Piyke:
I was in Lagos recently and picked up all I need to correctly charge an AC system! Thanks to Gazzuzz who gave me the right market to get these in Lag.



I've already used the tools to give the perfect charge to my AC. I documented the DIY procedure here: http://www.diyautoworksng.com/recharge-car-ac-system/

I had to do this because when my magnetic clutch was replaced 3 years ago, no vacuum was applied on the system . I just couldn't find a shop with a vacuum pump. Now I know better.

My cabin now feels like trekking unclothed in Antarctica

GAZZUZZ:


so nah the great piyke I been de chat with? Why you no tell me nah... I for take the day off go find am for you... did you buy harp gas?

Piyke:


Oh Gazzuzz. I thought you knew it was me all along o. Na you be the great o. I did buy Harp gas. Was told it's one of the best available in Naija. Is it true? Was shown the chinese version and the genuine one

GAZZUZZ:


harp is very good. Will buy a few cartons next week.

Piyke:
I was in Lagos recently and picked up all I need to correctly charge an AC system! Thanks to Gazzuzz who gave me the right market to get these in Lag.



I've already used the tools to give the perfect charge to my AC. I documented the DIY procedure here: http://www.diyautoworksng.com/recharge-car-ac-system/

I had to do this because when my magnetic clutch was replaced 3 years ago, no vacuum was applied on the system . I just couldn't find a shop with a vacuum pump. Now I know better.

My cabin now feels like trekking unclothed in Antarctica

mayor2013:
Is this pump a single stage or dual stage vacuum pump

IdaraCHODB:


I go come your side so you go do my A/C too!

Well done

Piyke:


Single stage.

mayor2013:


Ok thanks. Whats the horse power?

chukel:
Pyike, I read ur blog. Weldone. But I tend to disagree with the way u filled your gas. I was made to understand that liquid refrigerant must not go into the low side pressure valve. Only the high side pressure valve should take that. As a result, if u are recharging through the low side valve, u don't turn the can. U only leave at 12 O'clock position as turning it will introduce liquid refrigerant. Also read that recharging through the low side alone takes a long time. Charging through the high side is only done with vehicle off and can turned upside down. I still stand to be corrected. I sent u a pm.

Piyke:


I simply followed the directions on the refrigerant can. The Harp gas (made in UK) says alternate between 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock every 2-3 seconds. Charging through the low side as gas does take longer, but for now I prefer to stick to that as I am not conversant with charging via high side.
But going by first principles, if you intend to charge through the high side with the engine off, I doubt that this small can will have enough pressure to deliver the total amount of charge to the system. It will probably deliver to a point and stop. The compressor plays a big role in drawing in refrigerant into the system except you are using one of those charging stations.

grimadult:
Oga Piyke good evening...abeg you go tell us how we go locate you make u follow u enjoy. My Motor A/C no dey too cool oh(2008 Accord I4)

chukel:
OK. Weldone pyike. Please how did you introduce the oil into the system and at what point. U haven't responded to my pm.

Piyke:


Sorry I missed this earlier. Would be happy to assist for a small fee especially if it would require me charging the system. Are you in Owerri?

Kashif:
I thought a two-stage pump is better for AC works? (though not easy to find).

grimadult:


Good morning. Yes, am in Owerri.

Kashif:
I thought a two-stage pump is better for AC works? (though not easy to find).

boldx:
Piyke, please I need you to troubleshoot and refill my A/C. Its a 2000 Sienna. Please how much will it cost. Send sms to 08034533668 as per cost let me make the arrangements.

Thanks Chiebube

noxide:
Piyke is living my dream. I tried to get a set of those to no avail.

Piyke:


I simply followed the directions on the refrigerant can. The Harp gas (made in UK) says alternate between 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock every 2-3 seconds. Charging through the low side as gas does take longer, but for now I prefer to stick to that as I am not conversant with charging via high side.
But going by first principles, if you intend to charge through the high side with the engine off, I doubt that this small can will have enough pressure to deliver the total amount of charge to the system. It will probably deliver to a point and stop. The compressor plays a big role in drawing in refrigerant into the system except you are using one of those charging stations.

earthrealm:


WITH THE SYSTEM UNDER VACUUM, IE HAVING VACUMMED THE SYSTEM..U CAN REFILL QWUICKLY tru the side..by adding liquid refrigrant...the car must be off...turn the can upside down...the vacuum will suck in the liquid through the high side...very fast...u reduce ur refill time from the average 45mins to abt 15mins...using this method..

its best you use a weight balance to measure out the excat qty of refrigant specified for your car.
congrats on ur aquisition...i bought mine 2yrs ago.....n never let those clowns called ac techs touch my ac again [refill]

Inception:
bros Piyke no vex abeg,

how much did you get the complete kit for the ac recharging (gauges, vacuum pump, scale for weighing, refrigerant gas and compressor oil)

and pls can i have a contact (yours and/or the seller)?

thanks.