That ladder lift is truly awesome. I am a machinist in my 50's and more often than not I'm more and more frustrated by the lack of skill and craftsmanship that I witness in all the skilled trades I see. You, my friend, are a true craftsman. You display ingenuity, knowledge, and skill and freely share that with us. Thank you for your great videos. They are refreshing to watch. Don't ever change who you are.
You have no idea how much your comment means to me. I truly appreciate it! 👊🏼 happy to share the knowledge I have, I know I’ve benefited SO much from others on TH-cam who have shared their knowledge with me :) cheers man
I agree on the craftsmanship. Saving time = saving money. Find a friend who welds aluminum a make it out of aluminum to save yourself weight carrying it up the ladder.
It's hard to believe you haven't witnessed ppl "TRY THE EASY WAY" and die? There are tons of videos of humans that "THINK" they know what they're doing only to have killed or maimed themself or others in the process. It may seem like a good idea at first but those HIDDEN VARIABLES OF PHYSICS will ALWAYS WIN against "I THOUGHT IT WOULD WORK". If that ladder's rungs were not DESIGNED to support the weight it's over. This is how you get sued out of business with one wrong mistake. They do make something called a "LADDER Hoist" (some mechanical others manual). I would suggest using a device that is "DESIGNED & TESTED" as well as COMPLIANT with safety REGS. This guy seems to have it figured out for THIS ONE VIDEO but that doesn't mean his idea is "FOOL PROOF". Back in the day without SAFETY REGS many ppl died due to "OH IT WILL WORK WATCH THIS TRICK.... "
Nice idea on the ladder. I wish you would consider wearing a safety harness during that operation for that unexpected moment when thing don't go as planned.
Oh man, yeah! I had a tense moment there when you were lowering the old unit. I'm a retired Director of Risk Management so I naturally look for what could go wrong! Also, consider building the bracket from aluminum sometime in the future. The weight of that steel unit could have an adverse effect if it became unbalanced.
💯 I’m all for going on a roof without a harness. But that my friend is working at the edge. You should be tied off. Nice hoist tho, aluminum frame and tie off would be great additions. Great job
@@diyhvacguy Awe man, I can't believe you did or do that. When I was 25yrs old Companies would make us change Commercial package units with Genie lifts! Fabricate carts to roll across roofs and over gas lines. Didn't like the stupidity then, but My own Company.......I pay for and use Crane Companies. It's quicker, less payroll, more profit, no worker compensation claims and no ones life changes forever going to work! Dude, you loose that tipping point for a millisecond and your hand/muscle/nerves wont let you release it and your going over. If OSHA see's you do that it will be the most expensive install you ever did! If injured, $200,000-$300,000, is someone is killed....................start at $500,000 and up. Throw that damn thing in the garbage! What about a Parapet wall roof typical on buildings now? You going to lean the ladder out and stand on the 8" wall and cap flashing?
@@snurb48 100% agreed. Like, this is genius imho. But it's friggen stupid af! One of these days you'll be sailing over that edge with that unit and ladder not far behind you.. I'd use it for short lifts, like the first one, maybe. But past that... they made cranes for a reason. People die doing this kind of stuff.
Great work. You did the smart thing by using Stay-Brite 8. I have been in the HVAC and commercial Refrigeration trade for 48 years now and I wince every time I watch otherwise experienced Techs braze new copper joints, TXVs, filter/dryers, and etc. What a waste of time and money. By the way, the little stub on the end of the TXV sensing bulb is a manufacturing leftover from charging the power head and bulb.
When the evaporator is below the condenser that far, for optimal oil return to the compressor the suction line should have a oil p-trap bent into the lineset or a pre bent fitting. As far as I know most manufacturers recommend putting one in especially on the 2 story applications. Great install.
Great point that almost the majority miss, but engineering has changed a little bit on the oil return trap. With the TXV and scroll compressors Factory Reps want NO trap due to the velocity is improved without it. Hey, I'm like you about the traps but Rheem and Lennox both have "adjusted" their installation instructions. Fyi.
Don’t sweat lines in with the shrader valves still in. Ummmm DIY install? Sure you have the equipment? I know you can save a ton but those harbour freight vacuum pumps kinda suck and before getting digital gauges the compound gauges can clue you in on things like non condensables in the lines if you’ve made a mistake watching the needles. If they don’t remain steady could be a bad txv as well if they fluctuate back and forth. No bueno. Do you’re homework . Can become a very expensive install and make sure you find out certain lingo like super heat sub cool , dry wet bulb etc etc. almost forgot to also add look at the installation guide, on the sensing bulb some manufacturers want it installed on top some on the bottom of the suction line , some have them held on already in place if they’re already clamped I’m never solder the line with it still clamped on the suction line. You can damage that sensing bulb and it’s placement when you first open the system is just to keep it from bouncing around during transport so read the install manual for proper placement of it after you sweat the lines properly. Umm let me mind my bizz I wish you luck.
Pretty slick setup that sure earns its keep . We had a hand winch one for compressor lifting . It kept from needing a second guy to pull up the 4 and 5 ton compressors .
I know what you went through. Want to really have your nerves wrecked try installing air handlers for 3-5 Ton units in 10 foot ceilings using one of those rickety sheet rock harbour freight hoist bracing them with all thread and bars .
Great videos, great work! Just a safety idea on the ladder-lift operation, when you're ready to lift, back your truck up close enough to the ladder so the top, upper edge of the cargo box prevents the ladder from possibly going over center outward, accidentally pulling you off of the roof and doing a header outward, down into the parking lot. It looks like the top of your truck's cargo box is high enough to allow that. With the a/c unit inboard, between the ladder foot and the wall, it appears that would work. Also, long Tap-Cons securing the ladder footboard to the floor? I was a safety officer at an airline for a while, some years ago. Cheers!
That's something my company will never be doing. The potential for things to go completely wrong are very high and it's not worth the savings. All it takes is 1 mistake and your coming down with ladder and all. Great creativity and craftsmanship though. I applaud you for that
Back 25 years ago we had the manual crank ones that we used for compressor replacements. Although I don’t see them around anymore, but I guess thats what apprentices are for 😂
Thank you very much for another great video. Very informative and educational. Maybe could have moved the txv to the 10:00 position to get things a little further away from the flue connector. BTW, there should not be any tape on that flue connector - only 3 self tapping screws.
Thank you so much Dave! I’m about to complete my degree as HVAC tech, planing on getting more help from the pros ;) so far you seem to have lots of hints, tips and knowledge in this field which I’d love to learn more from you💪🏼
Anyone remember the Helms bakery trucks that used to roll thru the neighborhoods of LA? The whistle would make your mouth water. That’s what that sliding out feature reminded me of.
I'll name that for you, guy. That's "Archimedes Ladder." Not sure if you've ever heard this quote, but I really like it - "Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world." -Archimedes
Thank you for your kindly to share great videos. Where do you purchase the black foam which you used to flush the line sets with nitrogen?😍👍 Thanks again
That's pretty cool but how heavy was that condenser? I bet anything over the ladders maximum weight capacity wouldn't be very good. I usually work with condenser units that are easily 500lbs+
Vary nifty set up too help combat a issue, bet if you refine it and add some safety factors to it you could patent it, if your company doesn't have the tools or planned for a crane company to help lift objects that set up would help for light to mildly heavy objects
If that handle is 1" square tubing, I see an extension in its future using 1-1/4" and welding the handle on the extension and drilling holes for two hitch pins to lock it in place. If you can't get tubing that'll slide on then you can do foldup handle with welded on C shapes so it's secured on both sides with the two hitch pins.
what a great channel! I'm glad to see young people starting out and sharing the good work they do! My grandson is a few years behind but he'll have someone young like yourself to youtube
Really cool idea although would be safer if you had your helper operate the switch or maybe wire a foot switch. That way both hands would be free to control the ladder.
I’m reconfiguring my setup so it operates off a Milwaukee battery, and has the switch built into the handle for easy operation. It will also be way way lighter as I’m going to rebuild the bracket. The current one is way over built lol thanks for the tips!
Ahh, someone who has installed a lot of themes said it needs to stay outside the insulation. I’d never heard that but trusted him lol I’ve never don’t tjay before but it sounds like it isn’t necessary
That looks really dicey... you should have either a safety harness on you and probably a rope on the ladder to keep it from getting too vertical and either pulling you off the roof or dropping that 250lb thing right through the roof below. I'd have both I think...
One of my coworkers has done hvac since he was in high school and still has his license, he told me the biggest hvac scam is telling people they need a whole new system, you can just replace the compressor, condenser etc, you almost never need a new system...and there's new cheaper refrigerants like rs-44b and 407c that can be used to top off r22
It’s true, but it’s kind of like replacing one piston on a 4 cylinder engine with high mileage. The odds of the other 3 going soon is pretty good. But yes, you can replace one component for sure. It all depends on how much they want to spend and how small of a job the company is willing to do.
@@diyhvacguy And in split units you need the controls/communication to match. Here in Europe anything residential and smaller stores/ offices uses (multi-) split.
@@xxxblanco I'm not sure what scenario you have in your mind. I use r421a. 407c requires compressor removal, oil dump and oil replacement with very expensive oil..
StayBrite 8 is "OKAY" however any "GAPS" and ya screwed... I use a different one made by the same company called "BRIG-IT" and it does the same and fills gaps a LOT better! Has it's own flux also... Brig-it also has stronger and higher tensile than SB8 if i read correctly.. You (DEFINITELY) stepped up ya game with RHEEM/RUUD brand!!! You will be glad when it's repair time, so (EASY) to work on!! Only real "ISSUES" I have had in 5yr+ of (EXCLUSIVE) Rheem/Ruud equipment installs, etc.. Is ECM motors and TXV failures..... But nothing that isn't easy enough to fix...
Haha yes, first time. It’s comparable to Goodman. Some differences I like is the rubber bottom piece, built in grommet for t stat wires, and built in txv on all their Evap coils. Other then that, same install as a Goodman. Cheers brotha
What was the nitrogen pressure when u used the plug? Is it a possibility for this thing to get stuck inside the pipe or no? Does this replace the RX11? Good job man keep up, i see you started using the staybright on a lot of installs
The plugs keep the nitrogen in the coil, so when you remove those plugs and hear pressure come out, you have just confirmed that there is no leak in that coil. In hind sight, I should have pulled the plug out BEFORE putting it in, so that if no nitrogen came out I could easily get a replacement. Cheers man
Not with Staybrite 8 👍🏼 temps don’t get nearly hot enough to create soot. If you don’t believe me watch some of my videos on Staybrite 8. I did a side by side joint one with silfos rods and one with Staybrite 8 and the Staybrite 8 joint was clean as a whistle when I cut them open 👍🏼
Trane & Carrier are top of the line, Rheem / Ruud is middle grade, Goodman and Airquest are builder grade. Granted all of them have a 10 year warranty, but the more expensive ones are built with better quality.
Pretty ballsy move there but you got her done. Don't want to think about the possibility of something getting away from you , like the ladder tipping sideways instead of straight back and forward. I can imagine the condenser unit taking flight straight through you next door neighbor's bedroom window. Not cool.
It’s not necessarily the price. It’s having to deal with lining up the crane service, limited access points. There’s some places where it’s pretty much impossible to get a crane in there because things have been built so tightly around them
18:19 You can attach the suction temperature clamp to the suction line during the pressure test for a more accurate result. Make sure the clamp isn't going in and out of direct sunlight as it will not give an accurate reading. Hope this helps.
@michaelodonnell7483 Because Temperature and pressure are directly proportional. So, the SMAN guages use this temperature value to compensate for any temperature change in the line. A
I think it's kosher as long as you have a 2nd pair of hands holding the ladder down below. I don't fear tall ladders, I fear being on the top and the ladder deciding to tip backwards on me.
I showed the part where we attached it to the ground, the roof in this instance. Then we sealed it back with roofing caulk. So there was zero chance of the bottom kicking out 👍🏼
@@diyhvacguy I think geometry might result in a force superior to the holding ability of relatively small screws, especially if they are anchoring into the roof sheathing only. I also agree that you need to have some kind of fall arrest anchorage and wear the appropriate harness and shock absorbing lanyard. Philosophically you are trading your personal safety for economy that primarily benefits your client. Telehandler? Genie? Crane of some kind? They all cost $, yes, but they substantially reduce the likelihood of becoming a job site incident statistic. You're worth it, ask your family!
16:33 Can I skip the pressure test and just use the vacuum pump to verify no leaks? Can I avoid going to my welding supply store for a tank of nitrogen and a regulator?
You will probably be fine if you bypass the pressure test and and pass your 5 min decay test after pulling a vacuum. As long as you don’t go over 500 microns you are golden 🤘🏼
@@diyhvacguy Long story short: We tried to order Goodman products from HVACDirect but they told they were out of stock and sold us what they said are compatible AirQuest components instead. We ordered a 3/4" x 3/8" x30' line set to go along with it. The 2 ton condenser and 2 ton evaporator coils arrived but the condenser has a 3/4" vapor line while the evaporator coil has a 5/8" vapor line. Can I just use a 3/4" x 5/8" reducer to connect them?
@planetvance you could get a fitting that will work,or just expand the 3/4 pipe with a swedge tool stick the 5/8 in and braze it shut,then you only have one joint to braze instead of 2
This is a very neat design. It seams like the weak link is the safety factor. In some of the shots (especially when the ladder was adjusted higher) you were leaning into the ladder crane. I can imagine if the shackle, cable, or winch failed you could lose balance and fall off the roof. If I were you, I would add an extension to the bar at an angle that comes back toward the user. This extension would be parallel with the roof. This modification would have two benefits. Firstly, the user would have more mechanical advantage. Secondly, the user would be lifting directly upward instead of at an angle toward the edge of the roof.
At no point was I leaning over the edge. The weight is always pushing toward the roof. How However I will be using a harness with yo-yo on the next job 👊🏼 thanks for the tips!
I’m making a prototype, but once I get it dialed in I might start selling them. If you want to buy this one I might sell it to ya! Send me an email at diyhvacguy@gmail.com Cheers
The plenum setup was super jank on this job so I had two choices match the plenum or match the furnace, I went with the same size one that was there as it worked for many years. But doing one the size of the furnace wouldn’t have done it any favors in my opinion.
That ladder lift is truly awesome. I am a machinist in my 50's and more often than not I'm more and more frustrated by the lack of skill and craftsmanship that I witness in all the skilled trades I see. You, my friend, are a true craftsman. You display ingenuity, knowledge, and skill and freely share that with us. Thank you for your great videos. They are refreshing to watch. Don't ever change who you are.
You have no idea how much your comment means to me. I truly appreciate it! 👊🏼 happy to share the knowledge I have, I know I’ve benefited SO much from others on TH-cam who have shared their knowledge with me :) cheers man
Very well said. I agree he is excellent at his trade.
I agree on the craftsmanship. Saving time = saving money. Find a friend who welds aluminum a make it out of aluminum to save yourself weight carrying it up the ladder.
It's hard to believe you haven't witnessed ppl "TRY THE EASY WAY" and die? There are tons of videos of humans that "THINK" they know what they're doing only to have killed or maimed themself or others in the process. It may seem like a good idea at first but those HIDDEN VARIABLES OF PHYSICS will ALWAYS WIN against "I THOUGHT IT WOULD WORK".
If that ladder's rungs were not DESIGNED to support the weight it's over. This is how you get sued out of business with one wrong mistake. They do make something called a "LADDER Hoist" (some mechanical others manual). I would suggest using a device that is "DESIGNED & TESTED" as well as COMPLIANT with safety REGS. This guy seems to have it figured out for THIS ONE VIDEO but that doesn't mean his idea is "FOOL PROOF". Back in the day without SAFETY REGS many ppl died due to "OH IT WILL WORK WATCH THIS TRICK.... "
I have already made drawings of this and sent in for the patent :) Thanks for making me a few million bucks :)
Nice idea on the ladder. I wish you would consider wearing a safety harness during that operation for that unexpected moment when thing don't go as planned.
I might just do that for future lifts. Thanks for the feedback! Cheers
Oh man, yeah! I had a tense moment there when you were lowering the old unit. I'm a retired Director of Risk Management so I naturally look for what could go wrong! Also, consider building the bracket from aluminum sometime in the future. The weight of that steel unit could have an adverse effect if it became unbalanced.
💯 I’m all for going on a roof without a harness. But that my friend is working at the edge. You should be tied off. Nice hoist tho, aluminum frame and tie off would be great additions. Great job
@@diyhvacguy Awe man, I can't believe you did or do that. When I was 25yrs old Companies would make us change Commercial package units with Genie lifts! Fabricate carts to roll across roofs and over gas lines. Didn't like the stupidity then, but My own Company.......I pay for and use Crane Companies. It's quicker, less payroll, more profit, no worker compensation claims and no ones life changes forever going to work! Dude, you loose that tipping point for a millisecond and your hand/muscle/nerves wont let you release it and your going over. If OSHA see's you do that it will be the most expensive install you ever did! If injured, $200,000-$300,000, is someone is killed....................start at $500,000 and up. Throw that damn thing in the garbage! What about a Parapet wall roof typical on buildings now? You going to lean the ladder out and stand on the 8" wall and cap flashing?
@@snurb48 100% agreed.
Like, this is genius imho. But it's friggen stupid af! One of these days you'll be sailing over that edge with that unit and ladder not far behind you..
I'd use it for short lifts, like the first one, maybe. But past that... they made cranes for a reason. People die doing this kind of stuff.
Great work. You did the smart thing by using Stay-Brite 8. I have been in the HVAC and commercial Refrigeration trade for 48 years now and I wince every time I watch otherwise experienced Techs braze new copper joints, TXVs, filter/dryers, and etc. What a waste of time and money. By the way, the little stub on the end of the TXV sensing bulb is a manufacturing leftover from charging the power head and bulb.
Love your ladder lift. So simple and inexpensive yet so convenient.
Great install! Really nice up close clear in focus video shots of soldering etc! Professionally done! Love the video!! Keep up the great work!!
Thanks so much 🙏🏻
When the evaporator is below the condenser that far, for optimal oil return to the compressor the suction line should have a oil p-trap bent into the lineset or a pre bent fitting. As far as I know most manufacturers recommend putting one in especially on the 2 story applications. Great install.
Thanks for the tip. I’ll keep that in mind on future installs!
Great point that almost the majority miss, but engineering has changed a little bit on the oil return trap. With the TXV and scroll compressors Factory Reps want NO trap due to the velocity is improved without it. Hey, I'm like you about the traps but Rheem and Lennox both have "adjusted" their installation instructions. Fyi.
How tall is that ladder boss ???
I took an HVAC course while contemplating a career change. I have learned more from you than I did in that course. Stay safe.
Thanks for showing us how you install from start to finish really helps us learn how to do it right. 👍
Don’t sweat lines in with the shrader valves still in. Ummmm DIY install? Sure you have the equipment? I know you can save a ton but those harbour freight vacuum pumps kinda suck and before getting digital gauges the compound gauges can clue you in on things like non condensables in the lines if you’ve made a mistake watching the needles. If they don’t remain steady could be a bad txv as well if they fluctuate back and forth. No bueno. Do you’re homework . Can become a very expensive install and make sure you find out certain lingo like super heat sub cool , dry wet bulb etc etc. almost forgot to also add look at the installation guide, on the sensing bulb some manufacturers want it installed on top some on the bottom of the suction line , some have them held on already in place if they’re already clamped I’m never solder the line with it still clamped on the suction line. You can damage that sensing bulb and it’s placement when you first open the system is just to keep it from bouncing around during transport so read the install manual for proper placement of it after you sweat the lines properly. Umm let me mind my bizz I wish you luck.
I use a shut off valve on the micron gauge so that the gauge doesn't get refrigerant in it after vacuum procedure complete.
Good video!
This. I never let refrigerant touch my micron gauge.
Pretty slick setup that sure earns its keep . We had a hand winch one for compressor lifting . It kept from needing a second guy to pull up the 4 and 5 ton compressors .
I know what you went through. Want to really have your nerves wrecked try installing air handlers for 3-5 Ton units in 10 foot ceilings using one of those rickety sheet rock harbour freight hoist bracing them with all thread and bars .
@@carlospenalver8721 dumb question, why are they called 3-5 ton compressors? they dont weigh that much
I Really Like improvided Engineering 😅❤👍
Dave. Hoping for my first install. What a great step by step process of installation. Hope to see troubleshooting videos. God Bless!!!
Hey thanks! If you need help with your replacement check out our membership over at Patreon.com/diyhvacguy cheers man
@@diyhvacguy planning to get membership since I’m doing this as a side job.
11:50 "Oxydization" lol. Love your content. I'm using your info right now to install 2 AC units at my son's house.
Great videos, great work! Just a safety idea on the ladder-lift operation, when you're ready to lift, back your truck up close enough to the ladder so the top, upper edge of the cargo box prevents the ladder from possibly going over center outward, accidentally pulling you off of the roof and doing a header outward, down into the parking lot. It looks like the top of your truck's cargo box is high enough to allow that. With the a/c unit inboard, between the ladder foot and the wall, it appears that would work. Also, long Tap-Cons securing the ladder footboard to the floor? I was a safety officer at an airline for a while, some years ago. Cheers!
Iam absolutely loving this channel I've already learned so much
Looks like Mt. Oly back their! Very wonderful lift thingy! Great vid.
Dave! Another great video. Appreciate a lot. God Bless
That's something my company will never be doing. The potential for things to go completely wrong are very high and it's not worth the savings. All it takes is 1 mistake and your coming down with ladder and all. Great creativity and craftsmanship though. I applaud you for that
C'mon. Live a little!
@@seeharvester Die on the job to save a buck? Nope.
Yeah that thing is insane. Do it right. Bill accordingly.
@@DieselRamcharger
Yeah, and pretty soon illegal mexicans will be hauling it up on their back for peanuts and you'll be out of a job.
Same. A crane truck costs us $200, well worth it
Nice idea for blowing out lines . Old way was flushing with R- 11 before installing the filter driers on a burn-out .
Is there no concerned for getting themstuck in a kink .
What pressure u use to push it out
Back 25 years ago we had the manual crank ones that we used for compressor replacements. Although I don’t see them around anymore, but I guess thats what apprentices are for 😂
Thank you very much for another great video. Very informative and educational. Maybe could have moved the txv to the 10:00 position to get things a little further away from the flue connector.
BTW, there should not be any tape on that flue connector - only 3 self tapping screws.
You guys use soft solder for refrgeration lines?
Exactly what I was looking for ! Where can I get that lift system ?
They sell them at laddercrane.com but they’re spendy at 989 😬 that’s why I built mine.
Thank you so much Dave! I’m about to complete my degree as HVAC tech, planing on getting more help from the pros ;) so far you seem to have lots of hints, tips and knowledge in this field which I’d love to learn more from you💪🏼
Super and awesome idea
You’d be in the NASA😂😂
Great idea
Nice Job for making yourself more profitable and self reliant!!
Great job looking forward to seeing more
This is great. Very smart! I'm praying OSHA doesn't drive by
You can buy these online. Idk if they are OSHA compliant or not. I definitely wouldn't use one without someone footing the ladder.
Anyone remember the Helms bakery trucks that used to roll thru the neighborhoods of LA? The whistle would make your mouth water. That’s what that sliding out feature reminded me of.
thanks somuch for your video , a lot of peoples will like you guy........
This is awesome! Great job.
We’ll done and thank you for sharing.
I'll name that for you, guy. That's "Archimedes Ladder."
Not sure if you've ever heard this quote, but I really like it - "Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world." -Archimedes
Awesome!!! Maybe add an a frame or something to take the load off your back. Something like a gorilla ladder.
Absolutely ingenious 👍👍👍
Awesome design and execution!! Who’s repair the holes you just put in the roof with those screws ??
We just filled them with roof caulking 👍🏼
Thank you for your kindly to share great videos. Where do you purchase the black foam which you used to flush the line sets with nitrogen?😍👍 Thanks again
Trutechtools.com 👍🏼
That's pretty cool but how heavy was that condenser? I bet anything over the ladders maximum weight capacity wouldn't be very good. I usually work with condenser units that are easily 500lbs+
Awesome job...respect from Baltimore
Vary nifty set up too help combat a issue, bet if you refine it and add some safety factors to it you could patent it, if your company doesn't have the tools or planned for a crane company to help lift objects that set up would help for light to mildly heavy objects
I believe it is patented already. I just made this myself. I will probably incorporate a harness and life line on the next one 👍🏼 cheers
Really confident about your solder joints insulating it before pressure testing...lol
Really awesome invention.❤
If that handle is 1" square tubing, I see an extension in its future using 1-1/4" and welding the handle on the extension and drilling holes for two hitch pins to lock it in place. If you can't get tubing that'll slide on then you can do foldup handle with welded on C shapes so it's secured on both sides with the two hitch pins.
What about the LADDER that ISN'T designed for this? Guess it's keep trying or you die trying righhhhtt?
Nice vídeo my brother thanks again
awesome job and a great idea.
3/8 line is called the liquid line, not the discharge line.
What is considered the discharge line? Just the section of liquid line right off the compressor? Thanks the the feedback
@@diyhvacguy It's the pipe right off the compressor before it goes through the condenser coil, It's discharging as a vapor.
@@diyhvacguy Sends hot gas from compressor to your condenser coil. Discharge feeds to coil, liquid line comes out of the coil.
Very cool idea
what a great channel! I'm glad to see young people starting out and sharing the good work they do! My grandson is a few years behind but he'll have someone young like yourself to youtube
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Really cool idea although would be safer if you had your helper operate the switch or maybe wire a foot switch. That way both hands would be free to control the ladder.
I’m reconfiguring my setup so it operates off a Milwaukee battery, and has the switch built into the handle for easy operation. It will also be way way lighter as I’m going to rebuild the bracket. The current one is way over built lol thanks for the tips!
That tail(process tube) is how they charge the bulb with is reactive charge(refrigerant)!
Ahh, someone who has installed a lot of themes said it needs to stay outside the insulation. I’d never heard that but trusted him lol I’ve never don’t tjay before but it sounds like it isn’t necessary
Smart man.
Very creative, nice job.
Brilliant!
So I looked that up that was on your hat. In the video, you have a pop-up tent camper on the back of your truck.
you are smart guy .....thanks
ladder lift is cool,. but I would have a bar that comes down and sits on the ledge to carry the weight
Nice job budd
That looks really dicey... you should have either a safety harness on you and probably a rope on the ladder to keep it from getting too vertical and either pulling you off the roof or dropping that 250lb thing right through the roof below. I'd have both I think...
Wow that great thank you again 😊
good job.
One of my coworkers has done hvac since he was in high school and still has his license, he told me the biggest hvac scam is telling people they need a whole new system, you can just replace the compressor, condenser etc, you almost never need a new system...and there's new cheaper refrigerants like rs-44b and 407c that can be used to top off r22
It’s true, but it’s kind of like replacing one piston on a 4 cylinder engine with high mileage. The odds of the other 3 going soon is pretty good. But yes, you can replace one component for sure. It all depends on how much they want to spend and how small of a job the company is willing to do.
@@diyhvacguy And in split units you need the controls/communication to match. Here in Europe anything residential and smaller stores/ offices uses (multi-) split.
Yes you do when changing from r22 to 410a system. 410a needs a bigger condenser/evaporator because it takes more area for it to condense.
@Bryan-Hensley so then better to just use rs-44b or 407c then
@@xxxblanco I'm not sure what scenario you have in your mind. I use r421a. 407c requires compressor removal, oil dump and oil replacement with very expensive oil..
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StayBrite 8 is "OKAY" however any "GAPS" and ya screwed...
I use a different one made by the same company called "BRIG-IT" and it does the same and fills gaps a LOT better! Has it's own flux also...
Brig-it also has stronger and higher tensile than SB8 if i read correctly..
You (DEFINITELY) stepped up ya game with RHEEM/RUUD brand!!! You will be glad when it's repair time, so (EASY) to work on!!
Only real "ISSUES" I have had in 5yr+ of (EXCLUSIVE) Rheem/Ruud equipment installs, etc.. Is ECM motors and TXV failures..... But nothing that isn't easy enough to fix...
I’ll have to check out Brig-it!! Thanks for the tips
working smarter not harder !
I know it's your hat. I'll have to look that up Harker's outdoors.
Is this your first time installing Rheem/Ruud? How'd it go?
Congrats on the Apple Watch Ultra, too!
Haha yes, first time. It’s comparable to Goodman. Some differences I like is the rubber bottom piece, built in grommet for t stat wires, and built in txv on all their Evap coils. Other then that, same install as a Goodman. Cheers brotha
Great video need more safety for yourself, can you consider selling the bracket you made for the ladder and hoist. Best of luck
I’ll be doing a dedicated video for the new one I’m building. It will be much lighter and even easier to use 👍🏼 stay tuned!
Very cool!
Did you put a screw through the roof to hold the base of the ladder?
Yea, filled it with roofing caulk when I was done 👍🏼
What was the nitrogen pressure when u used the plug? Is it a possibility for this thing to get stuck inside the pipe or no?
Does this replace the RX11?
Good job man keep up, i see you started using the staybright on a lot of installs
The plugs keep the nitrogen in the coil, so when you remove those plugs and hear pressure come out, you have just confirmed that there is no leak in that coil. In hind sight, I should have pulled the plug out BEFORE putting it in, so that if no nitrogen came out I could easily get a replacement. Cheers man
@@diyhvacguy I was just talking about the plug that u used to flush the pipe with nitrogen, not about the new coil plug, thanks man
really smart.
friend, at minute 11:14 do you use tin to solder?
Nitrogen Purge - should have a nitrogen purge going during brazing. Much trapped smoke and particulate within lineset.
Not with Staybrite 8 👍🏼 temps don’t get nearly hot enough to create soot. If you don’t believe me watch some of my videos on Staybrite 8. I did a side by side joint one with silfos rods and one with Staybrite 8 and the Staybrite 8 joint was clean as a whistle when I cut them open 👍🏼
Nicely done....:) I don't think I could do that Ladder Winch....:) God Bless....
Oh it’s super easy. Thanks for the comment brotha
Word is you may live longer if you never try it.
When it comes to buying units for Home what brand would you recommend that can possibly last 15-20 years.
Trane & Carrier are top of the line, Rheem / Ruud is middle grade, Goodman and Airquest are builder grade. Granted all of them have a 10 year warranty, but the more expensive ones are built with better quality.
@@diyhvacguy Thank you for the info.
Pretty ballsy move there but you got her done. Don't want to think about the possibility of something getting away from you , like the ladder tipping sideways instead of straight back and forward. I can imagine the condenser unit taking flight straight through you next door neighbor's bedroom window. Not cool.
Where did you buy the crane?
when I was in the roofing business shingle companies deliver for a charge, don't a/c companies do the same?
It’s not necessarily the price. It’s having to deal with lining up the crane service, limited access points. There’s some places where it’s pretty much impossible to get a crane in there because things have been built so tightly around them
Well you got the job done. I'll leave it at that.
18:19 You can attach the suction temperature clamp to the suction line during the pressure test for a more accurate result. Make sure the clamp isn't going in and out of direct sunlight as it will not give an accurate reading. Hope this helps.
Why in the hell do you need a temperature clamp on a pressure test?
@michaelodonnell7483 Because Temperature and pressure are directly proportional. So, the SMAN guages use this temperature value to compensate for any temperature change in the line. A
@edwingehman9885 you are correct on both statements.
How much pumping time is saved by the big blue hose?
Hours.. I’ve tried using my manifold on a couple jobs just for s&g’s and it took sooooo long compared to my one hose setup.
If you had a tie off point for yourself for safety I would say you have it 100% covered.
I will be implementing this on the next rooftop job. Thanks for the feedback!
I think this small height worked fine but WOULD NOT trust this on a 40ft ladder. I doubt a days pay is worth the funeral.
Genius
Since it was a burnout you should have installed the drier inside right in front of the coil
brilliant
Could you share the drawing of your design, I would like to fabricate on up
Too cool.
I think it's kosher as long as you have a 2nd pair of hands holding the ladder down below. I don't fear tall ladders, I fear being on the top and the ladder deciding to tip backwards on me.
I showed the part where we attached it to the ground, the roof in this instance. Then we sealed it back with roofing caulk. So there was zero chance of the bottom kicking out 👍🏼
@@diyhvacguy I think geometry might result in a force superior to the holding ability of relatively small screws, especially if they are anchoring into the roof sheathing only. I also agree that you need to have some kind of fall arrest anchorage and wear the appropriate harness and shock absorbing lanyard. Philosophically you are trading your personal safety for economy that primarily benefits your client. Telehandler? Genie? Crane of some kind? They all cost $, yes, but they substantially reduce the likelihood of becoming a job site incident statistic. You're worth it, ask your family!
Nice info...
Dude come on man!! We been reating man lifts for the last 20 years. Amazing man
Things have sure changed since I retired from air conditioning 13 years ago
Dave. It’s ok not to use rx11 to clean up existing line set? Appreciate
Yes, these foam pigs get everything off the inside of the pipes, contaminants, oils, burnout remains etc
16:33 Can I skip the pressure test and just use the vacuum pump to verify no leaks? Can I avoid going to my welding supply store for a tank of nitrogen and a regulator?
You will probably be fine if you bypass the pressure test and and pass your 5 min decay test after pulling a vacuum. As long as you don’t go over 500 microns you are golden 🤘🏼
@@diyhvacguy Cool. I'm going to try it tomorrow. Thanks man!
@@diyhvacguy Long story short: We tried to order Goodman products from HVACDirect but they told they were out of stock and sold us what they said are compatible AirQuest components instead. We ordered a 3/4" x 3/8" x30' line set to go along with it. The 2 ton condenser and 2 ton evaporator coils arrived but the condenser has a 3/4" vapor line while the evaporator coil has a 5/8" vapor line. Can I just use a 3/4" x 5/8" reducer to connect them?
@planetvance you could get a fitting that will work,or just expand the 3/4 pipe with a swedge tool stick the 5/8 in and braze it shut,then you only have one joint to braze instead of 2
What kind of insulation is that and where do you get it. The insulation here in Florida is terrible
It comes on all the new line sets. Much more durable then the black elastomeric. I don’t know if you can purchase it by itself.
Probably safer to have a man basket lift or a telehandler with a gib or man basket.
I have a 4 ton heat pump condenser that leaked all its R22, can I repleace it with a 5 ton condenser?.
Going bigger is not always better,if the unit is over sized it could short cycle and have humidity issues
No
This is a very neat design. It seams like the weak link is the safety factor. In some of the shots (especially when the ladder was adjusted higher) you were leaning into the ladder crane. I can imagine if the shackle, cable, or winch failed you could lose balance and fall off the roof. If I were you, I would add an extension to the bar at an angle that comes back toward the user. This extension would be parallel with the roof.
This modification would have two benefits. Firstly, the user would have more mechanical advantage. Secondly, the user would be lifting directly upward instead of at an angle toward the edge of the roof.
At no point was I leaning over the edge. The weight is always pushing toward the roof. How However I will be using a harness with yo-yo on the next job 👊🏼 thanks for the tips!
Do u make the lifts to sell? I’m interested in buying one lmk
I’m making a prototype, but once I get it dialed in I might start selling them. If you want to buy this one I might sell it to ya! Send me an email at diyhvacguy@gmail.com Cheers
Is that an R22 or a R410-A unit?
All new residential units are 410a
Why isn’t your coil the same size as the furnace? I see way more things wrong than right.
Agreed.. looks pretty janky to me. There has to be a better option. looks like they sized it to fit the existing plenum rather than the furnace. 🤣
The plenum setup was super jank on this job so I had two choices match the plenum or match the furnace, I went with the same size one that was there as it worked for many years. But doing one the size of the furnace wouldn’t have done it any favors in my opinion.
@@diyhvacguy gotta do what ya gotta do I guess 🤙