''Tod'' use the reading with the compressor spinning, don't worry about the low side reading as much, high side is what count's, too high and pressure valve in rear of compressor will pop off, take the low side reading [with compressor spinning] to 30 to 40 psi, then you will be in the ballpark.
''JUST MY TWO CENT'S WORTH''
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