How Do I Find Subcooling

How Do I Find Subcooling

To check subcooling, attach a thermometer to the liquid line near the condenser. Take the head pressure and convert it to temperature on a temperature/pressure chart. Subtract the two numbers to get the subcooling. For example, 275 psi head pressure on an R-22 system converts to 124F.

How do I find my subcooling liquid line?

Subtract the liquid line temperature from the condensing temperature. The difference is the amount of subcooling that is being performed.

What is a good subcooling for 410a?

Most heating and cooling systems should operate at a superheat of 10F at the evaporator and between 20F to 25F at the compressor. if your HVAC system has a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV), the subcooling should be between 10F and 18F.

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