HF is perfect for people who fix there own stuff, however if you plan to run a business you need something that you can count on working and withstand the abuse and HF really doesn't fit that, not that HF doesn't make a quality tool cause they do but it's not a 100% going to work day in day out tool. I managed to get everything I need for to fix my AC for less than half of a dealership charges so yea...
If someone is serious about going into HVAC business or to become a tech in this field should considering investing in a real good quality geages. Harbor Freight known to carried a very low quality tools. No offense to HB-Freight store or the loyal customers but I had shopped there and had bad experiences. HVAC Techs, invest in a good brand good quality tools.
Agreed. For the occasional user like myself, they work fine. I was able to buy all the parts and tools to do the job on my truck for less than it would have cost to pay someone to do it for me - and now I have the experience and the tools to maintain my own mobile A/C.
HF has some decent quality stuff and some really cheap stuff. These are closer to the decent quality end of the spectrum, I believe.
I made the video last summer, but as I recall is was between 70°F and 80°F at the time.
I did pull a good vacuum for over an hour before charging the system. The old compressor had a leak around the pump body so I replaced it, the receiver/dryer and the orifice tube then recharged the system.
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HF is perfect for people who fix there own stuff, however if you plan to run a business you need something that you can count on working and withstand the abuse and HF really doesn't fit that, not that HF doesn't make a quality tool cause they do but it's not a 100% going to work day in day out tool. I managed to get everything I need for to fix my AC for less than half of a dealership charges so yea...
NerdForMIT 7 months ago
how should my gauges read for my central ac system
farstarfilm 8 months ago
If someone is serious about going into HVAC business or to become a tech in this field should considering investing in a real good quality geages. Harbor Freight known to carried a very low quality tools. No offense to HB-Freight store or the loyal customers but I had shopped there and had bad experiences. HVAC Techs, invest in a good brand good quality tools.
thisisnotyours1 1 year ago
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Agreed. For the occasional user like myself, they work fine. I was able to buy all the parts and tools to do the job on my truck for less than it would have cost to pay someone to do it for me - and now I have the experience and the tools to maintain my own mobile A/C.
HF has some decent quality stuff and some really cheap stuff. These are closer to the decent quality end of the spectrum, I believe.
kb1gni 1 year ago 2
@thisisnotyours1 if tool has moving part, Harbor Freight is really junk.
reefseeker 1 year ago
General Direct from Harbor Freight, right, got some on sale with super coupon for 24.00, myself.
ritmotraveler 1 year ago
when replacing condensor, due to a leak... and evacutationg the system,
should the oil be added, frist is one can enough?... most care or is that 2much?
or is r134a added frist then the oil... please comment
eloid777 1 year ago
superheat/subcool say any more?
tpm4life 1 year ago
R-134 Alpha Guages!!! from Harbor Freight
raptorman120 2 years ago
Good eye! Yes, they are.
kb1gni 2 years ago
you most likley have a resitriction in the low side of the system
ruetica 2 years ago
do you know why would the low pressure side is 80psi while high is at 100? thats what I'm having.
I know low should be 30 and high a bit higher. but can't gat the comp to suck gas.
tks
coquivagabundo 2 years ago
I made the video last summer, but as I recall is was between 70°F and 80°F at the time.
I did pull a good vacuum for over an hour before charging the system. The old compressor had a leak around the pump body so I replaced it, the receiver/dryer and the orifice tube then recharged the system.
Still working well today!
kb1gni 2 years ago
whats ambient air temperatures because that has to do alot with ur gauge readings and did you vacuum the lines before recharging
latinolord4 2 years ago
HvacrTalk . com welcomes Techs contractors and consumers to join free and discuss and trade infor and learn meet others in the trade. good links and resources...all you need is a valid email to activate your account.
hvacrdude1 3 years ago