Scott & Jill
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This mite be a stupid question but on my air conditioner there is no place to recharge it, dose any one know if you can splice into the copper tube to put the coupler on it to recharge it.
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Gypsy1
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It can be done, the problem is to find someone to do it. The manufacturers tell you that it is disposable, non-repairable. If you figure it out let us know on the forum.
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Yes any residential a/c tech can do this.
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garym114
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asuperheat wrote:Yes any residential a/c tech can do this.
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trickyvic3
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Seems odd to me that there would be no place to charge the unit?
So we're expected to replace the A/C unit if it needs a recharge? Who's bright idea was that lol.
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Dale.Traveling
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Normal set up on small compressor type items. Look at the compressor set up for your residential fridge. Your car will have one since it is subject to damage and such plus there are a lot of soft piping and fittings that are subject to leaks.
I look at it this way, one less leak point. Any residential AC mechanic can braze one in place if needed.
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mrbunzo
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I believe you will find that small,cheap(a relative term) A/C's will not have a re-charge fitting. The bright idea? is it charged at the factory with a set amount of refregrent AND lubricating oil. Therefor if it leaks refegerant, it also leaks lubrication and will be prone to fail soon. If you find oily residue running out of you A/C unit, the tech. will probably tell you to replace it, it's worn it's self out no matter how young or old. I have been on the recieving end of this news three diffrent times.
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past-MIdirector
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No access valve has been the normal for years on all window A/C, RV A/C, home refrigerators, and dehumidifiers. This was done by the manufactures to save a couple of bucks but also an EPA recommendations. This was done to keep service techs from just continually reserving a leaking unit. If they loose freon then there a leak that has to now be repair not just refilled which can cost more than what replacement unit cost.
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Tek-Rep
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I had a service tech recharge my old Coleman with the brazed-on service port. He looked and couldn't find the leak. Year later needed recharging again. I replaced with a unit from my local auto salvage yard. Replacement unit was about the same price as a recharge on the old unit. Replace the old unit if you don't find a reparable leak. It should not leak, it should wear out first.
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Outback Traveler
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Refrigeration supplies sells refrigeration tap lines.They clamp over suction line or a 1/4 pigtail copper tube. A soldered shredder connection works great.
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