A/C Pro R-134a Refrigerant with Gauge vs Pinnaco R134a Refrigerant Recharge Hose Gauge Kit
The A/C Pro kit is the complete recharge: an 18 oz can of R-134a with sealant, acid and moisture eliminators, cooling boosters, a reusable braided hose and a gauge. The Pinnaco is a hose and gauge only, with no refrigerant, so it is a tool for someone who already has cans and wants a spare charging line. For most shoppers deciding between the two, the A/C Pro is the one that actually refills the system. Owners rate the A/C Pro highly; the Pinnaco is a basic accessory with little track record.
- Choose the A/C Pro if you want a single kit that recharges the system, seals small leaks and reads pressure without buying refrigerant separately.
- Choose the Pinnaco if you already have R-134a cans and only need a spare gauge-and-hose assembly with a 1/2 inch ACME fitting.
Prices
- A/C Pro R-134a Refrigerant with Gauge: $46.88 at Lowe's (last seen Nov 9)
- Pinnaco R134a Refrigerant Recharge Hose Gauge Kit: $7.59 at Amazon (last seen Nov 13)
- Difference: the Pinnaco R134a Refrigerant Recharge Hose Gauge Kit is $39.29 cheaper than the A/C Pro R-134a Refrigerant with Gauge at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 13)