Anyone using the Vintage Air Mini Gen II? Mine has been giving me fits and I’m just about to give up on it.
System is installed as per instructions and all fitting crimps except the two connecting the compressor to the high side and low side were done professionally using a massive hydraulic crimper at a marine shipyard. The two on the compressor I had to do myself since the lines are run through the spine and can’t be passed through once crimped. I used a Master Kool tool for this and crimped it to the point where a SnapOn wrench head broke off, so fairly sure they’re on tight as hell and the crimps look good.
The system has been charged three separate times using an automatic machine at an auto repair shop. The first time it took forever to get the 1.8 pounds of refrigerant to go in there but the charging machine is computer controlled and finally got it in after 15 or 20 minutes. The cold air lasted a day or two and then progressively got warmer.
The next time it went in much more quickly, but also didn’t last more than a couple of days. I replaced the drier each time. I have no evidence of leakage anywhere, and the refrigerant carried a UV dye with it, which also shows no trace when going over it with a black light. At my wits end to know what to check for next.
Any suggestions?
System is installed as per instructions and all fitting crimps except the two connecting the compressor to the high side and low side were done professionally using a massive hydraulic crimper at a marine shipyard. The two on the compressor I had to do myself since the lines are run through the spine and can’t be passed through once crimped. I used a Master Kool tool for this and crimped it to the point where a SnapOn wrench head broke off, so fairly sure they’re on tight as hell and the crimps look good.
The system has been charged three separate times using an automatic machine at an auto repair shop. The first time it took forever to get the 1.8 pounds of refrigerant to go in there but the charging machine is computer controlled and finally got it in after 15 or 20 minutes. The cold air lasted a day or two and then progressively got warmer.
The next time it went in much more quickly, but also didn’t last more than a couple of days. I replaced the drier each time. I have no evidence of leakage anywhere, and the refrigerant carried a UV dye with it, which also shows no trace when going over it with a black light. At my wits end to know what to check for next.
Any suggestions?