Buying time...Leaking AC compressor...Solution

[BrandonHall10]

I have a slow leak in my AC compressor, and without the financial means to "properly" fix it right away, I was looking for a temporary fix. A $14 can tap, a refrigerant hose + gauge that I already had, and a $20 6-pack of dusters. That should get me through an Arizona summer into next spring when I can get the parts, vacuum pump and gauge set I need to properly fix it.

Plus, as I understand it, it's better for the environment to leak R152a (difluoroethane) than R134a. If that kind of thing concerns you.

 

[HighOctaneRacing]

did it work? lol

 

[Booba5185]

At least he'll know there's not dust in his A\C system, lol.

 

[BrandonHall10]

did it work? lol

Like a charm! 8 months later, nice and cold. Admittedly, I am gambling. I know it's only a matter of time before my compressor grenades and I have to replace everything.