4055918942 Genuine Refrigeration Access Valve with 3/16 Inch Tail for Electrolux Group Fridges and Freezers

Part 4055918942 is a genuine Electrolux group access valve with a 3/16 inch tail. Refrigeration technicians fit access valves to a sealed system so they can connect gauges, recover refrigerant, then evacuate and recharge the circuit. The tail is brazed onto the system tubing. This is a trade part, and any work on the refrigerant circuit must be done by a licensed technician.

What a refrigeration access valve is for

Domestic fridges and freezers are sealed systems, and many leave the factory without a permanent service port. When a technician needs to diagnose or repair the system, an access valve gives them a sealed connection point for gauges and recovery equipment. A valve core that leaks, a damaged thread or a missing cap can let refrigerant escape slowly, leaving the fridge warm again after a recharge. Using the correct tail size for the tube makes for a clean, leak free braze.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux group part 4055918942
• Refrigeration access valve
• 3/16 inch tail
• For licensed refrigeration technicians

Installation notes

Only a technician holding the appropriate refrigerant handling licence should open or braze into a refrigeration system. Remove the valve core before brazing so heat doesn't damage its seal, and protect the valve body with a wet rag or heat sink paste. Refit the core, pressure test for leaks and fit the cap once the job is done.

Questions about this part

Can I fit this myself to regas my fridge?

No. Working on a refrigerant circuit in Australia requires a refrigerant handling licence. A licensed technician can fit the valve, find and repair the leak, and recharge the system correctly.