aircon regas

RPWC · 22nd July 2015, 18:01

Approximately how long does the job take,30 minutes,an hour,2 hours?
Just asking,so I can plan when I get mine done.

Davemate · 22nd July 2015, 18:05

30 mins aprox
But ask the question when you book it to be done, I've had it done twice, once on a Volvo and last week on my matiz on both times it was about 30-40 mins

RPWC · 22nd July 2015, 18:11

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Originally Posted by Davemate

30 mins aprox
But ask the question when you book it to be done, I've had it done twice, once on a Volvo and last week on my matiz on both times it was about 30-40 mins

Thanks, thats all I need,just an average time scale, near enough

Vossy · 22nd July 2015, 19:05

Mine was in for an hour, they run a vacuum test for 35 minutes before re-gassing to eliminate any possible leaks or problems, re-gassed with a shot of PAG oil and UV dye just in case of any problems.

SD1too · 22nd July 2015, 19:12

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Originally Posted by Davemate

30 mins aprox ..

Rich,

You should allow about an hour. Having evacuated the refrigerant, the system vacuum should be maintained for at least 30 minutes to ensure that stored moisture in the drier is withdrawn. Add onto that the time taken to recharge, check pressures and leak detection takes you beyond 30 minutes for a proper job.

The fast fit boys are best avoided. I've found that the independent mobile practitioners are the best.

Simon

arodriguez · 22nd July 2015, 19:38

Had mine done at Kwik Fit for £30. It's all done by an automated machine which vacs down and refills with correct oil and gas. Took about 50 mins and still going strong 3 yrs later..

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RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,194 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	aircon regas Approximately how long does the job take,30 minutes,an hour,2 hours? Just asking,so I can plan when I get mine done. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

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Davemate Regular poster Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cheshunt Posts: 67 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	30 mins aprox But ask the question when you book it to be done, I've had it done twice, once on a Volvo and last week on my matiz on both times it was about 30-40 mins Last edited by Davemate; 22nd July 2015 at 18:08..

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arodriguez Loves to post Rover 75 Club 1.8T SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bristol Posts: 310 Thanks: 28 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts	Had mine done at Kwik Fit for £30. It's all done by an automated machine which vacs down and refills with correct oil and gas. Took about 50 mins and still going strong 3 yrs later.. __________________ Tony

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Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,555 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	Mine was in for an hour, they run a vacuum test for 35 minutes before re-gassing to eliminate any possible leaks or problems, re-gassed with a shot of PAG oil and UV dye just in case of any problems.