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Thread: Split 3 way valve
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12-05-2009, 12:03 AM #1
Split 3 way valve
Hi
Regarding ductless mini-split systems
I have a doubt about the 3 way valve on the outdoor unit gas side
Are them all only 2 position (closed/open) with a schrader valve on the service port ?
Or are some of them 3 position, like in the compressor valves in refrigeration system ?
Moises
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12-05-2009, 11:40 PM #2
Re: Split 3 way valve
They are normally only 2 position valves, some have a Schraeder, some do not.
They are not back-seating valves only open/close.
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Last edited by Brian_UK; 12-05-2009 at 11:48 PM.
Brian - Newton Abbot, Devon, UK
Retired March 2015
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13-05-2009, 05:01 AM #3
Re: Split 3 way valve
Are you talking about the reversing valve, if you are they are oneway or the other, no in-btween.
magoo
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14-05-2009, 02:08 PM #4
Re: Split 3 way valve
Thank you Brian and Magoo
Brian answered my question
Now I know that the 3 way air conditioning valve
has only 2 positions and the 3 way refrigeration system valve has 3 positions
Most service manuals does not make it clear
This is a great forum with great techs
Moises
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14-05-2009, 10:47 PM #5
Re: Split 3 way valve
Forgot to add that with the 2 position valve when you close the valve the Schraeder is open to the pipework side of the valve.
This is so that you can pressure test/evacuate etc the pipework without the condensing unit.Brian - Newton Abbot, Devon, UK
Retired March 2015
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29-05-2009, 11:09 PM #6
Re: Split 3 way valve
Thank you Brian
But now there is a doubt left:
When I close the valve the Schraeder is open to the pipework side, as you said.
When I open the valve, does the pipework side gets closed or is the Schraeder valve that closes the pipework side by itself ?
I am asking this because you told some valves do not
have a Schraeder on them.
MoisesLast edited by Acrisoft; 29-05-2009 at 11:15 PM.
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29-05-2009, 11:58 PM #7
Re: Split 3 way valve
No, when you open those valve all you have done is open the port between the two pipes.
Brian - Newton Abbot, Devon, UK
Retired March 2015
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