The EK‑083S 3/8″ Liquid Line Filter Drier is a compact, premium‑quality refrigerant filter‑drier designed for use in HVAC and refrigeration liquid lines. It uses a compacted bead desiccant core and a fine 20‑micron filtration pad to effectively remove moisture, acids, and solid contaminants from refrigerant flow, helping to protect system components such as expansion valves and compressors. The unit is suitable as a universal replacement for systems using CFC, HCFC, and HFC refrigerants including R‑12, R‑134a, R‑22, R‑404A, R‑407C, R‑410A, R‑500, R‑502, and R‑507. It features robust construction with solid copper connections, corrosion‑resistant epoxy powder‑painted steel shell, and is approved for use with POE oils in modern compressor systems. Its sweat (ODF) connection style allows direct soldering into liquid line piping.

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Product Specifications

• Model: EK‑083S
• Series: EK Liquid Line Filter Drier
• Connection Type: Sweat (ODF) inlet & outlet (solder)
• Nominal Connection Size: 3/8″
• Desiccant Type: Compacted bead with optimized blend for high moisture and acid capacity
• Filtration Rating: 20 microns
• Effective Volume / Desiccant Capacity: ~8 cubic inches
• Maximum Working Pressure: 680 psig (approx. 46.9 bar)
• Shell Construction: Shock‑resistant steel with corrosion‑resistant epoxy powder paint
• Connections: Solid copper
• Refrigerant Compatibility: CFC, HCFC, HFC series (e.g., R‑12, R‑134a, R‑22, R‑404A, R‑407C, R‑410A, R‑500, R‑502, R‑507)
• Approved for: POE oils with Copeland™ compressors
• Typical Dimensions: Length approx. 5.31″, diameter ~2.5–3″ (varies by vendor)
• Weight: ~1.1–1.25 lb (~0.5–0.57 kg)
• Approvals: UL/CUL File Number SA3124 (pressure & safety)