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Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Description and Operation

OPERATION

The Expansion Tube is a simple restrictor which meters the amount of refrigerant flowing into the evaporator. 

PURPOSE

This fixed size, non-moving design ensures maximum amount of refrigerant to the evaporator. This system allows the expansion tube to replace
the expansion and POA valves used in other vehicles.

CONSTRUCTION

Refrigerant pressure and temperature is maintained by a cycling A/C compressor clutch.

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