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17-07-2011, 04:17 AM #1
Over sized liquid line filter?
Hi. Please excuse my noob question.
I'm reassembling a cooler and I'm having a hard time sourcing a liquid line filter that matches the tonnage of the unit and copper tubing size.
What do people do in this case?
1) Use a larger filter that is specified to be used in a larger tonnage unit.
2) Use the right size filter that has smaller copper tubing size. (1/4" instead of 3/8")
3) Mail order the right one and wait.
If scenario 1 is used, how do you figure the extra refrigerant you need in a critical charge (capillary tube) system? Would the extra refrigerant affect system performance?
If scenario 2 is used, would this restrict the flow of refrigerant and cause problems?
Thank you!