Recent content by newpain01

Looks like I found my leak. It was definitely overtightened, as soon as I moved the line it snapped and fell off. The other flares look fine, so I need to cut this off and make a new flare. I put some Nylog on the other flares and threads and re-tightened everything. It was pretty much...

I used this line cover set on both my mini splits, so far no issues, one has been installed for 2yrs now.

Good to know. I got everything I need to pressure test this system. I honestly don't care where they make them as long as they work like they are supposed to. I've purchased many US made products that failed and were not perfect so I don't want to bring politics into this. As long as the product...

Factory flares, I did not redo anything.

I guess I didn't make it clear. I just bought the Nylog and the Flareseal, they were not used when I originally installed the mini split. So I was thinking to redo all the connections and then do a pressure test, followed by a vacuum test. I am not sure if I should use the Flareseal or only...

Thanks a lot for sharing an actual link. I bought this regulator after @462867aa mentioned and it fits the argon tank and the manifold. I have some Nylog and some Flareseal. I am going to disconnect all the flare seals (I suspect one of them might have the slow leak), apply Nylog, torque...

Any chance you have a link of the regulator and the fitting? Thanks

Got it, thanks for explaining. I think my argon setup will work fine and won't be expensive because I already have a tank with argon and a regulator, just need to find an adapter to connect these two:

I used this set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBLDZ89?tag=atomicindus08-20. Ran the pump for around 30 min and held it to -30inHg for 30 min. Just as shown in this video:

Didn't think of that but that is a great idea, thank you! I do have a regular torque wrench, just need to grab some crowsfoot.

This looks like something used instead of a vacuum pump is that right? I do have this set with a vacuum pump, gauges and a leak detector. When I installed it I pulled vacuum and held it for 30 min without changes.

Yeah, saw that. Thanks!

I actually paid $400 for it. It's not about the money, it's about the effort of going through it again. It was already installed and was running fine, so if I can get it fixed, I prefer to do that instead. Also, it's not my first mini-split install, I have installed another one 2yrs ago and...

Not much info on them honestly. There is a manual but it's just basic stuff. If I screw it up, I'm not going to fret about it. I thought, I already have the argon, see if I can pressure test it, re-check the flares and put some Nyloc and get it filled for $100.

It is some random Chinese brand named Yitahome.