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As I read from 608... NO low loss fittings required on manifolds just on recovery/recycling equipment.
The EPA realizes we are always going to have a little loss, they just want us to keep it to...

Some of those tees and fittings appear to be AN,MS or JIC units which have 37 degree flares. SAE stuff is 45 degrees. If you use the correct collar and nut, the flare on the tube will flex somewhat...

How about a part number and size info about that case ?

Rick

Glenn,

I know that you said the tool was 'vasoline expensive', but is that with 2 Zeros or 3 ?

Rick

Jim,

I read the article and found it pretty good overall. It does need to be reviewed by a good proof reader. There are a few missing words and a few doubles as well.

In the section about...

How about just a Ziploc baggie of the right size.

Been seeing the same things you describe......
Micron climb stops quicker on multiple pull downs.

Very small spaces are very sensative to any leakage or off gassing.

I think part of the...

Eaallred,

It is interesting that you say that. I bought that very bag last week and so far I haven't been impressed with it. I know that it can take a while to get the arrangment worked out, so I...

Opps,.... said proxy when I meant proctor. The edit option goes away pretty quick here. Guess I will have to spend more time rereading before hitting the 'post' button.

Rick

Search doesn't get me much on the subject right now. Maybe once I am upgraded to pro.
Rick

Question,

Even if the CO2 is BONE DRY, won't you still get acid if there is any moisture in the system ?
Do you evac first to 500 microns to be sure of no moisture before adding the CO2 ?

Not...

Hello, my name is Rick and I got my 608 Universal last fall because a friend decided to replace the A/C units in his townhouse and asked me to help. He got a nice Mitsu split system with 3 indoor...

I have a Fluke 87 that is about 25 years old and still going strong. I also have a temp adapter ( don't trust it much ) and a clamp-on attachment .
It cost an arm and a leg when I bought it ( the...

itsiceman,

Yes, I noted in post 58 that in a steady state situation, I could affect the reading just by putting the guage fitting between my fingers. I figured it was responding to body heat. That...

JoeyD,

I have had it on a real system and couldn't get the rate to 'zero out' there either. I'm working with a small space on purpose to eliminate as many variables as possible. My goal is...

Yes, it was the supplied battery and that is why I just noted to low hours rather than harping about it. I also figured the battery could have arrived with partial charge. I haven't done a re-cal on...

JoeyD,

I got a battery life of more like 30 hrs, or less. Very little use of backlight and room temp or warmer. I would guess at least 1/2 of the time was below 3000 microns.

As for the plating...

Thanks for the reply. I learn something new every day...... guess I will be reading about BONE DRY CO2 this weekend.
Rick

That MBK-6 looks usefull, except, I was doing some reading on the web the other night. It was an article about leak testing from some manufacture or product company can't remember for sure, but they...

Are the ball valves vac rated ? Try the Appion VCRT as a shutoff valve. Also, could the hose been off gassing ? Do you have a way to connect direct to pump with metal only, no hose at all ? One last...

I really like this tool a lot. I think it is worth the extra cost compared to the LTE. The rate indicator is the most useful info it gives you. Suck it down to a given micon level and close the VCRT....

I've needed something like that since way back in the late 70's when I started working on planes. Always said we needed a law that engineers had to WORK on things in the field, 2 years out of every...

My new guage arrived this afternoon. Had other stuff to do, so couldn't "play" with it till this evening.
I am now confirmed as a "BluVac Zombie".

Rick

I have a Bluvac on its way also. Should be here later today. Never heard of them till last week. Did a Google for 'Torr guage' and found the Tool & Equipment section here. Spent 3 nights in a row,...