I believe that my Interdynamics set cost about $75 at a local FLAPS; I'm happy with it. On forums like aircondition.com I've seen other brands mentioned that are said to be better. Larry A.
Stan Wilder wrote: >Careful buying gauge sets with manifolds off the E bayze site. >I bought a set in an Interdynamics appearing box. >The Interdynamics is / was a good quality American brand. >When the Gauges arrived it was evident that they were Chinese made and of >very poor quality. >The gauge set looked good at first and then turned out to be pot metal >manifold, tinted gold (Like Brass), crummy little plastic knobs on coarse >threaded valve fittings that required lots of torque to close. >First part to break was the plastic lenses, next the plastic knobs, then the >hoses wouldn't seal because of sorry rubber seals in side. >I paid $40.00 for this set but I watched others pay twice as much on the >fellows other auctions. >If you buy gauge sets I'd suggest that you buy locally and buy quality the >first time. >Just beware of any Ebaze item. >I hate to admit it but I got stuck several times and the Ebaze and Seller >return procedure or getting your money back is lengthy and not worth the >return delivery. > >Stan Wilder >Engine Ceramics >214-352-4931 >www.engineceramics.com > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Larry Alofs" <lalofs@RCN.COM> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 12:45 PM >Subject: Re: now: A/C equip needed > > > > >>John Carpenter wrote: >> >> >> >>>Hi All, >>>Do we have any professional auto air conditioning >>>experts on the list? >>>What equipment is necessary to do one's own air servicing? >>>Brands, models, prices? >>>I assume it's not cheap, but in the long run, worth it? >>>thanks, >>>John >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>The two main things I use are: >> a gauge set ( ~ $75 ) >> a decent vacuum pump ( ~$100 used, ~$500 new) >> >>Of course if you want to reclaim, analyze, and recycle R-12, etc., >>that'$ another ball game. >> >>Larry A. >>amateur >> >> > > > |
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