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Thread: A/C filter-dryer flow direction
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04-14-2006, 08:35 PM #1
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I just had a new a/c system installed so forgive this if it's a stupid question...
I thought the uninsulated line running to the compressor was the freon return line and the flow was *toward* the compressor. On my system, the flow arrow on the filter-dryer which is mounted on the bare line is pointing out. See picture....
http://home.comcast.net/~iflyfish/ac.jpg
Is this the correct mounting of this part?
Thanks,
David
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04-14-2006, 08:38 PM #2
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04-14-2006, 08:40 PM #3
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Yes the direction arrow is correct but I see several other issues that could have been done better. Take a wide angle pic so we can critque the whole job.
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04-14-2006, 08:41 PM #4
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04-14-2006, 08:43 PM #5
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04-14-2006, 08:45 PM #6
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David,
don't you have something better to do other than stare at directional arrows on a filter/dryer... at night, no less?! If you didn't trust the co. that installed your new system, then why'd you buy from them?
WHY?
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04-14-2006, 09:23 PM #7
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I'd guess that's about a 12/2 UF wire strapped to that suction line? Wish they'd quit changing the electrical code!
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04-14-2006, 09:54 PM #8
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Ok, it's the low voltage line.Originally posted by mrbillpro
Please tell me that is not the 220V line strapped to the suction line.
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04-14-2006, 09:55 PM #9
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Maybe they're using the 12/2 UF for the control voltage wire?
WHY?
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04-14-2006, 10:09 PM #10
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Biggest dang low voltage wire I ever seen
Why isn't the f/d in at the metering device?
Of course if you wanna have fun with an installer, peel off the label and reverse it
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04-14-2006, 10:24 PM #11
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Looks like 1/2" liquid tite to me. Will wait for the bigger picture.
I never put the filter drier at the metering device inside the house. Easier to change the drier when needed. Noone here in Shreveport puts them in the house.
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04-14-2006, 11:21 PM #12
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Oh my God!! The sticker is upside down!!!
It's better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them right.
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04-14-2006, 11:29 PM #13
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Re: David,
This kind of snipe is such a waste of time. Don't you have anything better to do than post useless replies to a HVAC forum? Are you perhaps a contractor who gets annoyed when customers look too closely at your work?Originally posted by Special Ed
don't you have something better to do other than stare at directional arrows on a filter/dryer... at night, no less?! If you didn't trust the co. that installed your new system, then why'd you buy from them?
I think most people are curious about something they just purchased..especially if it just ate a big hole in their savings account. Also, my never-wrong contractor crystal ball is on the fritz...can I borrow yours?
Thanks to those who took the time to actually answer the question.
David
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