You must consult the specification sheet that comes with the unit to know for certain. you certainly cannot guess. This something the installer will know.
You can unclog your cars air conditioning lines by disconnecting the lines and blowing air through them. It may be just as easy to purchase air conditioning lines.
The refrigerant lines should be as short as possible and preferrably without splices.
The main parts of any mobile or stationary air conditioning system are the compressor, hoses/lines, expansion valve, evaporator coil, condenser coil and fans to move air through both coils. You also have various pressure, temperature, and on/off switches that controls the system. An air conditioning system is a fairly simple system.
The air conditioning system is behind the dash like all other cars. The compressor, however is mounted on the engine, in the rear of the car, with refrigerant lines running up to the evaporator/condensor up front.
on air conditioners you silver braze the copper lines
That would be the accumulator for the Air Conditioning system.
The installation manual will tell you what size lines are acceptable.
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It's not contained within a pipe.. it travels through the entire system. Refrigerant lines are typically not repairable - they have to be replaced.
Being a Licensed Mechanic in Canada , and the fact it is illegal to open a air conditioning system to the atmosphere. I would suggest taking your truck to a reputable autoshop that has a proper AC recovery system .To at the least remove the refidgerant from the system before you start . Then you start by removing your electrical connectors to your clutch and pressure switch . Unhook your AC lines ,generally one bolt holding a flange with your two lines attatched. Then remove the bolts holding the compressor . Follow the instructions with the new compressor adding the proper amount of oil ,turning the pulley 15-20 times to ensure oil is through the compressor . Dont forget to install new seals and put oil on them before installation. Reinstall all components and take back to the shop to have the system refilled.
If the compressor is not engauged, it is ok.If the compressor is not engauged, it is ok.
Both ends of the coil of copper are connected to a pump very similar to an air conditioning pump. A working fluid, such as freon, is pumped through the line, so when room air is forced over the smooth coil, it will condense and drip into the container.See how air conditioning works for the process of making the lines cold.Dehumidifiers work under the same principles that cause moisture to bead up on the outside of a drink when taken from the refrigerator.