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Leak checking A/C
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2 weeks 1 day ago #65416
by gmtech2012
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I've seen several videos where you check the r- 134a systems for leaks using shop compressed air. And in the last few weeks I've used that procedure myself and gotten a lot of success. My question is, can we use the same leak check procedure on an r-1234yf system? I can purchase a manifold gauge set that will hook up to these systems but I want to know for sure if it can be done just like the 134a systems?
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2 weeks 1 day ago #65421
by Noah
"Ground cannot be checked with a 10mm socket"
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Technically, you shouldn't even do it with R134a systems. I do, and will continue to do so, but nitrogen or CO2 are favored over shop air.
"Ground cannot be checked with a 10mm socket"
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1 week 6 days ago #65426
by Tyler
Replied by Tyler on topic Leak checking A/C
Like Noah said, you absolutely can do the same check with shop air. There's little difference between that and a system that's already leaked all the refrigerant out. Should you? No, IMO, but that shouldn't stop you if you think it's worthwhile.
Some techs swear off refrigerant detectors, but I love mine. To each their own!
Some techs swear off refrigerant detectors, but I love mine. To each their own!
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