???????? LIES!
i NEVER LIVE LONGER WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF BEING CHEATED WITH SHODDY WORKMANSHIP.
:~
Well I have seen many installation manuals which tell you to do the purge method. A propper tech will evacuate the system suitably using a multistage pump.
They don't, at least from what I have seen. With a propper flare, and drop of oil, a fridgy will be able to feel the connection. The correct torque will not make up for otherwise incorrect procedures.
You won't if you let it continue to bother you, get over it & move on. :)
Well if the manufactorer doesn't honor warrantee using this goo, then I would tell the mechanic to remove the system, and refund the $$. Simple. Otherwise go to fair trading.
What many people don't realise with AC systems, is dodgy work will often allow the unit to work fine in the short term (albeit not as efficient). The problem is inside the system things are happening, and it could be the difference between lasting 3 years, or 20 years fault free.:o Think about that when there is a difference in the install quote is a couple of hundred dollars...
I am not joking.
I was an AC mechanic for 10 years, but left 6 years ago. Believe me, there are manuals which say that... Not that we followed them, we just did it the old fashioned way. I was predominately in service/maintenance. I would have installed less than a couple of dozen splits.
I don't even think Artick licence was established then. At least it wasn't inforced as I never got certified. No one ever asked me to do so.
I am saying I have never seen a fridgy use a torque wrench on a flare nut. I have known dozens of fridgys.
Torque wrenches were not used on flare nuts at TAFE in either the trade, or the advanced course either. Should I dust off the old notes?
Not all bolts on a car require a torque wrench anyway...
Move on! :~
Nothing but posts whinging about air/con, globes and other carp. :angfire:
Go sharpen a few chisels or do something with a bit of wood.
before i start i don't to start a argument, but i have never used a torque wrench to tighten up flares on any system and have never had any problems, that is why you are ment to pressure test for leaks. as stated with practice you know when they are tight enough. properly done flares seal really well with out problems..
but on the original message i would go back to the dealer or to who ever recommened this guy and get a exlenation as to his qualifications and abilitys.. otherwise contact artick.. they are now the regulating body.. best of luck
Who was your teacher. Name of your Tafe please?
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