Refrigerant leak detection on heavy equipment
Why 'top it up and see' is the most expensive approach to a leaking mining machine air conditioner.
CALL 069 268 0988Why leaks matter
Refrigerant carries oil to the compressor. A system running low is a system running dry, and repeated regassing converts a small hose repair into a compressor, drier and flush job.
Detection methods
Electronic detectors for accessible joints, UV dye for slow leaks found at the next service, nitrogen pressure testing for open or suspect circuits, and pressure decay testing after repairs.
Typical leak points on mining machines
Hose crimps, bulkhead fittings, condenser tubes damaged by stones, compressor shaft seals and service port valves.
Safety
Refrigerant circuits operate at high pressure and must be recovered by trained technicians with the correct equipment rather than vented or opened on site.
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