On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 15:43:59 -0500, Abeness <news@nada.x> wrote:

>C. E. White wrote:
>> Unfortunately most A/C systems don't run once the
>> temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
>
>I don't believe this holds true for automotive systems. On my old
>Pontiac the A/C was directly tied to the defroster setting--switch the
>system to defrost, and the A/C was activated.

It depends on the make/model. My cressida shuts the A/C off if you
turn the inside temp past 75%.

>Good way to keep the compressor oils circulating to keep the seals lubricated, in addition to
>removing condensation. Worked at any temp, as I recall, and I move
>around NY/New England.

It does help with condensation. There's no doubt about that.

>I'll confirm this on my new 94 Civic in a few days, as it has now gotten
>cold enough around here to check. Disabling it below 40 degrees would be
>idiocy--it's the only way to remove condensation effectively.

I'm pretty sure that even in his case, it's the temp you set the
control to and not the outside temp.

>It is true, however, that many room A/Cs don't function when the outside temp
>is "too low"--which occasionally annoys me.

There's a way to fix that, put a plastic bag over the outside of the
A/C after poking several holes in it. (The bag, duh).