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12-06-2006, 07:54 PM #1
Iced suction line - Question from Rockfun
Had this question sent to me as a PM, I have therefore put it out on the forum for all to see.:-
I would like to know why a air condition unit icing up on the suction line even the gas pressure,air circulation o.k,everthing running normal...
Brian - Newton Abbot, Devon, UK
Retired March 2015
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12-06-2006, 08:26 PM #2
Re: Iced suction line - Question from Rockfun
Any more details Brian?
Jase
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12-06-2006, 08:31 PM #3
Re: Iced suction line - Question from Rockfun
given the complete lack of detail but usually an indication of overcharge.Often accompanied by either a frosting or heavy sweating of the compressor....
cheers
Richard
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12-06-2006, 08:50 PM #4
Re: Iced suction line - Question from Rockfun
Originally Posted by JaseBrian - Newton Abbot, Devon, UK
Retired March 2015
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12-06-2006, 11:27 PM #5
Re: Iced suction line - Question from Rockfun
It's hard to judge what's wrong when you can't understand the question!!!
But funnily enough...
Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey leettr by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe.
Then aanign...j p g
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13-06-2006, 03:42 AM #6
Re: Iced suction line - Question from Rockfun
Hi,
I think it is because the refrigerant pressure is lower near the compressor.
regards,
guapo
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13-06-2006, 05:42 PM #7
Re: Iced suction line - Question from Rockfun
Blimey Brian your right i could read all the words
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14-06-2006, 06:20 PM #8
Re: Iced suction line - Question from Rockfun
thats pretty good brian
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14-06-2006, 07:24 PM #9
Re: Iced suction line - Question from Rockfun
Hi Brian - Fame at last mate
Still working for York? I bet that collar and tie are a bit tight with this warm weatherLast edited by frank; 14-06-2006 at 07:27 PM.
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