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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera View Post
I have never before seen anyone say that.

From everything I have ever read or heard a vacuum is very necessary before a recharge if you want the AC system to function.

There will be a lot of moisture in the system, and about 14 psi of pressure of air. Air is not a refrigerant. The moisture will freeze and clog up the expansion valve.

I run my vacuum pump for long time to make sure all the moisture is boiled out. I am a belts and suspender type. I pressurize the system with dry nitrogen after pulling a vacuum and then pull a vacuum again. I want a DRY system.
+1. Once the system has been opened like this one has, pulling a vacuum will be mandatory. Not only to get the moisture out, but the air as well.
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