Topher Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Reviving this thread since DrunkReefer ended up getting my coldwater cube tank and it looks like it may need a R134A recharge. It has I think what the call a "schrader" valve for the fitting on it and it needs only 10 ounces of coolant. Think we could bleed off the system and make some connection fittings to refill it using a small can of automobile AC recharge? The only thing I dont know how to do would be to completely empty the system and create a vaccuum in it so it takes a full charge. Any ideas? I hit up Taylor (PnkrckLives) about refilling it using automotive means, so we'll see these small cans hav oil in them and should not be used in refrieration units. I am not trying to flame anyone I just don't want to see you cause more problems than you have now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaticEngineer Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 these small cans hav oil in them and should not be used in refrieration units. I am not trying to flame anyone I just don't want to see you cause more problems than you have now.. Hey I totally appreciate any and all info I can get on this Josh (DrunkReefer) is going to get in touch with someone he knows that does works in the HVAC business. Topher, shoot me a PM with your guys' prices on house calls. I went over there and snapped these pics with my phone earlier so there is a better idea of what we are working with. Pic of the Valves on the chiller: Is Polyester Oil the same stuff as PAG oil? R134A for sure This one is only charged with 10 ounces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 You are not flaming anyone all your info is very specific and very helpful. Just another point as to why I love this site. Thanks for chiming in with all your years of experience!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerv503 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I had my chiller refilled with freon a while back. It was at an automotive place on Broadway blvd a couple blocks away from OMSI. Ask them for the right type of Freon for chillers. Vin "Keep On Reefing" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaticEngineer Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 I had my chiller refilled with freon a while back. It was at an automotive place on Broadway blvd a couple blocks away from OMSI. Ask them for the right type of Freon for chillers. Vin "Keep On Reefing" If you remember the name of that place let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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