Reply to "Condenser failure, Suggestions on upgrade?"

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The first can of refrigerant had oil and sealer in it.

Hmmm...

The AC sealers work in this manner -

When the sealant comes in contact with atmospheric moisture - humidity - it hardens. This is good, as long as you never open your system.

Should you need to replace any major component, you will introduce moisture into the entire system, and all exposed sealant will harden.

Depending on the sealant and how long you have the system open while swapping components, it can harden in all your system's components.

You will then be faced with big $$$$$ to replace all your clogged components, not just the one you initially needed to replace.

As a stop gap fix for a system scheduled for total replacement, okay, go ahead.

But for a system you intend to keep, AC sealant is to be very seriously avoided!!!

For an AC forum discussion on sealants, go here:

http://tinyurl.com/ynqek2

Larry

8/21/073:36 PM

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