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by swampy 6x6
Mon Oct 09, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 270 microns good enough?
Replies: 6
Views: 3737

Re: 270 microns good enough?

hi Suggest u leak check manifold and hoses 1/pressure test refrigerant with nitrogen 300psi 2/ vacuum check 2a check pump with micron gauge only should get to 0--50 mic 2b pump down each hose with micron gauge ,take note of reading 2c pump down manifold with hoses capped, micron connected then opera...
by swampy 6x6
Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:12 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: What is best way to seal up/get ready a system for later vacuum and charge?
Replies: 5
Views: 2850

Re: What is best way to seal up/get ready a system for later vacuum and charge?

hi First have all used parts flushed first then blown thru with nitrogen Pressurize system with nitrogen or evacuate and charge with small amount of refrigerant is preferred . System turned off /disconnected By comparison a vehicle that is not getting cycled hot cold and being restored its ok to hav...
by swampy 6x6
Sun Oct 08, 2023 1:59 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Does air get in system when using AC manifold gauges?
Replies: 5
Views: 2376

Re: Does air get in system when using AC manifold gauges?

hi Just make sure your gauge/hose set is in good order , replace seals , lubricate o rings etc etc vacuum and pressure test . If your doing A/con often enough you get to no your tool characteristics anyways . I `ve always found gauge sets donot age well Don`t forget to service your vacuum pump regul...
by swampy 6x6
Sun Oct 08, 2023 1:50 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Where is a micron gauge placed when vacuuming system?
Replies: 11
Views: 9766

Re: Where is a micron gauge placed when vacuuming system?

hi
its easy to get the sensor in a micron meter dirty . Use 99% isopropyl alcohol fill tip with syringe install cap shake once and empty . Let dry for awhile
by swampy 6x6
Sun Oct 08, 2023 1:46 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Where is a micron gauge placed when vacuuming system?
Replies: 11
Views: 9766

Re: Where is a micron gauge placed when vacuuming system?

hi 1/ on manifold 2/ either the high or low port , vacuum thru the other port and via a dedicated vacuum hose . My next micron gauge will have decay rate also . Allows u to be more accurate for micron rise . CPS do more than one Blue vac do 3 or 4 Hose quality/condition and diameter all will effect ...
by swampy 6x6
Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:03 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Procedures, Tips and FAQ.
Topic: Evacuation Procedure
Replies: 6
Views: 17021

Re: Evacuation Procedure

After reaching 500 micron at least 1 hr on the vac pump ,, using 4cfm or bigger 2 stage .
8 ---12 HRS if system been left open for any period of time
Bigger diameter the better for vac hoses
by swampy 6x6
Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:48 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Orifice tube sizing
Replies: 22
Views: 4770

Re: Orifice tube sizing

hi The conversion that I have done that use a POA ,,, TX Ext Equalised ,,vehicle uses a small corvette evaporator ,,This core is used by GM in alot of vehicles big black a6 compressor ,,, small clutch hub eng fan convert to Block txv internal equal. original/aftermarket replacement evap core ,, elec...
by swampy 6x6
Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:40 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: How do these gauges look after charging?
Replies: 10
Views: 2230

Re: How do these gauges look after charging?

hi
need high heat load and at ideally 1500rpm. Comparison between idle and higher rpm can give way different readings .
by swampy 6x6
Sat Apr 29, 2023 5:32 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: TXV system with thermostat switch?
Replies: 10
Views: 5759

Re: TXV system with thermostat switch?

hi In some countries TXV is a common setup and OT is uncommon . Have not seen a mechanical thermostat in a passenger vehicle for a long time . A thermistor is 1/ consistently accurate ,,,therefore 2/can run down to a lower off point ,,,equals == 3/ better evap performance In the last 10yrs starting ...
by swampy 6x6
Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:55 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1986 Corvette R-12 to R-134a Conversion
Replies: 104
Views: 16045

Re: 1986 Corvette R-12 to R-134a Conversion

hi
Kenlou
Very universal charging instruction that gives enough info so u donot get into to much trouble when charging system .