Thank you! I figured the stem was the place to install it but wanted to be sure. Your video is concise and clearly shows what to do. All the others spend 5 minutes talking about nothing and have poor video angles.
I did not watched this vedeo at first because you did not talk .I know now why silence is golden! Excellent vedeo well made and easily understood!! Thanks Victor from New jersey
I have only read about this particular procedure up until now.Thank you for the video.very well made.if your asking your self why? that's because new in the field. once again thank you for sharing.
You'll need an adapter for systems with 134a in them and if any others use the new threads on the hose nuts. I have a wagner valve that is the same design and lost the instructions, I wish you had shown more of them in this video. I had forgotten after piercing the pipe you remove the top of the piercing pin. Using an adapter it doesn't matter. I would put a plastic port cap on when finished for extra seal insurance.
I used to sell these saddle valves. One thing you do not want to do is goo too far in with the puncture to where if the system is under pressure the Shrader valve is stuck. That do happen.
The best saddle valves are triangular in shape and do not use a Schrader valve ... they have a R12/R22 port. The piercing needle acts as the valve and you leave it screwed all the way in to keep the line sealed. You only unscrew the piercing needle when your can of R134a and gauge is attached, ready for re-charging.
If you're still able to see this then here's the answer: You asked most refrigerators are R600a now. How do you add Freon to R600a? Or do you switch the whole system to R134a? There are over 300 types of Freon gasses. Most straight forward answer is (in big bold letters:) You can NOT mix refrigerants. Only a system built for R600a can take R600a. You cannot remove R600a and add R134a. Not only is it illegal, it just wont work. There are NO drop in replacements for different kinds of gasses. I just got my epa 608 certification and finished an advanced refrigeration course. That's one of the questions they ask you 8). However, if you mean by switching the whole system over. Compressor, evaporator, condenser, etc that takes R134a I would think it would be quicker and cheaper just to get a unit built for that kinda of gas anyway...
@@lonniesmith104 they don't tell you what kind of freon, until you get the new refrigerator in you house and you look. I called and it seemed like no one around here knew how to fix a R600 freon refrigerator.
I'm looking for a way to drain the coolant out of a mini fridge I have, but I have no idea what to look for I haven't spotted any access point when looking at it.
At :11 Seconds in there's an additional "O-Ring" sitting next to the allen key, Is this the same o-ring you show on the back of the tap or a different one? What's the purpose of this second O-ring?
As far as I know it is just an extra every one comes with it and it is the same as the one on the valve so maybe if you ever use the same valve again you can have a fresh o ring. If anyone knows different please tell I have often wandered this for myself, because there is no reference to it in the instructions.
Thanks, I've concluded it is just a spare as well. It's nice that they gave you an extra seal but as you suggest it makes it confusing that it's not mentioned.
this is a tap that fits diff size tubing 1/4, 5/16 you needa make sure you use correct back plate and appropriate o ring and sand the tubing as well before install to insure a tight seal.
@@BigShark700 Charging is always to the LOW side of the compressor. If you replaced parts or brazed up a leak, etc, you'll need to use a vacuum pump for 45 minutes to evacuate system so no air is left inside when you finally add freon or it won't work right. The vacuum pump does not need to be big but at least show 27-28 inches of vacuum when you are done. A vacuum leak-down-test tells you if there is still a leak without wasting refrigerant. I then like to do a pressure test with CO2 gas and see if pressure drops, then pull out CO2, then vacuum again before adding refrigerant, that way you know you got it right before you finish the job.
Thank you! I figured the stem was the place to install it but wanted to be sure. Your video is concise and clearly shows what to do. All the others spend 5 minutes talking about nothing and have poor video angles.
Hey went over this in class. But wanted to see it was done again.
I did not watched this vedeo at first because you did not talk .I know now why silence is golden! Excellent vedeo well made and easily understood!! Thanks Victor from New jersey
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Good video. Good clear view of the parts and work area. Concise instructions. You get a gold star!
I have only read about this particular procedure up until now.Thank you for the video.very well made.if your asking your self why? that's because new in the field. once again thank you for sharing.
Excellent video very helpful thank you 🙏
You'll need an adapter for systems with 134a in them and if any others use the new threads on the hose nuts. I have a wagner valve that is the same design and lost the instructions, I wish you had shown more of them in this video. I had forgotten after piercing the pipe you remove the top of the piercing pin. Using an adapter it doesn't matter. I would put a plastic port cap on when finished for extra seal insurance.
Is this the liquid or gas - side of the compressor?
Can the line then be crimped and valve taken off
Very helpful. Wondering if this method will work for roll around style portable ac home units? Thanks for your video.
Thank you, this answered my question as to if I needed a piercing tool or not.
I used to sell these saddle valves. One thing you do not want to do is goo too far in with the puncture to where if the system is under pressure the Shrader valve is stuck. That do happen.
The best saddle valves are triangular in shape and do not use a Schrader valve ... they have a R12/R22 port. The piercing needle acts as the valve and you leave it screwed all the way in to keep the line sealed. You only unscrew the piercing needle when your can of R134a and gauge is attached, ready for re-charging.
@@markg6860 yes but we need to use the r12 to r134a retrofit parts kit for that triangular valve
R-134a tap valve can use for whirlpool refrigerator?
hey what is the connection for this please?
Did this on a charged system, it started leaking from the valve opening
Most refrigerators/freezers are R600a now. How do you add Freon to R600a or do you switch the whole system to R134a?
If you're still able to see this then here's the answer: You asked most refrigerators are R600a now. How do you add Freon to R600a? Or do you switch the whole system to R134a? There are over 300 types of Freon gasses. Most straight forward answer is (in big bold letters:) You can NOT mix refrigerants. Only a system built for R600a can take R600a. You cannot remove R600a and add R134a. Not only is it illegal, it just wont work. There are NO drop in replacements for different kinds of gasses. I just got my epa 608 certification and finished an advanced refrigeration course. That's one of the questions they ask you 8). However, if you mean by switching the whole system over. Compressor, evaporator, condenser, etc that takes R134a I would think it would be quicker and cheaper just to get a unit built for that kinda of gas anyway...
@@lonniesmith104 they don't tell you what kind of freon, until you get the new refrigerator in you house and you look. I called and it seemed like no one around here knew how to fix a R600 freon refrigerator.
I'm looking for a way to drain the coolant out of a mini fridge I have, but I have no idea what to look for I haven't spotted any access point when looking at it.
Thank you so much!
At :11 Seconds in there's an additional "O-Ring" sitting next to the allen key, Is this the same o-ring you show on the back of the tap or a different one? What's the purpose of this second O-ring?
As far as I know it is just an extra every one comes with it and it is the same as the one on the valve so maybe if you ever use the same valve again you can have a fresh o ring. If anyone knows different please tell I have often wandered this for myself, because there is no reference to it in the instructions.
Thanks, I've concluded it is just a spare as well. It's nice that they gave you an extra seal but as you suggest it makes it confusing that it's not mentioned.
this is a tap that fits diff size tubing 1/4, 5/16 you needa make sure you use correct back plate and appropriate o ring and sand the tubing as well before install to insure a tight seal.
can we leave it there permanently?
you have to
Is that the suction line?
Can I charge from there?
@zuhair algadi Thanks
@@BigShark700 Charging is always to the LOW side of the compressor. If you replaced parts or brazed up a leak, etc, you'll need to use a vacuum pump for 45 minutes to evacuate system so no air is left inside when you finally add freon or it won't work right. The vacuum pump does not need to be big but at least show 27-28 inches of vacuum when you are done. A vacuum leak-down-test tells you if there is still a leak without wasting refrigerant. I then like to do a pressure test with CO2 gas and see if pressure drops, then pull out CO2, then vacuum again before adding refrigerant, that way you know you got it right before you finish the job.
@@mmpiforall5913 Thank You 👍
Use nitrogen not CO2
are you about to charge refrigerant to that unit?
What adapter hose do you use? I cannot seem to find the right hose to connect to the piercing valve.
4+ years too late but its 1/4 inch refrigeration gague lines for most systems. 5/16 for 410a
why are you using high pressure hose to recharge in low suction side
It doesnt matter what hose you use because the high and low pressure hose have same rated capacity
That is a regular hose attached to a gauge and R134a can. There is no high and low pressure hose ... simply a hose with an R12/R22 connector.
nice
so it's $60 for a freon fix.
now if you have to repair the intercooler, how much more is that????
2019 ... more like $35 for piercing valve, hose & gauge and a can of R134a..
At least, he doesn't talk to much!
great video.... a real talker....huh....
Band aid fix, will eventually leak.
My piercing valve is different to this one. It does not have a Schrader valve. It has been on for 4 years and does not leak.