A.C in Geordie Land

[Spoggle]

Anyone know of anyone in the north east who can sort out my air con, hasn't worked since I had a new crank pulley fitted ( think that they must have de-gas ed the systemwhen they stripped it down).

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[plumb bob]

There i no need to de-gas the aircon to change the crank pulley, so if they did it, get them to re-gas it or tell them to find someone who can.

[jaky cakes]

Do what I did...
go to halfrauds and explain that your AC is not blowing as cold as you'd like. They advertise a free check - which in my local store (sunderland centre) meant me borrowing a fill gauge from a large can off the shelf and testing my level of gas. (small can only comes with fill hose - large can has fill hose with gauge)
my system pressure was ok but low(25psi), so i only had to buy a small can of gas for £19.99.
If you need a complete refill - the large can costs £39.99. Piece of pi$$ to fill up.
If you check your system and the pressure is ok (25 - 45 psi) them your problems may lie elsewhere - ie with the company who fitted your pully.

[andrewlee31]

ah, but he'll not be on r134a gas mate, so the gas that halfords sell is incompatable with the system he's running.

do a search on here mate, i think i remember someone posting a link to a replacement for the r22??? gas

[plumb bob]

ah, but he'll not be on r134a gas mate, so the gas that halfords sell is incompatable with the system he's running.

do a search on here mate, i think i remember someone posting a link to a replacement for the r22??? gas

It depends if it's been converted or not, mines the same age, and runs on modern gas.

[hobgoblin]

My system needs to be re-gased but is running on the R134a gas.

However after talking to a local garage, the lad sounds like he knows what he is talking about. Told me straight away that the system needs modifying for our gas. Quoted about £100 for all the work.

Give these a call and see what they say;

South Hetton Garage
South Hetton Industrial Estate
Co Durham
DH6 2UZ

Tel; 0191 5173849

Not to far away either, should know as my mother was born in willington & my gran still lives there.

[Taliesins]

My system needs to be re-gased but is running on the R134a gas.

However after talking to a local garage, the lad sounds like he knows what he is talking about. Told me straight away that the system needs modifying for our gas. Quoted about £100 for all the work.

Give these a call and see what they say;

South Hetton Garage
South Hetton Industrial Estate
Co Durham
DH6 2UZ

Tel; 0191 5173849

Not to far away either, should know as my mother was born in willington & my gran still lives there.

r134a is our gas and is what your AC should be running on. sounds to me like hes trying to rip you off

[hobgoblin]

r134a is our gas and is what your AC should be running on. sounds to me like hes trying to rip you off

D'oh, I got the gases mixed up ! Mine was still running on R12 and needs converting to R134a and thats what i got priced.

Thanks for spotting the deliberate mistake Taliesins. Not been a good week but at least I'm off fishing tomorrow.

[Taliesins]

D'oh, I got the gases mixed up ! Mine was still running on R12 and needs converting to R134a and thats what i got priced.

Thanks for spotting the deliberate mistake Taliesins. Not been a good week but at least I'm off fishing tomorrow.

In that case the price is OK. Vac out the old gas. replace seals. and regas.
I think that is what hapens

[jaky cakes]

These guys advertise on my works intranet - and have been recommended by a few lads at work. Called RADTEK
£35 is their standard rate for quick once over / clean / re-gas.

7 DAY SERVICE Unit 10 – MAYFAIR HOUSE – REDBURN ROAD – WESTERHOPE NEWCASTLE upon TYNE – NE5 1NB
Tel: (0191) 271 3011
Mobile(s): 07971 912 732 / 07887 521 855