jlparsons
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| posted on 23/5/10 at 06:28 PM |
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ac diy tintop-topup
DIY AC topup kits - worth bothering? Or better just take it to kwikfit?
Found >>THIS<< kit on
tinterweb, two cans and a pressure guage/hose for £40. Pretty sure there's no leak on my two cars, both aircon systems still working fine just
haven't been topped up in five years. I'm wondering if the two tins included will be enough to top up two tintops, a clio and a 3 series.
Wotcher thunk?
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nitram38
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| posted on 23/5/10 at 06:30 PM |
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It only cost me about £30 to get it done properly
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big_wasa
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| posted on 23/5/10 at 06:30 PM |
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Yeh I want to get mine rechaged after today.
I was under the impresion its no longer leagal to do it DIY ?
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jlparsons
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| posted on 23/5/10 at 06:33 PM |
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Fro what I gather it's legal to do it DIY, but it's illegal to release gas into the atmosphere which includes pumping more gas into a
leaky system.
My gut feeling is a kit will only be worth it if it'll do quite a few topups.
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shipment. Use only as directed. No other warranty expressed or implied. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Subject to
approval, terms and conditions apply. Apply only to affected area. For recreational use only. All models over 18 years of age. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Subject to change. As seen on TV. One size fits all. May contain nuts. Slippery when wet. For office use only. Edited for television.
Keep cool; process promptly.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 23/5/10 at 06:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
Yeh I want to get mine rechaged after today.
I was under the impresion its no longer leagal to do it DIY ?
Only from 31 july i think
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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prawnabie
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| posted on 23/5/10 at 06:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
Yeh I want to get mine rechaged after today.
I was under the impresion its no longer leagal to do it DIY ?
Only from 31 july i think
Yep thats why the kits are always on offer now, you need to be registered to work on ac from 31st july
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big_wasa
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| posted on 23/5/10 at 06:44 PM |
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Ah new I had read it some where.
Any one recomend a firm near spalding lincs that wont pull my trousers down. ?
The pug is nice and cold but ive lent that my mum while I put a new engine in here bag of poo mondeo 
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prawnabie
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| posted on 23/5/10 at 06:46 PM |
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My main concern about these kits is that the gauge reads pressure, where as the level of gas in a system is measure in grams....
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britishtrident
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| posted on 23/5/10 at 06:47 PM |
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One thing to watch with these kits is that they generally contain both refrigerant and oil . When the refrigerant gas leaks from system it
generally dosn't take the oil with it as a result if top up from an aerosol you can end up with too much oil in the system which isn't
good for system efficiency or the compressor.
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jlparsons
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| posted on 23/5/10 at 08:05 PM |
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Thanks for the replies, I think I'm going to get it done. THere's not much point getting the kit if legislation is going to mean I
can't get the canisters in future.
Kwikfit any good for ac?
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shipment. Use only as directed. No other warranty expressed or implied. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Subject to
approval, terms and conditions apply. Apply only to affected area. For recreational use only. All models over 18 years of age. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Subject to change. As seen on TV. One size fits all. May contain nuts. Slippery when wet. For office use only. Edited for television.
Keep cool; process promptly.
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hobbsy
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| posted on 23/5/10 at 08:09 PM |
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I think my mate used one of these from Halfords with reasonable results. I think it cost less than that.
Might be worth grabbing one now if they are going to stop selling them.
I've heard of a few people mention £30 bargain top ups but I've never found any that cheap.
When I needed one a few years ago I didn't get much change from £100.
Also spoke to a mobile aircon guy and he said he makes ££££'s/week when there is a heatwave and everyone realises their aircon is pap.
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SteveWalker
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| posted on 23/5/10 at 09:11 PM |
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If they were going to make it illegal for you to release the gas yourself, they should have made it illegal for manufacturers to put pipes in silly
places first ... you can't change the alternator on a Focus 1.8TDCI without removing the ait-con pipes, yet you can see that simply having the
bolt going in the other way would have let you! That'd be good if you break down, the AA or RAC won't be able to change the alternator for
you, as they'd have to release the gas to do it.
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Danozeman
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| posted on 23/5/10 at 09:54 PM |
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the kits arnt that much in halfwitts.
Hi Q are doing regas and service from 45 quid. I would trust kwick fit to do it. Hi q employ better people.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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austin man
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| posted on 23/5/10 at 10:07 PM |
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I did mine using a Halfrauds kit last year pressure is still good
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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ChrisW
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 10:12 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hobbsy
I've heard of a few people mention £30 bargain top ups but I've never found any that cheap.
My local <town centre tyre + exchaust place> has a special offer open on Sunday afternoons for £20, but only if you pay cash and don't
expect a receipt. 
Chris
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big_wasa
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 09:19 PM |
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Ive found a guy that will do mine for 35 in his hand  will see how it goes.....
Will say that even with my mate having his done at the same time he didnt really want the job. Not even for a few minuits work and a bit of gas.
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