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RE: A/C Advice

To: "'John & Allison Cyganowski'" <janah@att.net>,
Subject: RE: A/C Advice
From: "Mike Munson" <fasttrs@mindspring.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 08:35:18 -0400
>All of this discussion about airconditioners reminds me of a couple of 
>questions that I have regarding them.

>1.) Which side (high pressure or low pressure) should be evacuated prior to

>filling with refridgerant?

1. Both; and it would help to change out the drier.

>2.) I heard once that a few drops of oil should be added to the system. 
>What kind of oil? Mineral?

2. Mineral,if you are putting in R12 or Freeze 12.

>3.) Can you confirm that you are supposed to fill the low pressure side?

3. Definitely; If you hook up to the high side you could overpressurize the
Freon can and blow your hand off. Thats why AC techs call those little cans
"Hand Grenades"!

>Thanks,
>John Cyg

Good luck!
Mike




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