How To Recharge Freezer or Refrigerator - Adding Refrigerant or Freon to R134A Appliance

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Benjamin Sahlstrom

Benjamin Sahlstrom

Күн бұрын

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In this video I explain the process of how to add refrigerant to your refrigerator or freezer that is no longer cooling like it should. This works some of the time to make a unit last a few years longer so long as the unit has a VERY small leak. If there is a larger leak addition steps will need to be taken in order to fix the leak, replace the filter drier, evacuate the system, and finally recharge the unit the way that I demonstrate in this video. Hopefully this helped you understand the process of how to add Freon to your appliance. Let me know if you have any thoughts or suggestions in the comments below!
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@BenjaminSahlstrom
@BenjaminSahlstrom 10 күн бұрын
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@gary-gilbert
@gary-gilbert 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you keeping it around instead of sending it to the dump, in this throwaway society.
@Michael-uj4zw
@Michael-uj4zw 2 жыл бұрын
Very good presentation. I worked in the field for many years on a lot of large equipment running AZ-50 at 25" of vacuum. When you get a leak in that, you have a major job on your hands! I wish I had the tools that are available today, it would have made things a lot easier. Just remember, when you think you've seen it all, you haven't!! You will make a good instructor!!
@Barryd57
@Barryd57 2 жыл бұрын
Benjamin is so helpful. I had success with my Maytag after watching this video 3 times and planning ahead! I had to modify my R134 gauge set to have an R12 line to the piercing valve. I bled the blue & yellow lines before opening the pierce service port. Sure enough, it was at -12 PSIG (pounds per square inch gauge). Gradually, very slowly, I added R134 until the low side rose to +1 PSIG and closed it up. Add some R134, turn off the supply, and let the pressure settle. After charging, over the next 4 hours the freezer gradually decreased to -5 degrees. UPDATE: The charge lasted 10 months & I am filling the system again. This time I added more technology to the repair. Using an HBN electric meter, amps were .67 before I added R134. However, when I measured amps 6 months ago, it was .74. I conclude that the amps fell because there is less R134 in the system causing less resistance in the compressor. When I refill the compressor, the amps should return to .74. One thing I disagree with Ben and that's how much R134 to add. If u add more R134 than needed, the suction line will freeze. On my Maytag, +1 lb of low side pressure when the compressor is running, is correct.
@lukeh8869
@lukeh8869 2 жыл бұрын
Can you advise where do you get the R134a refrigerant from?
@berniemac8413
@berniemac8413 2 жыл бұрын
@@lukeh8869 your auto parts store.. it’s the same refrigerant used in cars..
@johnchafin3817
@johnchafin3817 Жыл бұрын
@@lukeh8869 You can get it at Walmart too.
@cornelbuckley
@cornelbuckley 2 жыл бұрын
Great instructions! I really like how you take the time and patience to explain the fine details of the process!
@amosskullie4616
@amosskullie4616 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the education
@chriskupish2692
@chriskupish2692 Жыл бұрын
great instructions ! very detailed
@user-tv7ne5tg2y
@user-tv7ne5tg2y 6 ай бұрын
Весы не нужны , ЕСТЬ линейка холодильщика на манометре , доза Р - 134 , давление при работающем М К плюс 0,2 бар , температура кипения будет минус 24°С , этого хватит для отключения питания М К по температуре .
@LikeColorBlue
@LikeColorBlue 8 ай бұрын
this video is the best one on KZfaq to introduce how to refill refrigerant into a fridge!!!
@markanderson350
@markanderson350 Жыл бұрын
You provide much detail on removing all air in lines, most just say, let out the refrigerant for a second. The advice on pressure and clogged cap tube is helpful and I did have that issue too. I never heard of just adding an estimated charge based on full charge. I am buying more refrigeration gear as I get the funds to do so. Thanks
@vahekahkedjian7898
@vahekahkedjian7898 2 жыл бұрын
You did a perfect job, I have been 40 years in this business and I testified that you did everything write , and very nicely explaining ,congratulations . Good luck to you
@robertscottII
@robertscottII 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome timing Ben. For months my under cabinet ice maker has been making less and less ice. Then no ice last week. I half knew how to do this, but I put the piercing valve on and just tried to dump a can in. I didn't realize to bleed the line or that it would be such a slow feed. So I put my vacuum pump on it, drew it down and started over with a new can. Used my kitchen scale to weigh in 4ish ounces. Been making ice like new. Thanks.
@BenjaminSahlstrom
@BenjaminSahlstrom 2 жыл бұрын
Great work!
@Metalicon-qr6kr
@Metalicon-qr6kr Ай бұрын
Excellent DIY video Ben. Clear, concise, informative without all the lead in hype and crappy background music so common among content creators. Your knowledge of coolant system diagnosis and repair is impressive and I assume this is more than a passing hobby for you. I have only recently began looking into how to repair a fridge and there is certainly more to it than one might guess. Thank you for the exception quality how to video.
@martydennis
@martydennis 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben! Hope you're having a happy & safe Labor Day weekend.
@BenjaminSahlstrom
@BenjaminSahlstrom 2 жыл бұрын
Same to you!
@pdih
@pdih Жыл бұрын
Finally, someone explained it to me in a way I understood. Thank you.
@markchidester6239
@markchidester6239 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I would love to see a video of these gauges in full operation. I have a cheep set of the harbor freight ones. Something about Gilligan and primitive come to mind.
@robertfaddis8975
@robertfaddis8975 Жыл бұрын
Very articulate and well explained. You do a great job keep it up.
@runwayray
@runwayray 10 ай бұрын
Excellent narration. Crystal clear explanation of the process
@chieftaixi5241
@chieftaixi5241 2 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend and how would you go about using stop leak in a ridge? Would it be before or after vacuuming and charging the system?
@jamestriplett790
@jamestriplett790 2 жыл бұрын
If these appliances need a recharge, there is a corrosion pinhole leak somewhere on the aluminum tubing. Over time aluminum tubing in insulated wall sweats reacts and causes that. Also aluminum connection to steel or copper tubing corrode. When charging, use the amp meter to not go over the compressor rating of a full charge when appliance is running.
@joelking8588
@joelking8588 2 жыл бұрын
No shit… the refrigerant doesn’t just disappear
@Babyface_ash16
@Babyface_ash16 2 жыл бұрын
Why charge to compressor amps? Works for design, but if your got a lazy comp it’s not accurate. Capillary charge to frost line or subcooling. Or just simply weigh it in as per manufacturer recommendations. Do it by feel. Whatever way makes you happy. You seem opinionated best tech in town aye bud
@johnmonaghan882
@johnmonaghan882 2 жыл бұрын
When connecting 2 different metals you can use whats called a diaelectric between them to prevent the chemical reaction process between 2 metals
@pingpong9656
@pingpong9656 2 жыл бұрын
Finding the leak and fixing it would be one of your best videos! Do ti!
@markg6860
@markg6860 2 жыл бұрын
What are the normal on-off-on-off-on-off times for the compressor under normal fridge running? Also, what about stop leak for very small leaks?
@KevinCoop1
@KevinCoop1 2 жыл бұрын
Benjamin, Thank you for this video! I hope I don’t have to add any to our non cooling freezer, but know what to do if so. I’m thinking I have a thermostat issue. How is electrical job going? Respectfully, Kevin
@justdissin7340
@justdissin7340 2 жыл бұрын
This man is a genius. Who will give him thumbs down bruh. Not his fault you crappy appliance doesnt work
@larryseibold4287
@larryseibold4287 Жыл бұрын
since you have the digital gauges and clamps, would it have been best to measure the superheat at your operating condition vs weighing the refrigerant?
@cassidycue11
@cassidycue11 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial! Thank you so much for the detail!
@miguelbernabe753
@miguelbernabe753 Жыл бұрын
Nice explanation, thank you for sharing and taking the time to go through the whole process.
@northfielder1789
@northfielder1789 2 жыл бұрын
I love these educating videos.
@markjensen4219
@markjensen4219 2 жыл бұрын
Ben I just watched your video about charging 134a to a freezer that has small leak from 3 years ago. I believe I see where your leak may be. At the end of your process tube it looked like it had been crempted off but no weld. Just wandering.
@clusterone7465
@clusterone7465 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a quick question for, you maybe you can help. I have a small wine fridge that I suspect is low on refrigerant. it uses r600a. what psi should I fill to? Is it the same as 134a typically? 1-2psi positive pressure on low side?
@frez777
@frez777 2 жыл бұрын
You are a wonderful teacher!
@amystultz1608
@amystultz1608 Жыл бұрын
You are really gifted. In explaining this. I watch the other video where you open to view the inside. That really help my brain see the what's going on inside other bodie of big talkers try to explain the start and relay which I did finally understand but seeing the inside I got the picture. It's looks like a air compressor which I didn't know. Any way thank you I will be watching more one more. Where can I buy commercial refrigerator parts cheap.
@ronaldcach2779
@ronaldcach2779 2 жыл бұрын
HI, I noticed you have your freezer in an unheated building. Do you have to install a crankcase heater on the compressor, to keep its oil warm? Thanks Friend
@andrew_koala2974
@andrew_koala2974 Жыл бұрын
00:47 - Butane NOT Propane IsoButane to be specific R-224 for example is TriChloroTetraFluoroPropane R-225 for example is DiChloroPentaFluoroPropane R-226 for example is ChloroHexaFluoroPropane R-231 for example is PentaChloroFluoroPropane and so on -- without making a pages long list - above are just four examples
@tigerlin9893
@tigerlin9893 2 жыл бұрын
R134a refrigerant is a single component and does not need to be inverted for liquid filling. It is safer to just use an upright refrigerant tank for gaseous filling, because the compressor inlet must be gaseous. The suction of liquid refrigerant into the compressor will damage the outlet valve.
@cleronclarke5202
@cleronclarke5202 2 жыл бұрын
thank for this comment. I heard this before, but always seen tech invert tank.
@ranchview3470
@ranchview3470 Жыл бұрын
Charge it with vapor not liquid
@Lupgaroo666
@Lupgaroo666 Жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure for automobile air conditioning you don't want liquid dumping straight in...besides every small can I've ever used eventually gassed off and emptied into the system. Even the large bottle i used when rebuilding some automobile air conditioning compressors eventually completely emptied. So I was very surprised to see many techs inverting the bottle. Seems counterintuitive to me. My Machinest Mate at my unit in the military would sit the large tanks in a trash can with warm water. Someone in the know should clear this up. Thanks!
@johnarussoii
@johnarussoii 11 ай бұрын
Yes. If you need to give it a little push you can also use a hair dryer or a heat gun - keep temp around 100 F
@billrimmer5596
@billrimmer5596 9 ай бұрын
R u sure? I discharge R-134 into an old propane bottle that I evacuated. If I open the valve while in the upright position, gas comes out. If I invert it, liquid refrigerant comes out. I am sure of that. Even the container says liquid one way, and gas the other. So I respectfully disagree. And I have been charging automotive units since we were using R-12.
@crisroblesjr
@crisroblesjr 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, I refresh my mind. I wish I see what is the actual High Side and Low Side Pressure. I read about 6psig when you charge it for Low Side. Other video says 2-3psi is enough.
@Dontforget2teabag
@Dontforget2teabag Жыл бұрын
@Benjamin Sahlstrom is there a reason you would not want to use one of the A/C stop leak ~type products? I understand that over charging with one might cause a blockage or at the very least is limiting the capacity of 134a in the freezer. However, if it works as advertised and would stop a slow leak, then what would be your concerns with using such a product?
@Nohandle146
@Nohandle146 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, one of the best I’ve seen
@adrianomuca6784
@adrianomuca6784 2 жыл бұрын
Good video . But a question . Can you let piercings valve in after charging epa type 1 ? And vent de minimis open close open close ball valve?!?
@yomomma9070
@yomomma9070 2 жыл бұрын
I don't recommend those piercing type valves as a permanent installation. They leak as well. Use them to recover, then braze in some Schrader valves.
@barrythomas529
@barrythomas529 2 жыл бұрын
But for a quick fix it's ok .
@TheZooBrooksAB
@TheZooBrooksAB 2 жыл бұрын
Don't Schrader valves have rubber sealants? Wouldn't they just melt during the braze?
@yomomma9070
@yomomma9070 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheZooBrooksAB you have to remove the core prior to brazing, then once it cools you reinstall the core.
@TheZooBrooksAB
@TheZooBrooksAB 2 жыл бұрын
@@yomomma9070 I see. Also, I didn't realize the valves on the coolant cans were Schrader capable. I just thought of another thing.....to put the Schrader valve in, the entire system needs to be bled and recharged, correct?
@yomomma9070
@yomomma9070 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheZooBrooksAB that's the way I've done it. I will use the piercing type shown in this video to recover any remaining refrigerant then braze access fittings onto the process tube for permanent installation. You may be able to braze onto the process tubes after the crimp, idk. I've never attempted heating on a charged system; I was taught not to.
@ivanxyz1
@ivanxyz1 Жыл бұрын
Very thorough explanation. Thank you.
@harold2994
@harold2994 2 жыл бұрын
Will the A/C stop leak products work with something like your slow leak? Or would it make things worse?
@diysolaradventures7894
@diysolaradventures7894 8 ай бұрын
What if your top evaporator is ice cold like it's supposed to be but your bottom freezer evaporator R&B's french door refrigerators is not getting cold or freezing like it's supposed to ? Any suggestions ?
@leohohms8433
@leohohms8433 2 жыл бұрын
Very educational 👍
@tanjogok
@tanjogok 2 жыл бұрын
You are very good at work, greeting engineer from Indonesia
@TuyetPham-on4dq
@TuyetPham-on4dq 2 жыл бұрын
Clear instructions ; Thank you
@duiliofonseca9755
@duiliofonseca9755 Жыл бұрын
very impress how well you explain the hole process ....thanks for share
@AnAchievableDream
@AnAchievableDream 11 ай бұрын
After watching 10 or 12 other video's on this topic, I found yours to be the most straight forward and helpful. I need to recharge a Sub-Zero 532 and am located in a remote area where there are no technicians. I have all the parts, pieces and refrigerant and wanted to ask if it would it be possible to consult (hire) you to assist me in the recharge process? Much appreciated.........Cliff
@virgilbrown5682
@virgilbrown5682 Жыл бұрын
Great instructions!
@frederickadams213
@frederickadams213 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant young man. Thanks.
@thambirajahpathmanathan7080
@thambirajahpathmanathan7080 Жыл бұрын
Your Art of teach are verry nice!
@vladislavavadanii8130
@vladislavavadanii8130 6 ай бұрын
well done job ! Very precise, proper ,accurate and clear !
@celsiusswatt6021
@celsiusswatt6021 8 ай бұрын
Great video. But novice question: in this video you suggest suction pressure at 6-7psi. My fridge was powered down in hot climate for 9 months, and when I turned it on, it did not cool. Since I did not know the amount of remaining refrigerant in the system , I probably overcharged it to get to 7psi on the charge valve, and put ~6 (?) ounces of R134 instead of recommended 5 oz from the label. So now the fridge is working better than perfect, but the suction pipe gets frosted nearly up to the compressor. Is it dangerous? And if so, is it possible to remove some refrigerant from the system and how? I have seen other videos where the recommended suction pressure is ~2-3psi. If i try to bleed it, it bleeds with oil also, which is not good...
@freecheese4143
@freecheese4143 2 жыл бұрын
Smart Tech. Excellent, well explained, video tutorial.
@farmperfect
@farmperfect 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome information! Thanks
@BenjaminSahlstrom
@BenjaminSahlstrom 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@asrielandcharadoesstuff4789
@asrielandcharadoesstuff4789 Жыл бұрын
Depart you were holding up was the filter drier it posed any water accumulation out of the refrigerant and oil
@preacherman9018
@preacherman9018 Жыл бұрын
Man oh man, you are THE AC Man! If I were wanting to go into HVAC, I would ask to be your apprentice. Thanks for the details. I'm only planning on using a small 12 oz can, or whatever they weigh, but I understand the concept now. I have a large Vintage Kenmore chest freezer that is taking a long time to cool after replacing the Relay. The Solenoid is cycling less frequently as it cools down. It's a closed system manual defrost BTW. I have it set to "Flash Freeze" for over 24 hours since I changed the part. The compressor runs nonstop. The sidewall above the compressor is the coldest side and is only 15° F. It should be around zero. Do you have any suggestions?
@preacherman9018
@preacherman9018 Жыл бұрын
Update, the solenoid was buzzing and cycling on and off erratically for days. It is a part that's no longer available. I prayed about it and actually think God made it work! It no longer is doing it and the freezer dropped down below 0°F ! It seems to be working fine now. How about that? ☕😄👍 Here's a blessing for you. I hope you like this as much as I have. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aahzn8Ki0Ne6hqM.html
@johna6850
@johna6850 11 ай бұрын
Torquing to full stop with repeat insertions could cause leak. If you rely on threads to locate the seal point it might not return to full sealing force (needle to tube). For example: my piercing valve is 3 turns stop-to-stop ymmv. Go in ~2 1/2 turns to pierce, then back off and charge. Then in to light torque to ~2 3/4 turns, which is plenty for the 30psi resting pressure. Then you know the seal force is point-to-tube instead of thread-to-thread. This also allows for increased depth needed for future recharges.
@fakku6356
@fakku6356 7 ай бұрын
I think that your videos are very informative and useful the way you explain yourself its easy to understand and in some of your videos is easy to understand what you are doing and please keep making the videos as like I said the way you explain and I saw another video where you explain how to connect the hoses and how to charge the system thank you for your videos 😂😂
@ms38355
@ms38355 Жыл бұрын
Can you add freon with the stop leak additive for a small leak?
@dzeki29m96
@dzeki29m96 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks
@donniematz
@donniematz 2 жыл бұрын
You’re so cool. Love your videos.
@ryanphillips3225
@ryanphillips3225 Жыл бұрын
What if the compressor is running but the lines aren’t warm or cold? Frig not getting cooler so I’m assuming it is out of refrigerant (slow leak over time as it worked 2 years ago). How do I locate the correct line to tap into? Thanks!
@mohsenghayess7437
@mohsenghayess7437 Жыл бұрын
What the low side be at for pressure when the refrigerator is working ? Thanks
@_MrPink_
@_MrPink_ 20 күн бұрын
What a great video. Very well done, thank you. Two questions: 1) I have a gauge set, but it's been used on an auto A/C systems and likely has some dye and oil contamination in it. What solvent should I use to clean the hoses and the inside of the gauge body? 2) I presume automotive 134a is OK to use on a 134a fridge, but I've heard that automotive 134a cans might also have oil in them. Is there a way be sure that the can I use is pure 134a and doesn't have anything else in it? Thanks!
@jaygolzari1116
@jaygolzari1116 2 жыл бұрын
Great work brother! A+ ty and well done
@outcast7899
@outcast7899 2 жыл бұрын
Good job, very informative Thanks
@davidmcmillan343
@davidmcmillan343 2 жыл бұрын
Good explanation of the process.
@peterwydra6794
@peterwydra6794 2 жыл бұрын
Your video was excellent from a practical point of view. However the way you purged your hoses contaminated your tank. If you repeat that incorect purge you'll contaminate your tank more with each service call. Before opening valve on tank, both valves on gages must be open and the distal ends of both red and blue hoses open to atmosphere. Loosely attaching blue hose to bullet valve and loosely attaching unused red hose to back of gage will accomplish this. Now open valve on tank and quickly tighten blue hose to bullet valve, quickly close blue guage valve, quickly tighten distal end of red hose, close red guage valve. Charge 5 -6 psi suction but no more than 10.
@robertlandry5733
@robertlandry5733 2 жыл бұрын
The valve on the tank is one way and can not be contaminated. They do that so the bottles can not be refilled. The exception is a recovery bottle.
@AbelKama2014solo
@AbelKama2014solo 2 жыл бұрын
this video saves me time and money from taking a refrigeration short course. How much does it cost you to buy your digital gauge and scale?
@chieftaixi5241
@chieftaixi5241 2 жыл бұрын
The gauge is Little over 400. I was like damn. The manual gauge he has pinned is still steep but at a 300 dollar difference.
@rss608
@rss608 2 жыл бұрын
A vert good vid, thank you for taking the time to explain...
@RickSegui
@RickSegui 2 жыл бұрын
You forgot to check and warn people about the tap valve being a leaker!
@rickrods
@rickrods 2 жыл бұрын
He did but they don't always leak. Put one on about 30 years ago and still holding pressure. If the fridge fails I'll take the tap valve off and put a new O-ring in it and throw the fridge into the dump. lol.
@chrismcpeck5996
@chrismcpeck5996 2 жыл бұрын
I look for a hook up to add freon to my compressor. We're do you buy the adapter for that so I can get my compressor running again
@bernardsullano1868
@bernardsullano1868 2 жыл бұрын
thank you Benjamin for the video ..keep it up
@regiegija
@regiegija 2 ай бұрын
Great video. You are a great instructor. I wonder if you would provide a full training on refrigerator repair.
@user-ql2bz8on7m
@user-ql2bz8on7m Ай бұрын
Great job explained❤
@christopherallen4341
@christopherallen4341 2 жыл бұрын
Them line tap valves are for temporary use to check pressure's as there known to leak from vibrations. I tend remove them and install a 1/4" schrader
@comfortlivinghh
@comfortlivinghh 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for your video. good job!
@tanjogok
@tanjogok 2 жыл бұрын
Your equipment is very good.
@jefferycherrysr6568
@jefferycherrysr6568 2 жыл бұрын
Great and informative video thanks for this
@eugenerohrbach4102
@eugenerohrbach4102 8 ай бұрын
I got a lot of info from the video thank you.
@SeldomRest
@SeldomRest Жыл бұрын
Great video, appreciate you very much!
@deanhutchins841
@deanhutchins841 10 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks!!
@Wasakaie
@Wasakaie Жыл бұрын
how do you go about looking for / finding a leak if there is one?
@SN-ui5os
@SN-ui5os 2 жыл бұрын
I have water dispenser combine with mini refrigerator (before watch your video)we add r134a Freon With bullet piercing and adapter so 80%of condenser getting warm but piercing value starts to freezing on this sine I want to know we add right amount of Freon or still need it Thanks for Answer
@GoAndStay
@GoAndStay Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to add a colorant to check, as they do with car AC's?
@davidcarroll8533
@davidcarroll8533 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video I am going to try it out.
@carltaussig6590
@carltaussig6590 Ай бұрын
Great video!
@justinmondesire6465
@justinmondesire6465 2 жыл бұрын
Get a vacuum pump, also keep the tank out of the sun, I do a lot of automotive 134 and the sun and the tank need to avoid like Dracula and the sun, thanks for the tips so now I'll be able to do a bit more around the house
@henrylee2964
@henrylee2964 4 ай бұрын
I will try this your technique on my 2003 Frigidaire commercial freezer. May be i can resurrect it. My fzr stopped running after 13 years then i noticed a large puddle on the floor. i had to get all the food out and buy another freezer. i do hear some off/ on clicking but i do feel vibration on the compressor . after letting it run 4 hours, there is no temperature difference on the LS or HS of the refrigerant lines. thus there is not frosting on the evap coil in the freezer. My condenser coil is in the side walls liked you described.
@theRog05
@theRog05 9 ай бұрын
If I purchase a small can of R134a, could I use a regular kitchen scale to measure ounces, or does it have to be a special refrigerant scale? Thanks! Great informative video!
@vitaliyd193
@vitaliyd193 8 ай бұрын
Kitchen scale will work.
@belly007
@belly007 2 жыл бұрын
Once you cap your Piercing valve do you then open your Piercing valve to allow the refrigerant to return efficiently?
@wishicouldsing129
@wishicouldsing129 Жыл бұрын
No. That is what seals the freon into the system. Only when adding freon or needing a pressure reading do you open that valve again.
@JoseMunoz-jw9jr
@JoseMunoz-jw9jr 6 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks
@murphyjammusashi
@murphyjammusashi 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, Benjamin.
@BenjaminSahlstrom
@BenjaminSahlstrom 8 ай бұрын
Glad to help!
@eldoradony
@eldoradony 2 жыл бұрын
When charging a partially charged system like you just did, how did you decide how much refrigerant to add without knowing just how much was in the system? Is there a specific low side operating pressure that you can watch the gauge for?
@tedlahm5740
@tedlahm5740 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Bleeding the hose twice. Adding four ounces as shown by the scale. Are we saying the unit was empty? 4 oz was the factory amount.
@FishFind3000
@FishFind3000 2 жыл бұрын
If you don’t evacuate the system there’s no way to know what’s in it.
@BenjaminSahlstrom
@BenjaminSahlstrom 2 жыл бұрын
When you are "topping off" a system it is mostly a guessing game. I would say that if you have a unit that is no longer working but still cools a tiny bit you can safely add at least 75% of the nameplate charge. As I said in the video having a slight overcharge in a system that you know has a tiny leak isn't the end of the world since it will not be very long before it loses that bit of extra refrigerant. FishFind3000 is correct that the only accurate way to know for sure that you have the correct charge is to evacuate the system and recharge it with the factory weight. Adding refrigerant to a leaking system is a last resort and is not a permanent fix. I'll try to make a video showing the process of fixing a leak and recharging a system at some point in time. This video is mostly to demonstrate and explain the unfortunate multi-year leak scenario and how you can make it work in the short term.
@BenjaminSahlstrom
@BenjaminSahlstrom 2 жыл бұрын
Ted, the unit was almost empty. By adding 4oz I slightly overcharged it but that was deliberate. It's just a way of making a unit with a known leak last a tiny bit longer between top-offs. It's not perfect but there's not really a better option other than fixing the leak or, if it can't be located, replacing the unit.
@BenjaminSahlstrom
@BenjaminSahlstrom 2 жыл бұрын
As far as pressures go the low side should stay in the 1 psi range for a r134a unit but I've found that it isn't always perfectly consistent depending on the unit. If the freezer is at about 0 F then the pressure should be around 1 PSI on the low side.
@paulchace2391
@paulchace2391 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, great info...,helping my family save $$$
@1McMurdoSilver
@1McMurdoSilver 2 жыл бұрын
For a second there, I thought I had a cricket in my room... haha..
@BenjaminSahlstrom
@BenjaminSahlstrom 2 жыл бұрын
Those things are LOUD!
@peacejoy675
@peacejoy675 2 жыл бұрын
I notice Amazon sells 134a Replacements. I wonder what they are and whether they are flammable.
@ziyadd2835
@ziyadd2835 Жыл бұрын
excellent explanations
@mikevictor8390
@mikevictor8390 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent teacher
@kayodeolusesan4391
@kayodeolusesan4391 Жыл бұрын
Good work brother 👍
@BrandonLee9011
@BrandonLee9011 Ай бұрын
Awesome video!!
@ChewOnIt
@ChewOnIt Жыл бұрын
If there is a leak n the system’s R134a is totally bleeded out already, how can u add refrigerant when the system is no longer a sealed system n not a vacuum?
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