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We couldn't get the compressor to unload. It was by-passed and there is also a hole in the holding tank. AC guy stated the tank is only necessary at high altitudes so I think I'm ok at 30' ASL. I will eventually look at total replacement and it was recommended to put a remote thermostat...
Massively BIG THANKS to Will (Suprman) for helping out today.
The AC guy showed up today to add the R22. Turned out the system had been screwed with for turn-in. We had some issues and Will got the AC guy walked through it.
Bad day for him to show up....so hot the devil ran off at...
Powered up the system and turned on the heater (it was already in the upper 90's) to make the system work. Ran it over an hour. The temp gauge went to 181-185 ish and leveled out there. The R22 is on hand and awaiting the AC guy this week. He will vacuum test the system and then fill it...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xos2MnVxe-c
Used Wally World Group 26 batteries. I cut out the battery hold downs so they wouldn't contact the terminal posts. Still not overly happy about the layout but couldn't justify Optimas until I know this system is good to go.
Fired up on third...
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