HVAC Troubleshooting Short Tripped Transformer Circuit Breaker

I am on a no-heat service call where I find the circuit breaker on the transformer tripped. HVAC troubleshooting the low voltage short. I start troubleshooting the RTU low voltage short. First I disconnect the 24 volt R terminal. Thereby disconnecting the power to the thermostat. I check the wire to ground and trace the wire. Finally, I find the wire has shorted to the unit.

[@Ted_E_Bear]

The brilliant Hacker is back at doing his thing of fixing problems others can’t come close to solving. His training skills are absolutely amazing. The Hackers knowledge is beyond the realm of the universe. His troubleshooting skills are so advanced that no other techs are close to being so smart!

[@thehvachacker]

All I can say is thanks Jack for enjoying my adventures

[@archangelreb]

Thanks for the tip. Got my unit up and running because of your video.😀

[@st3v3281]

The flux capacitor! Good vid

[@edjovi3677]

great find that was great chasing the short !!! eddie leak master plumbing

[@thehvachacker]

Thanks Eddie, I’ll take the easy one when it comes. Unlike last Monday soaked in the rain chasing a short for many hours. Why I needed to dump my bag and dry out my tools

[@JDT738126]

Nice job, love your short chasing videos

[@WrightWayHVACR]

Helped me tremendously today!!! Thanks

[@thehvachacker]

Anytime its why I make these vids. So others can learn from my experiences

[@TedCookHVAC]

Good find Hack !! You getting slack on making videos... better get back at it !!

[@thehvachacker]

I know been really busy with buying a house and my 4 year old. Hopefully after i close Thursday on the house I get some time back to make vids

[@watermanone7567]

Nice fix. Lennox is having lots of issues with evap. coils. I know that is field wiring, but the units should have better wire runs to that kind of stuff is at a minimum. Seems like many mfg's. are having issues these days with electronics also. I like the old mechanical systems. Easy to work on and way less issues.

[@thehvachacker]

Usually those wires should travel in plastic wire sheath. The ones cars use. I’m working on an RTU now and this one has the wire protection sleeve

[@SeansMechanical]

Awesome video. Thanks

[@thehvachacker]

Thanks for enjoying my adventure

[@SombraLocs]

Were you able to get a flux capacitor to get that thing going?

[@derekwilliam1581]

I know Im randomly asking but does anybody know a way to log back into an Instagram account..?
I was stupid lost my password. I appreciate any tips you can give me

[@omarithaddeus2827]

@Derek William Instablaster :)

[@derekwilliam1581]

@Omari Thaddeus thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and Im trying it out now.
Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@derekwilliam1581]

@Omari Thaddeus It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thanks so much, you saved my ass !

[@omarithaddeus2827]

@Derek William Glad I could help :D

[@arturoayala3783]

What tool your using?

[@N3X15]

The wirestrippers are just called stripping pliers. I own a Wiha 30947, works great. Rated to strip 8-28 AWG, and you can set a stop so you don't cut too deep.

[@thehvachacker]

those are NWS shipping pliers, I removed the stop didn't see the need for it. Yet i like how they strip pulling instead of pushing to the side like standard strippers

[@Sc19869]

What do you mean you are grounded? And when you check for continuity how do you know if it’s good or not. Thank you.

[@jaylencurtis7008]

Grounded as in any of the wires touching metal or “grounded” and when he checks for continuity he is listening for the beep on the meter

[@jericosha2842]

What alligator clips do you use?

[@Eddy63]

Good vid Hackster ... I always liked tracing elec shorts ... My all time favorite Tupac song was California Love ... Best strip club song ever ... Lol ...

[@PBS-nm1uu]

WHAT is the name of the stripper??

[@donnierobertson3088]

Nice job

[@carolakemp7369]

who makes ALLIED RTU, looks like LENNOV

[@thehvachacker]

It is a lennox

[@williegillie5712]

What a mess that wiring job was. I’m surprised it worked at all

[@darrenlub]

excellent video..

[@jeffgrant6914]

Good repair video

[@dougshakell8003]

Great work

[@hvacmania8323]

This stuff is worth $$$

[@thehvachacker]

Thanks Ector for enjoying my adventure!

[@clintglasgow5633]

👍

[@jth1699]

I can't believe they won't give you a box of wirenuts - that is pure bs - what does he do - charge the customer to go to the supply house for a wirenut??? If I was a customer and found that out I'd find me another ac company

[@thehvachacker]

They give us wire nuts. Not the blue ones I like. The orange blue ones. I have a bunch in my truck. I only keep a couple in my bag. Usually if I’m doing a repair and know I need them I grab extra. Yet here I am troubleshooting, found the short, and didn’t need to go to my truck for parts. Therefore I depleted the few in my bag

[@macbagpipethehaggis3213]

I hate working for assholes like you. You don't know what the circumstances are but you're quick to judge. Usually you're type of person is the one that's corrupt. Always looking for the worst in people.

[@daryllneuburger4946]

Stupid design were the controls r