340doc
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Looks like my condenser has a small leak in a joint, see bubble. Is this something that can be repaired or should I start looking for another one?
Found my AC Leak
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mguner
How many is too many?
I would look for another one.
Is that copper or aluminum, I cannot tell in the photo. If that's copper you can fix it. You need Oxy/Acetylene tourch, and a special HVAC brazing rod known commonly as "Sil-fos"
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLUXDiFwjgQ"]Brazing Copper to Copper with Sil-Fos® - YouTube[/ame]
Skip to about 3:26
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HPAcnaNvPs"]How to repair an Air Conditioning condenser leak - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZzydKkMUF4"]Air conditioner outdoor coil repair - YouTube[/ame]
There are of course ways to TIG or gas braze aluminum, but what COMPLICATES it is there is no good way to get rid of the oil (compressor oil) and I would not try and repair alumium
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLUXDiFwjgQ"]Brazing Copper to Copper with Sil-Fos® - YouTube[/ame]
Skip to about 3:26
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HPAcnaNvPs"]How to repair an Air Conditioning condenser leak - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZzydKkMUF4"]Air conditioner outdoor coil repair - YouTube[/ame]
There are of course ways to TIG or gas braze aluminum, but what COMPLICATES it is there is no good way to get rid of the oil (compressor oil) and I would not try and repair alumium
340doc
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I believe it's aluminum. Thanks for the response. That is good info. Guess I'll start looking for another one!
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