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- From: jws@billy.mlb.semi.harris.com (James W. Swonger)
- Subject: Re: A/C manifold gauges question
- References: <1992Sep8.180404.16346@gtephx.UUCP>
- Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 12:26:30 GMT
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- A/C manifold gauges are straight pressure gauges connected to a "log"
- which lets you connect high side, low side and a third point (a can of
- fresh refrigerant, a reclamation unit, etc.). Many gauges have, in addition
- to the pressure scale, indicator marks for proper operating pressure ranges
- for R-12, R-22 and possibly other refrigerant types.
-
- As I recall, proper high side pressure for R-12 is 200-240 and low side
- down around 20PSI. Here's my cooling system diagnosis matrix:
-
- Low Side High Side Diagnosis
- ________ _________ ____________________________________________
-
- ~20 ~220 Normal
- <10 <200 Undercharge
- >30 >200 Overcharge
- >30 <200 Weak compressor, expansion valve stuck open
- <20 >250 High side blockage (drier, expansion valve)
-
- There's always the possibility of multiple problems and of course the
- possibility that this is not exactly right. If the latter concerns you,
- there are books.
-
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