Paul Falabella Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 http://www.cliplight.com/hvacr/chemical-tools/super-seal-automotive/super-seal-platinum/ Anyone have any experience with this product? Claims to remove moisture, reveal and stop leaks and lube seals in A/C systems. Compatible with R12 and 134a. Too good too be true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Sounds a bit too good to be true. What symptom are you looking to fix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 DO NOT DO IT ! Lots of YouTube videos on HVAC stop leak. Nasty stuff. Try in a terminal system you don't care about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 2 hours ago, Fr. Buick said: Sounds a bit too good to be true. What symptom are you looking to fix? Nothing in particular, just looking for someones experience. 2 hours ago, old-tank said: DO NOT DO IT ! Lots of YouTube videos on HVAC stop leak. Nasty stuff. Try in a terminal system you don't care about. I do have a friend with a 92 Saturn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 My MACS CFC-12 certification for refrigerant recycling and service is dated May 1, 1991. And I have two patents for refrigerant reclamation and recycling equipment. I wouldn't use a pump in stop leak. It is best to leak test and repair leaks. If you have a fitted joint that needs a better seal than you can get with an O-ring or standard joining methods, Leak Lock, http://www.highsidechem.com/pdfs/leaklock.pdf is the only product I have used and like. In the same vein, I still have a 30# jug of R-12 for my personal use and have no intention of converting any older systems to 134A. Of course, I drive on biased tires, too. So I might have no credibility. Bernie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 (edited) Looked at Youtube.Man, that is nasty stuff. Looks like it turns into Vasoline. I can't believe one of the guys likes the stuff! Edited April 17, 2016 by Paul Falabella (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttotired Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Apart from any other part on the A/C system, you have a t/x valve or an orifice tube, both are restrictions to gas flow and are very sensitive to foreign objects blocking them up. Being an auto elec, a major part of my job is A/C repair and nothing on this planet would make me add a stop leak to a system. The very nature of a stop leak (to plug up a hole) means it would be no good. Stupid sales gimmick (seen it advertised "every A/C service gets bla bla stop leak installed to protect against future leaks") I have not come across it yet, but I hope they "sticker" the car, would hate to have that crap go through my equipment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 10 hours ago, Ttotired said: Apart from any other part on the A/C system, you have a t/x valve or an orifice tube, both are restrictions to gas flow and are very sensitive to foreign objects blocking them up. Being an auto elec, a major part of my job is A/C repair and nothing on this planet would make me add a stop leak to a system. The very nature of a stop leak (to plug up a hole) means it would be no good. Stupid sales gimmick (seen it advertised "every A/C service gets bla bla stop leak installed to protect against future leaks") I have not come across it yet, but I hope they "sticker" the car, would hate to have that crap go through my equipment Excellent point. Expansion valve,is by nature a tiny hole. You put a substance in the system that plugs tiny holes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 If anyone is a member of ASHRAE, there is an ironic and somewhat comical article in this month's journal. It's about a poorly designed and poorly built AC unit with compromised orifices. That unit got band aided even though it shouldn't have ever existed. No substitute for just doing it right. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttotired Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Dont really understand the thought behind it actually, kind of like putting stop leak in your fuel tank, I am sure the carby or injectors would love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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