TXV or capillary tube???

[Badger]

The idea of a TXV (Thermostatic eXpansion Valve) in my refrigeration system seams pretty appealing. It should help prevent slugging (liquid return to compressor) and should also give me a bit of adjustability in the system where a capillary tube does not.
I rushed around my local refrigeration dealer and bought this:
http://www.steve.bage.btinternet.co.uk/TXV.jpg
It's a Danfoss type 'TS2' TXV. I also got a size '00' cartridge for it.

Question is does anyone have any practical experience with TXV's? Are they a good idea or bad idea, and any advice on installation and set-up?
The cost of the valve is irrelevant because as you see I’ve already bought one!!!

[gryphyn]

Instead of using the expansion valve go to your local napa auto and get an orifice filter for any vehicle they come in differant colors/sizes for use on R12 & R134. start with the orange(smallest). they also have fittings for the expansion valve if necessary If you need some more info pm me and I might be able to help.

[johnnyw]

would a freon based unit cool my two pIII 733 on dual which I plan to run at 1ghz each?
which type of freon do you recommend (R I do not know a f***ck)?

[ssjwizard]

hell yea a freon chiller whould cool that awesome like. and the refridgerant realy depends on how much you want to spend people you know and how cold you want it/

[DrMac]

Try R-132. Automotive
If you're going home ac R-22

[scott123]

No- automotive = R-134A
Resadential = R-22

[ssjwizard]

for cheep nothing beats R290(propane)