On Tue, 5 Aug 2003 20:42:18 -0700, "CBHvac"
wrote:

We already nailed him on that in alt.hvac...

NO tech will start adding refrigerant unless its low....and thats sometimes
more complicated than slapping a manifold on and pumping..
Altho....5lbs is more than some of todays systems hold...even some old 80
model stuff..


Jeez guys thanks for the 5th degree!

For the record I did have a local HVAC company check and service the
AC last friday. I took them a day to get someone out so I look over
the unit to get an idea what is wrong. During the day I am an
engineer for an industrial refrigeration company. Quite a bit
different with 500 HP Screw Compressors, NH3, and multiple condenser
units.
No I am not certified to test/install refrigerant so I don't mess with
it. I don't post here and pretend to know what I am doing either!

Tomorrow morning they will send another Tech out so we will see what
they think the problem is now. I won't let them tell me that the
condensation is due to the recent high humidity. Sure I questioned
how a closed system can somehow lose refrigerant. Friday they Tech
did tell me no leaks were present and the only thing missing was a
1/4" access cap.

While the company I had service my AC is reputable I am beginning to
think otherwise.

Just trying to get some feedback for everyone here because I question
the work that was done last week.

Joe E.