Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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In this video we go through a complete cooler compressor replacement. We also replace the filter dryer and use a king valve. Also highlighted are the refrigerant reclaiming process, brazing with a turbo torch, as well as pulling a vacuum on the system. Oh and there is this shop cat.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Cooler Compressor Replacement Intro
0:42 - Symptoms Of Faulty Compressor
1:40 - Reclaiming Refrigerant
4:28 - Removing The Condensing Unit
6:49 - Setting The New Compressor & Filter In Place
8:13 - Wiring Up The New Compressor
9:41 - About King Valves / Service Valves
10:58 - Brazing The Components Together
15:57 - Pulling a Vacuum
17:57 - Charging The System With 404A Refrigerant
21:43 - Additional Considerations
22:28 - Really Cool!
23:37 - SUBSCRIBE!!!