Any one know anything about A/C?

[timjmcconnell at gmail.com (Timbo)]

Ok - the A/C is done!!!

I did end up using 134a.

This system has no pressure switches _AT_ALL_ cause it's cheap.

The only wires in it are the fan speeds, one to tell it to be on (snap
the clutch), 2 for the thermostat, and one for power and ground. I
wired it up with new switches, charged it.

It blows COLD!!! I can't believe how good the dang thing works!! Neat stuff.

--Timbo

On 6/18/05, Foxx (in a box) <foxxinabox@wideopenwest.com> wrote:
> > Specificly - I think there is enough there of my dealer installed a/c
> > to make it work. It needs to be recharged - so there's no pressure. Is
> > there a way to make the clutch of the compressor snap on to test it?
> > (there's no belt on right now)
> >
> > Also - Will I regret going rf134a? anyone got some r12?
> 
>    i would think that you might damage your compressor clutch. reason
> being is that you add oil to the system when you convert/recharge. if
> there is no pressure to your clutch you might experience a no oil issue.
> there is a switch in the line that will prevent your clutch from
> engaging if it senses low pressure.
>    as for r134a, i've had no problems. i converted my old '86 and my
> dad's '84 rabbit with no ill effects. still blows quite cold. if you can
> find r12, good luck. most places won't sell it without a license and if
> you do find it, it's bound to be expensive. that said, it is out there
> but it's just finding it that's the pain.
> 
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