🇬🇧"Citybug" Air-Con ReGas DIY Kit, Near Disaster!! aircontopup.com "Must Watch Before Trying"

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  • Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
  • Re Gassing Air Conditioning on The Peugeot 107 Nearly Went Completely Wrong, Making sure you get the right gauge is important, They are not all the same.
    I have another video showing how to do a full regas with vacuum refill link is • 🇬🇧Vacuum Refilling the...
    Link to the Reusable Gauge on amazon £12.99 amzn.to/3isUbul
    Link to the R134a gas cylinder on amazon £20 amzn.to/3ytwc41

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  • @craigewing3054
    @craigewing3054 Год назад +20

    This is a demonstration on how to overcharge an AC system, by ignoring the output temp and topping off anyway.
    If an AC blows cold no further work is needed.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @sheks69
    @sheks69 2 года назад +6

    I thought it's click bait, but thank God I watched it! I was buying the same gauge! Now I am buying a better one. Thank you very much!

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад +1

      well done, hope it goes well Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @marksloan4452
    @marksloan4452 2 года назад +15

    A fundamental omission here is that pressure is directly related to temperature. To check static pressure, that is, with the engine off, you need to take proper account of the ambient temperature (outside temp or garage temp etc). The engine should be off for several hours to cool and to allow the pressure to equalise between the high and low side of the AC system. Then connect your guage and for 20C ambient temperature the pressure should be 65-70psi, for 25C the pressure should be 80-85psi, for 30C it should be 95-100psi.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @p31115
      @p31115 8 месяцев назад

      The instruction you gave above for those pressures is that with air con and engine off?

    • @theenglishtrucker1849
      @theenglishtrucker1849 8 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@p31115 He does say with the engine off.

    • @marksloan4452
      @marksloan4452 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@p31115 Yes, they are static pressures with the engine off.

  • @Bodga
    @Bodga Год назад +6

    Without connecting gauges or taking your car to the garage run the A/C for about 10-15 minutes. Open the bonnet and check the LP pipe (the large diameter pipe) that’s returning gas back to the compressor is sweating. This usually means the AC is working properly.
    Also make sure you use the AC at least once a month to keep all seals lubricated with refrigerant oil that’s in the system.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @y1ink
    @y1ink 2 года назад +6

    Was looking for a vid on how to do this luckily I had bought the new one you recommended. Followed the advice and fingers crossed so far so good. Great vid.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @andrewbarclay8844
    @andrewbarclay8844 3 года назад +45

    Don’t know why you recharged your system when it was taking the temp down to 9deg in the first? It was working perfectly well and wasn’t needing charging.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад +8

      Had I not been trying to make a video on the subject I would not have added any more gas, but I thought I would try to add a bit more as there was room in the system according to the gauge, I have learnt a few things from the experience😮‍💨. Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад +3

      I wish I had spoken to you Bo before attempting this, the last time I recharged an air con system was in a garage with the vac machine, pre r134a😂 Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @bigdogg7447
      @bigdogg7447 2 года назад +8

      Exactly correct @andrew barclay. So many mistakes made. The compressor would be trying to pump liquid. R134a is no way environmentally friendly either. You are adding that type of refrigerant as a liquid (r134a fractionates), and you tried to remove the excess refrigerant as a vapour. Good tip….take your car to someone that knows what they are doing!

    • @rossclarke8028
      @rossclarke8028 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@bigdogg7447R134a does not fractionate, it is a single component, not a blend

    • @SBrown-ov9lz
      @SBrown-ov9lz 8 месяцев назад

      He changes the air in his tires too!

  • @rayoconnor2153
    @rayoconnor2153 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for posting and highlighting the issues you had, brought the gauge and gas you recommended and did my sons C1, air con back working now

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @nuntiusuk3345
    @nuntiusuk3345 6 месяцев назад +3

    For the cost of the kit you might as well go to a garage where they will run an automated test and if it passes , evacuate the system and refill it . If aircon isn’t working , there’s a fair chance it’s leaked anyway .

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  6 месяцев назад +2

      This has been spot on since the refill, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @ianbaker2227
    @ianbaker2227 Год назад

    Make sure the hose you are using clicks securely in place on the low pressure port. If you don't hear a distinct click it may not be connected properly or you may have a faulty hose. I wasted a can of gas a couple of month back in June as the hose kept popping off. Bought a new hose and kept going until I heard a distinct click and this time all worked

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @14rnr
    @14rnr 4 месяца назад

    This is a great how to/how not to do the job. I need to do mine but I'm not confident.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  4 месяца назад

      Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @felixalbion
    @felixalbion 6 месяцев назад +1

    Should run the air con occasionally even in winter in order to circulate the gas and lubricant and stop the seals from drying out.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  6 месяцев назад

      It wont hurt, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @adam.georgian
    @adam.georgian Год назад +5

    I have used one of those kits recently, the gauge works correctly if you turn the can upright and open the valve. Do not drain the whole content all at once, check the level of refrigerant 3-4 times and stop when needle reaches 90% of the blue region which that indicates the level is correct without overfilling the system and not being required to release gas into atmosphere. Gloves and safety glasses must be worn.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @normsmowers4758
    @normsmowers4758 3 года назад +4

    Very lucky there mate but great video as usual keep em coming 👍❄❄❄

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад +1

      Thanks, will do! & Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @chrisyboy219
    @chrisyboy219 5 месяцев назад +1

    My experience with this r134a 'replacement' has been very mixed. Firstly, I found it can't be used for 'topping up' r134a - pick one and use it exclusively. The dynamics of each gas is quite a bit different.
    I also found, once the r134a has been removed (or leaked out) you should not vacuum the system down: the replacement gas is installed into an atmosphere pressure system. This would be a huge no-no with r134a (moisture and acid form with air in) but the replacement gas doesn't care, and actually works better with air and atmospheric humidity present.
    Always best to do this by weight into an empty system I found too. The weight of the replacement gas is a lot less than the r134a weight too, so for a system that needs 500g r134a, you'd use ~300g odd replacement gas.
    The replacement cools AMAZINGLY well - ice cold...
    But here's the rub, and the reason I stopped using it: it leaked out on every car I tried it on - and I think the reason for this is the lower pressures involved.
    The seals in the scrader valves and the AC compressor are designed to have a certain pressure on them constantly to keep the seal gas tight - this replacement gas has about a half the volume and way less static pressure. I filled both my schraders with oil and watched bubbles coming up: replacing the valves didn't help. Installing gas tight brass valve covers with o-rings didn't help either, which is why I think the other seals in the system probably let it out.
    This pressure difference is also the reason why that gauge didn't play nice for you: it's designed to show norms on the new gas and the old gas mixed in with a higher pressure will show overcharged every time. Nowhere in the instructions will it tell you that, either!
    This is a GREAT video, showing all the mistakes, warts and all: had I seen this before I started experimenting with the replacement gas it would have saved me some time. Ignore the negative comments and keep on keepin' on!! :)

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Chris for the great information 🛠🛠👍🏻

  • @blairbluesandothernews
    @blairbluesandothernews 6 месяцев назад

    Great video, thank you. stopped me blowing up my van! Cheers

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  6 месяцев назад

      Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @dave564
    @dave564 6 месяцев назад +1

    before topping up you need to make note of the ambient temp (weather outside temp) because this effects what the lowside psi should be .... examples below.
    18 deg = 25-35psi
    21 deg = 35-40psi
    24 deg = 35-45psi
    27 deg = 40-50psi
    29 deg = 45-55psi
    32 deg = 45-55psi
    any hotter = 50-55psi max

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @sjpp5258
    @sjpp5258 2 года назад +1

    Very instructive. Thank you.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @danielbytheway583
    @danielbytheway583 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for the vid, really good info and amazing warning against buying that combo kit.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @korzer
      @korzer 2 года назад

      @@aaanton11 Why didnt you admit to him that it wasnt the kits fault but your ignorance that caused the problem ? what a joke, admit your mistakes and own them so people can LEARN from them,.

  • @bogdan3978
    @bogdan3978 2 года назад +1

    You need to onlymelt about. One little hiss of gas at a time in, and then leave it for a minute to stabilise
    Then another hiss etc repeat
    Anywya

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @Cheeky-fingers
    @Cheeky-fingers 2 года назад +1

    I have used these kits if the system is very low, ie blowing hot very successfully. Even then they don't take much to top up. For small tops up I would take to a garage as you need far more accurate gauges.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @leemclaughlin3927
    @leemclaughlin3927 2 года назад +6

    ive used these disposable kits before (they used to be like £7 for the hose and used to get 4 cans of r134 substitute for £15 lol) i only use them when the aircon clutch doesnt engage as theres a sensor that wont allow the clutch to kick in if too low , just top it up until the clutch kicks in and stop filling - dont even need to use the gauge tbh just stop filling one clutch clicks in.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @bordersw1239
    @bordersw1239 3 года назад +4

    I used a groupon code for my local ATS to do it - recommend rather than these kits - it cost £35 last year. These Amazon/EBay kits don’t actually use the correct refrigerant, they don’t have the PAG oil, don’t vacuum and test your system and don’t give the required measured dose.

    • @bordersw1239
      @bordersw1239 3 года назад

      @@Bo-electric . The pressure in an aircon system is not static - it varies, weak O rings can sometimes leak and sometimes be fine.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад +2

      Not a. bad shout, but also be aware some of these garages will lure you in with a low top up charge only to tell you the system needed more work and you walk away with a empty pocket, Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @johng7787
    @johng7787 3 года назад +4

    Thankyou for the video .. informative as always.
    Keep them coming pal 👍

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад

      No problem 👍, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @gerssupporter8675
    @gerssupporter8675 Год назад +1

    I got a quote from quick fit for £129.95 for my dacia duster air con 😢

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @Newmanicus
      @Newmanicus 7 месяцев назад

      Avoid them full stop, quick fit I mean.

  • @nothingmuch.3014
    @nothingmuch.3014 3 года назад +4

    This is not a DIY or Halfords job imo.
    Can a pressure gauge be used as an effective substitute for a scale? Does every car operate at the same pressure? Can we tell if there is a leak in the system? How do we know if there is enough pag oil in the system? No UV dye is being added.
    Not to mention the safety risk. Should be wearing goggles & thick rubber gloves.
    The tree huggers would have a fit if they saw you letting that gas into the atmosphere.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад

      Ive Had better days😳 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @mike-s8n8y
    @mike-s8n8y 7 месяцев назад

    LOL , it was a good vid , most don't show what can go wrong trying this , some tech errors that are great for winding up the commenters 😄👍

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  7 месяцев назад

      Things can go wrong, I always leave the clangers in Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @themotorider1
      @themotorider1 15 дней назад

      ​@@aaanton11Well done, for having the guts to show how things can go wrong. 👍

  • @jimshaw68
    @jimshaw68 Год назад

    Great video , thanks

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @paulgray6366
    @paulgray6366 5 месяцев назад

    heck...stop letting it out to atmosphere....its a terrible greenhouse gas that sits in the atmosphere for years....that's assuming it is r134 in that can.
    i use to do refrigerators many years ago (R12 days) and we were told u must collect it not release to atmosphere(im sure they said its illegal) unlike r600 which we used to throw out the window😅
    the best kits ive used is the STP or A/C PRO ones, the digital gauge is very accurate and informative if your new to car AC, even tells you to stop pressing the trigger when filled as well as an actual pressure readout...
    its expensive but works out cheaper when you next need to do it.. trust me u will after a few years
    ive also found that its proper r134 and not some stupid pretend mixture.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @chrisyboy219
      @chrisyboy219 5 месяцев назад

      It's probably r134a 'replacement' which is I think Butane / Propane. Venting it to atmosphere is OK!

  • @adriancarvernz
    @adriancarvernz 3 месяца назад

    This is why there are laws restricting unlicensed people from performing AC work.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 месяца назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @nowthenad3286
    @nowthenad3286 2 года назад

    Very useful video. Thanks.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @michaeldixon5554
    @michaeldixon5554 3 года назад

    Many thanks for the video Anton, I may try this method next time I require a re-gas for my daughter’s Aygo 🤔

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад

      Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @philipporter4433
    @philipporter4433 6 месяцев назад +1

    Those cans aren't proper R134a they are a propane equivalent..... it works well but its incredibly flamable. Youve done the equivalent of making your car an NCAP 0 by using it as a front end collision and you could set the whole car on fire, lets hope nobody's stuck inside, sometimes the pretensioners lock up pretty tight and get stuck. If you want a DIY kit AC pro is the only genuine one im aware of, but at £80ish you may as well just find a deal and get a garage refill.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @ThePhilandPam
    @ThePhilandPam 2 года назад

    Actually working now, thanks for that 👍

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @warrenliversage
    @warrenliversage 2 года назад

    Well done frank that sunshine never felt as hot 🥵 ozone 0 frank 1 😂

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      😂Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @lesphi11
    @lesphi11 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for another great video, can you reuse the can of gas or is it a one use only?

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад +2

      Once its gone its gone, it might keep with the pipe attached for a bit if you didn't use all the gas, but really its a one job can. Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @howardatherton3889
    @howardatherton3889 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks very much for posting this 😁👍🙏☺️🙂😀😄😃

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  11 месяцев назад

      You are very welcome Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @thejackaroo4WDcampingchannel
    @thejackaroo4WDcampingchannel 2 года назад +4

    Firstly, 134a is NOT environmentally friendly, it is better than the older refrigerants but still should not be released into the atmosphere. Secondly, how cold do you want your aircon to be? 9.5 degrees is easily cold enough any colder and it would start to freeze in the evaporator.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      Its a video on not what to do😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @Aitch-Two-Oh
    @Aitch-Two-Oh 2 года назад +1

    Are you sure you wanted to be holding the can upside down like that? At a guess it filled with refridgerant as liquid and that's what trashed the gauge.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @paulmarlow7176
      @paulmarlow7176 Год назад +1

      On the cans it tells you to hold it that way up .

    • @Ally.MacMillan
      @Ally.MacMillan 8 месяцев назад

      Why would liquid refrigerant “trash” a gauge?

  • @oscarcat80
    @oscarcat80 2 года назад

    Thank you for that, found it very interesting.
    An over gassed air con system could cause multiple engine issues?

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      Yes, absolutely, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @mattbandura9015
    @mattbandura9015 3 года назад +7

    thanks for realising all that gas to the atmosphere, very smart. It is illegal

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад +5

      Thanks Matt for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @oete9259
      @oete9259 Год назад

      God knows how to balance the atmosphere he has been gradually refining it over thousands of years "to be testified In Due time" .... " thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth:

    • @stobeszx9674
      @stobeszx9674 8 месяцев назад

      Interesting given the refrigerant was an enviro-friendly version...
      How is it illegal...?

    • @mattbandura9015
      @mattbandura9015 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@stobeszx9674 "enviro-friendly" version was added but then whole system was vented so a mixture of all, and that is illegal

  • @awantamta
    @awantamta 3 года назад

    That was very useful indeed.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks Tahir for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @charliegeorge.
    @charliegeorge. Год назад

    Shouldn't it only be in green section when ac is on? What's purple etc?

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад +1

      Different colours are different pressures, Green is good, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @andrewmcgowan8440
    @andrewmcgowan8440 Год назад +1

    I got the same kit , it didn't fit my vauxhall astra ....£45 in the bin...the amazon supplier laughed at me 😢

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад

      It should fit the astra, did you have the right connector? Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @andrewmcgowan8440
      @andrewmcgowan8440 Год назад

      @@aaanton11 supplied connection was wrong....I thought they were universal but I was wrong...the cylinder is a one shot item, once pieced you cannot take it off the connection.....my advice....go to a garage and don't waste your money on this rubbish equipment.

    • @andrewmcgowan8440
      @andrewmcgowan8440 Год назад

      Solid advice 😁💯

  • @Rixsons
    @Rixsons 7 месяцев назад

    Cheers. 👍

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  7 месяцев назад

      No problem 👍Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @kubibear2890
    @kubibear2890 Год назад +2

    Somewhere on the engine frame should be a chart telling you by weight how much gas you should fill. Plus amount of oil for lubrication. Much better to remove all the gas with a vacuum pump and then fill by weight, put can on kitchen scales while filling. Small car like that probably only holds a can for the entire system. better to replace all gas than mix with old.!

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад

      Great point! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @gdsf9839
    @gdsf9839 Год назад

    Shit, am I glad I watched this as I was in need of a good laugh, don't think I've seen someone do so many things wrong in one video in all my days, what a moose🤣🤣🤣

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад

      And the air con is still ice cold 12 months later, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @tonyrice3348
      @tonyrice3348 11 месяцев назад

      Great video, I've ordered this will be doing my car tomorrow, very helpful video

    • @Wingman1500
      @Wingman1500 5 месяцев назад

      @@aaanton11 It was working before you started!!

  • @ScubaNige68
    @ScubaNige68 3 года назад

    Great channel been following and watching a couple of years now, on a new topic, do you know were the Bluetooth module is located inside the Aygo. Thanks Nigel

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад

      The ones I have had don't have bluetooth, we have used aftermarket ones that plug into the aux on the front of the radio, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @mahmoudyousef234
    @mahmoudyousef234 7 месяцев назад

    I just did job a while ago and I don’t know if i did it right or not !! The Engine on and AC on i got it alittel bit above the green limit , when the AC is off and Engine still on i got it at the end of the yellow alert ! So did i made a problem or is it still good ? However it didn’t get enough cold it was just a very little cold !! So i am really confused now …

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  7 месяцев назад

      If The blowers are cold happy days, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @jfkj1695
    @jfkj1695 2 года назад

    The new gauge you got is for r123yf only

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @nickt5005
    @nickt5005 6 месяцев назад

    thanks mate

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  6 месяцев назад

      You're welcome! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @pirasathstephen5349
    @pirasathstephen5349 3 года назад

    nice one 👏 can i use on bmw f30 gas and the gauge thank you

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад

      Yes you can, that's going to be in a video soon, wanted to try on the bug first glad I did😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @pirasathstephen5349
      @pirasathstephen5349 3 года назад

      @@aaanton11 thanks i will wait for your video before i can do it on my car

  • @robevans796
    @robevans796 8 месяцев назад

    I have just bought some of this stuff, there is no info on the can as to what is in the can, it states highly flammable , R134a is not, it doesn't have a self seal valve and it made my compressor make some funny noises. needless to say I have replaced it with pure R134A. It did make the cab cold though.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  8 месяцев назад

      I bought the vacuum pump AC kit here's the video ruclips.net/video/Z9yQtY6M9l4/видео.html Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @ibraheem128
    @ibraheem128 7 месяцев назад

    You're a g mate thanks

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @Spiritualwarfare587
    @Spiritualwarfare587 8 месяцев назад

    Same problem with mine to. Gage show low all the time…

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  8 месяцев назад

      Link to the Reusable Gauge on amazon £12.99 amzn.to/3isUbul Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @zeez9053
    @zeez9053 3 года назад

    Well saved ❕did it affect the revs at first ?

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад

      it was more the hiss from the compressor that made me aware at first the pressure was too high, Then the revs, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @Ally.MacMillan
      @Ally.MacMillan 8 месяцев назад

      Why would it affect the revs???

  • @steveo3002
    @steveo3002 3 года назад +1

    is that hunting on /off a typical symptom of too much gas? our mk1 focus does that with a/c and ive never been able to fix it

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад +1

      The revs should drop slightly, but then recover, not hunting up and down constantly, it was more the hiss from the compressor that made me aware the pressure was too high, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @robertmencl9169
    @robertmencl9169 9 месяцев назад

    Sorry, but when you hooked up the charging hose, we did not see you purge the hose first. It looks like you just shot a hose full of air into your charging system. The only fix for this is to draw a vacuum on the system and refill properly.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  9 месяцев назад

      Still works like a dream, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @ianrimmer1968
    @ianrimmer1968 3 года назад +1

    Halfords sell a gauge (stp) for £19:99.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад

      Thanks Ian for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @jfkj1695
      @jfkj1695 2 года назад

      Does the gauge fit this none stp cans

    • @Qaz375
      @Qaz375 2 года назад +1

      @@jfkj1695 no

  • @agee7777
    @agee7777 6 месяцев назад

    I'm surprised the car didn't levitate😂

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  6 месяцев назад +1

      😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @simon_sjw9973
    @simon_sjw9973 2 года назад

    Please update the links to the hardware

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      What hardware, all the links work to the gauges and gas? Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @paulcotterill693
    @paulcotterill693 2 года назад

    where did you get gun to measure a/c

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      link to one on amazon amzn.to/3aTKfta Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @Account_CB
    @Account_CB 2 года назад

    Good grief...disaster averted!
    Digital gauge needed...i really don't trust the manual type...
    Have a foot pump with the gauge in the video...ok for bicycle tyres as you can broadly tell by the tyre...but my word...my heart was in my mouth when i heard the engine clunking.
    Hope the little car is ticking along ok now...

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      its great, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @Gourmondise
    @Gourmondise Год назад +1

    I did buy a very similar kit and although I did my best and made the system functional again, the gas started to leak out within days.
    There is far more to AC system refills then a DIY kit and a gauge. I had a specialist carry out an inspection on the car and found that the condenser was on its last legs.
    The moral of the story is: hire a professional to inspect and refill the system to prevent your car from more expensive repairs. I do not recommend trying this at home!

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @roversaloon
    @roversaloon Год назад

    I can't find any reference to a 'single use' pressure gauges - are you sure that was the root cause of your problem?

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад

      Yep, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @STurner-SLOBS
    @STurner-SLOBS 6 месяцев назад

    those cans don't even contain R134a, they are a blend of refrigerants that are flammable hope you don't have an accident and a car fire mate.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @johntyfleming4581
    @johntyfleming4581 2 года назад

    i bought the kit,,repair and top up and the gauge works fine for me no probs at all

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      Its a one hit wonder, well done Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @johntyfleming4581
      @johntyfleming4581 2 года назад

      @@aaanton11 its still workin for me chum , maybe i was lucky

  • @bestbuildpc
    @bestbuildpc 2 года назад

    It is sold out! Difficult to find it.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      Time of year I guess, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @mattmacd2009
    @mattmacd2009 Год назад

    The gauge is showing filled as soon as he plugs it in.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад

      It would have been a short video😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @markcaseley2075
    @markcaseley2075 3 года назад +1

    The engine has to be running to get a reading

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @LiviuXSA
    @LiviuXSA 3 года назад

    any idea why my aircon goes empty/hot within 24 hrs of being re-filled and makes a hissing sound when on? is the radiator punctured by a pebble or something, or is one of the lines broken somehow? i already got scammed by 2 different shops who didnt fix it. can i/how can i diagnose the leak myself and maybe fix it? thanks!

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад +1

      you can try a can of this before the refill, amzn.to/3xyyopj Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @bordersw1239
      @bordersw1239 3 года назад

      I used to use a local guy, recommended by a local garage. He came to my house and still cost the same as the national garages that just use a machine. His prices were much cheaper to replace components than anyone else.

    • @mohitl1697
      @mohitl1697 Год назад

      gas has escaped, likely your condenser is shot. if your system has been regassed previously with UV dye in the system, you can find the leak using a UV torch

  • @my_carp_life3424
    @my_carp_life3424 2 года назад

    How can you get a 1 hit gauge just doesn't make sense?

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      I know, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @my_carp_life3424
      @my_carp_life3424 2 года назад +2

      @@aaanton11 I used ac pro super seal and they supply a hose with no gauge on it, maybe that's why the gauge stop working because the gauge got air to it and the leak stop liquid could of stopped the gauge from working properly?

  • @calinutzzz
    @calinutzzz 3 года назад

    Hi! It happened to me the same thing! After I release the gas and having the right pressure, I notice that I get cold air but the compressor it is going on/off in intervals of 10-20 seconds. Is it normal? I can see the load on the engine in the rpm indicator as well. I do not know if it was before the same. Thank you!

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад

      yes the air con pump will pop in and out, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @nigelsmith4948
    @nigelsmith4948 Год назад

    Ah great, I nice new hole in the ozone, thanks for that!

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад

      Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @vardie
    @vardie 5 месяцев назад

    Isn't releasing those gasses illegal

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @iangrice329
    @iangrice329 6 месяцев назад

    Someone did there research !

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  6 месяцев назад

      😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @marknewman2187
    @marknewman2187 2 года назад +1

    Should have purged air from tubing

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @mahmoudyousef234
      @mahmoudyousef234 7 месяцев назад

      How can you do that ?

    • @marknewman2187
      @marknewman2187 7 месяцев назад

      Release some gas until it comes out of connector then connect it to system ​@@mahmoudyousef234

  • @seemaab
    @seemaab 6 месяцев назад

    This is not R134A it is a hydrocarbon gas that’s flammable and does the same job

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @matthewanderegg8248
    @matthewanderegg8248 2 года назад

    You're morally bankrupt for releasing all of that coolant into the atmosphere

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      it was only a small bit, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @Qaz375
      @Qaz375 2 года назад +1

      It leaks out into the atmosphere over time that bit just did it quick
      I think the gas in this video is an alternative to the original type and is less harmful
      You can get cans that have a valve so you can remove the gas bottle from the nozzle and reuse it later on and this type of bottle when empty can be saved and used as a catchment bottle if you over fill
      Just put it on like you do to fill and when you press the trigger the empty bottle will fill up a little and take the System pressure down

    • @jftechdrones
      @jftechdrones Год назад

      @@Qaz375 All R134a gas is the same in terms of environmental harm. It's better than the much older R12, but more damaging than the new R1234yf.

  • @personal8105
    @personal8105 Год назад

    👍

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад

      Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @marzipezeshk6569
    @marzipezeshk6569 Год назад +1

    It did not need recharging, by the way you doing wrong way, that is why you get wrong results

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @hemmatv1582
    @hemmatv1582 6 месяцев назад

    Why fill to red? Not to much?

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @rollyae82
    @rollyae82 26 дней назад

    Most cars after the 80s have a pressure valve which is what cut your compressor on and off.. You cant test PSI with engine off!! 😅 perhaps watch an instructional video before making one

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  26 дней назад

      Like this one, ruclips.net/video/Z9yQtY6M9l4/видео.html its all about seeing what can happen if you have a go, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @nigelbryant5932
    @nigelbryant5932 3 года назад +2

    Kwik Fit only charge £25 .....

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  3 года назад +2

      Be aware Nigel some of these garages will lure you in with a low top up charge only to tell you the system needed more work and you walk away with a empty pocket, Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @Litesnip2022
      @Litesnip2022 3 года назад +1

      £25? Very much doubt it. They charge around £50

    • @nigelbryant5932
      @nigelbryant5932 3 года назад +1

      @@Litesnip2022 I paid £25 Kwik fit 2years ago. Must have been on a special offer. To be honest the next day the air con was blowing hot air again. Poor service really as I waited an eternity and was told my wife's mini had passed their leak test.

    • @paulcotterill693
      @paulcotterill693 2 года назад

      what gun you measuring temperature and where to get one thanks

    • @Ally.MacMillan
      @Ally.MacMillan 8 месяцев назад

      Avoid Kwik Fit and Halfords, they have no clue of what they are doing, they don’t know how to properly diagnose and repair issues on AC systems, which is why in a lot of cases the cold air is only temporary.
      Take it to someone who knows what they are doing, or a good mobile AC specialist, in either case make sure they are F-Gas registered.
      Joe Public should not be allowed to touch these systems.

  • @Alan-r2v9s
    @Alan-r2v9s 8 месяцев назад +2

    Just spend the extra money and have it done properly ! 🥴

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  8 месяцев назад +1

      I bought the vacuum pump AC kit here's the video ruclips.net/video/Z9yQtY6M9l4/видео.html Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @STurner-SLOBS
    @STurner-SLOBS 6 месяцев назад

    No PPE! 20,000 grand fine for deliberately venting to the atmosphere! i had some goon come to me he had 3 kilos of refrigerant in a 750 gram system.....absolutely no clue you people.....take it to someone who knows (not a tyre shop or half--ds).

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @andrewwolff8415
    @andrewwolff8415 2 года назад +1

    This is the worst advice I have ever seen... you may be able to detect an extreme shortage of gas on the low side of the AC with a gauge. But, the amount of gas in the system is measured in grams, not PSI, you are meant to refill the system with the specified weight of refrigerant. If the system is empty then fill with the manufacturers specified amount of refrigerant, if there is already some in the system, never just add another can... it's very hard to determine how much using low side gauge will be subject to over-filling. Good luck.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      This video was to show what happens if you use one of the kits, you now know the outcome 😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @citris1
    @citris1 7 месяцев назад

    You shouldn't hold the can upside down.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @ed2ui997
    @ed2ui997 2 года назад

    No gloves no safety glasses

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      I did apply suncream 😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @jfkj1695
    @jfkj1695 2 года назад

    R134A IS the old not environmentally friendly stuff.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @lukecowell7516
    @lukecowell7516 2 года назад

    Venting that gas to atmosphere is highly illegal

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

    • @lukecowell7516
      @lukecowell7516 2 года назад +1

      @@aaanton11 actually I'm wrong that stuff is OK as it's a substitute for original aircon gas

  • @ronw9901
    @ronw9901 Год назад

    Interesting not wearing glasses or gloves, oh well

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад

      😂Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @grahamshillingford8229
    @grahamshillingford8229 6 месяцев назад

    Groupon do an offer, £45 any car, done professionally by a reputable nataionwide garage group.... no brainer

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @keithherald631
    @keithherald631 4 месяца назад

    Releasing gas into the atmosphere not clever pretty sure you're not allowed to do that

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  4 месяца назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @buster1057
    @buster1057 10 месяцев назад +1

    So for the sake of making a video you almost buggered your car, "sad".

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @patterdalezipsuzilil
    @patterdalezipsuzilil 8 месяцев назад

    There's no sust thing as topping up it's ment to be regased the old recycled and replaced waisted your money

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  8 месяцев назад

      Its still good as gold so I have to disagree, but I have bought the vac pump now as in this video, ruclips.net/video/Z9yQtY6M9l4/видео.html Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @FriendlyDigger
    @FriendlyDigger 2 года назад +2

    For that gas you just released youre car has polluted the same amount as driving 20.000 miles.
    And you riskt damage the airco pump, this is plane stupid!!
    Go next time to a specialist it's cheaper....

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад

      Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @TeamAtterz
    @TeamAtterz 2 года назад

    Citybug is a horrible example of a human being, a true scam artist.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  2 года назад +1

      Who is citybug, I hope I don't meet him! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @theenglishtrucker1849
    @theenglishtrucker1849 8 месяцев назад

    When you take the readings the car NEEDS to be running and the AC on.

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  8 месяцев назад

      Like in this video I made ruclips.net/video/Z9yQtY6M9l4/видео.html Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @climatechangevehicleaircon7814
    @climatechangevehicleaircon7814 Год назад +1

    I would not be making an honest decent living if it was not for manufacturing industries producing goods such as this!
    Please do not place any product with leak stop in your system! It is designed to fill holes (Temporarily)! Leak stop will restrict and potentially damage your A/C system! If you embark on this procedure please check the can!
    If I get any wind of anything such as leak stop being utilised (Chalky or gooey substance at the service couplers) my equipment will not even go on the vehicle!
    Inverting the can in this video with engine running is liquid charging which is absolutely screaming out for big problems! A BIG NO! NO!…
    You will flood the compressor(Slugging)!
    A compressor will not compress liquid!
    I have seen compressors launched across the driveway due to this practice!
    Use due diligence and research!
    Oh!…Don’t get caught out expelling any Refrigerant gases in to the atmosphere!
    Prison time or a hefty fine! F-Gas laws are in place for a reason!
    The A/C system requires full evacuation of the contents…
    Pressure testing prior to recharging (You are attempting a recharge for a reason I assume)?…
    At least a 30 minute vacuum of the system to remove all moisture..
    New lubricant (Leak dye etc)…
    Once all checks are complete then a system recharge can be attempted…
    Ensuring all system pressures and components (Compressor etc) are satisfactory…
    System checked post recharge and signed off!

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  Год назад

      Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

  • @mandii66
    @mandii66 6 месяцев назад

    Why does the system need re-gassing when it cools down to 9.2°? At that temperature it doesn't need degassing. You just wasted £63!

    • @aaanton11
      @aaanton11  5 месяцев назад

      made a good video, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠