Crashed, need AC condenser recommendations

My ac compressor had a short last november and caused a check hybrid system. I was able to pinpoint my problem using techstream. I bought my condensor from amazon for $50.99 mid november last year. Prices are up because it's summer i guess. Mine is still holding up well and came with negative vacuum. I replaced my ac compressor (used on ebay with 60k miles) condensor, 3 cans of r-134a and hybrid compressor oil all for 166$.

If it can hold vacuum, it will hold refrigerant.

 

I should know better than to tangle with you sir, but anyway: something might be tight with vacuum applied, but not with pressure, ie: what was sucking in is now bulging out. And when bulging out it's more leak prone??

Maybe in practice that's never gonna matter, but just a thought.

 

In hvac we pull vacuum for two reasons. It removes moisture from the system and ensures no leaks before adding refrigerant. I pull vacuum on the entire system when it is empty for about 30 min. High and low pressure gauges are left on for about 10 minutes to check to see if system holds negative vacuum before adding refrigerant. The condensor and ac lines are made of aluminum and will not bulge.

 

Yeah I was thinking too, vacuum was to evacuate the system. I've no experience with ac, just having a brain fart.

 

Mine is still holding up well and came with negative vacuum.

What is "negative vacuum"?

 

Got mine from Rock Auto $50.00

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