How do you hook up heat pump gauges?

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Where do you hook up AC gauges?

Connect the high pressure side of the cooling line to the red port on the gauge. Connect the low pressure side to the blue port on the gauge. Attach a waste hose or vent hose to the center of the manifold set up. Attach micron meters or other gauges to the additional ports.

How do I check the pressure on my heat pump?

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Where is the true suction port on a heat pump?

There will always be a third port on a heat pump and that is always the suction port. It comes right off the compressor, or close to it.

What should the pressures be on a 410A heat pump in heat mode?

For R-410A, a working pressure capability of at least 400 psi is recommended (this includes recovery cylinders). Standard DOT recovery cylinders rated for 350 psi should not be used.

What causes high pressure in a heat pump?

Restricted airflow/a dirty coil will cause high head pressure, the same way that a dirty outdoor coil will cause high head pressure in cooling mode. Be sure to also check filters and make sure that register grilles have not been closed off in certain rooms. Take pressure readings at all three ports on the outdoor unit.