Seeking better performance from your AC system? Consider changing from your traditional tube and fin condenser to a parallel flow condenser. Modern condensers are more efficient due to the materials used and increased surface area.
A little history on the automotive air conditioner condenser. Copper was the preferred metal used with R12 to allow for efficient heat exchange as refrigerant flowing through the system. Condensers were designed as one continuous tube wrapping back and forth across a plane to allow for heat to radiate away from the system. Although more expensive, eventually aluminum began replacing copper as a more effective way to provide the necessary cooling. From the tubes being made of aluminum, to also the fins manufactured from aluminum, ac systems continue to evolve.
Today, manufacturers utilize parallel flow condensers with R134a. Using multiple tubes rather than just a traditional single tube, parallel flow condensers maximize contact with the refrigerant to increase the transfer of heat away from the system. This allows the automotive air conditioning system to run even more efficiently than the tube and fin setup.
In summary, here is why you should consider investing in a parallel flow condenser as an upgrade to your tube and fin setup:
- There is more metal surface area available for the refrigerant to pass over leading to more efficient heat exchange.
- Our Parallel flow condensers are built to be direct bolt-in replacements of the OE unit – no modification needed on your car.
- Refrigerant utilized can be either R12 or R134a, and is ideal if you are considering upgrading to R134a.
Here at Original Air, we manufacture our own line of parallel condensers that are direct/exact fit for your original factory AC system.