Posted April 9, 2020 I have a split A/C and the exhaust unit that is mounted on the roof is leaking the coolant . I discovered it yesterday only so hiw should I stop the leak ?? The copper pipe that is bent is leaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Posted April 9, 2020 If you're seeing drops of water on/under the bend, then it's condensation. If that bend has a crack and gas is coming out of it, then you'll probably need to replace that part of the pipe. It's best to get a professional to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted April 9, 2020 Author 9 minutes ago, lewdicrous said: If you're seeing drops of water on/under the bend, then it's condensation. If that bend has a crack and gas is coming out of it, then you'll probably need to replace that part of the pipe. It's best to get a professional to do it. Yeah there is no condensation but I can feel and hear the gas leaking from the bend. Can I use a sealing solution to seal the crack ?? Like hardening white cement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted April 9, 2020 1 minute ago, hackgod said: Yeah there is no condensation but I can feel and hear the gas leaking from the bend. Can I use a sealing solution to seal the crack ?? As a temporary fix, maybe, but you might need to get it refilled with gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted April 9, 2020 Author 1 minute ago, lewdicrous said: As a temporary fix, maybe, but you might need to get it refilled with gas. Have you heard of M seal and can I use it ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted April 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, hackgod said: Have you heard of M seal and can I use it ?? Never heard of it, have no idea if it'll work or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted April 9, 2020 Author 2 minutes ago, lewdicrous said: Never heard of it, have no idea if it'll work or not. OK Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted April 9, 2020 59 minutes ago, lewdicrous said: If you're seeing drops of water on/under the bend, then it's condensation. If that bend has a crack and gas is coming out of it, then you'll probably need to replace that part of the pipe. It's best to get a professional to do it. This is true. There are patch fixes and soldering, but they don’t last, and you have to refill the system every time it leaks. A pro is the best way imho. A solder fix requires removal of the part anyway so you might as well put in a new one. Not a pro, not even very good. I’m just old and have time currently. Assuming I know a lot about computers can be a mistake. Life is like a bowl of chocolates: there are all these little crinkly paper cups everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted April 9, 2020 1. Freon (the refrigerant inside the AC lines) is toxic and if this is indoors you should not hang around too long and call a repair person immediately. 2. The proper way to repair the leak is with soldering or brazing. Glue, tape or other leak fixers are not adequate for this kind of leak. 3. The AC will almost certainly need to be refilled after it is repaired. At least in the US this can only be done by a certified professional. 4. Call a professional repair person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted April 23, 2020 Whoever installed it like that is an idiot. Thats what, 16mm pipe? It should be bended with a tube bender, not like that. And not at that exact point. It looks like done by hand, no wonder you have a leak. Call a professional, he'll most likely cut the pipe and weld some new piece to it. Properly bended. Than refill, as they suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted April 24, 2020 You may want to contact someone at an HVAC company (if they are open) to come out and fix it. Dealing with AC lines unless you know what you are doing is not advisable. Using stuff to try and plug the leak short of soldering or replacing the line may and liklely will cause more damage in the future. Be sure to @Pickles von Brine if you want me to see your reply! Stopping by to praise the all mighty jar Lord pickles... * drinks from a chalice of holy pickle juice and tossed dill over shoulder* ~ @WarDance 3600x | NH-D15 Chromax Black | 32GB 3200MHz | ASUS KO RTX 3070 UnderVolted and UnderClocked | Gigabyte Aorus Elite AX X570S | Seasonic X760w | Phanteks Evolv X | 500GB WD_Black SN750 x2 | Sandisk Skyhawk 3.84TB SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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