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Thread: Sight glass
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24-07-2010, 10:56 AM #1
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Sight glass
Hi
just a quick one,when moisture is detected from a sight glass by changing colour does it return to dry colour when moisture Is removed???
Rgrds phil
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24-07-2010, 11:12 AM #2
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Re: Sight glass
it is a indicator , so the answer is yes.
always check your vacuum.Don't rely on the indicator.
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24-07-2010, 11:35 AM #3
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Re: Sight glass
It should but I try and change it with the drier to be sure.
Health and safety first..........unless I'm in a hurry.
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24-07-2010, 11:53 AM #4
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Re: Sight glass
What they said^ but if the system has been really wet the moisture can wash the colour change chemical out of the sight glass.
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24-07-2010, 10:37 PM #5
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Re: Sight glass
And the time taken to change is not instant.
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