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To charge an AC system while it is running the refrigerant should be added to high side?
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∙ 7y ago
No. You will risk injuring yourself if the can of refrigerant blows up in your hand.
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∙ 7y agoNo, added to the low side.
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How often should I put freon in my car ac?
Freon (or any refrigerant) only needs to be replaced if it is low. You can have the refrigerant checked at most auto repair shops and they can tell you if it's low. If it is, they should also check for leaks as it is a closed system and does not normally lose refrigerant.
List the items you would inspect on a HVAC system?
Common checks include coil cleanliness, proper airflow, refrigerant charge and inspection of electrical components.
How much refrigerant do I use in my 2005 Grand Marquis?
There should be a sticker under the hood somewhere that tells you how much R134a freon and how must oil the system calls for.
How do you charge an air conditioner?
That depends on why you need to charge it, assuming the system had some type of repair done and working forward from there:Ensure the proper amount of oil is in the system, if you change an oil capacity component (evap, condenser, accumulator, compressor) you will need to add oil;Evacuate the system to -30psi, maintain that vacuum for at least 30 minutes (pump connected and functioning);Leak test the system, shut down the pump (close the valves) and watch for pressure change over 15 minutes;Charge the system with the required amount of refrigerant; monitor pressures (both low and high) for other system problems; system should be charged with engine running and cooling set to MAX. Make sure pressure/temperature does not go below 35F during rev; less WOT trigger.Charging a system requires you to understand the system; the low side cannot go below 35 F or the evap will freeze water and the system will fail - this is 'at engine rev' not idle. The pressures invovled are relative to temperature, the high side should NEVER go above 400, and it is normally offset by ambient temperature plus the difference of evap cooling.
What does a compressor on a car do?
It compressed the refrigerant. It may also have an air compressor if the vehicle has an air ride system.
When charging an r12 system with freeze12 should you charge with gas or liquid?
if system is empty, u need to charge with correct amount of oil and refrigerant. the oil actually carries the refrigerant in the system if just recharging, buy the refrigerant that has oil already added, these are available at most auto stores
How do you add refrigerant to f-250?
Before you try to charge the system, there are couple things you should know about,what type of system, the capacity, and the oil charge and type if you need to add oil.A under or over charge system can cause problems.
Can you mix R401a and R409a?
No. You absolutely cannot mix any refrigerants. You should completely recover all the old refrigerant and charge the system, with the new refrigerant, using the superheat method.
How much refrigerant must a system contain to use a leak detector?
about 10% to 15% of system charge
Does the amount of freon vary in different units?
The amount of refrigerant a unit contains depends on the size of the unit. That is the standard charge but the charge after the system is installed may be more or less. The system charge depends on the size of the refrigerant lines, the length of the lines, and the size of the unit.
How much refrigerant must a system contain to use electronic leak detector?
about 10% to 15% of system charge
Use an electronic leak detector how much refrigerant must a system contain?
about 10% to 15% of system charge
What is the function of liquid receiver in a refrigeration system?
Liquid receivers are used to store the liquid refrigerant after it leaves the condenser. It should be located below the condenser to enable natural flow. The receiver may be constructed either vertically or horizontally and should have sufficient capacity to hold the entire system's refrigerant charge. The design should be such that only liquid refrigerant leaves the receiver and enters the liquid line. by vishal mahnn
How do you determine when enough vapor has entered the refrigeration system before you charge refrigerant liquid?
When the refrigerant saturation temperature increases to 36 degrees F.
Which is an indicator of a leak in a high pressure system?
Excessive superheat, caused by a low refrigerant charge.
To use an electronic leak detector how much refrigerant must a system contain?
about 10% to 15% of system charge
How do you add refrigerant to 2004 Chrysler pacifica?
Refrigerant System ChargeWARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.After all refrigerant system leaks have been repaired and the refrigerant system has been evacuated, a refrigerant charge can be injected into the system. For the proper amount of the refrigerant charge, refer to the Underhood HVAC Specification Tag. An R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station that meets SAE Standard J2210 must be used to charge the refrigerant system with R-134a refrigerant. See the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer for proper care and use of this equipment.REFRIGERANT CHARGE CAPACITYNOTE: Always refer to the underhood HVAC Specification Tag for the latest fill specification for the vehicle being serviced.CHARGING PROCEDUREEvacuate the refrigerant system .A manifold gauge set and a R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station that meets SAE Standard J2210 should still be connected to the refrigerant system.Measure the proper amount of refrigerant (1.88 lb) and heat it to 52°C (125°F) with the charging station. See the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer for proper use of this equipment.Open both the suction and discharge valves, then open the charge valve to allow the heated refrigerant to flow into the system.When the transfer of refrigerant has stopped, close both the suction and discharge valves.If all of the refrigerant charge did not transfer from the dispensing device, open all of the windows in the vehicle and set the heater-air conditioner controls so that the compressor is engaged and the blower motor is operating at its lowest speed setting. Run the engine at a steady high idle (about 1400 rpm ). If the compressor will not engage, test the compressor clutch control circuit and repair as required.Open the suction valve to allow the remaining refrigerant to transfer to the refrigerant system.WARNING: TAKE CARE NOT TO OPEN THE DISCHARGE (HIGH PRESSURE) VALVE AT THIS TIME.Close the suction valve and test the system performance.Disconnect the charging station and manifold gauge set from the refrigerant system service ports.Reinstall the caps onto the refrigerant system service ports.Run the HVAC Control Cooldown test to verify proper operation.
