Charging Refrigerant

Characteristics of a Vapor Charge

  • Used for full or partial charge replacement
  • Change vapor refrigerant through both service valves (compressor off) (pressures equalized)
  • Charge vapor refrigerant through suction service valve (compressor running)
  • Not acceptable method for changing refrigerant blends (zeotropic mixtures)
  • Non-condensable's  may be a problem
  • Slow method of charging







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