DIY Aircon recharge help??

[crigisback]

Well he is adamant he can do a full regas in that time. He said a number of times that he has done this for 20 years and can do it blindfolded.

Hmmmm not so sure now

 

[Marshall]

Don't get me wrong over the years I've done a few on the side and you can get away with a vacuum time of 10 mins but it's best to do a longer period to remove all moisture etc and you then guarantee a excellent vacuum to pull the new gas and lubricant in.
All I was saying is if your paying for it make sure it's done properly.


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[Paulki]

It sounds like he switches off the vacuum pump as soon as it reaches a full vacuum; to do the job properly the pump should be kept running for at least 15-20mins after it's reached an indicated full vacuum for the reasons given by Kev.

I've re-gassed several hundred cars and it takes me an average of 1hr to do the job!

 

[crigisback]

so do you guys think i would be better going to kwik fit who will take over the hour to do it and hopefully fully vac out the remaining moisture??

thanks

 

[Marshall]

Well its upto you mate I'd just go with the cheapest.
Get it regassed and thats it.

 

[Subc]

SEAT full Recharge -Service £69.00

 

[Jarre]

just take it to kwick fit!

 

[Subc]

just take it to kwick fit!

Certainly saves all this "Gassing"

 

[crigisback]

My problem is I don't trust anyone to do it properly but can't do it myself.


Sod it kwik fit it is

 

[Jarre]

My problem is I don't trust anyone to do it properly but can't do it myself.

It's a sad place we live in. I don't trust people to do the job properly for all types of things!