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Originally Posted by itsiceman

My Titian II had some fine mesh screens at all the hose fittings. Untill I took them out it wouldnt pull a vacuum for ****

I did the same to the Titans I have. You had asked me before about how the JB manifold was working and like I said I have had no problems with it. If Lockhart had a 4 valve out then that is what I would be using as I need one. That manifold has had a lot of refrigerant through it hanging off of a reefer trailer.

My Titian II had some fine mesh screens at all the hose fittings. Untill I took them out it wouldnt pull a vacuum for ****

Originally Posted by kamersoutdoor

Update:
Revolver is a pos!
Low side, high side and charge port leaking internally!
Should have learned my lesson from past experiences with jb junk!!!!
Any recommendations on 4 port manifold for the dc?

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I just bought an AK900 for a backup... talked to Doug. He said the only one it fits is the YJ Titan... which is the manifold I have had my DC 1200/1250 on for over 6 years.

I ordered a Titan (YJ # 49967) off Amazon for a little over 1-1/2 C notes... with hoses... I need to find someone to sell the analogue gauges to... <grin>

Update:
Revolver is a pos!
Low side, high side and charge port leaking internally!
Should have learned my lesson from past experiences with jb junk!!!!
Any recommendations on 4 port manifold for the dc?

sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note

I have mine hanging on an eye-hook screwed into a 2x4 that I cut to fit across the back of the van. It also hangs my evacuation hoses, short extension cords, 1/4" and 3/8" socket sets...

Yes, putting the sensors in a small bag will help, as will managing the cords or cables with some form of tie.

Now hoses coming off of manifolds between jobs....

the first revolver manifold i had, leaked thru the charging port to the vacuum port. i got a new set and pressure tested them with all the hoses and ball valves. i let them hold over night and had no leaks. i haven't tried to vacuum with them yet. i usually use my 1/2" appion hoses and all the gadgets for evacuation.

and yes, i lost my cap. when i pull the gauges out to use, i just hook the sensors to them so they are water tight.

Mine are hanging on the shelf just to the left of the side doors. Open and grab. Below them is where the vacuum pump stays... so hoses hanging there is not an issue (rarely is the gauge set hanging when I need the vacuum pump).

Originally Posted by ga-hvac-tech

I have a 'pull away' plug/socket in the wire from the DC head... about 6" from where it goes into the head (yes, I removed the plug).

Generally I clamp the clamps on a 1/4" hose and wrap the wire around the clamps. Works fine for me...

And HANG the gauge set in your van... they stay out of trouble that way...

My AKs are hanging off the rear of my shelves. Evey time I open the rear doors it.s like "RELEASE THE KRAKEN" from Duel of the Titans. ...LOL The hoses spring out like they are trying to encircle me. I have to tuck them between the the shelf side and the the left side rear cargo door. The never stay put and spring out each time I open the door.

I have a 'pull away' plug/socket in the wire from the DC head... about 6" from where it goes into the head (yes, I removed the plug).

Generally I clamp the clamps on a 1/4" hose and wrap the wire around the clamps. Works fine for me...

And HANG the gauge set in your van... they stay out of trouble that way...

Originally Posted by jpsmith1cm

Now, I is REALLY confused...


You're hanging the clamps alone from the manifold knobs and, what, leaving the wires just hang there?

Try some Millie-ties. You can check local Radio Shack for them. Bet you'll like them.

I leave the clamp on the knobs, yes. I neatly wrap up the wire harness. But sometimes the clamps fall off or the wire harness comes unraveled.

That's why I mentioned the bag to stow it in. I can get a duffel bag big enough to stow the head and hoses and probably use a Klein zipper pouch for the clamps. I could stow the zipper pouch inside the duffel, but I won't do it with the FP cover I am using now. Too much chance it could be lost.

Originally Posted by hvac5646

I don't leave them connected.

Now, I is REALLY confused...


You're hanging the clamps alone from the manifold knobs and, what, leaving the wires just hang there?

Try some Millie-ties. You can check local Radio Shack for them. Bet you'll like them.

Originally Posted by jpsmith1cm

#1. STOP LEAVING IT CONNECTED! BIGGEST cause of wire breakage. Take the time to disconnect it.

What I do is wrap the sensor wire up and tie it to the clamp handle with a millie-tie.

Now, I'm using single clamps, even on my AK, but I suppose that my strategy can be modified slightly to accommodate the double wires.

I have several sensors, both clamp and probe sensors. I keep a clamp in my toolbag and the rest in a small bag in the truck along with other sensors and thermometers.

I don't leave them connected.

Originally Posted by hvac5646

Whats driving me nuts is a good way to stow my AK clamps. I have an SMAN 4 head cover on my Ak and I

Clamp the the sensors to the knobs of the manifold.

The clamps still fall out of the head cover and the wire harness is always tangling in the hoses. That's why I like my SMANs...they fit in a case.

With the monster manifold i have and the 3/8 and 1/2 hose(s) I'd need a trunk to fit all that in. Been thinking about a nylon laundry bag or something similar to stow the whole works in.

#1. STOP LEAVING IT CONNECTED! BIGGEST cause of wire breakage. Take the time to disconnect it.

What I do is wrap the sensor wire up and tie it to the clamp handle with a millie-tie.

Now, I'm using single clamps, even on my AK, but I suppose that my strategy can be modified slightly to accommodate the double wires.

I have several sensors, both clamp and probe sensors. I keep a clamp in my toolbag and the rest in a small bag in the truck along with other sensors and thermometers.

I take my sensors off and throw them in a black pouch that hangs on the bulkhead.

Originally Posted by jpsmith1cm

Yes, it is a cap, but a bit more than a dust cap.

I lost mine, too, but then I went a little crazy with my AK and made a one-of-a-kind AK-900 out of mine...

Now, it has 2

Whats driving me nuts is a good way to stow my AK clamps. I have an SMAN 4 head cover on my Ak and I

Clamp the the sensors to the knobs of the manifold.

The clamps still fall out of the head cover and the wire harness is always tangling in the hoses. That's why I like my SMANs...they fit in a case.

With the monster manifold i have and the 3/8 and 1/2 hose(s) I'd need a trunk to fit all that in. Been thinking about a nylon laundry bag or something similar to stow the whole works in.

Yes, it is a cap, but a bit more than a dust cap.

I lost mine, too, but then I went a little crazy with my AK and made a one-of-a-kind AK-900 out of mine...

Now, it has 2

Originally Posted by jpsmith1cm

As has been explained, the DC units are water resistant (this is the technical term they aren't truly waterproof) That cap maintains the water resistance of the unit when installed, as would the sensor plug.

Without either part, the unit loses its water resistance as water can find a path into the unit through the pins. Having assembled and disassembled them, I can vouch for this.

yeah I knew that..I thought you were correcting my terminology. So it's just a cap regardless of it's function...which i grant is critical to the operation of the head.

Originally Posted by hvac5646

Granted. I just did not know the correct name for it.

Enlighten me if you would please.

As has been explained, the DC units are water resistant (this is the technical term they aren't truly waterproof) That cap maintains the water resistance of the unit when installed, as would the sensor plug.

Without either part, the unit loses its water resistance as water can find a path into the unit through the pins. Having assembled and disassembled them, I can vouch for this.

Originally Posted by jpsmith1cm

It's more than a dust cover.

Granted. I just did not know the correct name for it.

Enlighten me if you would please.

Originally Posted by hvac5646

Dude, did you loose the dust cover to your plug?

It's more than a dust cover.