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The high pressure side of a freezer compressor typically ranges from 200 to 400 psi, while the low pressure side ranges from 10 to 30 psi. These pressures can vary depending on factors such as the type of refrigerant used and the temperature inside the freezer.

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Does wind move from high to low or low to high pressure?

Wind moves from high pressure to low pressure. Air always moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure in an attempt to equalize pressure differences.


Is refrigerant leaving a compressor in a cars air conditioning system high pressure vapor high pressure liquid or low pressure vapor?

Refrigerant leaving a compressor in a car's air conditioning system is a high pressure, high temperature vapor. This vapor carries heat energy away from the evaporator coil inside the car, allowing the refrigerant to absorb heat from the cabin air and cool it down before circulating it back.


Does it move from an area of high pressure to low pressure or low pressure to high pressure?

A fluid will move from high pressure to low pressure.


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Explain the process of the air transferred from low pressure to high pressure in the Air compressor system to produces the energy?

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Which port on AC compressor is low pressure 1999 Chevy blazer?

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Where is the low pressure line Ac line for a 93 camaro?

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Where is the low pressure input on a 2000 Saturn AC compressor?

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What is the high side and low side?

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What makes the compressor stop running?

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