Re: [MBZ] HVAC install

2012-11-05 Thread Craig
On Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:21:26 -0500 Max Dillon wrote: > Yes, for heat pump operation. I've got to connect the drain line, but > it won't be used until AC season. I've also got some insulation to > replace on the refrigerant line, some other minor detail stuff like > seal up the hole in the found

Re: [MBZ] HVAC install

2012-11-05 Thread Max Dillon
Yes, for heat pump operation. I've got to connect the drain line, but it won't be used until AC season. I've also got some insulation to replace on the refrigerant line, some other minor detail stuff like seal up the hole in the foundation wall where the refrigerant lines pass through, clean u

Re: [MBZ] HVAC install

2012-11-05 Thread Craig
On Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:36:45 -0500 Max Dillon wrote: > Thanks, and yes tomorrow is vote and then work. > > Stymied for now, I don't have the correct size standard hex to release > the refrigerant into the system. I've got a whole bunch of inch-size wrenches, but getting them to you will be a li

Re: [MBZ] HVAC install

2012-11-05 Thread Max Dillon
Thanks, and yes tomorrow is vote and then work. Stymied for now, I don't have the correct size standard hex to release the refrigerant into the system. Will have to go shopping tomorrow... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Craig wrote: >On Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:46:08 -0500 Max Di

Re: [MBZ] HVAC install

2012-11-05 Thread Craig
On Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:46:08 -0500 Max Dillon wrote: > Held vacuum with flying colors. About fifteen minutes of vacuum and it > was down to less than 50 microns of atmosphere. Shut off valves and > pump, ten minute wait and she only came up to 200 microns. > Installation manual says upper limit

Re: [MBZ] HVAC install

2012-11-05 Thread Max Dillon
Held vacuum with flying colors. About fifteen minutes of vacuum and it was down to less than 50 microns of atmosphere. Shut off valves and pump, ten minute wait and she only came up to 200 microns. Installation manual says upper limit is 1000 microns to be "leak free". Going to let her sit u

Re: [MBZ] HVAC install

2012-11-05 Thread Craig
On Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:24:12 -0500 Max Dillon wrote: > Just finished brazing last connection, pulling vacuum now. In about > ten minutes, already down to less than 700 microns atmosphere. That sounds positive. Now to see if it will hold a vacuum without pumping. If you only had a hydrogen leak

[MBZ] HVAC install

2012-11-05 Thread Max Dillon
Just finished brazing last connection, pulling vacuum now. In about ten minutes, already down to less than 700 microns atmosphere. Looking pretty good for the home team! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and u