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04-02-2022, 01:35 PM
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Coleman Mach 15 service port
Has anyone ever added service ports to these sealed units? If so do they make a kit?
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04-02-2022, 01:40 PM
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They are not considered servicable. If the refridgerant is low or nonexistant it's because there is a leak. The EPA has frowned on "just adding refridgerant" to sealed units and I don't know of anyone that would try to patch the aluminum tubing.
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04-02-2022, 01:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flybouy
They are not considered servicable. If the refridgerant is low or nonexistant it's because there is a leak. The EPA has frowned on "just adding refridgerant" to sealed units and I don't know of anyone that would try to patch the aluminum tubing.
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It seems wasteful but Marshall is correct.
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Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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04-02-2022, 01:53 PM
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Anyone know the freon these take?
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04-02-2022, 01:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Simsbud
Anyone know the freon these take?
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IIRC it’s 410
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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04-02-2022, 01:59 PM
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Appreciate everyone, going to add one of these https://www.amazon.com/TJ90BPV31-GEN...18da41b18feae6
and just top it off for our camping trip next weekend, then tear it apart and see if i can fix the leak or replace the unit,
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04-02-2022, 02:02 PM
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In my opinion they just create a leak where you pierce the tubing. Good luck.
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2012 Laredo 303 TG
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04-02-2022, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Simsbud
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Suggest you read the questions asked and answered on Amazon. Not for 410. Thing will leak you coolant out as you install it. Etc, etc.
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04-02-2022, 02:05 PM
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Without a manifold gauge set, you have no idea how much your adding. It could go BOOM and then no more camping for you or your family.
We all have the ability to make choices, I hope you don’t make the wrong one. Be safe.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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04-02-2022, 02:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
Without a manifold gauge set, you have no idea how much your adding. It could go BOOM and then no more camping for you or your family.
We all have the ability to make choices, I hope you don’t make the wrong one. Be safe.
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And a manifold is useless if you don't know what the low & high side pressures (adjusted for ambient, etc.) should be. There are some things just not condusive to diy. JMHO
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04-02-2022, 02:19 PM
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I have all the regular ac gauges and fittings , just going to make this work as a temporary fix
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04-02-2022, 02:20 PM
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Like i said, We are going camping next weekend and this is just a quick fix till we get back and i can replace the air conditioner
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04-02-2022, 02:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Simsbud
I have all the regular ac gauges and fittings , just going to make this work as a temporary fix
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Simsbud
Like i said, We are going camping next weekend and this is just a quick fix till we get back and i can replace the air conditioner
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I wish you all the best.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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04-28-2022, 05:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Simsbud
Like i said, We are going camping next weekend and this is just a quick fix till we get back and i can replace the air conditioner
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Granger = piercing tap
Auto joint. Appropriate fitting to screw onto piercing tap 410 refrigerant ( usually needs ordered I have used r134 also ) piercing tap goes on low side ( bigger tubing ) pump in some stop leak top off with correct refrigerant
This is not a proper or permanent repair but should get you through your trip you need a new unit I got a week out of this method when mine **** the bed while she was packing for a trip
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