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  1. 06-27-2008, 04:49 PM #1
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    fluttering gauges

    Why would gauges flutter?
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    Could be bad..

    Valves not seating properly, Vibration
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    Smile

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    Non condensables/contaiminates in the system.
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    Red face

    Quote Originally Posted by beenthere View Post
    Non condensables/contaiminates in the system.
    So would I have to flush it out with r11 or just change dryer and new refrigerant
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    More like recover, install new filter drier, vac, and virgin charge.
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    Flush with R11? Whaaaat?
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    Questions......New start up? Old unit? Is the system working correctly or close? Guage readings and indoor and outdoor temps? Both low and hi sides fluttering?
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    Quote Originally Posted by beenthere View Post
    More like recover, install new filter drier, vac, and virgin charge.
    Didn't word it rite but that's what I ment. thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by machery View Post
    Questions......New start up? Old unit? Is the system working correctly or close? Guage readings and indoor and outdoor temps? Both low and hi sides fluttering?
    It's an old unit, it's working ok, guage reading low side 55 high side 265, indoor temp. 87 outdoor temp. 83, only high side flutter.
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    Check filters and condenser coil for cleanliness....... thats all I'm gonna say outside the tech forum.
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    Hmm

    Quote Originally Posted by DPSwitch View Post
    Check filters and condenser coil for cleanliness....... thats all I'm gonna say outside the tech forum.
    Changed filters and acid wash coils recently

    Thanks for your input
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    Quote Originally Posted by the big chill View Post
    It's an old unit, it's working ok, guage reading low side 55 high side 265, indoor temp. 87 outdoor temp. 83, only high side flutter.
    Umm, with the readings given, it is definitely NOT "working ok".
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    Quote Originally Posted by mark beiser View Post
    Umm, with the readings given, it is definitely NOT "working ok".
    Yeah I was thinking the same thing....
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