Quote Originally Posted by mackking View Post
mr gary, i took the system apart today, i found nothing wrong. the only thing i found is the filter/dryer on the liquid line seemed to have some restriction, so i replaced to- to no avail. i understand that when r22 is compressed through an orfice and enters a 70psi condition, is supposed to flash at 40degrees. if i place my temp probe just beyond the indoor orfice to the lines (with the probe wrapped in insulation tape to the line) i get a temp of 54 degrees. why is this? i dont understand why the refrigerant isnt flashing at the correct temp. what could possibly cause it? like i said before, i am an amature but i have never had this much trouble and i can usually figure it out but im stumped.
The system doesn't work the way you think it should work, because the way you think it works is WRONG.