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08-04-2009, 04:12 PM #1
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should i insulate the suciton line on a package unit?
the suction line on my straight a/c package unit by carrier is sweating like hell and rusting the base plate on my unit...should i instualte the 2 feet of pipe and tape it up good or just wait until winter sand and paint it good?? or if i insulate it the compressor will have to work harder????
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08-04-2009, 04:30 PM #2
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This is border line DIY but ...........
I would think it should have been insulated from the factory. I would insulate it if it were me but I supposedly know what I am doing ! LOL
If sense were so common everyone would have it !
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08-04-2009, 04:32 PM #3
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sometimes this is done tomake sure there is no liquid entering the compressor. 2 feet of pipe? go for it
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08-04-2009, 06:03 PM #4
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You can, it wont care and you wont notice a difference.
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