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Oct 31, 2021 13:23:28 GMT
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I'm having to install a NONE original/factory Air Conditioning Compressor.
The original was belt driven, but the replacement will be 12v dc electric powered.
The electric powered ones are normally 3 speed compared to the belt driven old one.
The displacement of the original belt driven A/C Compressor is 0.8ci [13.1cc]
The displacement of the electric driven are either 18 or 25 cc.
Amazon has only 25cc displacement options. I've used amazon before.
Alibaba has 18 & 25 cc displacement options. I've never used Alibaba.
Would this mean that the electric one would only operate at lower powered setting for the same amount of use of a belt driven one?
Has anybody use Alibaba? if so good, bad, ugly?
What are best ways to protect yourself buying on Alibaba?
The starting price on either site is £250 upto £400 hence asking.
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stealthstylz
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Oct 31, 2021 16:47:21 GMT
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No idea on the AC but I've had nothing but positive experiences with Alibaba.
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Oct 31, 2021 16:58:26 GMT
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As above, nothing but positive experience with alibaba.
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Oct 31, 2021 22:03:41 GMT
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How much it actually displaces will also depend on what speed it rotates at. Assuming you are using a pressure switch to control the compressor it shouldn't make a great deal of difference if the flow is higher, it will just run at a lower duty cycle, if it's lower the a/c won't work very well and the compressor may overheat.
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Well I've bitten the bullet! I've bought a 12v DC powered Air Conditioning Compressor off Allibaba. The price was 342.13 USD = 250.07 GBP Yeah my first purchase isn't bloody cheap one!!!! I will also have to pay import charges when it gets to the UK too. But with prices going up and up I can see the same part end up costing double by the middle of next year & the shipping charges don't even ask they're already double what the were 6 months ago. 5-10 years ago the same item would have been well over £1,500. And in some places still is! The ones on Amazon had exposed connectors & power inverters. This meant I wasn't going to put them under the bonnet of my V6 swapped Chrysler Neon. Let's just pray I haven't F'ed up! I did take the precation of using Paypal to buy it so there are some buyer protections there I hope. It's 18cc with a Speed Range (rpm)1500 - 6000 Compressor www.alibaba.com/product-detail/12v-dc-air-conditioner-compressor-for_1600201941148.html?spm=a2756.order-detail-ta-bn-b.0.0.25bc2fc2ThIRbC |
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Last Edit: Nov 1, 2021 3:02:14 GMT by mitsuru
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That sounds well up to the job, they use them on most refrigerated vans now.
I'll be interested to see how you get on, it makes for a much easier installation in a whole variety of cars.
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well as I've said I'm getting it now before the prices and shipping makes it impossible to afford or get. It'll be next year when it gets fitted.
But it'll also prove if they are good seller for others to use.
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this would be ideal for a friends V6 205, I believe he has managed to source the heater box and controllers part of the system, but with its V6 there is little room for a compressor up front
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I've been contacted by the seller asking which control method I would like. I choose the simplest method of control no multi sensor variable speed.  |
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Last Edit: Nov 1, 2021 17:40:02 GMT by mitsuru
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this would be ideal for a friends V6 205, I believe he has managed to source the heater box and controllers part of the system, but with its V6 there is little room for a compressor up front Have you checked behind the wing & bumper? I had a vaporiser for an LPG system in that void before |
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there's no room on a 205 for stuff this big behind the bumper or wing!
v6 pushes the rad forwards a bit too..
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Well it looks like the parcel has landed at Standstead Fed Ex Hub
And I got a text message informing me of Import & handling charges of £50.
Delivery is due this Friday.
Lets see how this looks on Friday I will be videoing every thing of unpapacking etc.
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Last Edit: Dec 2, 2021 21:10:12 GMT by mitsuru
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