22612024 Reigerant Line Charge Adders | York Central Tech Tak York Central Tech Talk eas, nformation, & TechTips Refrigerant Line Charge Adders Psi on ly 26.2019 by yrkcotatocin, 15 Votes Tam often asked how much refrigerant should be added to a split system? We preach that the best way to charge a new install is to always WEIGH the charge into the unit. ‘Well, that varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. There is no standard answer. You need to see what the “operating charge” for the unit is from the manufacturer's data on the specific piece of equipment. Yes, it means that you actually have to read the instructions. In those instructions that you are outdoor condensing unit? Does it include the outdoor unit and a matehed indoor coil/unit? Does it include the outdoor unit, matched indoor unit and so many feet of line set? \ding, you need to find out what this charge includes. Does it include just the ‘This data is published in every manufacturer's instruction packages or technical guides. The only constant is the possible additional charge required for lines over what the manufacturer is providing charge information on. Asan example, if the manufacturer's data says a unit holds 14 pounds 4 ounces of R-410A and it includes a matched indoor unit and say, 25 feet of line set — but you have 63 feet of line set — so what do you do? How much additional refrigerant do I need to weigh into the system to be accurately charged? You use this handy-dandy chart below to calculate the additional refrigerant needed to fill the system by weighing in the proper amount. Privacy Cookie: This se ses cokes 8 cotnuing to se he website, you agree to hee se Tofind out more, needing how cou cokes, see here use Bui Close and accept itpssiyorkcontaechtalk wordpress.com/2013/07/26hefigorant-sne-charge-adde 422612024 Reigerant Line Charge Adders | York Central Tech Talk TABLE 2: LINE CHARGE To Ts oe 004 ae 040 wa 008 ae ez 7 008 1 112 18 or 3 Tt 138 O21 78 378 158 030 78 378 218 053 18 646 258 at 118 646. To To ae 008 ae 033 wa 009 we ost 7 O12 12, TOT 18 020 38 Teh 138 ost wa 246 58 043 7 327 21 O76 Te 558 258 a7 *. Charges are based upon 40°F suction temperature and 1105°F liquid temperature. You need to find your line sizes, both suction and liquid (and remember — air conditioners are outside the Duilding so all these pipe sizes are OD). You need to find y 410A). You need to get your calculator out, subtract 25 feet of line that the manufacturer already allows for from. the 63 feet total line set ( 63 -25 = 38 feet). Now you need to know that pipe size so let's say 1-1/8” suction line and a 5/8" liquid line (commercial unit). vur refrigerant type (and in the example we said R- AUTOMATTIC We're hiring backend developers. Join ust Now we look at the chart and see that 1-1/8” SUCTION lines take 0.20 ounces for R-410A and 5/8 liquid takes 1.64 ounces of R-410A. (Suction lines contain vapor so they never require a lot of additional refrigerant but liquid Privacy Cookie: This ste ses cokes 8 cotnuing to se he website, you agree to he se Tofind ou more, ncoding how cou cokes, see here uae Bui Close and accept itpssiyorkcontaechtalk wordpress.com/2013/07/26/efigorant-ine-charge-adde221672021 Regerant Line Charge Adders | York Cental Tech Talk Then take the 69.92 and divide that by 16 ounces per pound and you need to weigh in 4.37 pounds (or 4 # 5.92 ounces) of additional refrigerant to complete the system charge. So, to sum it up — weighing in the charge is always the best way to charge any new piece of equipment. To do it right the first time, you need to read the manufacturer's data on what they provide in the unit and what that charge includes. Then you can used the chart above to weigh in any additional charge that might be needed One other thing — if your line set is SHORTER that what the manufacturer accounts for then you can use the chart to REMOVE charge accurately by weight also based on the line sizes you have at the site. Ox ‘Share tie: Wor || @ Facebook =) Related Basie Air Conditioning Piping Heat Pump Cooling Basies ‘Air low Bets on Air Conditioning ~ Recommendations Liquid Lines May 2, 2013 Revisited Tuly 1, 203 In "HVAC Tech Support July 20, 2012 In "HVAC Tech Suppor n"Commentary’ About yorkcentraltechtalk {have Deen inthe HVAC industry most of my life I worked 25 years for contractors on anything from residential to large ‘commercial oilers and power burners. For the past 23+ years Ihad been employed by York International UPG Division (a division of Johnson Controls) asa Technical support/Service Manager but Lam now retired. One of my goals has always been to “eiaate” dealers and contractors, The reason fr stating thie blog was to share some knowledge, thoughts, ideas ete with anyone who takes the time to read it The contents ofthis blog are my own opinions, thoughts, experiences and should not be construed as those of Johnson Controls York UPG in any way. ! hope you find this a hep. 1 always welcome comments and suggestions for postings and will do my best to address any thoughts, questions or topies you may want to hear about, Thanks for taking read my postings! Mike Bishop ‘ioral poss by yarkorntraltechtall > Privacy Cookie: This ste ses cokes 8ycotnuing to se he website, you agree to he se Tofind out more, needing how cou cokes, see here use Bui Close and accept itpssiyorkcontaechtalk wordpress.com/2013/07/26hefigorant-sne-charge-adde 3822612024 Reigerant Line Charge Adders | York Central Tech Tak John b says: “hy 28, 2013 at 832 am thanks mike, ll make sure all are teeks have in thier trucks eat, ‘Thank you John — sometimes simple iformation like this is hard to find, especially when you need it right away. hope it helps. eal, bruno says: ‘ug 23,2019 a 1:92pm “This is my first time pay a quick visit at here and i am actually happy to read all atone place. al schevey says: ‘Trane air conditioning manual has all types of refrigerant tables for sizing and weight. stil earry around for troubleshooting, Great website ‘York Central Tech Ta Privacy Cookie: This ste ses cokes 8 cotnuing to se he website, you agree to he se To'fiad out more, nig hw to contr cock, ee ere: Coke Bley Close and accept itpssiyorkcontaechtalk wordpress com/2013/07/26hefigorant-ine-charge-adde 48