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Where is the thermal expansion valve located?

Where is the thermal expansion valve located?

The TXV Expansion valves reside between the evaporator and condenser in the refrigeration cycle. With the main body made from brass the TXV includes both and inlet and outlet valve. The inlet is located at the bottom while a refrigerator outlet is on the side.

How to replace an expansion valve in your car?

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How do you recover an air conditioner expansion valve?

Step 2 Recover the refrigerant. You can connect the recovery system directly to the car, or connect it via the manifold gauges. Refrigerant is recovered using the low pressure port on the system. Open the valve on the storage tank, turn on the switch and let the machine chug away until it sounds an alarm.

How big is an electric sporlan expansion valve?

Sporlan Electric Expansion Valves (EEVs), now rated at full stroke (100% open) with no reserve capacity, are currently available in nominal R-22 capacities from 2.5 to 434 tons (8.2 to 1424 kW), and can control refrigerant flow down to 10% of rated capacity.

How many lines does an expansion valve have?

The expansion valve will have at least two refrigerant lines going to it and may have a fine capillary tube as well. Some models have four lines that are held on by fastening plates.

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Step 2 Recover the refrigerant. You can connect the recovery system directly to the car, or connect it via the manifold gauges. Refrigerant is recovered using the low pressure port on the system. Open the valve on the storage tank, turn on the switch and let the machine chug away until it sounds an alarm.

The expansion valve will have at least two refrigerant lines going to it and may have a fine capillary tube as well. Some models have four lines that are held on by fastening plates.

How do you replace an air conditioner expansion line?

Smear some refrigerant oil on the o rings and insert the new orifice tube into the line. Observe the direction, it’s easy to put it in backwards. The new orifice tube should have an arrow on it that should go in pointing toward the evaporator. Put new O rings on the line and re-connect the line.

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