In a message dated 98-07-11 11:16:47 EDT, Scooter061@AOL.COM writes:

<<Pay attention to those pressure readings and bypass switchs.  I just
 lost all my freon due to a clogged drier.  Any tiny relief valve just went
 kaplooey on the top of it.  Fortunately I had another drier and put it in.
 <<SNIP>>More to follow I'm sure.... but I guess the phrase for the day is
"scrimping on parts is just dumb!" >>

Just a foot note:

Folks, you HAVE to replace the filter-receiver-dryer any time you work on the
AC. It is the cheapest part of the system, (about $35?) and is designed to
RAPIDLY absorb moisture and contaminants. It gets clogged really easily.

If you replace hoses, change refrigerant, leave the system open to the
atmosphere for more than a few minutes, or have had your f-r-d in for more
than a couple years, replace it when you service the AC, or else be hot and
sad when some other expensive componants fail prematurely... The cheapskate
always pays the most.

gmbulley
cary, nc
(former cheapskate)