- 4 Oct 2012
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I bought a used A/C from a departing foreigner.
Trouble is, none of the repair/installation services will handle my used air conditioner. One suggested I call the local manufacturer outlet. Called them and they said call an installation service. (sigh)
The only two things I cannot really do (because I don't have the equipment) is to pressure test the tubing for leaks and vacuum the air and moisture out of the tubing before opening the valves and filling the tubing with freon.
So I was wondering something:
If I take my chances with leaks, and just turn on the freon, what can I expect to happen with the air and moisture in the tubing mixing with the freon and going into the condenser?
Anybody got a cheap hack for vacuuming the tubing? I would happily pay for and a convert an air compressor, but is it feasible?
I have also heard that a compressor from an old refrigerator can be used, but that would require brazing and flaring tubes and I don't have the equipment to do that either.
Trouble is, none of the repair/installation services will handle my used air conditioner. One suggested I call the local manufacturer outlet. Called them and they said call an installation service. (sigh)
The only two things I cannot really do (because I don't have the equipment) is to pressure test the tubing for leaks and vacuum the air and moisture out of the tubing before opening the valves and filling the tubing with freon.
So I was wondering something:
If I take my chances with leaks, and just turn on the freon, what can I expect to happen with the air and moisture in the tubing mixing with the freon and going into the condenser?
Anybody got a cheap hack for vacuuming the tubing? I would happily pay for and a convert an air compressor, but is it feasible?
I have also heard that a compressor from an old refrigerator can be used, but that would require brazing and flaring tubes and I don't have the equipment to do that either.