My 15yr old Carrier Heat Pump is clearly on its last legs, with a small refrigerant leak somewhere. I've had to have it topped up 3 times in the last couple of years. The last couple of HVAC guys who I asked about doing a pressure test to find the leak were extremely reticent about it; would take them too long and in the end would cost too much.
In the meantime, I just came across a product called GloSeal by Spectroline (https://spectroline.com/product/glo-seal/) which promises to seal all small leaks and pinpoint via fluorescent dye where larger leaks occur. Apparently, it is a product that can be injected into a fully charged system by the low pressure port and can remain within the system.
Has anyone used this product or something similar? Does it work well? In my mind, I see this product similar to the "instant tire inflation" cans that can be used if you are stuck with a small leak in your tire. But if you ask any good tire mechanic, they warn you to stay away from that product as it permanently gums up/damages the tire.
Is it safe to ask a pro to add this to my system before recharging it again?
Thanks,
Eric
In the meantime, I just came across a product called GloSeal by Spectroline (https://spectroline.com/product/glo-seal/) which promises to seal all small leaks and pinpoint via fluorescent dye where larger leaks occur. Apparently, it is a product that can be injected into a fully charged system by the low pressure port and can remain within the system.
Has anyone used this product or something similar? Does it work well? In my mind, I see this product similar to the "instant tire inflation" cans that can be used if you are stuck with a small leak in your tire. But if you ask any good tire mechanic, they warn you to stay away from that product as it permanently gums up/damages the tire.
Is it safe to ask a pro to add this to my system before recharging it again?
Thanks,
Eric
source https://hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread.php?2223497-Does-GloSeal-AC-Sealant-work&goto=newpost
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