A/C Fitting Leak/Weep...

[creekman]

I have a A/C fitting leak on the high side line.  It's only a weep, not a dripping leak.  I've seen/read where there are stop leak additives

for this kind of leak.  In particular, a product called "Red Angel" by Blue Devil products.  Does this product work, or is it snake oil...

 

Thanks,

 

Mitch

[JFP in PA]

4 hours ago, creekman said:

I have a A/C fitting leak on the high side line.  It's only a weep, not a dripping leak.  I've seen/read where there are stop leak additives

for this kind of leak.  In particular, a product called "Red Angel" by Blue Devil products.  Does this product work, or is it snake oil...

 

Thanks,

 

Mitch

 

The short answer is that some of these products do at least temporarily stop leaks, but also can gum up the system, much the way fix-a-flat fills a tire with goop.  A better way is to trace down the leaking part and replace it.

[creekman]

I have heard that...  in fact, I heard that it can damage the evac equipment, etc.  However, this product specifically says it doesn't do that.  I know where the weep is, but it means evacuating the system replacing a 4' hose and recharging.

 

I guess what sums it up on one of the websites with a review if this product was so good, why doesn't DuPont make and sell it.  I'll probably tear into it...  

 

Thanks,

 

Mitch