Re: Frost on suction line
Not enough air passing through the evaporator (outdoor coil)?
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Re: Frost on suction line
There was no visible frost on the evaporator at the time the suction line was frosting up and although I had no air flow meter there appeared to be sufficient air movement over the coil.
Re: Frost on suction line
Sounds like over charged system and refrigerant boils in the suction line.
Re: Frost on suction line
Unit has been operating for several years without any obvious problems and has not had any service work done (as advised)
Is it possible that there is a restriction in the capillary or distributor tubes to the evaporator (outdoor) coil.
Think I am going to have get back to the unit and take more readings.
Re: Frost on suction line
Double check the external heat exchanger (evaporator) including the airflow of the fan and clean the battery.
Re: Frost on suction line
Certainly will be checking airflows but what is "clean the battery".
If relating to temps taken these were via digitemp themometer and were checked a number of times.
Re: Frost on suction line
by battery might be referring to coil