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Old 10-09-2018, 09:05 PM   #22
randy500
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Re: Reading A/C gauge

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Originally Posted by rsgt View Post
I have another poa valve. Is there a way to check if it is moving free and not stuck before it is installed?
Yes they can be tested.
Remove the valve or the discharge line from the valve.
Hook the low side pressure gauge to the POA valve.
Then pressurize the POA valve, I use air regulated to 60 lbs at the evaporator inlet with the expansion valve removed. I use a rubber tip blow gun.
For R12 the pressure should be about 30 lbs at sea level, 27 or so for R134a, add 1 lb for every 1000 ft above sea level.
The POA is adjustable through the outlet, look inside you will see a hex nut. Its a strange size though.
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