Re: A/C -- The Final Chapter(?)

[ChuckKuecker <ckuecker@mcs.net>]

At 06:45 10/9/97, you wrote:
>>It sure isn't interested in holding any Freon above a few pounds of
>pressure.
>>	
>>Guess what I need is to hire someone to locate and repair the leak, which
>will 
>>hopefully happen when all the gaskets are replaced in anticipation of the 
>>legal refrigerant; replace the receiver/dryer, and recharge the system.
>Am I 
>>capable of any meaningful portion of this?  
>>
>I thought I saw a liquid that is placed into the charging system and spews
>a bright blue or red color wherever it escapes from. I can't remember
>where, but I am sure it exists, This way you can find the leak yourself.
>Anyone else on this mystery liquid?
>
>Regards,
>Paul Hanley
That is a leak detection dye - available at refrigeration supply places. You
probably can't buy it now without a permit...

Chuck Kuecker

ckuecker@mcs.net

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