[K3PZN-List] See message (AC!)

[Tony KF3AK/AAT3FG]

Interesting comments, Scott, but not intended for me.  Good to hear from you.  BTW, I probably won't be issuing a call for call-up...too much going on here at the gateway.

There is always next year...

73, Tony AAT3FG/AAM3EMD


> 
> From: "Scott, KB3JQQ" <kb3jqq at yahoo.com>
> Date: 2004/06/15 Tue AM 11:05:05 EDT
> To: k3pzn-list at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] See message (AC!)
> 
> > ?       Inspect vehicle's air conditioning system.  Inject UV dye into the 
> > A/C system and recharge with R134.  Obviously the system takes R12, but 
> > since we are not likely to find R12 anymore, R134 will have to suffice. Run 
> > system and check for leaks with UV light.
> 
> It costs more to replace any bad parts then to add more R-134a. If it
> works, then just add ester oil (PAG reacts to mineral oil) and charge
> until the system measures about 45 degrees at the outlet. (about 80% of an
> R-12 charge)
> 
> I have juice and gauges for R-134a and the experience of a few retrofits. Any
> time you open the system, it must be purged to a vacuum. R-134a is a smaller
> molecule and will leak through the O-rings and seals a lot quicker then R-12.
> 
> All systems leak. Some more then others. It's a fact of life.
> 
> If you have any questions or need it done, let me know.
> 
> -Scott, KB3JQQ
> 
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