adam, I'm confused, if you suggest that the individual who issued the initial post should be HVAC certified why would you give instructions on servicing the system. A certified technician should already know the procedure that you explained; right ? If there not certified than they should not attempt the procedure that you explained; right. DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> ---------- > From: adam <alm-1071@xxxx> > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [DML] Re: air conditioner > Date: Friday, July 16, 1999 12:48 AM > > For starters do not try recharging the system your self unless you are > certified in HVAC. If you are certified then: you should do the > following. If you are only wanting to check and charge the system then > you will only need to use the low side. Hook up your gauge. The > gauge should read about 83 pounds of presser(when the a/c is turned > off). Now start your car turn the A/C on max cool. > The gauge should now read 40 pounds of presser > NOTE:( do not put more than 40 pounds in your system you will run a > chance of locking up your compressor.) If your system reads less than > 40 pounds then add r-12 slowly to the system being careful not to over > charge it NOTE: you will need to charge and check the systems > presser on the low side. The only time you should have to use the > high side is when recovering r-12. Just a reminder when connecting > your gauge be QUICK because freon will escape when you are hooking up > to your line. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address moderator@xxxx > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address moderator@xxxx