AC conversion R12 to 134a
#47
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At any rate, if the only thing you have to go by is low side pressures, with the compressor running, I would shoot for 30-35 psi, give or take... The only completely 100% way to make sure that the correct amount of refrigerant is in the system is to draw a vacuum on it (completely empty it, then draw vacuum to get the moisture out), then refill with the correct amount...
I wouldn't give up yet... There is still a chance with what you currently have...
#49
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Might have a compressor getting a little worn out as well - that can cause high low side pressures even with the correct charge... would also account for why its not cooling as good as it might be able to if everything was perfect...
#50
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The compressor was for sure running, I made sure to check. I have gauges, but no r134 adapters so I cant check the high side I guess I do need to go ahead and get some...
I think I will just wait it out and source all the parts to convert fully. Maybe by next year I can scrape it all up, including a compressor.
I think I will just wait it out and source all the parts to convert fully. Maybe by next year I can scrape it all up, including a compressor.
#51
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The compressor was for sure running, I made sure to check. I have gauges, but no r134 adapters so I cant check the high side I guess I do need to go ahead and get some...
I think I will just wait it out and source all the parts to convert fully. Maybe by next year I can scrape it all up, including a compressor.
I think I will just wait it out and source all the parts to convert fully. Maybe by next year I can scrape it all up, including a compressor.
#52
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Yeah I guess that is an option. With the GTE in there, there is almost zero room to screw a fitting on the low side though. It is tough enough to pop a 134 hose on it. I may just pull the high side adapter and check the high side pressure. What should I be looking for on the high side at 95 ambient? Around 225-230?
#56
How does one get their system charged with r12 once pulling the fitting off?
Considering that you mentioned that most shops will stay far away from an r134 converted system?
I need to get my system filled with r12, as this r134 is not doing to well in the 100 degree heat.
Thanks in advance.
Considering that you mentioned that most shops will stay far away from an r134 converted system?
I need to get my system filled with r12, as this r134 is not doing to well in the 100 degree heat.
Thanks in advance.
#57
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Well, I tried adjusting the charge to 35psi low side, but it still just blows cool and not cold. I also tried to pull the high side adapter, but they must pull the R12 shrader when they put adapters on because once I loosened the adapter up enough, it started leaking. I just tightened it back down and will wait till I get some r134 gauges.
I also replaced my heater control valve, so the core is not being fed hot coolant when the ac runs. It did not seem to make any difference.
Does anyone have any side by side comparo pics of the r12 vs r134 condensers? I am curious about swapping my condenser for the r134 unit.
I also replaced my heater control valve, so the core is not being fed hot coolant when the ac runs. It did not seem to make any difference.
Does anyone have any side by side comparo pics of the r12 vs r134 condensers? I am curious about swapping my condenser for the r134 unit.
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