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Leggie on Fri August 17, 2012 9:39 PM

Model: V5
Refrigerant Type: CFC-12
Ambient Temp: 100
Pressure Low: 27-35
Pressure High: 210-275
Country of Origin: Japan

Ambient is 100F 25% RH. Mid afternoon sun.

~750RPM idle. Transmission in D.
35psi L; 210 psi H. recirc
The needle flutters on high side by a small amount, but very rapidly. I can actually hear the high side gauge buzzing.

1500RPM
27psi / 240psi
45F vent output on recirc windows shut

1500RPM fresh air with windows down
35psi 275psi

Compressor is a variable displacement type that attempts to maintain a constant low pressure.
Fan setting was on highest in every test.

Edited: Fri August 17, 2012 at 9:39 PM by Leggie

Cussboy on Sat August 18, 2012 12:11 AM

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Originally posted by: Leggie
Mid afternoon sun.

45F vent output on recirc windows shut



Sounds good to me. And pressures seem in line. I wouldn't touch a thing if it continues to cool.

45F is good, and would be lower if fan speed was slower.