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Originally Posted by AC_Hacker
> I put the gauges on it & it still has a few pounds of pressure
If you only had a few pounds of pressure, it looks to me like you have lost all your refrigerant.
You'll need to repair the line-set leak.
Then you'll need to do a full pump down and all that goes with it.
I'd say that the tools you will need are: - Brazing torch and sliver phosphorous brazing rod
- inert gas purge set, tank, regulator, etc (dry nitrogen preferred)
- manifold gauge set
- vacuum pump
- micron gauge (to assure that you have the required vacuum and have actually fixed all leaks)
- All the wrenches required, including crow's foot wrenches that will fit onto your torque wrench.
- assembly lube that will be compatible with your refrigerant
- enough 410a to set your system back up
(I didn't price out this stuff, I didn't want to take away any of the fun.)
If you already have all or most of these tools, I'd say go ahead and DIY.
If you don't have all or most of these tools, it might be cheaper to have the work done by a HVAC tech.
However, if you don't have all or most of these tools and you really like acquiring new tools, then let the party begin.
Xringer did most of the work you are about to do, and he documented it pretty well, so that may help.
Best,
-AC |
Yes , I have read Xringer 's posts . Very helpful & very informative .
I have the tools . I installed the system several days ago . I dumbed up and caused the leak , myself . :-(
It is leaking at the liquid line flare nut , to the condenser . I moved the line while finishing up insulating the last few inches of copper and the service valve . Damaging / bending the line at the flare nut .
I will cut the flare off , with tubing cutter . Re-flare the end of the copper . Vacuum it down & the charge it back up with R410a .
Thanks ,
Wyr
God bless