[mark1]

Any of you fellow techs ever use a product called
Super Seal ACR by Cliplight Manufacturing, company
claims product effective in sealing micro leaks
in refrigerant circuit piping, compatible with all
refrigerants and refrigerant oils, sounds to good
to be true, extremely curious on how its supposed
to work, sealing small leaks without plugging cap
tubes? any body know how this product works?????

 

[Dad]

Not yet Mark,

I am sure we will all have plenty of experiance pulling it back out.

Others have advertised a simular product. I don't seem to remember any of them being popular.

 

[market-tech]

Never tried any of those type products. Always been worried about the final outcome.

 

[condenseddave]

Instant oatmeal will do the same thing, at a fraction of the price.

 

[market-tech]

Instant oatmeal will do the same thing, at a fraction of the price.

LMAO, you funny man Dave! Are you speaking from experience? >)

 

[Yuma]

Do a search and you'll find this item has been brought up before and the answers are across the board.

I have used it and it did work. ( Or is working ).

Only on an old system that if it fails, we only gained time till it is replaced any-ways.

Yuma,
my thoughts,

 

[mark1]

Well finally got a factory rep to explain how this
product works, solution reacts to moisture in the
air when it leaks out and starts to harden forming
plug, system must be completely free of moisture
contamination,new filter dryer,sounds promising,
ill be testing it only on small systems years
out of warranty!!!!!

 

[condenseddave]

Instant oatmeal will do the same thing, at a fraction of the price.

LMAO, you funny man Dave! Are you speaking from experience? >)

Hehe. I'll NEVER tell, but let's just say that full payment is expected upon receipt of invoice.

 

[gdavis]

ONly 2 things should be in a refrigeration circuit and that is oil and refrigerant......if it is a micro leak it will eventually get big enough so that it can be pin pointed and hopefully repaired. Thats my 2 cents on it

 

[condenseddave]

ONly 2 things should be in a refrigeration circuit and that is oil and refrigerant......

Now WHERE have I heard this before?

 

[cynic]

well if its leaking how do you follow the instructions ??? Have already found and repaired leaks on 2 units that someone put that stuff in one did have a dead compressor due to a blocked drier and the other was just icing up again.

Important before proceeding:
Before installing Super Seal HVACR™ check the overall condition of the unit. The system should be operating within its approximate normal pressure/ temperature conditions. Check the compressor by taking a temperature reading at its base. Readings above 130°F/ 54°C may indicate a line restriction or low oil/refrigerant charge. Failure to replace a contaminated or plugged filter drier may result in compressor failure. Where there is the possibility of refrigerant contamination an acid/moisture test should be performed and followed up with recommended clean up procedure. If the system has to be evacuated it is change both liquid and suction line driers andto obtain a minimum of 350 microns or less to eliminate moisture and non-condensables. Charge to factory required levels.

 

[market-tech]

This is some kind of junk someone has come with to make a quick buck! A real tech (other than Dave and his oatmeal-- Just kidding Dave) would never consider putting this stuff in a system! So Dave, how much can you make on the oatmeal fix?

 

[mikep]

Stay clear of that crap. You have been warned.

 

[condenseddave]

This is some kind of junk someone has come with to make a quick buck! A real tech (other than Dave and his oatmeal-- Just kidding Dave) would never consider putting this stuff in a system! So Dave, how much can you make on the oatmeal fix?

Depends. Whether or not the first bill gets paid. Can be lots.

 

[rayr]

ONly 2 things should be in a refrigeration circuit and that is oil and refrigerant......

Now WHERE have I heard this before?

Sounds vaguely familiar. Was told to me 40+ years ago and still works for me. Get a new H-10 yet Dave??? Want to chat abut your truck???? lol. Sorry I jinxe you. As far as I know the orig. GE H-10 was the original electronic detector on the market. I had one in 65. Before that it was soap and Halide torch. Today's techs wouldn't even know what a halide torch is. Hmmmmmmmmmmm breathe in (cough cough). and u dont't have to turn ur head. lol

 

[gdavis]

Hey Now I know what a halide torch is......But I have been doing this since I was 15....remember using 12 to blow out condensors, or well at that time watched someone else do it while I stood around.

 

[condenseddave]

No, I DON'T want to discuss the truck.

No, I haven't gotten around to get the new H10. I've been running around like a one legged amn in an asskicking contest, constantly charging up the H10X...

I love the smell of Phosgene in the morning. Smells like Victory.

 

[supplymike]

If you would like to read some more information on this product you can see it at http://www.cliplight.com/hvacr/
I work for an HVAC/R Wholesaler and I had a customer ask me about this, I had never heard of it, however he did find it at an appliance parts wholesaler. He was getting frustrated with a 1950's chest freezer that constantly needed about 1/2lb per year. like yuma said earlier in his post, what the heck, try it, your going to throw the thing out soon anyway. well needless to say this customer put it in and it has not had any leaks in 3 months. now I am not going to say that somewhere along the line the compressor will stop working, but in this case I would say you got more time out then you would have without the sealant. The thing that scares me is that some techs who have larger leaks and say they can't find them will resort to products like this and That would be a really big problem.

 

[shaun66]

Before that it was soap and Halide torch. Today's techs wouldn't even know what a halide torch is.



I still use my halide on r22 racks, and the few r12 and r502 racks i have

 

[jemair]

Leak testing is an art that belongs in our trade. Learn how to do it properly and put that leak seal crap with buddies 'Redtech' refrigerant.