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Re: My AC just blew up - or something (archive)
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Posted by Mike M on June 22, 2002 at 23:21:32:

In Reply to: My AC just blew up - or something posted by Todd Kenyon on June 20, 2002 at 14:00:27:

I recently overhauled my AC system after the rupture disk on my accum/dryer blew at the end of last summer. I replaced the accum/dryer and removed most lines while the system was empty, replaced the o-rings and checked for signs of pluggage. The dryers are a routine replacement part (they only have capacity for a very small amount of water before they become plugged). I recharged the system with R-12 and it works great - 45-50F out the vents. So it turned out that a plugged dryer was the cause of my over-pressure. That thing should get replaced every 2-3 years (as long as there is R-12 available).

BTW - I paid $35 a can for the freon - ouch....

Mike M
in 100F Davis CA

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