Had a new lennox high eff ac installed 6 years ago. Had it serviced this
year to clean the A coil. Week later the unit is out of freon. Called
themback and said it was most likely the A coil leaking although he could
not find the leak. Finally got a hold of the orig installer (diff co) and
he came over and pump it up at n/c 9 pounds of freon and a day and half
later the compressor shuts off due to low pressure (out of freon again).
Both techs cannot find the leak.

Leaking that fast should'nt it be easy to find the leak? Far fetched ?, but
could it leak on the pipe run from the compressor to the a coil somewhere
due to a crazy vibration that wore a hole in the line?

2nd tech says he soaped the a coil and used his leak detector and could not
find it leaking on the a coil.

What should I ask the tech to do to find the leak? Whats the proper
procedure?

thanks.

Mango

On Sun, 27 May 2007 16:58:00 -0500, "Muffy Links"
wrote:

Had a new lennox high eff ac installed 6 years ago. Had it serviced this
year to clean the A coil. Week later the unit is out of freon. Called
themback and said it was most likely the A coil leaking although he could
not find the leak. Finally got a hold of the orig installer (diff co) and
he came over and pump it up at n/c 9 pounds of freon and a day and half
later the compressor shuts off due to low pressure (out of freon again).
Both techs cannot find the leak.

Leaking that fast should'nt it be easy to find the leak? Far fetched ?, but
could it leak on the pipe run from the compressor to the a coil somewhere
due to a crazy vibration that wore a hole in the line?

2nd tech says he soaped the a coil and used his leak detector and could not
find it leaking on the a coil.

What should I ask the tech to do to find the leak? Whats the proper
procedure?

CAll his boss, ask for a COMPETENT tech this time. Specify
that it be a DIFFERENT guy. 9 lbs overnight is a HUGE leak.


thanks.

Mango


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Call a different company, 9 lbs in two days is a pretty good leak.
Could be leaking in the line set.


"Muffy Links" wrote in message
...
Had a new lennox high eff ac installed 6 years ago. Had it serviced this
year to clean the A coil. Week later the unit is out of freon. Called
themback and said it was most likely the A coil leaking although he could
not find the leak. Finally got a hold of the orig installer (diff co) and
he came over and pump it up at n/c 9 pounds of freon and a day and half
later the compressor shuts off due to low pressure (out of freon again).
Both techs cannot find the leak.

Leaking that fast should'nt it be easy to find the leak? Far fetched ?,
but could it leak on the pipe run from the compressor to the a coil
somewhere due to a crazy vibration that wore a hole in the line?

2nd tech says he soaped the a coil and used his leak detector and could
not find it leaking on the a coil.

What should I ask the tech to do to find the leak? Whats the proper
procedure?

thanks.

Mango

On Sun, 27 May 2007 16:58:00 -0500, "Muffy Links" wrote:

Had a new lennox high eff ac installed 6 years ago. Had it serviced this
year to clean the A coil. Week later the unit is out of freon. Called
themback and said it was most likely the A coil leaking although he could
not find the leak. Finally got a hold of the orig installer (diff co) and
he came over and pump it up at n/c 9 pounds of freon and a day and half
later the compressor shuts off due to low pressure (out of freon again).
Both techs cannot find the leak.

Leaking that fast should'nt it be easy to find the leak? Far fetched ?, but
could it leak on the pipe run from the compressor to the a coil somewhere
due to a crazy vibration that wore a hole in the line?

They didn't check the hi-side line/connections for a leak?

2nd tech says he soaped the a coil and used his leak detector and could not
find it leaking on the a coil.

He did this right after adding 9 lbs?

What should I ask the tech to do to find the leak? Whats the proper
procedure?

I guess you could call back, ask for their most experienced
(certified) tech. Might wanna stop by the shop, talk to the
svc. mngr. firsthand, see if -he- looks competent.

They rarely check everywhere. I had a nasty leak back in '94,
nobody could find it. Finally a friend found the leak in
the condensing coil: my male dog had been sneaking around,
****ing on it (presumably) for about 10 years. Had to replace
the coil. I now have only female dawgs. :-)

Good Luck,
Puddin'

"Mit der Dummheit kaempfen Goetter selbst vergebens!"
-Friedrich Schiller

Might want to check the access fittings where he put the gages.
Sometimes those leak.

Couple days to lose a charge? That's a serious big leak.

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"Muffy Links" wrote in message
...
: Had a new lennox high eff ac installed 6 years ago. Had it
serviced this
: year to clean the A coil. Week later the unit is out of
freon. Called
: themback and said it was most likely the A coil leaking
although he could
: not find the leak. Finally got a hold of the orig installer
(diff co) and
: he came over and pump it up at n/c 9 pounds of freon and a day
and half
: later the compressor shuts off due to low pressure (out of
freon again).
: Both techs cannot find the leak.
:
: Leaking that fast should'nt it be easy to find the leak? Far
fetched ?, but
: could it leak on the pipe run from the compressor to the a coil
somewhere
: due to a crazy vibration that wore a hole in the line?
:
: 2nd tech says he soaped the a coil and used his leak detector
and could not
: find it leaking on the a coil.
:
: What should I ask the tech to do to find the leak? Whats the
proper
: procedure?
:
: thanks.
:
: Mango
:
:

"Muffy Links" wrote in message
...
Had a new lennox high eff ac installed 6 years ago. Had it serviced this
year to clean the A coil. Week later the unit is out of freon. Called
themback and said it was most likely the A coil leaking although he could
not find the leak. Finally got a hold of the orig installer (diff co) and
he came over and pump it up at n/c 9 pounds of freon and a day and half
later the compressor shuts off due to low pressure (out of freon again).
Both techs cannot find the leak.

Leaking that fast should'nt it be easy to find the leak? Far fetched ?,
but could it leak on the pipe run from the compressor to the a coil
somewhere due to a crazy vibration that wore a hole in the line?

2nd tech says he soaped the a coil and used his leak detector and could
not find it leaking on the a coil.

What should I ask the tech to do to find the leak? Whats the proper
procedure?

thanks.

Mango

As a followup, I went down stairs and traced the line coming out of the
furnace back to the compressor and I notice some oily residue about two feet
in under a finished room. I also noticed that the clip holding the line to
the floor joists rusty. Would a leak of that size leave an oily residue?

thanks for everyone's help btw.
Muffy

Muffy Links wrote:
Had a new lennox high eff ac installed 6 years ago. Had it serviced this
year to clean the A coil. Week later the unit is out of freon. Called
themback and said it was most likely the A coil leaking although he could
not find the leak. Finally got a hold of the orig installer (diff co) and
he came over and pump it up at n/c 9 pounds of freon and a day and half
later the compressor shuts off due to low pressure (out of freon again).
Both techs cannot find the leak.

Leaking that fast should'nt it be easy to find the leak? Far fetched ?, but
could it leak on the pipe run from the compressor to the a coil somewhere
due to a crazy vibration that wore a hole in the line?

2nd tech says he soaped the a coil and used his leak detector and could not
find it leaking on the a coil.

What should I ask the tech to do to find the leak? Whats the proper
procedure?

thanks.

Mango


Hmmm,
There is such things as Freeon sniffer or leaking indicating dye.

"Muffy Links" wrote in message
news


"Muffy Links" wrote in message
...
Had a new lennox high eff ac installed 6 years ago. Had it serviced this
year to clean the A coil. Week later the unit is out of freon. Called
themback and said it was most likely the A coil leaking although he could
not find the leak. Finally got a hold of the orig installer (diff co)
and he came over and pump it up at n/c 9 pounds of freon and a day and
half later the compressor shuts off due to low pressure (out of freon
again). Both techs cannot find the leak.

Leaking that fast should'nt it be easy to find the leak? Far fetched ?,
but could it leak on the pipe run from the compressor to the a coil
somewhere due to a crazy vibration that wore a hole in the line?

2nd tech says he soaped the a coil and used his leak detector and could
not find it leaking on the a coil.

What should I ask the tech to do to find the leak? Whats the proper
procedure?

thanks.

Mango

As a followup, I went down stairs and traced the line coming out of the
furnace back to the compressor and I notice some oily residue about two
feet in under a finished room. I also noticed that the clip holding the
line to the floor joists rusty. Would a leak of that size leave an oily
residue?

yes

thanks for everyone's help btw.
Muffy

Refrigerant is mixed with lubricating oil. So, very often there
is an oil spot where the leak is.

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You have to starve them.
..

"Muffy Links" wrote in message
news : As a followup, I went down stairs and traced the line coming
out of the
: furnace back to the compressor and I notice some oily residue
about two feet
: in under a finished room. I also noticed that the clip holding
the line to
: the floor joists rusty. Would a leak of that size leave an
oily residue?
:
: thanks for everyone's help btw.
: Muffy
:
:
:
:

Many techs can find leaks with beepers. Some dye can be mixed in
with the lubricating oil. And then detected with eye sight, or
ultraviolet light. If the system is under pressure, some folks
use soapy bubbles.

I would tend to avoid technicians who use tarot cards, dead
chickens, or salt shakers.

In my case, I've not tried dyes. However, I've had considerable
luck with leak beeper, and soap bubbles.

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"Tony Hwang" wrote in message
news:s9p6i.229894$DE1.27914@pd7urf2no...

:
: What should I ask the tech to do to find the leak? Whats the
proper
: procedure?
:
: thanks.
:
: Mango
:
:
: Hmmm,
: There is such things as Freeon sniffer or leaking indicating
dye.

With a leak that large...that damn thing should be hissing....


"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
...
Many techs can find leaks with beepers. Some dye can be mixed in
with the lubricating oil. And then detected with eye sight, or
ultraviolet light. If the system is under pressure, some folks
use soapy bubbles.

I would tend to avoid technicians who use tarot cards, dead
chickens, or salt shakers.

In my case, I've not tried dyes. However, I've had considerable
luck with leak beeper, and soap bubbles.

--

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You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
.

"Tony Hwang" wrote in message
news:s9p6i.229894$DE1.27914@pd7urf2no...

:
: What should I ask the tech to do to find the leak? Whats the
proper
: procedure?
:
: thanks.
:
: Mango
:
:
: Hmmm,
: There is such things as Freeon sniffer or leaking indicating
dye.

"Muffy Links" wrote in message
As a followup, I went down stairs and traced the line coming out of the
furnace back to the compressor and I notice some oily residue about two
feet in under a finished room. I also noticed that the clip holding the
line to the floor joists rusty. Would a leak of that size leave an oily
residue?

thanks for everyone's help btw.
Muffy


Yes.. You have more ability than the idiots they sent out. It would be fair
to pay for the repair of the leak, but you should not have to pay for a
re-charge because of the incompetence of the first tech. They should have
followed the lines and found the leak the first time. The second charge
should be on them. If they refuse, take them to small claims court and
point out their lack of skills and ability that caused the second loss.

"daytona°" wrote in message
. ..
With a leak that large...that damn thing should be hissing....

No ****!

kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"daytona°" wrote in message
. ..
With a leak that large...that damn thing should be hissing....

No ****!

Hells Bells folks! There should be a severe lack of oxygen all around
that area. I think you lads had best check to see if the neighborhood
kids are freon whoofers. ;-p I went through that **** a few years back
with a customer.

On Mon, 28 May 2007 00:37:22 -0500, kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:


"daytona°" wrote in message
...
With a leak that large...that damn thing should be hissing....

No ****!


Correct - no ****ting, just hissing.

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Stormin Mormon wrote:
Might want to check the access fittings where he put the gages.
Sometimes those leak.


Funny you should mention that. My 1.5 year old Lennox is leaking there as we
speak. The parts were ordered from Texas last week (still under warranty) but
in the meanwhile I'm sweating.

It was leaking from around the schrader valves where they hook up the gauges.
You'd think they could just swap out valves but apparently they intend to swap
out the entire valve block.


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"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com wrote in message
...
Stormin Mormon wrote:
Might want to check the access fittings where he put the gages.
Sometimes those leak.


Funny you should mention that. My 1.5 year old Lennox is leaking there as
we
speak. The parts were ordered from Texas last week (still under warranty)
but
in the meanwhile I'm sweating.

It was leaking from around the schrader valves where they hook up the
gauges.
You'd think they could just swap out valves but apparently they intend to
swap
out the entire valve block.


Sounds as if they're as competent at Chris.

While the parts are on order, why didn't they screw the caps on tight?

On Mon, 28 May 2007 10:13:00 -0500, kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:


"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com wrote in message
m...
Stormin Mormon wrote:
Might want to check the access fittings where he put the gages.
Sometimes those leak.


Funny you should mention that. My 1.5 year old Lennox is leaking there as
we
speak. The parts were ordered from Texas last week (still under warranty)
but
in the meanwhile I'm sweating.

It was leaking from around the schrader valves where they hook up the
gauges.
You'd think they could just swap out valves but apparently they intend to
swap
out the entire valve block.


Sounds as if they're as competent at Chris.

While the parts are on order, why didn't they screw the caps on tight?


Caps ?

/sarcasm

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kjpro @ usenet.com wrote in message
...

"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com wrote in message
...
Stormin Mormon wrote:
Might want to check the access fittings where he put the gages.
Sometimes those leak.


Funny you should mention that. My 1.5 year old Lennox is leaking there
as
we
speak. The parts were ordered from Texas last week (still under
warranty)
but
in the meanwhile I'm sweating.

It was leaking from around the schrader valves where they hook up the
gauges.
You'd think they could just swap out valves but apparently they intend to
swap
out the entire valve block.


Sounds as if they're as competent at Chris.

While the parts are on order, why didn't they screw the caps on tight?

just replace the schraders...nahhhh....makes too much sense and its too
easy.

kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
It was leaking from around the schrader valves where they hook up the gauges.
You'd think they could just swap out valves but apparently they intend to
swap out the entire valve block.


Sounds as if they're as competent at Chris.

While the parts are on order, why didn't they screw the caps on tight?


He did but he declined to refill the system while he was waiting to see what the
landlord would do. I think he thought the landlord would balk at paying the
exhorbitant price he said he thought it would cost. As it turned out, it was a
warranty item. But in the meanwhile, I sit and sweat. With any luck the parts
will be here tomorrow.


--
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mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com

Noon-Air wrote:
While the parts are on order, why didn't they screw the caps on tight?

just replace the schraders...nahhhh....makes too much sense and its too
easy.


I have these great ideas at work but get pooh poohed by the ignoramouses with
the master's degrees all the time. What could I know about nursing? I've only
been at the bedside for 15 years... every bit of it in a hospital setting.

Anyway, we get stupid policies from on high all the time. What can you do?



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On May 28, 1:11 am, Don Ocean wrote:
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"daytona°" wrote in message
...
With a leak that large...that damn thing should be hissing....

No ****!

Hells Bells folks! There should be a severe lack of oxygen all around
that area. I think you lads had best check to see if the neighborhood
kids are freon whoofers. ;-p I went through that **** a few years back
with a customer.



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Sometime it appears that you made such use of the freon..

"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com wrote in message
...
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
It was leaking from around the schrader valves where they hook up the
gauges.
You'd think they could just swap out valves but apparently they intend
to
swap out the entire valve block.


Sounds as if they're as competent at Chris.

While the parts are on order, why didn't they screw the caps on tight?


He did but he declined to refill the system while he was waiting to see
what the
landlord would do. I think he thought the landlord would balk at paying
the
exhorbitant price he said he thought it would cost. As it turned out, it
was a
warranty item. But in the meanwhile, I sit and sweat. With any luck the
parts
will be here tomorrow.


Yeah, it's to bad he doesn't stock the shrader valves on his service truck.

I guess he doesn't own the tools to change them without loosing the charge
either.

Schrader valves are much like the valve stems on a vehicle tire.
Same design, but larger. In my work, I do use valve caps that are
metal and are put on with a wrench. I also sometimes get to use a
valve core remover and replacer. And have replacement valve
cores. Makes me wonder if a simple fix like that might reduce or
repair the leak?

Sad to hear you're hot indoors in the meantime.

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"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com wrote in
message ...
: Stormin Mormon wrote:
: Might want to check the access fittings where he put the
gages.
: Sometimes those leak.
:
:
: Funny you should mention that. My 1.5 year old Lennox is
leaking there as we
: speak. The parts were ordered from Texas last week (still
under warranty) but
: in the meanwhile I'm sweating.
:
: It was leaking from around the schrader valves where they hook
up the gauges.
: You'd think they could just swap out valves but apparently they
intend to swap
: out the entire valve block.
:
:
: --
: Mortimer Schnerd, RN
: mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com
:
:

Sounds like some of that officer material is working also at
your HVAC company?

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"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com wrote in
message ...
: Noon-Air wrote:
: While the parts are on order, why didn't they screw the caps
on tight?
:
: just replace the schraders...nahhhh....makes too much sense
and its too
: easy.
:
:
: I have these great ideas at work but get pooh poohed by the
ignoramouses with
: the master's degrees all the time. What could I know about
nursing? I've only
: been at the bedside for 15 years... every bit of it in a
hospital setting.
:
: Anyway, we get stupid policies from on high all the time. What
can you do?
:
:
:
: --
: Mortimer Schnerd, RN
: mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com
:
:

"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
...
Schrader valves are much like the valve stems on a vehicle tire.
Same design, but larger. In my work, I do use valve caps that are
metal and are put on with a wrench. I also sometimes get to use a
valve core remover and replacer.


Under adult supervision!

Now you want to bring the plumber in on it....OH OH the price will be going
up now



wrote in message
...
On Mon, 28 May 2007 00:37:22 -0500, kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:


"daytona°" wrote in message
m...
With a leak that large...that damn thing should be hissing....

No ****!


Correct - no ****ting, just hissing.

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Tony Hwang wrote:
Muffy Links wrote:


What should I ask the tech to do to find the leak? Whats the proper
procedure?

thanks.

Mango

Hmmm,
There is such things as Freeon sniffer or leaking indicating dye.

To keep Tony Hunglow away from it!

Don Ocean wrote:
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"daytona°" wrote in message
. ..
With a leak that large...that damn thing should be hissing....

No ****!

Hells Bells folks! There should be a severe lack of oxygen all around
that area. I think you lads had best check to see if the neighborhood
kids are freon whoofers. ;-p I went through that **** a few years back
with a customer.



Tastes great - less filling!

wrote:
On Mon, 28 May 2007 10:13:00 -0500, kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:

"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com wrote in message

Sounds as if they're as competent at Chris.

While the parts are on order, why didn't they screw the caps on tight?


Caps ?

/sarcasm


Caps? Like the ones on the heads of the illegals with the bills backward?

Mortimer Schnerd, RN wrote:
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
It was leaking from around the schrader valves where they hook up the gauges.
You'd think they could just swap out valves but apparently they intend to
swap out the entire valve block.

Sounds as if they're as competent at Chris.

While the parts are on order, why didn't they screw the caps on tight?


He did but he declined to refill the system while he was waiting to see what the
landlord would do. I think he thought the landlord would balk at paying the
exhorbitant price he said he thought it would cost. As it turned out, it was a
warranty item. But in the meanwhile, I sit and sweat. With any luck the parts
will be here tomorrow.


Mort. go to the morgue. It's nice and cool there.

daytona° wrote:
Now you want to bring the plumber in on it....OH OH the price will be going
up now


In Jersey, the teaching hospital had a political appointee "plumbing
consultant" making $65 k a year that never showed up. I guess everybody
got snaked on that...

dude, you know that calling a plumber to do HVAC work is like calling a
proctologist to do your dental work.

"daytona°" wrote in message
...
Now you want to bring the plumber in on it....OH OH the price will be
going up now



wrote in message
...
On Mon, 28 May 2007 00:37:22 -0500, kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:


"daytona°" wrote in message
om...
With a leak that large...that damn thing should be hissing....

No ****!


Correct - no ****ting, just hissing.

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"daytona°" wrote in message
...
: Now you want to bring the plumber in on it....OH OH the price
will be going
: up now
:
:
:
: wrote in message
: ...
: On Mon, 28 May 2007 00:37:22 -0500, kjpro @ usenet.com
wrote:
:
:
: "daytona°" wrote in message
: m...
: With a leak that large...that damn thing should be
hissing....
:
: No ****!
:
:
: Correct - no ****ting, just hissing.
:

That's profound. I may have to quote you some time.

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"Noon-Air" wrote in message
. ..
: dude, you know that calling a plumber to do HVAC work is like
calling a
: proctologist to do your dental work.
:
: "daytona°" wrote in message
: ...
: Now you want to bring the plumber in on it....OH OH the price
will be
: going up now
:
:

Tekkie® wrote:
Mort. go to the morgue. It's nice and cool there.


I don't mind the morgue. You meet the nicest people there... pleasant; never a
complaint; never want me to bring them anything. And like you say, the air
conditioning is first rate.




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Stormin Mormon wrote:
Schrader valves are much like the valve stems on a vehicle tire.
Same design, but larger. In my work, I do use valve caps that are
metal and are put on with a wrench. I also sometimes get to use a
valve core remover and replacer. And have replacement valve
cores. Makes me wonder if a simple fix like that might reduce or
repair the leak?


This compresor came complete with valve caps that are tightened with a wrench.
As far as the Schrader valve goes, I'm quite familiar with them from my days
working in a dive shop... I even have a tool suitable to remove or replace a
standard tire sized valve core in my toolbox. What I can't do is recharge the
system, so I'm at this guy's mercy.



--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com

Noon-Air wrote:
dude, you know that calling a plumber to do HVAC work is like calling a
proctologist to do your dental work.


Judging from some people's breath, I can see how you might make that mistake.



--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com

"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com wrote in message
...
Stormin Mormon wrote:
Schrader valves are much like the valve stems on a vehicle tire.
Same design, but larger. In my work, I do use valve caps that are
metal and are put on with a wrench. I also sometimes get to use a
valve core remover and replacer. And have replacement valve
cores. Makes me wonder if a simple fix like that might reduce or
repair the leak?


This compresor came complete with valve caps that are tightened with a
wrench.
As far as the Schrader valve goes, I'm quite familiar with them from my
days
working in a dive shop... I even have a tool suitable to remove or replace
a
standard tire sized valve core in my toolbox.

Is that where it's leaking?

On Mon, 28 May 2007 10:24:49 -0400, "Mortimer Schnerd, RN"
mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com wrote:

Stormin Mormon wrote:
Might want to check the access fittings where he put the gages.
Sometimes those leak.


Funny you should mention that. My 1.5 year old Lennox is leaking there as we
speak. The parts were ordered from Texas last week (still under warranty) but
in the meanwhile I'm sweating.

It was leaking from around the schrader valves where they hook up the gauges.
You'd think they could just swap out valves but apparently they intend to swap
out the entire valve block.

I would bet that the manufacturer won't pay local service company till
they see proof that they changed your valve block.. And they want the
old block back to take a look at..
Otherwise.. you could have someone filling out a bunch of warranty
papers for unneeded work..
yeah.. I know we have too good of work ethic for this to happen but
it's possible..

Chuck (in SC)