Orion Motor Tech AC Gauges, AC Manifold Gauge Set for R134a R12 R22 R502, 3 Way Automotive AC Gauge Set with Antishock Gauges Hoses Couplers Adapter, Puncturing Can Tap Freon Recharge Kit

Connected this to the AC service ports in my 2013 Kia Optima that uses R134a refrigerant to check the pressures, which has a notorious problem with its thermal expansion valve. This product performed very well and read accurate pressures that correspond with the hot air from the AC system. I also need to point out that I attempted to use this on a 2020 model vehicle with a good working AC for comparison purposes but did not realize it uses the more modern r1234yf AC system, thus my valve connectors did not fit. I still plan to have the system evacuated, then I will vacuum and refill the refrigerant after replacing the faulty expansion valve. I look forward to updating this review afterward.UPDATEThe recharge process went well and these gauges were excellent. Definitely a great purchase for the DIY person who needs something inexpensive for a few uses. No leaks at all.

These are decent quality for a home level kit who will do some work on occasion. I bought this kit since it had a case as it is not a tool most people are going to use often. It worked fantastic for recharging the AC on a car.

Addendum -- very responsive customer service. I got a replacement high pressure coupler after my first 2 star review. Therefore, I am upgrading it to 4 star. You just cannot expect top quality for low prices. 11/24/2019It is not an expensive set, but the high pressure coupler spring is weak. It does not snap tight after a few uses. The connectors are also a bit loose. I have to hold it while charging refrigerant to prevent leakage. It gets my job done, but I think that it will not last long due to its low quality.

I needed a set of gauges to replace a set that were borrowed and never returned (shame on me). I am a 40+ year heavy truck technician (retired) so I didn't want to spend a ton of money on a new set of professional Master Cool gauges at my age. I saw this set for a very good price and decent reviews so I took a chance.I used them today and they worked very well for what I needed then for. There were two minor things that I had happen to me during my first use worth mentioning. The first was that the hoses loosen up way too easily on the quick connect fittings every time you move the gauge set around. I had it blow some refrigerant out of the system before I could get to the fitting to tighten it (and frost burned my hand reaching in there). The other thing is the can tap is terrible. It took me 3X as long as it should have to put one 12oz can in the system the way it trickles through the tap. If you buy this set, just buy a better can tap. No big deal.I still recommend these for occasional use once in a while. They just are not for made for everyday use as a professional technician.

The product is great it has everything to recharge the AC line.it even has the valve tap so you don’t need to spend an extra $10. The cheaper kits do not have that valve tap for the r134 can and you would have to spend $10 extra anywayI didn’t realize one of the my r134 cans had a self sealing tap so you need a special adapter it’s only three or four bucks at AutoZone.everything hooks up easily and doesn’t leak if there was only one minor gripe it would be it doesn’t have a button to bleed the air in the yellow line. but all you have to do is unscrew the hose slightly and air will bleed out until you see the refrigerant

Difficult to get lines to stay attached and not leak. They work themselves loose even when tightened as tight as you can using the finger nuts provided on each line. I really like that feature but unfortunately it doesn't work well. You really have to continuously tighten them which is rather annoying. Other than that, pretty darn good tool for the price. Wouldn't recommend for a mechanic but for personal use it's good.

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My expectations weren’t high from the start given the price point but I didn’t anticipate catastrophic failure on the first use — which ultimately created a dangerous situation.While recharging an automotive A/C system with R-134a, refrigerant unexpectedly began spraying out from hair line cracks in the manifold section on both the high and low sides once the pressure reached ~225psi. These gauges should hold well over 225psi safely without concern of the manifold body failing and releasing gas/liquid refrigerant all over the user. I guess you get what you pay for.