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Old 03-17-2015, 10:42 AM   #9
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Re: Converting factory AC to use R134a

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Originally Posted by engineer_gregh View Post
I replaced my POA valve with the hi/lo pressure switch, flushed the system, and added the different oil required by 134a. I should have changed my condenser to a high flow as it doesn't cool as good as it should. In hind site I wished I had just had my POA re-calibrated and not gone with the switch. If you call vintage air I'm sure they could give some good advice on the necessary steps.
Why do you wish you had the POA valve still? Could you replace the condenser and get better cooling?

Another suggestion I found was to add an electric fan to the condenser. What would turn that on/off?
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