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  1. 05-05-2007, 12:06 PM #1
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    Detecting a leak

    What is the most economical way to detect a slow leak.
    I have a 1.5 ton split system with condensing unit on the roof.
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  2. 05-05-2007, 12:14 PM #2
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    Bubble soap, the coil and connections..
    'Life begins with the journey each day'
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  3. 05-05-2007, 12:16 PM #3
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    is that a joke ?

    I don't think so, not for a very slow leak, what is meant by coil the connections
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    I'd recommend calling a hvac contractor & get him to use his electronic leak detector. It looks something like this.


    He's gonna charge you a service call & a fee for finding your leak. Sometimes they'll let that go towards the repair if its something like a evaporator. Just depends. If I were you I wouldnt even bother finding it, unless your planning on spending the money to have it fixed.
    Life is like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today might burn your ass tomorrow.
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  5. 05-05-2007, 02:48 PM #5
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    Call a contractor, they will come out check electronically and with bubbles. They may need to boost the pressure in the system with nitrogen. And as hvachero indicated, if the leak is in a coil it likely will be unrepairable and the coil will have to be replaced.
    S**t or get off the pot!
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    bubbles detect gross| large| bad leaks.

    small leaks by gas detection instruments, tuned for the specific gas.
    harvest rainwater,make SHADE,R75/50/30= roof/wall/floor, use HVAC mastic,caulk all wall seams!
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    Quote Originally Posted by summerblues View Post
    What is the most economical way to detect a slow leak.
    I have a 1.5 ton split system with condensing unit on the roof.
    Have you applied for professional membership yet? I highly recommend it. You'll get some more detailed answers to many of the questions you've been posting.
    Perhaps you should have read the instructions before calling.
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    look for oil spot

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