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From: levy@ttrdc.UUCP (Daniel R. Levy)
Newsgroups: net.auto.tech
Subject: Re: air conditioning advice
Message-ID: <494@ttrdc.UUCP>
Date: Sat, 19-Oct-85 22:35:56 EDT
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Posted: Sat Oct 19 22:35:56 1985
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In article <393@cylixd.UUCP>, dave@cylixd.UUCP (Dave Kirby) writes:
>In article <132@inuxa.UUCP> rmrin@inuxa.UUCP (D Rickert) writes:
>
>>> I have a slow leak in  my a/c system (Ford, factory
>>> instalation).  It looses about 1 can of freon every two
>>> to three weeks, and I can't locate the leak.
>
>Some mechanics have a special electronic "freon-sniffer" that they
>use to detect freon leaks. This is much better than the red dye
>
>Dave Kirby    ( ...!ihnp4!akgub!cylixd!dave)

I have also heard of a special propane torch head which has an attachment
for a hose, used for the purpose of sniffing freon.  The flow of the propane
in the head past the hose attachment orifice produces suction in the hose,
and you probe around with the end of the hose.  The flame changes color when
freon is sucked into it.  I have no idea how well this works, or if it is even
safe, given the possible presence of gasoline fumes.  I just wished to mention
it.
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