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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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a/c pressure

What pressure do I need to fill a/c system to.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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Charge it by weight. I forget how much these trucks hold but theres a sticker under the hood where the belt diagram is, that should tell you the wieght.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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That only works if the system in completely empty
 
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by fordpride
That only works if the system in completely empty
Or if you have a scale ...
 
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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If its a simple recharge - Best I can remember is to add until you reach 43 pounds or near that on the line pressure and the can is no longer getting cold. That works for the Hoston temps at this time of yr.

Normally its close or just under 2 pounds empty
 
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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If its a simple recharge - Best I can remember is to add until you reach 43 pounds or near that on the line pressure and the can is no longer getting cold. That works for the Hoston temps at this time of yr.

Normally its close or just under 2 pounds empty
Right on the money! 35-45psi with an outside ambient temperature around 90 degrees!
 
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Or if you have a scale ...
What I was getting at is if the system still has a half pound in and you add the lbs that the system calls for then it will be over filled by a half pound
 
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