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Re: leak testing before i charge
Posted to HVAC Forum on 4/20/1999

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ya gotta vack anyway.

My initial leak test is a vacume for 10 min., turn off and hold. If system does not draw down quickly, or loses vac fast, I charge w/ 60 lbs nitrogen, to "hear" the leaks. If s... Login to read more.