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ive never had a dyno to measure Horsepower of a...
ive never had a dyno to measure Horsepower of a compressor.. but looking at charts and knowing perpetual motion machines dont exist it appears 5-10 per compressor depending on system Load and size.....
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on my TRANS/AIR system the outside fans cycle...
on my TRANS/AIR system the outside fans cycle with the compressor.. inside fans run any time the system switch is on.
on my ProAIR system the outside fans only shut off if the inside...
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05-17-2022, 03:58 PM
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fantastic that its cooling.. even if it leaks...
fantastic that its cooling.. even if it leaks out you have ruled out, electricals, fans ,etc.. in fact while its cooling its a good ideas to check all of your outside fans and make sure they are in...
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05-16-2022, 12:45 PM
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this firum is really getting on my nerves.. all...
this firum is really getting on my nerves.. all their Ads with auto refreshing the oage has wiped out several posts of mine lately..
so here I start again.. only unfortunately this time im...
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05-04-2022, 04:19 PM
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Interesting on those fittings . They are supposed...
Interesting on those fittings . They are supposed to be O ring but the hose side does look like AN ..
For 134a 690 microns is more than good. Love seeing someone who knows how to work on this...
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05-04-2022, 09:27 AM
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the fittings on mobile A/C are O-ring type...
the fittings on mobile A/C are O-ring type fittings.. if its pressurized with refrigerant you need to recover it.. if its just nitrogen then you want to depressurize via the schraeder.. on an...
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04-18-2022, 06:35 AM
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the first time i saw one i thought it was a total...
the first time i saw one i thought it was a total hack, then I emailed TRANS / AIR and they said there were some ,made like that.. I didnt really Like the design
but i guess the result is the...
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04-17-2022, 07:46 PM
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Yep this is one of those single condensor setups,...
Yep this is one of those single condensor setups, its possible theres check valves in the compressor or in the T fitting, otherwise they count on both compressors always running.. ive seen them both...
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04-17-2022, 04:15 PM
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there are some **WIERD** bus A/C systems out...
there are some **WIERD** bus A/C systems out there that used one Large condenser, 2 compressors and 2 evaporators.. they defy every law of science i ever knew in the world of air conditioning but...
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04-05-2022, 06:59 AM
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I'd do both... take the rear A/C out, install a...
I'd do both... take the rear A/C out, install a minisplit for when you are parked.. then replace the A/C compressor yourself and run the dashboard air.. your minisplit in the back of the bus isnt...
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no pex that I know of.. I use Burgaflex /...
no pex that I know of.. I use Burgaflex / Burgaclip fittings which are similar to a pex style crimp ring but on a hose like good year 4860 or 4890.. (reduced diameter barrier hose)..
I also...
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04-02-2022, 09:37 PM
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the most likely scenerio is the compressor isnt...
the most likely scenerio is the compressor isnt engaging because the freon has leaked out..
here is hpw I leak test.. first I do a visual.. the condensor is the coil in front of the...
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thats what I did, converted to a drop-in for...
thats what I did, converted to a drop-in for both my 12 and 134a systems and they are colder / run with lower head pressure
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04-02-2022, 11:31 AM
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actual R12 is getting hard to get or at least...
actual R12 is getting hard to get or at least pricier..
the stuff i run in my Air conditioners will end up just creating a bunch of hater comments so I dont mention it here.. but its damn...
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03-31-2022, 04:27 PM
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an auto A/C unit wont touch a bus.. and blowing...
an auto A/C unit wont touch a bus.. and blowing through a seat will just create a damp seat in humid conditions... its an R12 system but doesnt mean you can use a replacement R12 drop in...
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03-27-2022, 07:54 AM
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all good things for flare leaks! flare leak seal...
all good things for flare leaks! flare leak seal is also an easy way to mae sure flares dont leak.. so far in the 13 years my minisplits have been in my house I have only had 1 leak due to a pipe...
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06-15-2021, 05:59 PM
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had a funny one this week.. a couple messaged me...
had a funny one this week.. a couple messaged me on facebook as someone told them I could help remove their factory A/C properly.. we set it up where they would come out (even after I told them not...
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02-26-2021, 08:13 AM
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you are correct that dash has no A/C..unusual ...
you are correct that dash has no A/C..unusual most van busses have it if they have rear A/C.. yours likely had its A/C added.
..a window unit wont begin to cool you while driving.. id...
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02-25-2021, 09:14 AM
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this seemed a little cryptic.. so di you remove...
this seemed a little cryptic.. so di you remove the dashboard heater and A/C system too? seems there is no need to put a heater up front by running the hoses up from the back.. that bus should have...
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11-25-2020, 12:32 PM
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emergency hatches always leak. a lot of people...
emergency hatches always leak. a lot of people rivet metal over them or replace them with homemade skylights, or vent fans, etc.. its almost always the sun-baked plastic flange on the outside root...
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11-24-2020, 12:10 PM
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if that is on a separate compressor and condenser...
if that is on a separate compressor and condenser from your front unit you surely can yank the rear one and still keep the front one pretty easily. I love those bulkhead units.. my favorite kind of...
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10-31-2020, 08:07 AM
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Since this is an Air conditioning thread.... ...
Since this is an Air conditioning thread....
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10-31-2020, 07:52 AM
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Native has it right!.. See I’m 90% bus...
Native has it right!..
See I’m 90% bus enthusiast 10% conversion interest so for me it’s about the Bus and driving it. My other 3 busses are all still completely stock interiors fully seated.. ...
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10-30-2020, 07:14 AM
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as if being able to stay cool in 104 degree Texas...
as if being able to stay cool in 104 degree Texas heat isnt enough reason...
here is a pic of my bus after driving 6 hours in a near blinding rainstorm.. kind of mundane.. but Perfectly...
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09-29-2020, 04:15 PM
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yep you definitely can move them.. im guessing...
yep you definitely can move them.. im guessing you have a short bus (bluebird brand)of some short so there is just one Air conditioner in the back cross-wise?
if that was installed at the time...
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