In a message dated 98-07-11 11:16:47 EDT, Scooter061@AOL.COM writes: <<Pay attention to those pressure readings and bypass switchs. I just lost all my freon due to a clogged drier. Any tiny relief valve just went kaplooey on the top of it. Fortunately I had another drier and put it in. <<SNIP>>More to follow I'm sure.... but I guess the phrase for the day is "scrimping on parts is just dumb!" >> Just a foot note: Folks, you HAVE to replace the filter-receiver-dryer any time you work on the AC. It is the cheapest part of the system, (about $35?) and is designed to RAPIDLY absorb moisture and contaminants. It gets clogged really easily. If you replace hoses, change refrigerant, leave the system open to the atmosphere for more than a few minutes, or have had your f-r-d in for more than a couple years, replace it when you service the AC, or else be hot and sad when some other expensive componants fail prematurely... The cheapskate always pays the most. gmbulley cary, nc (former cheapskate) |
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