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    May 21, 2008, 11:16 AM
    Faulty high pressure switch
    Hi.I need to know if I can change out a faulty high pressure switch screw type on a Rheem with out losing any freon.
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    May 21, 2008, 03:57 PM
    Not unless they changed the pressure switch from years ago to a depressor type that is in use on some systems especially autos. I would be safe and recover the refrigerant,chenge switch and pull a good Vac and recharge to proper operating pressures/temps.
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