"Smart VOV": Variable Orifice Valve for ACs

[Peter Golledge]

Christopher Gharibo wrote:
>
> Has anyone used this device in their AC and does it make sense that it'd
> improve the performance as advertised below?
>
> 5° - 12°F colder air (at hot idle)
> Reduced compressor load and extended compressor life
> Improved performance when converting from R-12 to R-134a
> Improved city fuel economy & emissions
> Improved performance in factory R134a systems
>
> Thanks,
> Chris

Chris,

I just installed one of these on my wife's 89 200QA  Once I have the
system charged
(R134a) and running I should be able to give you at least one data
point.  I got
mine from acsource.com.

Cheers
--
Peter Golledge