Jim, I haven't seen a video in a long time buddy, I hope your ok and doing fine. There is alot of folkes wondering about you and how your doing. It would be nice to see a possible retirement vid so we all will know your either finished making vids or just wanna chill out and enjoy retirement. Good luck my friend, and thank you for your continuing education.
I have never had to work in weather that cold here in GA. I couldn't imagine climbing a ladder in that cold weather. Kudos to you Jim. Great video as always. Charles
hannarye It got in to the low teens and here in the top part of GA with the multi elevations and mountains that's still really cold what part of the state you live in?
hannarye I in Catoosa county area there's so many different elevations and even mountains around hear that there's actually almost no telling how cold or hot it's going to be i think the coldest i seen it here is the single digits but mostly the teens and low 20's however if you go from one area to the next such as the Chattanooga city valley it might be a little more warmer
Man that's WAYYYYYYY to cold for us Texans.. I would of stayed Home.. Great tip on using a flare driers Jim. Job looking great thanks for sharing Sir...
Jim this works needs a lot of patients that I see you have and I like the way you describe the tips you give out to avoid pitfalls. I had never brazed correctly in such low temp cause it becomes beast and I see you use the brazing flux every joint and clean it before, this has given me a more confidence now on how to join copper in cold. Another point I am waiting when and how you will release video on charging this unit in cold weather the the issues you get when charging in cold not necessarily with this unit but down here we have heat pumps and charging in cold weather is not that easy or its still a mystery procedure. I love to lean new things from you and Your videos are Awesome ! Thanks..
Hello, greetings from Mexico, good vídeos, Thanks for to teach. I too dedicate to refrigeration. Qué tal Señor, muchas gracias por compartir sus vídeos; yo también me dedico a la refrigeración. Se ve que goza y disfruta con su trabajo. Saludos
Hi Jim !! I’m looking your refrigeration videos and seems like you’re really like your job. I’m on resi heating and ac company but I’m thinking to take a job on refrigeration but I have concerns, I’m not sure if I’ll like it. LOL How do you like more heating and ac OR refrigeration? Are those long hrs same than ac or heating? Do you work for yourself or a company ?
Your words about how the customer sees you are really true. Around here, I see a lot of younger techs who look like boys from the hood. The don't shave, or don't take care of their facial hair, and some of them don't cut their hair to keep a neat appearance, and their overall impression on the customer makes them nervous. They don't know if they have a tech or a burgler in their home or store. Sadly we live in an age where appearance and good work ethics doesn't seem to matter, but you know very well, as you stated, it does. I enjoy following your jobs and seeing your experience at work.
I used to fix big refrigeration in a load of frozen warehouses but there horrible to work in on the big freezer blowers running at -255 gup in a 2 man lift and nboy when you have been in there for 2 to 3 hrs your numb completely 🥶
i see your using flux ' are you using 15% silver what type of gas are you using, I'm amazed that you are working without gloves! I like the brush in the drill tip idea,my wrists are hurting lately.Keep up the good video's,Great Job!
I use Stay Silv it's a low silver product, it's less expensive and works excellent, been using it since the 70's. You need high silver brazing when connecting copper to steel. I do use sil fos I think it's something like 55% only on special brazes.
Hello, I have the compressor COM08672. I think that's the same as there. Can you please tell me how much oil has to be in the compressor? During disassembly I spilled something. Where do you get the gaskets for the two connections? Many thanks!
Jim - Are you using 15% Silfos? If you are, it is not necessary to use the Stay Silv flux on copper-to-copper connections since the phosphorous in the rod is the flux. In other words, the flux is built-in to the rod. Also, if those compressor connections are steel, you should be using 45% silver brazing rod along with the Stay Silv flux you are using. Also, you must be at least half Polar Bear!! Man, I don't know how you keep your hands from getting frost bitten. Better man than I am.
From what I can find out, he was born in 1949, so he's probably retired. Might be living in Myrtle Beach, SC right now enjoying the good life. I hope so....
I know it’s a couple of years later BUT at -12 I would have considered lighting my jacket on fire just to stay warm!!😂 Jim haven’t seen anything from you in awhile hope you’re ok. Great vids as usual
-12 ohhhhh man! That's nuts Jim, you rule man.
Hey Dave, have you heard from Jim? Is he retired down in SC right now? How's he doing?
Jim, I haven't seen a video in a long time buddy, I hope your ok and doing fine. There is alot of folkes wondering about you and how your doing. It would be nice to see a possible retirement vid so we all will know your either finished making vids or just wanna chill out and enjoy retirement. Good luck my friend, and thank you for your continuing education.
Excellent job Jim in that -12 degrees weather.
I have never had to work in weather that cold here in GA. I couldn't imagine climbing a ladder in that cold weather. Kudos to you Jim. Great video as always.
Charles
hannarye It got in to the low teens and here in the top part of GA with the multi elevations and mountains that's still really cold what part of the state you live in?
Canton, GA, just north of Marietta
hannarye
I in Catoosa county area there's so many different elevations and even mountains around hear that there's actually almost no telling how cold or hot it's going to be i think the coldest i seen it here is the single digits but mostly the teens and low 20's however if you go from one area to the next such as the Chattanooga city valley it might be a little more warmer
Man that's WAYYYYYYY to cold for us Texans.. I would of stayed Home.. Great tip on using a flare driers Jim. Job looking great thanks for sharing Sir...
A HVAC tech who does it the right way on a day like this will always do it the right way .
Jim this works needs a lot of patients that I see you have and I like the way you describe the tips you give out to avoid pitfalls. I had never brazed correctly in such low temp cause it becomes beast and I see you use the brazing flux every joint and clean it before, this has given me a more confidence now on how to join copper in cold. Another point I am waiting when and how you will release video on charging this unit in cold weather the the issues you get when charging in cold not necessarily with this unit but down here we have heat pumps and charging in cold weather is not that easy or its still a mystery procedure. I love to lean new things from you and Your videos are Awesome ! Thanks..
Much respect. You are a gentleman and a scholar!
Good job Jimwe should call you mr.snowman.you can stand the cold alot more than I could stand.
Nice work bro... Greetings from East Africa uganda
Great job Jim
Jim you have to get a low flow regulator I bought one last year for purging and it makes the nitrogen last much longer I love it
Nice Job Jim, I feel the cold, I install unit, and work on rooftop units in MN, Joy.
How do people work up in Canada, summer is on the way, stay safe.
With A lot of clothing, I live in Manitoba Canada and yes ive had some very cold days on roofs
I was always told you don't need flux when brazing copper and that Flux can get in the system and do bad stuff. Whats your though?
Hello, greetings from Mexico, good vídeos, Thanks for to teach. I too dedicate to refrigeration. Qué tal Señor, muchas gracias por compartir sus vídeos; yo también me dedico a la refrigeración. Se ve que goza y disfruta con su trabajo. Saludos
Nice clean job Jim you da man working in that cold WOW
thanks, it's like working and driving around in a Baskin Robbins ice cream freezer for 5 hours
lol
Hi Jim !!
I’m looking your refrigeration videos and seems like you’re really like your job.
I’m on resi heating and ac company but I’m thinking to take a job on refrigeration but I have concerns, I’m not sure if I’ll like it. LOL
How do you like more heating and ac OR refrigeration?
Are those long hrs same than ac or heating?
Do you work for yourself or a company ?
I bet the heat from the torch did feel good on such a cold day.
Your words about how the customer sees you are really true. Around here, I see a lot of younger techs who look like boys from the hood. The don't shave, or don't take care of their facial hair, and some of them don't cut their hair to keep a neat appearance, and their overall impression on the customer makes them nervous. They don't know if they have a tech or a burgler in their home or store. Sadly we live in an age where appearance and good work ethics doesn't seem to matter, but you know very well, as you stated, it does. I enjoy following your jobs and seeing your experience at work.
I used to fix big refrigeration in a load of frozen warehouses but there horrible to work in on the big freezer blowers running at -255 gup in a 2 man lift and nboy when you have been in there for 2 to 3 hrs your numb completely 🥶
Great job Jim. Love the cold weather skills. Your a seasoned professional in every season.... lol. Is that a Beacon 2 unit by chance?
i see your using flux ' are you using 15% silver what type of gas are you using, I'm amazed that you are working without gloves! I like the brush in the drill tip idea,my wrists are hurting lately.Keep up the good video's,Great Job!
I use Stay Silv it's a low silver product, it's less expensive and works excellent, been using it since the 70's. You need high silver brazing when connecting copper to steel. I do use sil fos I think it's something like 55% only on special brazes.
Hello, I have the compressor COM08672. I think that's the same as there. Can you please tell me how much oil has to be in the compressor? During disassembly I spilled something. Where do you get the gaskets for the two connections? Many thanks!
Jim - Are you using 15% Silfos? If you are, it is not necessary to use the Stay Silv flux on copper-to-copper connections since the phosphorous in the rod is the flux. In other words, the flux is built-in to the rod. Also, if those compressor connections are steel, you should be using 45% silver brazing rod along with the Stay Silv flux you are using. Also, you must be at least half Polar Bear!! Man, I don't know how you keep your hands from getting frost bitten. Better man than I am.
Is that a rosebud tip your using on the 1 1/8 copper,what gas are you using for your brazing
We miss you.
Your a better man than me .
Nice job Jim!!! In another six months you will be complaining about the heat!!!
23:00 I'm pretty sure a few manufacturers heard that, lol.
nice job
Brave sole.
Thats why you get the big bucks lol.
They have drill flaring tools
Good show...now go blow that 999.00 pay day,half day at that.
Have not seen Jim in 2018 has he croak ??………..
From what I can find out, he was born in 1949, so he's probably retired. Might be living in Myrtle Beach, SC right now enjoying the good life. I hope so....
I know it’s a couple of years later BUT at -12 I would have considered lighting my jacket on fire just to stay warm!!😂
Jim haven’t seen anything from you in awhile hope you’re ok. Great vids as usual
I think he's close to 70 now, so I'm sure he's retired and enjoying the good life. Might be down south on the beach somewhere...