If its a r22 system cover up the discharge air until you can maintain 200 psig on your high side. If youre a tech then apply for pro membership and post to the technical forum.
Hvac technicians use the superheat method when charging heat pumps in cold weather.
How to charge ac unit in cold weather.
Now cut the contractor trash bags along the sealed seam on the bottom and down one side.
Use something to cover the top of the outside unit but leave the condenser coil exposed.
With ac its important to have a 72 75 indoor temp and controlling the head press to be about 95 cond temp will get you really close.
How to pressure test the ac unit.
Seriously there are ways to charge it in the winter but those would probably fall under the category of diy which isnt allowed in the resi forum.
Using a thermometer insert it into one of the ac vents on the drivers side near the steering wheel and note the temperature.
Put one on each exposed side of the coil.
If its a 410a system induce the high side to 325 psig.
I would just induce your readings.
Ac start up in cold weather.
In cold weather the oil is too thick for the safe functioning of the compressor.
Most hvac technicians and home appraisers wont run a central air conditioner unless daytime temperatures are above well above 60 degrees f for at least 2 3 days prior to the test.
Cold weather i think if refrigeration units can be started and charged in any weather conditions so can ac units.
Add that number to the outdoor temp from your charging chart.
How to charge an ac in very cold day with a t shirt mr rabboni.
A fully charged system will blow air as cold as 28 degrees.
Now find that temperature on the pressuretemperature chart for the refrigerant you are using.
Check charge in the air conditioner at low ambient temperatures.
Safe weather temperatures for running an air conditioner.
Because the outdoor coil operates at a lower temperature due to its size compared to the indoor coil system responsiveness is lowered when attempting to charge a heat pump operating in heating mode.
Return to the inside of the car and check the temperature.
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