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I checked the system pressures/temps this morning. System Recap: 3.5 Ton HeatPump, 12 Year Old Unit, R410A with TXV, Mfg. Target SubCool 7°F +/- 2°F @ 95°F Outside Temp Today's Outside Temperature: 80°F, Ran System 15 Min prior to recording measurements, no sweating on Suction Line. Gauge Low...

Also, do you use a vaporizer for r410A or do you just open and close the valve in short bursts?

As I'm learning about how to add refrigerant, I'm trying to determine what the Subcooling value should be on my unit. It is not listed on the tag on the outside unit. I found information in the product manual that indicates: "Design Subcooling 7 +/- 2° F @ the liquid service valve: ARI 95° F...

Thanks, I will have gauges in a few days and I'll report back. Thanks!

Hi, I noticed that our AC unit was not cooling well and determined that the copper liquid line going into the air handler, which is in a closet in the upstairs hallway, is very cold when the AC is running. I removed the front panel of the unit, and the smaller liquid lines feeding the coil get...

Deciding on whether to install a Surge Protection Device directly onto the power lugs at the exit from the meter vs attaching a breaker with the surge protection built into the breaker, like the Siemens QSA2020SPD. If the Surge Protector is connected directly to the lugs at the meter, the...

I have an outside breaker panel, located next to my meter, that contains breakers for my four outside A/C units and Pool Equipment. This panel also feeds two breaker panels located in the garage that contain all of the other breakers for the house. The garage panels are approx. 15-25ft of wire...