I bought the i manifold when it came out. They fired the devs and i was disapointed. The end of i manifold for me came to an end when i heard this. Great product but sad to see it go belly up. This was one of the best and first tio cme out with grat features. Had enourmouse potential if it had a screen it would be better as well as a level playing field price tag. Mine is sitting in my closett waiting to be revived with any great news.
thanks, that was informative, I especially liked the target pressures. I don't see me using the reporting function, running from job to job every day, trying to get service calls done correctly, quickly and efficiently. I would still like to see a basic gauge set with a screen with a comparable cost to the testo 550. $300. it would go global, some company is going to do it, I'd like to see it done by Imperial. Thanks.
The reporting feature is so simple to use that when I'm finished doing a start up I simply send it to myself and I have a permanent record of the numbers that I took at that time, no notepad, no notes in my phone, nothing but an email that is saved forever and I'm done. I guess if you do not record any numbers at all then the reporting feature would be an additional step but why not save it if you're taking readings in the first place?
This app has wonderful features to make sure it is used as a diagnostic tool to TEACH. How many times would you have the wrong readings, but had to "call a friend" for help in determining what you were looking at? Well, this app has a warning emblem that once pressed would aid in troubleshooting any possible scenario exposed by the tool as to be not in range. It will prove to be a tool for our customers that will serve to develop a new base of critical information that can serve to prove that the equipment has been installed or serviced and be qualified by the OEM that the equipment is operating as designed.
Not to mention the upcoming tech connect feature that will allow a second technician to look at those numbers to verify performance from literally anywhere with an Internet connection!
Having just seen the device in an application I'm not familiar with I wonder is there a set up that would allow you to check a ductless mini split? some ductless split systems do not have dual ports for the refrigerant accessible from the exterior and I am not as familiar with those pieces of equipment to know where else you would be able to take pressure and temperature readings from consistently.
You will cut you hands up on the screws trying to get your probe on the line to check supreheat. You can get to the low side port easy enough but trying to get the temp sensor on the suction line is another story all together. It's better to trust the manufacturer on mini splits. Just my opinion
Gauges are useless on minisplits. So in 10 years when the government has mandated ultra high efficiency levels in our trade all our gauges will be useless. VRF/VRV will be common practice. Plug up a computer and the system will tell you all the sensor readings. The controls industry will be making $$$!!! I have never diagnosed a minisplit with gauges.
Both lines are low pressure, one is saturated liquid, and one vapor. The metering device is in the condenser. The single stage ones with a fixed metering device can be charged with the iManifold, and it will also accurately calculate airflow and capacity if you put a probe on the inlet and outlet.
I bought the i manifold when it came out. They fired the devs and i was disapointed. The end of i manifold for me came to an end when i heard this. Great product but sad to see it go belly up. This was one of the best and first tio cme out with grat features. Had enourmouse potential if it had a screen it would be better as well as a level playing field price tag. Mine is sitting in my closett waiting to be revived with any great news.
thanks, that was informative, I especially liked the target pressures. I don't see me using the reporting function, running from job to job every day, trying to get service calls done correctly, quickly and efficiently. I would still like to see a basic gauge set with a screen with a comparable cost to the testo 550. $300. it would go global, some company is going to do it, I'd like to see it done by Imperial. Thanks.
The reporting feature is so simple to use that when I'm finished doing a start up I simply send it to myself and I have a permanent record of the numbers that I took at that time, no notepad, no notes in my phone, nothing but an email that is saved forever and I'm done. I guess if you do not record any numbers at all then the reporting feature would be an additional step but why not save it if you're taking readings in the first place?
This app has wonderful features to make sure it is used as a diagnostic tool to TEACH. How many times would you have the wrong readings, but had to "call a friend" for help in determining what you were looking at? Well, this app has a warning emblem that once pressed would aid in troubleshooting any possible scenario exposed by the tool as to be not in range. It will prove to be a tool for our customers that will serve to develop a new base of critical information that can serve to prove that the equipment has been installed or serviced and be qualified by the OEM that the equipment is operating as designed.
Not to mention the upcoming tech connect feature that will allow a second technician to look at those numbers to verify performance from literally anywhere with an Internet connection!
excellent video that showed measurement TONS and Btu/h , since the Report is in White
Having just seen the device in an application I'm not familiar with I wonder is there a set up that would allow you to check a ductless mini split? some ductless split systems do not have dual ports for the refrigerant accessible from the exterior and I am not as familiar with those pieces of equipment to know where else you would be able to take pressure and temperature readings from consistently.
You will cut you hands up on the screws trying to get your probe on the line to check supreheat. You can get to the low side port easy enough but trying to get the temp sensor on the suction line is another story all together. It's better to trust the manufacturer on mini splits. Just my opinion
Gauges are useless on minisplits. So in 10 years when the government has mandated ultra high efficiency levels in our trade all our gauges will be useless. VRF/VRV will be common practice. Plug up a computer and the system will tell you all the sensor readings. The controls industry will be making $$$!!! I have never diagnosed a minisplit with gauges.
I agree with Justin Mikola gauges are as useless as the apps you were talking about.
Both lines are low pressure, one is saturated liquid, and one vapor. The metering device is in the condenser. The single stage ones with a fixed metering device can be charged with the iManifold, and it will also accurately calculate airflow and capacity if you put a probe on the inlet and outlet.
Jim great video that explained the system profiling questions i had about setting up the refrigeration profile
Very instructive thank you so much
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