Orion Motor Tech AC Gauges and Vacuum Pump, 4 CFM Vacuum Pump and Manifold Gauge Set with Leak Detector for R134a, R12, R22, R502 Refrigerant, AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set
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I was able to run gauges and a vacuum pump successfully. In the end, when I tried to connect a bottle of R143a to the piercing can adapter, the can of refrigerant would not fit. There is too much material in the threads of the adapter. Lastly, I am disappointed that the kit only came with enough oil to fill the vacuum pump up to the minimum amount of oil. As stated on the instructions, it is recommended that you fill the vacuum pump to the mark on the sight glass that indicates the high level. Because there is not enough oil in the reservoir, this will lead to a premature pump failure. This kit is incomplete, and I am not happy with that. In the event that I had known, I would not have purchased this kit since I would have had to purchase additional fittings to attach an "off-the-shelf" can of refrigerant and an extra bottle of oil for the vacuum pump to function properly.
All gauges were accurate and the system has been evacuated as expected. Even after the cost of this, I saved a lot of money putting in the new air conditioner myself.
This is a very good deal for a starter set of HVAC gauges and vacuum pumps.
I had no problems until the blue knob on the low pressure side of the manifold fell apart.
There is only a very small amount of oil included with the compressor, and more needs to be purchased in order for it to be fully charged. It is not possible to use a 134a can tap with store bought cans, so I had to purchase the right tap. In other words, it works. The gauges are a little chinsey, but that's about it.