Make Sure to Connect You Gauge Quickly To Prevent Contamination!

If you remove the vapor access port cap on a running air conditioning system, the low temperature brass on the inside of the port will condense water vapor from the air surrounding the port directly onto the port. This is because the air surrounding the port is often below the dew point.

Don't remove the port cap until you are immediately ready to connect the gauge. Don't even connect the gauge unless you suspect a problem with the refrigerant charge level. We want to reduce the chances of contaminating the system with air and/or water. Remember that water mixed with POE oil creates alcohol and acid. This leads to other problems such as copper plating in the compressor and a breakdown of the resin insulation on the compressor electrical windings. Always remember to protect the system, from the vacuum procedure to the charging and disconnection procedures!

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