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Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-04-2012, 10:08 PM

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Posted By jusme

$!%

Are the motors in home AC induction (Brushless)? Or are all of them brush loaded motors? I'm not sure.

Also, I've got to ask, I can only find CL deals for R12 12 Oz. cans for $15 and up per can....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-02-2012, 06:15 PM

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Get a vacuum pump. I know they say it can be...

Get a vacuum pump. I know they say it can be charged at zero, but I wouldn't bother. Any refrigerant is going to perform better with a vacuum. And once again, I wouldnt bother with the more...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-29-2012, 10:37 PM

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Has anyone tried wrapping the low side hoses in...

Has anyone tried wrapping the low side hoses in foam sleeves to see if that improves the performance? I realize they sweat, but I also wonder if the coldness being contained inside the foam...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-29-2012, 10:12 PM

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John, have you ever used that Foaming Evap...

John, have you ever used that Foaming Evap cleaner in the can with the straw? Does it work decently?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-29-2012, 10:01 PM

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Hmmm, is it fairly easy to get at? That would be...

Hmmm, is it fairly easy to get at? That would be something I would have to add to the task list.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-29-2012, 06:58 PM

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Posted By jusme

Right at 100 degrees on the road. It's not in...

Right at 100 degrees on the road. It's not in the 20's like a modded system could be, but for a 30+ year old clunker with a POS radial refrigerant pump, it's not bad. I just wish I could achieve...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-24-2012, 12:40 AM

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Posted By jusme

Very nice job! If you are able, feel free to PM...

Very nice job! If you are able, feel free to PM me with part numbers on the components you're testing with. I'd love to try a similar setup.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-24-2012, 12:14 AM

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Posted By jusme

Ah... Something tells me if that car gets...

Ah...

Something tells me if that car gets into Atlanta gridlock traffic, that vent temp rises fairly quick. Do you have any extra fans in that setup for the condenser?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2012, 11:48 PM

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Posted By jusme

Ooooo, nice. I will have to post a pic soon now,...

Ooooo, nice. I will have to post a pic soon now, hehe. Is that R12 powering that Chill Zone???

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2012, 11:47 PM

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Posted By jusme

And agree to not vent it into the atmosphere, and...

And agree to not vent it into the atmosphere, and recover what exists in the car...etc.

The license allows you to purchase the product, not to install it with a simple set of gauges. At least...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2012, 11:33 PM

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Posted By jusme

Hmm, I never considered the shop side of things...

Hmm, I never considered the shop side of things for product warranty purposes. That's a valid point.

In summation, I guess I agree with everyone in different areas (I should run for political...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2012, 10:24 PM

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Posted By jusme

Agreed, R134 is an absolute inferior product...

Agreed, R134 is an absolute inferior product mis-purposed as a retrofit and rushed to market to meet EPA specs.

I tried the Industrial 12 at 0 (neutral), deep vac, a few different times. In my...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2012, 10:10 PM

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Posted By jusme

I agree with this logic mostly. It's just...

I agree with this logic mostly.

It's just that if some find it hard to obtain R12, there are other decent options, although you're correct, nothing will be as good. But as I've stated, I've...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2012, 06:08 PM

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Posted By jusme

Maybe he meant a casual weekend wrench turner...

Maybe he meant a casual weekend wrench turner investing in a 30Lb. cylinder. I haven't priced those lately.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2012, 05:55 PM

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Posted By jusme

R12 is best, no arguments there. Just informing...

R12 is best, no arguments there. Just informing the thread of the experiences I've had with one alternate. Virgin R12 wont be around forever. And R134A is garbage compared to R12 in older...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2012, 03:04 PM

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Posted By jusme

I will say, I tried buying their "Industrial 12"...

I will say, I tried buying their "Industrial 12" product a while back. My experience was that it was not as good as the cheaper es-12a product. So, my advice to anyone would be if you're going that...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2012, 02:57 PM

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Posted By jusme

BTW, 240D automatic with AC turned on = Causing...

BTW, 240D automatic with AC turned on = Causing road rage with anyone behind you when driving uphill....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2012, 02:54 PM

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Posted By jusme

For what it's worth, I use Envirosafe...

For what it's worth, I use Envirosafe refrigerant. I've used it in all of my vehicles over many years. I just took a long drive this week with the wife down the Blue Ridge Parkway in my 240D that I...

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