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Service Valve
2010-12-24
Depending on the unit you are working on, service valves vary and will be different. Figure 26-1 shows some different service valves. Service valves are devices that allow access to the sealed refrigeration system. The most economical way this is done is by crimping. This procedure is done at the factory. A small length of copper tubing is attached to the suction side and high side of the system. When the proper amount of refrigerant charge has been placed into the system, the tubing is crimped and soldered closed. When this is completed, there isn