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    Sep 3, 2007, 08:03 AM
    Hole in AC condenser cooling coil
    My home AC unit is not cooling. I thought the compressor was not working, I had the capacitor checked out and it is good, I cleaned the contacts and when I reinstalled it and turned the system on I discovered a small hole on the coil, since the line is not charged (all freon leaked out) I couldn't hear the compressor going. Anyway I would like to fix the coil and am wondering if I can plug it with solder I use for sweating copper pipe or do I need a different solder. The AC unit is at least 14 years old if this is important. Thank you.
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    Sep 3, 2007, 08:27 AM
    No solder, braze it. Pull a vacuum and recharge. You will need a certified tech to add refrigerant.. Won't cost much more to have tech do the complete job
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    Sep 3, 2007, 10:46 AM
    Thanks, I'll take your advice since they can do a general check on the system for any other problems.
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    Sep 3, 2007, 10:53 AM
    That's your best bet. Good Luck
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