btw i pit post on 2 sits for maximum effect. so if a person answer it in one place you dont have to at the other

ok. i have the results of testing my system. i got a gauge and i tested the psi. whith the compressor off and the psi. was 0. and then i put in a 18oz. can of R-134arefrigerant with oil. and it took it up to 45 psi. and when the compressor is off now that i recharged it it is at 100psi. .my system says that a full system takes 1ld. 12 oz. or 28 oz. and i put in 18oz. and the psi is 45 witch on this gauge it says it full. what to do.
and i do have a hissing/leak at the compressor. if looking at it from the top the first low point it leaks out. if it does not make sense sorry. and the 2 pipes that go in to the compressor when on get as hot as hell and fire. i cant make heads or tales of it. please tell me what you all think
the compressor does not cycle and it would only get cool not cold. not cold enough to mention .
my compressor leaks from underneath it . i guess i will just need a new one unless i can get mine refurbished?

thanks to all

 

You may have a plug in one of the lines somewhere and thats why its not actually full. As for the compressor leak if its leaking around the middle of the compressor where its like pressed together its just going to leak out most likely. I have the same leak and gave up on mine due to the lack of hot days.

 

well that is most likely what i will do because i am not rich( i am 16 with no job because i am in school). but if i did want a working a/c i would have to get a new compressor and then get my lines evacuated and then vacuumed out and then re-charged. that is a lot of money.

but if any one else has any input please leave it

thanks