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Aircon - regassing at home?

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TimM:
Your aircon should be artic cold, so cool suggests it's not working.

Probably just needs regassing and there a bloke (firm) here in Mansfield that I can recommend, they sorted mine out last year when there was a leak in the system. This year it probably  [-o<  just wants regassing.

If I could find this valve though (if it exists) then it would be a 5 minute job to do at home (and cheaper).

Anyone any ideas?

ChrisW:
See if there is a Carwood's local to you - they usually do recharge and pressure testing - think it's about £80 from memory.

ChrisW:
I've just looked this up in the workshop manual - I think I would definitely pay someone experienced to do the job for me - especially considering all the warnings, warnings and more warnings given  :shock:

TimM:
£80..........

That's why I like the sound of this halfrauds kit, it's about £20 for a gas tester (reuseable) and about £30 for a bottle of gas (use what you need).

With those prices in mind, it might even be worth getting a valve fitted to the system, but if there is another way (or there is a valve already) then it would be a waste of money.

rollazuki:
Last summer a couple of places were doin a regas between 40 and 60 quid in Sheffield.

If you use the proper machine, and full regass then you get all the old gas evacuated, the correct weight of gas put in(you cant do this accurately with just a pressure check), and more importantly, the correct amount of lubricant.
As the aircon pump is a 500-600 quid item, and lives/dies by the quantity and quality of the lubrication oil, then Id go to an aircon specialist.
You wouldnt repair your own fridge/freezer would you?

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