I had a replacement that I did where the old unit was almost touching the meter. I had always told the customer about it when doing maintenance. When I went to replace it, the customer and his son helped me make a new flat area 3 feet away from the meter. It was great having all the help.
This Customer definitely got their Money’s Worth on this Unit. 25+ years old but Not Working because of many issues. Sounds Like the Cicadas were in Town. 😬👍
We had a Ruud Achiever heat pump for many years on our house, replaced it with a Rheem when it finally kicked the bucket. My neighbors are still using theirs from 1995.
I worked at a property in Florida that had these units on all of their apartments. They ran great for many years as long as you kept up the maintenance on them. Easy to work on!
It's well agreed that capacitors' lifespan is shortened by heat (most of it internally generated by dielectric losses.) Leaving the cap in the box provides insulation from cooling air and makes the problem worse.
I use to carry a bunch of 1” and 2”sheet metal strips cut from scrap that I would use to hold down capacitors and hang line sets . Those older Rudd and Raheem units were tough units . A lot of them still in service .
I’ve never seen so many Raheem and Rudd unirs you are always working on. I actually where I live have accounts with both of them. I think I’m gonna start putting them out again. The only reason I didn’t I was getting such a good deal from modern supply and Furgusons and then all of a sudden they got ridiculously high on me. I may try to do some renegotiating with those guys, I like the units
The run cap bandit must have been training his students, There must be a Run cap bandit collage in Georgia. Because those guy's are everywhere . I bet he's offering another course in condenser placement along with the run cap placement.
Some (a lot) of them migrate south to Florida. My favorite is when they just let it hang by the wires under the fan motor. Tape over the terminals you say? Run cap bandit don't have time for that. Don't get me started on the ones who leave old compressors, fan motors, etc. on rooftops of condos.
She likely steamed that corn cob in a bamboo basket so it was just right. BTW, all cob corn should be cooked in the husk, never peeled first, as the flavors of the husk transfer onto the corn as it heats. The only way to cook 'em and many folks say no salt or butter is needed when cooked that way as they are so flavorful.
A one pole contractor is for “trickle heating” or”trickle charge “.The run capacitor will charge and discharge at 60 HZ resistance in the compressor windings will make a small amount of heat keeping the compressor warm.
If one pole remains live and there is no return path available, how does it keep the compressor warm? It is an open circuit with a leg hot all the time. Look at the schematic on the cover and report back to support your conclusion.
If I haven't watched you for awhile and know you are a pretty honest guy, a first time watcher would have thought it a little suspect that the unit was running when you got there with a clogged filter and needing a little charge and the next step shows you replacing parts. Just a note for future editing.
15:02 "That coil 'probably' has a TXV on it." So you're charging by super cooling, which is a balance between superheat and subcooling? (Edit) I replayed this several times to make sure I actually heard what I thought I heard before responding.
Not sure I understand what you saying. If its a TXV then you ignore superheat and only go by subcooling. Piston you do the reverse. TXV is supposed to maintain a constant superheat.
@bobshanery5152 Always confirm before adjusting the charge: Filter is clean. Blower is clean. Outdoor coil is clean. Indoor coil is clean. And... What the metering devise actually is. "Probably a TXV" could also be "Probably a piston."
How are you taking accurate pressure readings with your service bag sitting on top of the condenser fan? That's a very bad habit that I see you do over and over.
@@HVACGUY Just use the ones that say its ok for you to use in your vids make sure that you have them saying it ok on vid before using? It would help your numbers forsure.
NEC loves that 36" of clearance. I freaking wish the places I do electrical work believed in it. I'm getting my 608 cert next month, so I go from relatively experienced electrician to green as hell HVAC guy. So, I get to figure out how much I don't know about the part of the system you feed liquid money under pressure into. These videos have been immensely helpful.
I had a replacement that I did where the old unit was almost touching the meter. I had always told the customer about it when doing maintenance. When I went to replace it, the customer and his son helped me make a new flat area 3 feet away from the meter. It was great having all the help.
Can’t beat a little corn on the cob after a successful repair! Good job on the repair and cleaning up after the run cap bandit!
Thanks 👍
This Customer definitely got their Money’s Worth on this Unit. 25+ years old but Not Working because of many issues. Sounds Like the Cicadas were in Town. 😬👍
Well done Curtis, that was a nice tidy up with this A/C unit, it should run much sweeter now 👍 Au
We had a Ruud Achiever heat pump for many years on our house, replaced it with a Rheem when it finally kicked the bucket. My neighbors are still using theirs from 1995.
Great job Curtis straightening out the run cap bandit thanks for the video
Another oldie but goodie. Nice re-wiring. It sounded great. I wish they still made them like that. Thanks for sharing.
I worked at a property in Florida that had these units on all of their apartments. They ran great for many years as long as you kept up the maintenance on them. Easy to work on!
It's well agreed that capacitors' lifespan is shortened by heat (most of it internally generated by dielectric losses.) Leaving the cap in the box provides insulation from cooling air and makes the problem worse.
Nice bonus snack 👍
Yes it was!
I love those old rheem units to work on. Great video
Thanks
I use to carry a bunch of 1” and 2”sheet metal strips cut from scrap that I would use to hold down capacitors and hang line sets .
Those older Rudd and Raheem units were tough units . A lot of them still in service .
i like perforated strap, i use it for lots of things
Always in the plumbing pipe supply area , in the box stores... 👍✌️🙏☝️😎
Great job Curtis 👍
Thanks 👍
Would have enjoyed to see the nasty filter and wrap it up with if it was cooling satisfactorily or not. Love the channel.
Code is the same here in Ontario Curtis. Three feet from the meter regulator to the contactor in the condensor. 👍🇨🇦
Love your vids!!!
I’ve never seen so many Raheem and Rudd unirs you are always working on. I actually where I live have accounts with both of them. I think I’m gonna start putting them out again. The only reason I didn’t I was getting such a good deal from modern supply and Furgusons and then all of a sudden they got ridiculously high on me. I may try to do some renegotiating with those guys, I like the units
Great job,Curtis!
Thanks!
Corn on cob tip. Can’t beat that😁
Nice work Curtis.
Thanks!
The run cap bandit must have been training his students,
There must be a Run cap bandit collage in Georgia. Because those guy's are everywhere .
I bet he's offering another course in condenser placement along with the run cap placement.
Some (a lot) of them migrate south to Florida. My favorite is when they just let it hang by the wires under the fan motor. Tape over the terminals you say? Run cap bandit don't have time for that. Don't get me started on the ones who leave old compressors, fan motors, etc. on rooftops of condos.
Nice work man 😊as always 😊
Nice, nice job. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.
I see this unit a lot in your videos I bet you know it well
It's nice to see the shrubs cut back from thr A/C
2:18 - Based on the tape measure I gave to my wife, that’s way more than 3’ away from the unit!! 😊😊
She likely steamed that corn cob in a bamboo basket so it was just right. BTW, all cob corn should be cooked in the husk, never peeled first, as the flavors of the husk transfer onto the corn as it heats. The only way to cook 'em and many folks say no salt or butter is needed when cooked that way as they are so flavorful.
A one pole contractor is for “trickle heating” or”trickle charge “.The run capacitor will charge and discharge at 60 HZ resistance in the compressor windings will make a small amount of heat keeping the compressor warm.
If one pole remains live and there is no return path available, how does it keep the compressor warm? It is an open circuit with a leg hot all the time. Look at the schematic on the cover and report back to support your conclusion.
If I haven't watched you for awhile and know you are a pretty honest guy, a first time watcher would have thought it a little suspect that the unit was running when you got there with a clogged filter and needing a little charge and the next step shows you replacing parts. Just a note for future editing.
Maybe I could explain better
15:02 "That coil 'probably' has a TXV on it."
So you're charging by super cooling, which is a balance between superheat and subcooling?
(Edit)
I replayed this several times to make sure I actually heard what I thought I heard before responding.
Not sure I understand what you saying.
If its a TXV then you ignore superheat and only go by subcooling.
Piston you do the reverse.
TXV is supposed to maintain a constant superheat.
Exactly
@bobshanery5152 Always confirm before adjusting the charge:
Filter is clean.
Blower is clean.
Outdoor coil is clean.
Indoor coil is clean.
And...
What the metering devise actually is.
"Probably a TXV" could also be "Probably a piston."
Lately you have to work in this rudds models
the relief valve suppose to be 3 ft not the meter its self (-: the relief could be piped away and it would be ok
The way that subcooling is bouncing. Wonder if it’s got 407 in it.
No leak test ??
They didn’t want one
How are you taking accurate pressure readings with your service bag sitting on top of the condenser fan? That's a very bad habit that I see you do over and over.
You maybe should not have all that stuff blocking the condenser fan, non restricted air flow Is everything in proper HVAC operation.
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Excuse me sir, part of the country lies in your work.
needs a thirty fahhve fahhve
I thought r22 was phased out.
Not for repairs
They don’t make it anymore. What we have is what we have. Over $1000 per 30 pound tank out here in Vegas.
Just my opinion but you put that cap in a bad place as it is rubbing up against one of the wires on the contactor.
Your Chanel would be alot better and get more subs if you would show some customers redactions... Cheers!! Will sub if that happens..
I can’t really do that for legal reasons
@@HVACGUY Just use the ones that say its ok for you to use in your vids make sure that you have them saying it ok on vid before using? It would help your numbers forsure.
Good job but i would have ran the yellow low voltage wire under the high voltage wire on the contacker
Code is the same here in Ontario Curtis. Three feet from the meter regulator to the contactor in the condensor. 👍🇨🇦
NEC loves that 36" of clearance. I freaking wish the places I do electrical work believed in it. I'm getting my 608 cert next month, so I go from relatively experienced electrician to green as hell HVAC guy. So, I get to figure out how much I don't know about the part of the system you feed liquid money under pressure into. These videos have been immensely helpful.