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Cleaning A/C parts
What's the best way to clean minor dirt and other impurities from A/C parts?
I have a condenser and compressor that have been on a shelf for a few years and I'm assuming a bit of dust and stuff has gotten into them. Can I just use water to flush it out and then blow it out with air? I know the system will get evacuated before it gets charged, but it seems like it should at least be clean before I put it together. I want to get my A/C working so that if it ever stops raining and gets warm I can still be cool.
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Re: Cleaning A/C parts
I would use air but definitely not water.
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Re: Cleaning A/C parts
Use an aerosol A/C flush solvent to clean the inside of the condensor, then use compressed air to dry. Do Not flush a compressor!
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Re: Cleaning A/C parts
definitely apply an a/c solvent via compressed air to flush the hard lines. The muffler (low side pressure hose --> evaporator to compressor) cannot be flushed. And certain consdensors cannot be flushed, not sure if ours is one of those...so be careful. At the very least you'll have to remove the trinary switch.
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Re: Cleaning A/C parts
Good thing I asked. Thanks for the input guys.
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Glen SOLD - 1992 LSL 180K #8588 with svxfiles' all aluminum radiator; Wolf's head synthetic ATF in tranny and power steering; lighted power mode switch; Mobil 1 10W30 motor oil with Bosch 72158 filter; ACDelco A975C air filter; Valvoline synthetic 75W-90 gear oil, Optima BlueTop battery 2002 F550 74K SOLD - 2000 F450 215K 1987 BMW 535i 209K 1999 Yamaha SRX 700 |
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Re: Cleaning A/C parts
Not sure if you've already cleaned them or not, but I would suggest Non-Chlorinated brake clean.
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Re: Cleaning A/C parts
I have not yet. I'll keep that in mind.
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Re: Cleaning A/C parts
they make ac flush solvent. it's cheap and easy to get. might as well just use the correct tool for the job. brake cleaner leaves a thin film when it evaporates, spray it on some clear glass and when it dries you will see the remains. carb cleaner is better but still not as good as the ac solvent.
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