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Excuse me: that is mister Master Of The Obvious to you sir. PHM ------ To. Originally Posted by Snapperhead Mister freaking know it all
Originally Posted by mgibbs I was told they are more susceptible to cracking. But he could have been full of it. http://www.rses.org/assets/journal/9...AC_Hotline.pdf I would agree with that if there was weight hanging off it / not supported
Originally Posted by Poodle Head Mikey Can't you just pipe it with the outlet down to solve the oil-trapping-potential issue? PHM ------ Mister freaking know it all
Does my Accumilator need a heater ? I was told they are more susceptible to cracking. But he could have been full of it. http://www.rses.org/assets/journal/9...AC_Hotline.pdf
Does my Accumilator need a heater ?
What was the logic / reason behind the "never use 45's" teaching? PHM ------- Originally Posted by mgibbs I like that they used 45s. I was taught to never use 45s.
Originally Posted by rhumbard I would be more concerned with out return from that drier. http://www.emersonclimate.com/Docume...(PA-00102).pdf page two I like that they used 45s. I was taught to never use 45s.
Can't you just pipe it with the outlet down to solve the oil-trapping-potential issue? PHM ------ Originally Posted by Snapperhead When i opened the filter i read how to put together, but didnt see anything about using 45s to give it the gangsta lean... hmmmm I think horizontal looks much nicer, screw them and their oil return!
Originally Posted by Snapperhead When i opened the filter i read how to put together, but didnt see anything about using 45s to give it the gangsta lean... hmmmm I think horizontal looks much nicer, screw them and their oil return! It's really no big deal. Like when you install a new oil separator, you gotta prime it with oil. Same thing here, just dump a bit of oil in the housing and walla, you're a super tech !!
When i opened the filter i read how to put together, but didnt see anything about using 45s to give it the gangsta lean... hmmmm I think horizontal looks much nicer, screw them and their oil return!
Originally Posted by VTP99 Oh yeah ... it blew its load and then the compressor. Who needs stinking safeties ? I suspect the wire braid went first then the vibration cracked the brass. That is a nice photo. It got an audible chuckle out of me when I first saw it!
Originally Posted by BBeerme Hey VTP99, Are you sure that vibration eliminator is leaking? I don't see any oil on it. I think that new expanded style is for applications where you cannot install perpendicular or parallel to the crank. Oh yeah ... it blew its load and then the compressor. Who needs stinking safeties ? I suspect the wire braid went first then the vibration cracked the brass.
Hey VTP99, Are you sure that vibration eliminator is leaking? I don't see any oil on it. I think that new expanded style is for applications where you cannot install perpendicular or parallel to the crank.
Originally Posted by kamersoutdoor That's funny I just installed one and it showed his way as correct? I'll try and find the original manual they sent and copy it. I installed a sporlan (I thought his was also) which did state not to install in such a state as to create an oil trap, but illustration showed his "position" as correct. Ditto...just serviced a Hussman condensing unit which had the drier installed horizontal .
Originally Posted by rhumbard I would be more concerned with out return from that drier. http://www.emersonclimate.com/Docume...(PA-00102).pdf page two That's funny I just installed one and it showed his way as correct? I'll try and find the original manual they sent and copy it. I installed a sporlan (I thought his was also) which did state not to install in such a state as to create an oil trap, but illustration showed his "position" as correct.
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I would be more concerned with out return from that drier. http://www.emersonclimate.com/Docume...(PA-00102).pdf page two
Originally Posted by BBeerme What are you talking about? Vibration eliminators don't ever leak . . . . Oh, wait a minute, you must have seen me on this job last week. Lmbo Looks about right lol
Originally Posted by kamersoutdoor That's why they (vib eliminators) are not needed I wouldn't have left them in. I find enough of them installed properly that leak What are you talking about? Vibration eliminators don't ever leak . . . . Oh, wait a minute, you must have seen me on this job last week.
Originally Posted by Snapperhead This compressor doesnt move around like that big ol Semi , plus its not on springs , i think its fine That's why they (vib eliminators) are not needed I wouldn't have left them in. I find enough of them installed properly that leak
This compressor doesnt move around like that big ol Semi , plus its not on springs , i think its fine
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