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yet another dash AC question [message #274435] Fri, 27 March 2015 14:43 Go to previous message
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I'm having trouble charging the dash AC system with Enviro-Safe (duracool equivalent).
Last time, before the hoses got destroyed by the new compressor, I took the consensus advice
and just charged with three 6 ounce cans. It worked more or less, but the compressor cycled off
a lot (which I took to be low refrigerant) and the pressure seemed low.

This time, after replacing the damaged hoses and vacuuming the system to check for leaks, I put in three cans again
and the pressure is still low, something under 10psi at 1500 rpm, so I added more. After two more cans (total of 5),
the pressure at 1500 rpm is about 13psi, and at idle about 28psi.Doesn't seem to be cooling particularly well, though
there is at least condensation on the line at the back of the compressor.

So, is three cans always the case, or do systems vary? Other than the new aluminum compressor, ours is all stock
as far as I know -- no add on evaporators or anything.

I don't know now if it's under or over charged, but am hesitant to just keep adding more refrigerant.

thanks,
Karen
1975 26'
 
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