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Title: Ideal 55 compressor removal Post by: msanborn on June 19, 2010, 03:29:13 pm There is no way I can de-attach the compressor from the lines by loosening the fittings, they are rusted shut. It looks like I am going to have to cut the lines to remove the compressor, my question is: Is there a preferred location to cut the lines for re-attachment? There are 2 lines, one about 1/4 inch, and another small wire type that connects to the dryer, can both of these be soldered back together once the compressor has been serviced? Thanks.
Title: Re: Ideal 55 compressor removal Post by: MoonDawg on June 19, 2010, 06:05:21 pm I would let whoever is going to service the compressor do it.
He can recover the freon then cut the lines where he feels is the best location. Title: Re: Ideal 55 compressor removal Post by: johnieG on June 19, 2010, 06:35:03 pm once you have recover the freon ( if the system isn't already discharged) you can try to heat the flare-nuts with a propane torch, ( heat only the nuts NOT the copper tubing especially if there is any residual pressure in the lines ( this means that you haven't removed the freon from the system) they will expand from the heat & it will help "crack" the rust that is hold the nuts onto the threads of the male flare fittings. don't go crazy with the heat ( not red-hot) and once again DON'T heat the copper lines if there is pressure still in the system. use caution
Title: Re: Ideal 55 compressor removal Post by: msanborn on June 20, 2010, 07:19:02 am Thanks, but that might be a little above my paygrade.
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