|
The Bard 5651-078BX is an OEM thermal expansion valve with 3/8 inch by 3/8 inch connections, used in the refrigeration circuit of many Bard wall mount and packaged HVAC units to meter refrigerant into the evaporator coil. When a TXV starts sticking, hunting, or restricting flow, it can cause poor cooling performance, unstable suction pressure, coil icing, or compressor protection trips, so replacing it with the correct Bard part helps restore proper refrigerant control and overall system reliability. Because TXVs are application specific, confirm the exact part number match to your unit model and serial before ordering, and have a qualified technician handle refrigerant recovery and brazing procedures during installation.
Bard uses suffixes like "BX" to manage parts internally. These do not change the physical form or function of the part.
A part number ending in "BX" simply means it is packaged in a box for shipping, rather than for internal assembly use.
Example: 8406-142BX is physically identical to 8406-142.