QuestionHi David,been awhile since I've had the pleasure of talking with you.(You gave me outstanding advice on the AC in my Oldsmobile,thanks again!)David,I want to know what brand charging guages the experts recommend.Right now I,m using JB and am not really satisfied.Over the years I,ve used several brands.I plan to use Sealright hoses.Your r2pldrecommendation would be greatly appreceaited.Thanks so much for your time and advice. Gregg
AnswerGregg,
Glad I could be of assistance before, hopefully I can do so again.
Fact of the matter is... All gauges are pretty much the same. It all depends upon how often you plan on using them, how accurate you need to be, and how mch you are willing to spend.
They come in every different setup you can imagine, digital readouts, sightglasses built in, all kinds of good stuff that you dont really need. All depends on the flavor you want.
Personally, the gauges I use most often are already built into my recovery/recycle machine (Robinair model 17800B) and they have never steered me wrong. But to go that route, you are looking in the neighborhood of 6500.00 after shipping. My backup gauges are also Robinair. Model 40134A. These should run you about 80-90 dollars if you go this route.
If Robinair isn't your thing, I have also never had an issue with any of my yellowjacket brand products, I just prefer Robinair because they are more comfortable to use.
And then of course, I have my pile of "I'll try this set out because they're neat" gauges. about 10 sets in that pile, and I'll never touch them again if I have a choice.
So, in conclusion, my secommendation would be the Robinair or the YellowJacket brands. They have never given me any heartache and always do me right. Robinair ,in my opinion, has the comfortability factor in their favor (with the 40134A gages).
I hope I was able to provide a bit of assistance. If so pease remember to rate this answer. If I can do more now or in the future, you know where to find me. Good luck in everything, and I'm glad I brought a repeat question on me, it means I'm doing something right. LOL. Have a good one Gregg and take care.
By the way, did it turn out to be your compressor clutch relay on the Royale?
