Post by mysqlquery on Jun 9, 2007 21:50:29 GMT -6
Product was: Interdynamics A/C Recharge Kit: Arctic Freeze; R-134a Refrigerant w/UV Dye, Advanced Stop Leak, and Bonus UV Pen Light; Includes Reusable Trigger Dispenser
Info Here (Advance Auto)
Anyhow. I'd tried to recharge before, with some EZ-CHILL product, and, not only did it not cool down any (UNK why), but, it all leaked out pretty quick. So, I had a major leak somewhere.
I was going to give up on the A/C for a bit, and, get a new compressor (I thought that was the problem). Saw this product at Advance today, for $30, figured 'what the heck!'
I like it, a lot! The 'trigger can' is GREAT! With the EZ-CHILL system, I was VERY worried it would fall into the serp. belt, and, it was annoying to read the gauge. Not with this one. And, with severe tendinitis in my right hand, this one was a lot easier to operate.
First can made the air blow cold, but, lost about 20PSI in 10 hours (NOTE: On the EZ-Chill one, I lost ALL pressure [45psi] within 10 hours).
So, I gave it the second can. It's still holding at about 43PSI now, 24 hours later. Sadly, I have no real idea where the leak was. I kinda shot off 134a, into the engine bay on accident, not seating the valve right, so, everything has yellow bits under UV now
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Anyhow, the air blows COLD now, and, the wife doesen't nag me anymore! Well, she does, but now, it's not whining about the 90 degree drive home from work, but 'Turn the darn AC off, already!'
Double win! Great buy @ $30!
Another bonus... It fits regular 134a cans. And, they sell cans of the stuff for about $10 each, in case I need to run it again... Also, the 'trigger mechanism' works as a gauge, can or no can...
Info Here (Advance Auto)
Anyhow. I'd tried to recharge before, with some EZ-CHILL product, and, not only did it not cool down any (UNK why), but, it all leaked out pretty quick. So, I had a major leak somewhere.
I was going to give up on the A/C for a bit, and, get a new compressor (I thought that was the problem). Saw this product at Advance today, for $30, figured 'what the heck!'
I like it, a lot! The 'trigger can' is GREAT! With the EZ-CHILL system, I was VERY worried it would fall into the serp. belt, and, it was annoying to read the gauge. Not with this one. And, with severe tendinitis in my right hand, this one was a lot easier to operate.
First can made the air blow cold, but, lost about 20PSI in 10 hours (NOTE: On the EZ-Chill one, I lost ALL pressure [45psi] within 10 hours).
So, I gave it the second can. It's still holding at about 43PSI now, 24 hours later. Sadly, I have no real idea where the leak was. I kinda shot off 134a, into the engine bay on accident, not seating the valve right, so, everything has yellow bits under UV now
.Anyhow, the air blows COLD now, and, the wife doesen't nag me anymore! Well, she does, but now, it's not whining about the 90 degree drive home from work, but 'Turn the darn AC off, already!'
Double win!
Great buy @ $30!Another bonus... It fits regular 134a cans. And, they sell cans of the stuff for about $10 each, in case I need to run it again... Also, the 'trigger mechanism' works as a gauge, can or no can...
