{"product_id":"4055982690-generic-refrigeration-access-valve-watsco-avx4","title":"4055982690 Generic Refrigeration Access Valve, Watsco AVX4 Type, Universal Service Port for Fridge and Air Conditioner Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003e4055982690 is a Watsco AVX4 refrigeration access valve, listed here as a generic universal part. Access valves give a sealed system a service port, so a technician can connect gauges, recover refrigerant, evacuate and recharge. They're commonly added when replacing a compressor or working on a system that was built without a charging port. This is a part for licensed refrigeration technicians rather than a home repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat a refrigeration access valve is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany domestic fridges and freezers leave the factory with sealed pipework and no permanent service port. When a tech needs to work on the system, an access valve is fitted into the line to give a connection point with a valve core and sealing cap. A leaking access valve is a common cause of slow refrigerant loss, which shows up as a fridge or air conditioner that gradually loses its cooling. A missing or cracked cap seal, a weeping core or a poor joint are the usual culprits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart 4055982690\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatsco AVX4 access valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneric universal refrigeration fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor fitting by a licensed refrigeration technician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"part-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatsco AVX4 access valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening a refrigerant system is licensed work in Australia, so this valve should be fitted by a technician holding a refrigerant handling licence. Unplug the appliance, or isolate the air conditioner at the switchboard, before any work starts. Check the valve core is seated, refit the cap after use and leak test the joint before recharging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a home owner fit this valve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Fitting an access valve means opening the sealed refrigerant system, which in Australia must be done by a licensed refrigeration technician with the right recovery equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44547810066510,"sku":"4055982690_G","price":25.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/3489\/7998\/files\/4055982690-generic-refrigeration-access-valve-watsco-avx4.jpg?v=1792025682","url":"https:\/\/partsshop.com.au\/products\/4055982690-generic-refrigeration-access-valve-watsco-avx4","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}