A/C filter-drier flow direction

Posted by DJA on April 14, 2006, 8:07 pm

I just had a new a/c system installed so forgive this if it's a stupid
question...

I thought the uninsulated line running to the compressor was the freon
return line and the flow was *toward* the compressor. On my system, the
flow arrow on the filter-drier is pointing out. See picture....

http://home.comcast.net/~iflyfish/ac.jpg

Is this the correct mounting of this part?

Thanks,
David

Posted by on April 14, 2006, 8:06 pm

I thought the same thing. I'd check mine and tell you what it says but
it's raining.

Posted by lp13-30 on April 14, 2006, 8:24 pm

The drier is installed correctly. The uninsulated line(usually 3/8"
copper) is carrying liquid refrigerant to the inside evaporator coil,
and the insulated larger line is returning refrigerant vapor to the
compressor. Larry

Posted by Stormin Mormon on April 14, 2006, 9:20 pm

This is correctly installed. The small line travels towards the house.
The large line, the freon travels towards the outdoors.

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You have to starve them.
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I just had a new a/c system installed so forgive this if it's a stupid
question...

I thought the uninsulated line running to the compressor was the freon
return line and the flow was *toward* the compressor. On my system,
the
flow arrow on the filter-drier is pointing out. See picture....

http://home.comcast.net/~iflyfish/ac.jpg

Is this the correct mounting of this part?

Thanks,
David

Posted by HeatMan on April 14, 2006, 10:04 pm

> I just had a new a/c system installed so forgive this if it's a stupid
> question...
> I thought the uninsulated line running to the compressor was the freon
> return line and the flow was *toward* the compressor. On my system, the
> flow arrow on the filter-drier is pointing out. See picture....
> http://home.comcast.net/~iflyfish/ac.jpg
> Is this the correct mounting of this part?

The drier is correct.

The Romex power supply is NOT correct! You may not have codes to follow in
your area, but common sense should tell you and the installer that the way
the high voltage wiring is installed IS NOT right! I'm almost willing to
bet there isn't a disconnect there either.

Zip tying the 220volt power supply to the suction line..... Geeesh.

Is this on a Carrier condenser?

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