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KrossT on Sat September 21, 2013 10:49 PM

Year: 93
Make: Honda
Model: Accord
Engine Size: 2.2L
Refrigerant Type: R134a
Ambient Temp: IDK
Pressure Low: n/a
Pressure High: n/a
Country of Origin: United States

Hello all, I've heard nothing but exceptional things about this forum and thought I would seek advice.

I have ordered a BNIB Denso a/c compressor w/ clutch, 4 season drier/receiver, 4 season expansion valve, all new seals, and generic condenser for the a/c job I will undertake myself in the following month. I am mechanically inclined and will be doing everything myself.

Since I am removing all my components ( hardlines, softlines EVERYTHING ) What would be the best method to flush all of the disassembled lines without buying 40-50$ A/C flushes? ( I am trying to avoid this excessive expense if it can be done thoroughly another way ) Does anyone know exactly the ingredients in A/C flushes?!

Would a heated pressure washer do a thorough job? I've seen a few random forums suggest paint thinner, gasoline/ethanol, or mineral spirits, but heard those methods discouraged because of residue or contaminants left behind by those methods.

What would be the best brand refrigerant as well?

I will monitor responses to this post. Thank you very much ahead of time!


Edited: Sat September 21, 2013 at 11:09 PM by KrossT

TRB on Sun September 22, 2013 11:26 AM

Hecat Safe flush is what we use.

Power washer would add moisture to you system.

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KrossT on Sun September 22, 2013 12:00 PM

Hecat Safe flush 164$ for a gallon NOOOO THANKS!!! My title says "CHEAP & Effective". Im not looking to spend more than what my Denso compressor costs on flush solvent alone.

If moisture is the only concern, then I honestly dont think it would add moisture if I left the lines to dry 72 hours AFTER blasting them with compressed air for 10-20 minutes??


Edited: Sun September 22, 2013 at 12:11 PM by KrossT

TRB on Sun September 22, 2013 12:16 PM

$43.00 per gallon and it is a lot cheaper using the correct products then redoing it over again and again.

Good luck with the power washer.


Hecat Safe Flush

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Edited: Sun September 22, 2013 at 12:19 PM by TRB

HECAT on Sun September 22, 2013 2:19 PM

Did you read this?

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