Wayne Owner/Technician Ontario Posted Latest Edited
Morning all,
AC leaks lately have been a bit annoying. The size and locations of leaks in the advent of high priced 1234yf I want to move to a different leak detection service to benefit myself and my clients. I am thinking about the Bullseye foam leak detection system but a quick call to any of my suppliers don't show the oneshot cans available. I looked at two vendors I use regularly in the states and both say “not for xport to Canada”. I don't want to invest in a system if I can't get the application and materials. I have tried this product and I was very happy with the results.
If anyone has time to share insights on what your setup is I really don't think the investment is needed in the whole kit. I am sure a C02 tank, regulator and manifold lines would suffice but it would be great to hear what you guys are having good success with in the field.
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Bryan Owner/Technician
Washington
Bryan
The kit pressurizes the system with Co2 and has a C02 detector and a color changing foam. You can pressurize the system with Co2 with a large Cylinder, a Mastercool regulator and an adapter. You can buy a Fieldpiece Co2 detector and the foam. It works the same for less money.
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Wayne Owner/Technician
Ontario
Wayne
Best place to find foam. I'm in Canada.
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Bryan Owner/Technician
Washington
Bryan
I used to get it from NAPA. AES Wave is also out of stock
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Emmanuel Technician
Texas
Emmanuel
ATS leak detection is the best! Been using for over 10 years now.
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Joseph Owner/Technician
Virginia
Joseph
Works great sometime dont even need foam due to how expensive they can get per little bottle so I spray with soapy water.
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Cedric Owner/Technician
Louisiana
Cedric
At what pressure is the CO2 pressurized? More than the freon normal operating pressures?
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Joseph Owner/Technician
Virginia
Joseph
100 psi usually reveals the leaks for me
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Glenn Owner/Technician
Texas
Glenn
Hi Cedric,I have always tested using 225-250 psi when using CO2 for leak testing. The A/C components are designed to withstand well over 350 psi from what one HVAC engineer told me years ago.
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Glenn Owner/Technician
Texas
Glenn
Hi Wayne,I also read “Not for export outside of the US” on sites that I checked, must be an international shipping issue with pressurized containers. I am a fan of the Bullseye leak detector, but it seems to be a niche product that has just not caught on with the masses. I use this noncorrosive soap spray mostly along with 200+ PSI of pressurized Nitrogen.NU-CALGON, Leak Detector, 1 qt…
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Jeff Technical Support Specialist
New Mexico
Jeff
We have the spray foam in stock, please call up directly … or order directly from our website: automotivetestsolutions.com/product/onesho…We do ship to Canada using FedEx Ground.Call us directly with any questions.
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Glenn Owner/Technician
Texas
Glenn
Thanks Jeff,A lot of people don't realize you deal directly, and they go to AESWAVE.
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Wayne Owner/Technician
Ontario
Wayne
Well, this couldn't be a better answer. I will call tomorrow and order someone shots and give it a try.
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Shane Technician
Massachusetts
Shane
I built my own cart. Just used an old dolly, added a set of gauges, co2 bottle and regulator, I have a c02 detector and ats spray foam. Like others say you can usually get it from aeswave. I use this for both R134a and R1234yf and usually pressurize the system to 250psi and use big blue spray way better than soapy water.
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