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  1. 06-17-2012, 10:55 PM #1
    rjd sun
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    kwikchargers or similar

    just wondering how many people out there using them when charging 410a. Only reason why I ask is when I see someone without one they seem to be clueless of this little tool. I personally like it because I definitively know I am not effin up the compressor and am able to charge more accurately without the surging of temps and press. Any thoughts??
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  2. 06-18-2012, 01:37 AM #2
    Sprdbstr
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    Ive been wanting to get one of those, sux having to throttle in my charge and worrying about compressor.

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  3. 06-18-2012, 02:52 AM #3
    Mikelen2009
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    I have never used one. Does it actually speed up the charging process?
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  4. 06-18-2012, 05:41 AM #4
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    Haven't used one for over 20 years.
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  5. 06-18-2012, 06:09 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by beenthere View Post
    Haven't used one for over 20 years.
    X2

    and have yet to slug one
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  6. 06-18-2012, 07:08 AM #6
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    Used to use a "Dail-A-Charge" for accurately infusing refrigerant. Been charging with liquid for over 30-years, never damaged a compressor when charging. I now use a Fieldpiece SMAN-3 and it has a sightglass built in so you can see whether you're charging with liquid, gas or flashing. I've never found if at all difficult to throttle enough to prevent compressor slugging. Maybe experience counts for something.
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  7. 06-18-2012, 07:31 AM #7
    truck12
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    Haven't used one in 20 years. Been on several jobs years ago just dumping in a full charge to get it cooling while it's on schedule to be changed out. Even tried to damage some of these, nothing bad ever happened.
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  8. 06-20-2012, 10:23 PM #8
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    never used one. was tought that were the distance it goes and the low pressure will boil it off befor it fill up the shell. if you open the gauge and walk away thats were a problem could happen.
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