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How long to operate A/C while in storage.
My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but
doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the factory requirements? TIA, `93 Honda Accord lx |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
"Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... > My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? I can't answer that question. But, I use the A/C pretty much all year long, it does a great job defogging and defrosting the interior of the windows. We've had temperatures in the -25 to -30 (Celsius) over the last few weeks, and my A/C has never, refused to operate. -- Brian www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
"Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... > My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? I can't answer that question. But, I use the A/C pretty much all year long, it does a great job defogging and defrosting the interior of the windows. We've had temperatures in the -25 to -30 (Celsius) over the last few weeks, and my A/C has never, refused to operate. -- Brian www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
"Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... > My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? I can't answer that question. But, I use the A/C pretty much all year long, it does a great job defogging and defrosting the interior of the windows. We've had temperatures in the -25 to -30 (Celsius) over the last few weeks, and my A/C has never, refused to operate. -- Brian www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
"Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... > My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? I can't answer that question. But, I use the A/C pretty much all year long, it does a great job defogging and defrosting the interior of the windows. We've had temperatures in the -25 to -30 (Celsius) over the last few weeks, and my A/C has never, refused to operate. -- Brian www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
On 1/27/04 7:51 AM, in article u1uRb.5207$Ja2.57354@nnrp1.uunet.ca, "Brian
Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote: > > "Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message > news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... >> My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but >> doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go >> start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. >> >> Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure >> if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How >> long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the >> factory requirements? > > I can't answer that question. But, I use the A/C pretty much all year long, > it does a great job defogging and defrosting the interior of the windows. > We've had temperatures in the -25 to -30 (Celsius) over the last few weeks, > and my A/C has never, refused to operate. Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have a cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners manuals up until the mid 90's. Is suspect there is nothing wrong with the AC if it doesn't engage at 20 degrees F. Does it engage after the engine compartment warms to above freezing? Btw - Only running the engine for a minute or two at freezing temperatures is not doing it any favors. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
On 1/27/04 7:51 AM, in article u1uRb.5207$Ja2.57354@nnrp1.uunet.ca, "Brian
Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote: > > "Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message > news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... >> My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but >> doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go >> start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. >> >> Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure >> if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How >> long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the >> factory requirements? > > I can't answer that question. But, I use the A/C pretty much all year long, > it does a great job defogging and defrosting the interior of the windows. > We've had temperatures in the -25 to -30 (Celsius) over the last few weeks, > and my A/C has never, refused to operate. Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have a cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners manuals up until the mid 90's. Is suspect there is nothing wrong with the AC if it doesn't engage at 20 degrees F. Does it engage after the engine compartment warms to above freezing? Btw - Only running the engine for a minute or two at freezing temperatures is not doing it any favors. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
On 1/27/04 7:51 AM, in article u1uRb.5207$Ja2.57354@nnrp1.uunet.ca, "Brian
Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote: > > "Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message > news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... >> My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but >> doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go >> start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. >> >> Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure >> if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How >> long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the >> factory requirements? > > I can't answer that question. But, I use the A/C pretty much all year long, > it does a great job defogging and defrosting the interior of the windows. > We've had temperatures in the -25 to -30 (Celsius) over the last few weeks, > and my A/C has never, refused to operate. Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have a cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners manuals up until the mid 90's. Is suspect there is nothing wrong with the AC if it doesn't engage at 20 degrees F. Does it engage after the engine compartment warms to above freezing? Btw - Only running the engine for a minute or two at freezing temperatures is not doing it any favors. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
On 1/27/04 7:51 AM, in article u1uRb.5207$Ja2.57354@nnrp1.uunet.ca, "Brian
Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote: > > "Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message > news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... >> My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but >> doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go >> start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. >> >> Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure >> if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How >> long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the >> factory requirements? > > I can't answer that question. But, I use the A/C pretty much all year long, > it does a great job defogging and defrosting the interior of the windows. > We've had temperatures in the -25 to -30 (Celsius) over the last few weeks, > and my A/C has never, refused to operate. Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have a cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners manuals up until the mid 90's. Is suspect there is nothing wrong with the AC if it doesn't engage at 20 degrees F. Does it engage after the engine compartment warms to above freezing? Btw - Only running the engine for a minute or two at freezing temperatures is not doing it any favors. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
"E. Meyer" <e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BC3BD5CF.4183E%e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > > Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have a > cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is > below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners manuals > up until the mid 90's. Yes, the condensation on the windows is removed at a rapid pace, as opposed to using just the heater. -- Brian www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
"E. Meyer" <e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BC3BD5CF.4183E%e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > > Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have a > cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is > below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners manuals > up until the mid 90's. Yes, the condensation on the windows is removed at a rapid pace, as opposed to using just the heater. -- Brian www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
"E. Meyer" <e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BC3BD5CF.4183E%e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > > Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have a > cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is > below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners manuals > up until the mid 90's. Yes, the condensation on the windows is removed at a rapid pace, as opposed to using just the heater. -- Brian www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
"E. Meyer" <e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BC3BD5CF.4183E%e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > > Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have a > cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is > below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners manuals > up until the mid 90's. Yes, the condensation on the windows is removed at a rapid pace, as opposed to using just the heater. -- Brian www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
On 1/27/04 8:56 AM, in article E_uRb.5279$Ja2.57560@nnrp1.uunet.ca, "Brian
Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote: > > "E. Meyer" <e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > news:BC3BD5CF.4183E%e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... >> >> Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have > a >> cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is >> below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners > manuals >> up until the mid 90's. > > Yes, the condensation on the windows is removed at a rapid pace, as opposed > to using just the heater. I no longer see the statement in the user manuals of the newer cars. Maybe it went out with the switch to R-134 from R-12? I think his '93 Honda has an R-12 AC system though. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
On 1/27/04 8:56 AM, in article E_uRb.5279$Ja2.57560@nnrp1.uunet.ca, "Brian
Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote: > > "E. Meyer" <e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > news:BC3BD5CF.4183E%e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... >> >> Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have > a >> cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is >> below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners > manuals >> up until the mid 90's. > > Yes, the condensation on the windows is removed at a rapid pace, as opposed > to using just the heater. I no longer see the statement in the user manuals of the newer cars. Maybe it went out with the switch to R-134 from R-12? I think his '93 Honda has an R-12 AC system though. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
On 1/27/04 8:56 AM, in article E_uRb.5279$Ja2.57560@nnrp1.uunet.ca, "Brian
Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote: > > "E. Meyer" <e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > news:BC3BD5CF.4183E%e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... >> >> Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have > a >> cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is >> below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners > manuals >> up until the mid 90's. > > Yes, the condensation on the windows is removed at a rapid pace, as opposed > to using just the heater. I no longer see the statement in the user manuals of the newer cars. Maybe it went out with the switch to R-134 from R-12? I think his '93 Honda has an R-12 AC system though. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
On 1/27/04 8:56 AM, in article E_uRb.5279$Ja2.57560@nnrp1.uunet.ca, "Brian
Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote: > > "E. Meyer" <e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > news:BC3BD5CF.4183E%e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... >> >> Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have > a >> cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is >> below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners > manuals >> up until the mid 90's. > > Yes, the condensation on the windows is removed at a rapid pace, as opposed > to using just the heater. I no longer see the statement in the user manuals of the newer cars. Maybe it went out with the switch to R-134 from R-12? I think his '93 Honda has an R-12 AC system though. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
Honda recommends 10-15 minutes per week
"Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... > My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? > > TIA, `93 Honda Accord lx > > > |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
Honda recommends 10-15 minutes per week
"Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... > My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? > > TIA, `93 Honda Accord lx > > > |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
Honda recommends 10-15 minutes per week
"Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... > My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? > > TIA, `93 Honda Accord lx > > > |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
Honda recommends 10-15 minutes per week
"Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... > My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? > > TIA, `93 Honda Accord lx > > > |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
You are correct most modern AC system do have a ambient
temperature restriction, your government at work, but it is 35 degrees not 20. Only applies in the AC mode not the defrost. In defrost mode the AC only cycles enough to chill the air before the air passes over the heater coil. The restriction is EPA mandate that applies to the manufactures of ALL new AC systems sold in the US. It is part of the regulation that restrict the sale of toilets and washing machines to the amount of water they can consume, as well. Soon the only cloths washing machines one can buy will be front loaders that will cost over twice as much to buy. ;) mike hunt "E. Meyer" wrote: > > On 1/27/04 7:51 AM, in article u1uRb.5207$Ja2.57354@nnrp1.uunet.ca, "Brian > Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote: > > > > > "Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message > > news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... > >> My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > >> doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > >> start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > >> > >> Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > >> if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > >> long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > >> factory requirements? > > > > I can't answer that question. But, I use the A/C pretty much all year long, > > it does a great job defogging and defrosting the interior of the windows. > > We've had temperatures in the -25 to -30 (Celsius) over the last few weeks, > > and my A/C has never, refused to operate. > > Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have a > cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is > below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners manuals > up until the mid 90's. > > Is suspect there is nothing wrong with the AC if it doesn't engage at 20 > degrees F. Does it engage after the engine compartment warms to above > freezing? > > Btw - Only running the engine for a minute or two at freezing temperatures > is not doing it any favors. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
You are correct most modern AC system do have a ambient
temperature restriction, your government at work, but it is 35 degrees not 20. Only applies in the AC mode not the defrost. In defrost mode the AC only cycles enough to chill the air before the air passes over the heater coil. The restriction is EPA mandate that applies to the manufactures of ALL new AC systems sold in the US. It is part of the regulation that restrict the sale of toilets and washing machines to the amount of water they can consume, as well. Soon the only cloths washing machines one can buy will be front loaders that will cost over twice as much to buy. ;) mike hunt "E. Meyer" wrote: > > On 1/27/04 7:51 AM, in article u1uRb.5207$Ja2.57354@nnrp1.uunet.ca, "Brian > Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote: > > > > > "Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message > > news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... > >> My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > >> doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > >> start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > >> > >> Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > >> if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > >> long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > >> factory requirements? > > > > I can't answer that question. But, I use the A/C pretty much all year long, > > it does a great job defogging and defrosting the interior of the windows. > > We've had temperatures in the -25 to -30 (Celsius) over the last few weeks, > > and my A/C has never, refused to operate. > > Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have a > cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is > below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners manuals > up until the mid 90's. > > Is suspect there is nothing wrong with the AC if it doesn't engage at 20 > degrees F. Does it engage after the engine compartment warms to above > freezing? > > Btw - Only running the engine for a minute or two at freezing temperatures > is not doing it any favors. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
You are correct most modern AC system do have a ambient
temperature restriction, your government at work, but it is 35 degrees not 20. Only applies in the AC mode not the defrost. In defrost mode the AC only cycles enough to chill the air before the air passes over the heater coil. The restriction is EPA mandate that applies to the manufactures of ALL new AC systems sold in the US. It is part of the regulation that restrict the sale of toilets and washing machines to the amount of water they can consume, as well. Soon the only cloths washing machines one can buy will be front loaders that will cost over twice as much to buy. ;) mike hunt "E. Meyer" wrote: > > On 1/27/04 7:51 AM, in article u1uRb.5207$Ja2.57354@nnrp1.uunet.ca, "Brian > Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote: > > > > > "Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message > > news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... > >> My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > >> doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > >> start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > >> > >> Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > >> if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > >> long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > >> factory requirements? > > > > I can't answer that question. But, I use the A/C pretty much all year long, > > it does a great job defogging and defrosting the interior of the windows. > > We've had temperatures in the -25 to -30 (Celsius) over the last few weeks, > > and my A/C has never, refused to operate. > > Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have a > cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is > below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners manuals > up until the mid 90's. > > Is suspect there is nothing wrong with the AC if it doesn't engage at 20 > degrees F. Does it engage after the engine compartment warms to above > freezing? > > Btw - Only running the engine for a minute or two at freezing temperatures > is not doing it any favors. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
You are correct most modern AC system do have a ambient
temperature restriction, your government at work, but it is 35 degrees not 20. Only applies in the AC mode not the defrost. In defrost mode the AC only cycles enough to chill the air before the air passes over the heater coil. The restriction is EPA mandate that applies to the manufactures of ALL new AC systems sold in the US. It is part of the regulation that restrict the sale of toilets and washing machines to the amount of water they can consume, as well. Soon the only cloths washing machines one can buy will be front loaders that will cost over twice as much to buy. ;) mike hunt "E. Meyer" wrote: > > On 1/27/04 7:51 AM, in article u1uRb.5207$Ja2.57354@nnrp1.uunet.ca, "Brian > Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote: > > > > > "Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message > > news:5f8fa2d7e906ce266257a00849c6492c@news.bubbane ws.com... > >> My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > >> doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > >> start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > >> > >> Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > >> if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > >> long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > >> factory requirements? > > > > I can't answer that question. But, I use the A/C pretty much all year long, > > it does a great job defogging and defrosting the interior of the windows. > > We've had temperatures in the -25 to -30 (Celsius) over the last few weeks, > > and my A/C has never, refused to operate. > > Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have a > cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is > below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners manuals > up until the mid 90's. > > Is suspect there is nothing wrong with the AC if it doesn't engage at 20 > degrees F. Does it engage after the engine compartment warms to above > freezing? > > Btw - Only running the engine for a minute or two at freezing temperatures > is not doing it any favors. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
In article <4016BF3F.DC2615B9@mailcity.com>, BigJohnson@mailcity.com
wrote: > In defrost mode the AC only cycles enough to chill the > air before the air passes over the heater coil. no. The purpose of AC is *not* to chill the air. The purpose of AC is to dehumidify the air. That it does so by chilling is almost inconsequential. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
In article <4016BF3F.DC2615B9@mailcity.com>, BigJohnson@mailcity.com
wrote: > In defrost mode the AC only cycles enough to chill the > air before the air passes over the heater coil. no. The purpose of AC is *not* to chill the air. The purpose of AC is to dehumidify the air. That it does so by chilling is almost inconsequential. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
In article <4016BF3F.DC2615B9@mailcity.com>, BigJohnson@mailcity.com
wrote: > In defrost mode the AC only cycles enough to chill the > air before the air passes over the heater coil. no. The purpose of AC is *not* to chill the air. The purpose of AC is to dehumidify the air. That it does so by chilling is almost inconsequential. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
In article <4016BF3F.DC2615B9@mailcity.com>, BigJohnson@mailcity.com
wrote: > In defrost mode the AC only cycles enough to chill the > air before the air passes over the heater coil. no. The purpose of AC is *not* to chill the air. The purpose of AC is to dehumidify the air. That it does so by chilling is almost inconsequential. |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
Roughly 1/27/04 05:33, Tibur Waltson's monkeys randomly typed:
> My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. This isn't a good idea. Not only is that not long enough to allow the A/C to the oil around and lube its seals, but it is also EXTREMELY bad for your engine and exhaust system. You really want to run the engine long enough to come up to full operating temperature and then stay there for at least 10-15 minutes. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? Some vehicles turn the A/C on with the defrost position. Plus if you have the old style separate manual A/C button, you can turn on the A/C and the heater at the same time so you don't freeze while setting there with the car running. This warms up the inside enough to allow the A/C to come on.... -- Now that Spirit Rover has confirmed the presence of weapons of mass destruction on Mars, we are preparing to invade... |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
Roughly 1/27/04 05:33, Tibur Waltson's monkeys randomly typed:
> My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. This isn't a good idea. Not only is that not long enough to allow the A/C to the oil around and lube its seals, but it is also EXTREMELY bad for your engine and exhaust system. You really want to run the engine long enough to come up to full operating temperature and then stay there for at least 10-15 minutes. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? Some vehicles turn the A/C on with the defrost position. Plus if you have the old style separate manual A/C button, you can turn on the A/C and the heater at the same time so you don't freeze while setting there with the car running. This warms up the inside enough to allow the A/C to come on.... -- Now that Spirit Rover has confirmed the presence of weapons of mass destruction on Mars, we are preparing to invade... |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
Roughly 1/27/04 05:33, Tibur Waltson's monkeys randomly typed:
> My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. This isn't a good idea. Not only is that not long enough to allow the A/C to the oil around and lube its seals, but it is also EXTREMELY bad for your engine and exhaust system. You really want to run the engine long enough to come up to full operating temperature and then stay there for at least 10-15 minutes. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? Some vehicles turn the A/C on with the defrost position. Plus if you have the old style separate manual A/C button, you can turn on the A/C and the heater at the same time so you don't freeze while setting there with the car running. This warms up the inside enough to allow the A/C to come on.... -- Now that Spirit Rover has confirmed the presence of weapons of mass destruction on Mars, we are preparing to invade... |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
Roughly 1/27/04 05:33, Tibur Waltson's monkeys randomly typed:
> My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. This isn't a good idea. Not only is that not long enough to allow the A/C to the oil around and lube its seals, but it is also EXTREMELY bad for your engine and exhaust system. You really want to run the engine long enough to come up to full operating temperature and then stay there for at least 10-15 minutes. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? Some vehicles turn the A/C on with the defrost position. Plus if you have the old style separate manual A/C button, you can turn on the A/C and the heater at the same time so you don't freeze while setting there with the car running. This warms up the inside enough to allow the A/C to come on.... -- Now that Spirit Rover has confirmed the presence of weapons of mass destruction on Mars, we are preparing to invade... |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
I have several collector vehicles, as old as a 1941. I learned
from other collector over the years. I take each one out on the road every month. If the weather doesn't permit me to do that, I run them, with one drive wheel off the floor, for at least twenty minutes. That seems to be enough time to return the start voltage to the battery and keep all of the seals and mechanical stuff lubed. I also run all of the switches through the functions, as well. That regimen has served my cars well over for fifty years. mike hunt Tibur Waltson wrote: > > My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? > > TIA, `93 Honda Accord lx |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
I have several collector vehicles, as old as a 1941. I learned
from other collector over the years. I take each one out on the road every month. If the weather doesn't permit me to do that, I run them, with one drive wheel off the floor, for at least twenty minutes. That seems to be enough time to return the start voltage to the battery and keep all of the seals and mechanical stuff lubed. I also run all of the switches through the functions, as well. That regimen has served my cars well over for fifty years. mike hunt Tibur Waltson wrote: > > My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? > > TIA, `93 Honda Accord lx |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
I have several collector vehicles, as old as a 1941. I learned
from other collector over the years. I take each one out on the road every month. If the weather doesn't permit me to do that, I run them, with one drive wheel off the floor, for at least twenty minutes. That seems to be enough time to return the start voltage to the battery and keep all of the seals and mechanical stuff lubed. I also run all of the switches through the functions, as well. That regimen has served my cars well over for fifty years. mike hunt Tibur Waltson wrote: > > My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? > > TIA, `93 Honda Accord lx |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
I have several collector vehicles, as old as a 1941. I learned
from other collector over the years. I take each one out on the road every month. If the weather doesn't permit me to do that, I run them, with one drive wheel off the floor, for at least twenty minutes. That seems to be enough time to return the start voltage to the battery and keep all of the seals and mechanical stuff lubed. I also run all of the switches through the functions, as well. That regimen has served my cars well over for fifty years. mike hunt Tibur Waltson wrote: > > My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but > doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week I go > start the car and operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > > Sometime it's so cold outside that the AC will not turn on. I'm unsure > if it's empty of freon or it's just too cold outside, 20-degree F. How > long should we start a car and operate the A/C in order to meet the > factory requirements? > > TIA, `93 Honda Accord lx |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
"L0nD0t.$t0we11" <"L0nD0t.$t0we11"@ComcastDot.Net> wrote in message
> Tibur Waltson's monkeys randomly typed: > > > My Honda operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > > This isn't a good idea. Not only is that not long enough to allow > the A/C to the oil around and lube its seals, but it is also > EXTREMELY bad for your engine and exhaust system. You really want > to run the engine long enough to come up to full operating temperature > and then stay there for at least 10-15 minutes. > > > > AC will not turn on. at 20-degree F. > > Some vehicles turn the A/C on with the defrost position. Plus if you > have the old style separate manual A/C button, you can turn on the > A/C and the heater at the same time so you don't freeze while > setting there with the car running. This warms up the inside > enough to allow the A/C to come on.... What if there's no time to run the A/C or motor for 10-15 minutes? I run the motor at midnight and feel unsafe to sit in a car. The local laws requires that an unregistered or uninsured car cannot operate on public roads. The laws also require that a vehicle must move once every few days and be free of dirt. I finally had it registered, but still no liability insurance. What if I operate the AC once a month for 15 minutes and just start the car for a minute, just to move the car a few feet from its original spot? I will try the defrost position, good idea. However, the diagram doesn't show a connection to the defrost button. Q: Does the AC system uses a thermostat switch before engaging the A/C clutch? Answer: Yes. Q: Does the AC turn on when the cabin is warm? Answer: Probably. It's always cold when I run the engine only at midnight. It works fine the last summer. I will run it for 15 min and see if A/C comes on. Q: What type of A/C? Answer: R-12. Thanks, Tibur |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
"L0nD0t.$t0we11" <"L0nD0t.$t0we11"@ComcastDot.Net> wrote in message
> Tibur Waltson's monkeys randomly typed: > > > My Honda operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > > This isn't a good idea. Not only is that not long enough to allow > the A/C to the oil around and lube its seals, but it is also > EXTREMELY bad for your engine and exhaust system. You really want > to run the engine long enough to come up to full operating temperature > and then stay there for at least 10-15 minutes. > > > > AC will not turn on. at 20-degree F. > > Some vehicles turn the A/C on with the defrost position. Plus if you > have the old style separate manual A/C button, you can turn on the > A/C and the heater at the same time so you don't freeze while > setting there with the car running. This warms up the inside > enough to allow the A/C to come on.... What if there's no time to run the A/C or motor for 10-15 minutes? I run the motor at midnight and feel unsafe to sit in a car. The local laws requires that an unregistered or uninsured car cannot operate on public roads. The laws also require that a vehicle must move once every few days and be free of dirt. I finally had it registered, but still no liability insurance. What if I operate the AC once a month for 15 minutes and just start the car for a minute, just to move the car a few feet from its original spot? I will try the defrost position, good idea. However, the diagram doesn't show a connection to the defrost button. Q: Does the AC system uses a thermostat switch before engaging the A/C clutch? Answer: Yes. Q: Does the AC turn on when the cabin is warm? Answer: Probably. It's always cold when I run the engine only at midnight. It works fine the last summer. I will run it for 15 min and see if A/C comes on. Q: What type of A/C? Answer: R-12. Thanks, Tibur |
Re: How long to operate A/C while in storage.
"L0nD0t.$t0we11" <"L0nD0t.$t0we11"@ComcastDot.Net> wrote in message
> Tibur Waltson's monkeys randomly typed: > > > My Honda operate the AC for half a minute and shut it off. > > This isn't a good idea. Not only is that not long enough to allow > the A/C to the oil around and lube its seals, but it is also > EXTREMELY bad for your engine and exhaust system. You really want > to run the engine long enough to come up to full operating temperature > and then stay there for at least 10-15 minutes. > > > > AC will not turn on. at 20-degree F. > > Some vehicles turn the A/C on with the defrost position. Plus if you > have the old style separate manual A/C button, you can turn on the > A/C and the heater at the same time so you don't freeze while > setting there with the car running. This warms up the inside > enough to allow the A/C to come on.... What if there's no time to run the A/C or motor for 10-15 minutes? I run the motor at midnight and feel unsafe to sit in a car. The local laws requires that an unregistered or uninsured car cannot operate on public roads. The laws also require that a vehicle must move once every few days and be free of dirt. I finally had it registered, but still no liability insurance. What if I operate the AC once a month for 15 minutes and just start the car for a minute, just to move the car a few feet from its original spot? I will try the defrost position, good idea. However, the diagram doesn't show a connection to the defrost button. Q: Does the AC system uses a thermostat switch before engaging the A/C clutch? Answer: Yes. Q: Does the AC turn on when the cabin is warm? Answer: Probably. It's always cold when I run the engine only at midnight. It works fine the last summer. I will run it for 15 min and see if A/C comes on. Q: What type of A/C? Answer: R-12. Thanks, Tibur |
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