or have electric heat and ac coming on at the same time and end up with a six hundred dollar electric bill
not to mention actually setting the thing up correctly.This is is not a shot at you or anyone that has fixed or attempted to fix there own car. You are exactly right all cars work pretty much the same just like all ac home, auto and even refrigeration. It’s simple mechanical refrigeration, it all works the same. I understand it thoroughly and still would let a dedicated shop troubleshoot and repair mine.
Last edited by Forcedvert; Apr 30, 2019 at 11:01 PM.
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I don’t recommend it’s a long term solution. You are replacing lost Freon , you’re not fixing the problem. The a/c system is sealed and in a perfect world would never need serviced. However it has several connections that could leak, possibly from vibration. Also the compressor itself can develop a leak around the shaft. Even the fittings ( there are 2 ) ( a high side and a low side ) where you fill it can start to leak. If by accident you add to much it will over pressure the system causing a much bigger leak. If you don’t put enough in the compressor will turn on and of constantly causing premature failure. You need to have a professional technician to work on it . It’s cheaper in the long run to repair a Ac system once and be done with it. And please don’t take offense but it sounds like you have neither the the tools nor the training to identify and fix the problem. Keep in mind Freon is a greenhouse gas and is illegal (Federal) to vent into the atmosphere. Fix it right. Fixit once.
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It is illegal to vent R134 out of your A/C - but not illegal to continuously refill a system that leaks. Nor has cold spray/dust off been outlawed, even though it, too, is R134.
Go figure.
Go figure.
