Where can I get a variable orifice tube?
Where can I get a variable orifice tube?
NJKen is a daddy! Variable orifice tubes are available at most auto parts stores. I know you can order them from NAPA and most online parts places. The blue orifice tube has a bigger orifice than the red one. the natural colored one (or white) is the biggest of them all.
Why are the orifice tubes on a diesel truck so big?
The larger orifice tube allows for faster movement of the refrigerant, that might be a good thing or bad. It needs to be in the evaporator long enough to cool it, but move on before it starts warming so more “cold” refrigerant can move in and keep it cold.
Which is bigger a red or blue orifice tube?
The blue orifice tube has a bigger orifice than the red one. the natural colored one (or white) is the biggest of them all. If you only have a standard cab pickup truck you could use the red one if you would like. By slowing the flow a little bit the freon has a little more time in the condensor to shed some heat.
Where is the orifice tube in an evaporator?
It’s located between the condenser and the evaporator core. It’s usually easy to locate, because many manufacturers crimp the line that holds the orifice, preventing it from traveling down the tube towards the evaporator core. The orifice tube can become restricted and clogged with debris.
The larger orifice tube allows for faster movement of the refrigerant, that might be a good thing or bad. It needs to be in the evaporator long enough to cool it, but move on before it starts warming so more “cold” refrigerant can move in and keep it cold.
NJKen is a daddy! Variable orifice tubes are available at most auto parts stores. I know you can order them from NAPA and most online parts places. The blue orifice tube has a bigger orifice than the red one. the natural colored one (or white) is the biggest of them all.
The blue orifice tube has a bigger orifice than the red one. the natural colored one (or white) is the biggest of them all. If you only have a standard cab pickup truck you could use the red one if you would like. By slowing the flow a little bit the freon has a little more time in the condensor to shed some heat.
