No tech worth his weight in salt will criticize you for cutting apart a tube sheet to fix a coil. I hacked a 20 year old condenser coil apart on a 15 ton Lennox once dead center of the coil to get the thing running. It literally has a gaping hole in the coil. The piece of shit is alive and the customer is happy.
An internet elitist jerk can cast the first stone I guess, but everyone has successfully done that repair for a customer. And everyone has had to unsweat a drier. Great job as always.
I'm not an A/C guy, but I love to watch your videos for the problem solving. Yesterday, I used what I learned to figure out what was wrong with one of our industrial A/C units a day after it was serviced. They replaced one of the two cooling fan motors, but wired it up backwards! The unit stopped pulling air through the condensor and instead just cycled it in with one fan and out with the other. I blocked the backwards fan grate with a piece of cardboard and our office immediately cooled off while we waited for them to come back. Even my maintenance guys were impressed! Thanks for helping me look like a hero!
That’s literally so cool dude. I’ve never seen anyone perform literal surgery on a condenser coil (non HVAC tech) that’s amazing keep up the great work
I always find it amazing how he does such great job at repairing the hvac units meanwhile he explains it at the same time giving some usefull tips. You do an amazing job! Btw, nice work at fixing the condenser, i never saw someone do that, but seeing you do that is truelly amazing!
I gotta say, as a person that knows nothing about HVAC and will most likely never apply myself to a career like this, this stuff is so interesting. I don't know why you came up in my recommended months ago, but I'm glad you did. It's like a weird kind of ASMR lol. Keep up the great work Chris!
In the past I have patched several leaks evaporator and condenser . At customers request . Didn't have money for new . Patch check , patch and check. Mostly on government buildings . That was years ago.
I thought the initial leak was too small to leave the system with no gas at all this quickly. Sounds like there is a gaping hole opened up somewhere pissing all the gas out?
Just watch out with the VFD since it might actually be ranging to higher frequencies than 60Hz so if you use a contactor directly and bypass the VFD you might need to check the gearing ratio between motor and fan. One point with the VFD is energy saving, but it can also be used to create higher airflow than normal to speed up cooling. Just check that first and also make sure that if it's there it's not trying to impose a too high rpm on the motor - maybe someone overrode that limit and that's why the fuses blew.
Gearing ratio? Im just wondering, how? Isnt the vfd compressor just a scroll? If you are direct feeding 60hz 208 to 230v wouldnt it just run like a normal compressor? If the blower is also on a drive couldnt you just run it to match the compressor on like lets say high speed for cooling?
It might not look sexy perfect but in my book ?? If it works an no leaks? You saved the customer $$$$$ vrs a new condenser coil!!! We don't even try to repair them coz the boss will not allow it . Coz like you said that copper is like paper thin and is not like sweating a regular copper line .. However (( since my boss doesn't watch this I can say out loud I have repaired a few)) Shusssss!! I don't want a booty chewing out 😅😂 But when the owner begging me to please get then some cool air I got to try 😎 An I am liking the new micron gauge I like the huge display!! Lol but will have to wait for Santa to bring me one.. we also in southern Michigan have been experiencing a un normal rate of dirty condensers .. stay cool out there an Thanks for another great video!!
I just love your brazing. Ugly as hell but yeah. I agree with no such thing as to much brazing in these instances. Customer doesn't give a fuck as long as you get things fixed.
Ahh don't listen to the know it alls about unsweating the drier. Been doing it for over 20 years w no issues. We flow nitrogen while doing any hot work so any moisture released is purged out and if any remains, you'll get it out when you pull down. Not a problem at all. Can't stand people like that
Chris nice repair😉👍 They make very small wire wheels for you dremel that work great. Tend to save time sanding or getting into small areas where your hand can get with sand paper...
Way too many VFD crash and burns from Carrier. I know it’s for energy efficiency, but I’m at the point we’re I’m planning on added back the contactor for the blower and run G to it and have the thermostat control G on a call for cooling if it’s not under warranty.
I always use a ball valve fitting then coupler before my micron gauge. How do you take your micron gauge off without sucking a little air into the system if you only have the 45 coupler?
I will discuss this on my Livestream this evening 8/2/21 @ 5:PM (pacific) on TH-cam come over and check it out th-cam.com/video/DMdcdQaF-kU/w-d-xo.html
So im in hvac school i appreciate your frustration calls! I have learned so much from your channel and my professor often tells me to shut up and let someone else answer because i know more than the 18 19 yo kids in the class. All that comes from watching your videos!
On the unit with the VFD and blown fuses. I've just convert it to a 3 phase breaker. Never had any more issues with it. The one I did was a 15 amp breaker for about $100. Cheaper the a second set of fuses.
@@SlothMentality learn your equipment dude. You tell me since you're such an expert at a/c and Refrigeration. You have a 20 ton York package unit, the blower motor has 3 fuses that protect it. A power surge comes and takes out 1 phase and the $500 + motor burns up because it's missing a leg. You tell me what code is when the equipment comes from the factory like that? You already reek of someone who knows NOTHING about a/c equipment. Just a troll. So troll to fix this problem I installed a 15 amp 3 phase breaker. This has been over a year ago and I have never been back to even reset the breaker!
Those Carrier VFD's are in the worst possible spot. Many VFD manufacturers don't want a VFD to be in an area with over 50% realative humidity. Putting the VFD downstream of the coil theoretically exposes to 100% RH air.
Such a large leak at that joint. Would that indicate they didn't have a complete braze at the joint? And wouldn't that joint need to be cleaned up a bit by removing the Male end of the joint? I'm used to doing plumbing no experiance with brazing. Also would that fix be better with a lower temp silver solder, considering the light guage copper on the coil?
naaa dont bother about the fix on the condenser, thats more than usual here in mexico and yes its a permanent fix, i can confirm that bcz i fixed one in the 2016 and still working like noting happen there, obiusly making a good job on the brazing and trying to dont burn the aluminium or the neighboring copper pipes
You alternate between brazing and soldering. What are you actually doing? Is it brass rod or solder? I'm in a different profession and stumbled onto your channel. I work on cars and trucks at my on business. I do a ton of air conditioner work. I am totally intrigued by the similarities and the differences in what we both work on, so I understand most all of what you are talking about. I don't know how you have the time to put these videos together and edit them, but keep up the good work!
nothing wrong with that repair. i used to do alot of military commissaries in the early 90`s, and the hill 3 to 10 ton unit`s were prone to condenser leaks on them, 6 to 8 pass coils. lol have made that repair hundreds of times. had a couple probably had 6 or 7 repairs on it
Junkies cut all the turn in circuits on the condenser, I just knew they would approve a new one. 😂🤣 That was a fun day !!!! 🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃🍇🎳 Stay safe. Retired (werk'n) keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses.
Chris, I'm not criticizing you one bit, I work with alot of sheetmetal and use the tin cutoff wheels to cut metal as thick as 10 gage steel, couldn't you have used your cutoff wheel to cut the dryer off @ the top and bottom of the filter dryer and then sweat off the flares in order to sweat the new dryer on and not release moisture back into the system by sweating the old dryer off.
Chris, do you use or have you considered the refrigerant atomizer that goes on the hose as not to slug the compressor? I just got my diploma in HVAC and have 1 payment left on tuition before the send me my cert to take my 608. I would not want to slug a compressor by accident and researched a few of them. Just want to know your opinion.
So can scrolls handle a liquid charge into the discharge line? If I don’t have a liquid line service port I add one cause I’m scared. But do I need to?
Again the same VFD model that is meant to be used in *dry indoor conditions only* (IP20/UL Open). Earlier videos: - WATER IS LEAKING FROM THE CEILING - th-cam.com/video/SQgty2pPGJ0/w-d-xo.html - MULTIPLE CARRIER VFD FAILURES - th-cam.com/video/PiVXQfaLMrs/w-d-xo.html
I had a Carrier with the same issue with a failed VFD. If I remember correctly though the fuses are for the VFD so you bypass the the VFD you also bypass the fuses. Just out of curiosity why did you put fuses in it? Around me they go for 30 bucks a pop.
If you get the final answer on why the VFD blew the fuses please let us know , I'm surprised because it's supposed to have an internal overload so I'd really like to know . Cheers mate 👍
Fan setting on spray bottle can be used for pin holes that are forceful because if you basically mist the air that pin hole will push the mist. However it will be too forceful for the bubble to form over it. You can also spray it in the air to show forcefulness of flow for vents and fans. It can also show you the direction of the flow of the air to see if it is flowing smoothly. Just some old school tricks for you.
I hate brazing that paper-thin condenser copper. I was waiting on the magical flame flare as you punctured through it. :) Get your hands on a piece of flame-proof cloth and some magnets so you can hang it on your panels to keep from scorching the paint as you had happen at around the 16:10 point.
Great content and mad skills. I got my son inlaw and grandson , both in the trades one like you the younger into food cooling. In just a seasoned custum home builder who can appreciate good honest work. We all watch you
i received the exact same vacuum gage today, and i received my new fieldpiece recovery unit, to go with my new 10 CFM pump, to go with my speed vacuum appion kit, to go with my wireless bluetooth kit from field piece. it's awsome to be this equipped, still on my old fluke amp meter, but eh, someday ill order the fieldpiece.
@@talleyz yes, client sees that you care on getting nice tools, it's a talking point, had a lot of tools bag, tried all type etc. and my veto pro tech black edition pack, this make people talk alot. Alot of older people how cool it is, and they never seen any thing like it. A simple tool bag. It's pretty awsome tough
The last one I did that had a bad vfd, I used a honeywell vision pro 8000, and put in a contactor for the fan. I set the stat to control the fan in heat, and added an off cycle delay. I ran a wire from the low voltage terminal board right to the fan contactor, bypassing the units fan controls.
Unfortunately, there is no such thing - “cheap and reliable”. First I bought chinese sniffer with 4.5 rating on amazon. It was screaming to the touch of my finger 😂 Then I bought h10pro. It is worth every penny. Spare no expense on good tools. You’ll save a lot of time.
Got a love that condenser repair. I’m sure it saved a bundle of dough for the customer. Reminds me of a similar repair job I did probably 40 years ago. It was heat exchanger for a big Gardner Denver air compressor. The oil to air cooler had a leaking tube. This was a monster radiator at least 300 lbs and had steel “tanks”. So after identifying the tube that was leaking, we cut a 2x2 hole on each tank to be able to reach in and braze up the ends of the leaking tube. Then welded up the holes. This saved the customer about $3000.00. I love watching you think through the problems and coming up with reasonable solutions.
You know you keep talking here and there about microns and micron gauge but you don't say microns of what. Are you reading microns of water column or pascals or what?
11:12 Once I had a call to a customer that had a huge industrial drier for wood in a big room with piles of wood planks up to the roof and it was determined that there was a leak in it but 2 other firms before had not found the leak. The humidity in the room was 99% and I'm not kidding you there was a light fog in there and close to 110 F. The condenser, that I suspected beyond anything, was as big as if you unfold the both condensers on this, on the video, carrier unit and then put 3 on top on each other, then you know the size of that condenser it was insanely huger, not fine finned though but quite tight anyway. I shut of everything in the room and started to listen and after only 5 min I found the area where the leak. The other guys was old ppl that couldn't hear, I was young. The condenser was around 8 inch thick and the closest tube was several inch down a bit far and close to one end of the condenser. I needed to use a hacksaw to get even close and needed to cut away quite much. But I pinpointed the leak, typical corrosion, brazed it filled with gas and it worked perfectly and owner was very happy.
No tech worth his weight in salt will criticize you for cutting apart a tube sheet to fix a coil. I hacked a 20 year old condenser coil apart on a 15 ton Lennox once dead center of the coil to get the thing running. It literally has a gaping hole in the coil. The piece of shit is alive and the customer is happy.
An internet elitist jerk can cast the first stone I guess, but everyone has successfully done that repair for a customer. And everyone has had to unsweat a drier. Great job as always.
Now expecting to see autopsy on that VFD.
If the fuses are blown before a VFD, the VFD is bad :)
I'm not an A/C guy, but I love to watch your videos for the problem solving. Yesterday, I used what I learned to figure out what was wrong with one of our industrial A/C units a day after it was serviced. They replaced one of the two cooling fan motors, but wired it up backwards! The unit stopped pulling air through the condensor and instead just cycled it in with one fan and out with the other. I blocked the backwards fan grate with a piece of cardboard and our office immediately cooled off while we waited for them to come back. Even my maintenance guys were impressed! Thanks for helping me look like a hero!
That’s literally so cool dude. I’ve never seen anyone perform literal surgery on a condenser coil (non HVAC tech) that’s amazing keep up the great work
Chris, I bet you are good at eating sushi with the way you hold those probes.
Lol I bet he is
Can't believe the manufacturer puts the VFD there. Seems like they are doing their best to make sure they last for the minimum time possible
Manufacturers just do what they have to do to meets California's stupid regulations.
I always find it amazing how he does such great job at repairing the hvac units meanwhile he explains it at the same time giving some usefull tips. You do an amazing job!
Btw, nice work at fixing the condenser, i never saw someone do that, but seeing you do that is truelly amazing!
😂 my coworker grabbed some big blue and he started just spraying it all crazy and I'm like yo wtf you doin?!
Ac at kitchen?Not the swamp cooler at la.ok.
Swamp cooler works at az and las vegas.
I think in the kitchen.it has steam and moisture.
I gotta say, as a person that knows nothing about HVAC and will most likely never apply myself to a career like this, this stuff is so interesting. I don't know why you came up in my recommended months ago, but I'm glad you did. It's like a weird kind of ASMR lol.
Keep up the great work Chris!
Same here.... Facinating stuff!
Great content love the work huge fan!!
Hahahha, a "huge fan" of HVACR fans! 🙃🤣
@@vanityplates_se lmao!!!😎
In the past I have patched several leaks evaporator and condenser . At customers request . Didn't have money for new . Patch check , patch and check. Mostly on government buildings . That was years ago.
Is it my imagination or it's actual hiss sound at 24:44?
Heard as well
I thought the initial leak was too small to leave the system with no gas at all this quickly. Sounds like there is a gaping hole opened up somewhere pissing all the gas out?
It was hissing!
Heard it as well
The hissing was just the gas equalizing in the system after it was shut off
Just watch out with the VFD since it might actually be ranging to higher frequencies than 60Hz so if you use a contactor directly and bypass the VFD you might need to check the gearing ratio between motor and fan. One point with the VFD is energy saving, but it can also be used to create higher airflow than normal to speed up cooling. Just check that first and also make sure that if it's there it's not trying to impose a too high rpm on the motor - maybe someone overrode that limit and that's why the fuses blew.
Agree 146% 🙂
Gearing ratio? Im just wondering, how? Isnt the vfd compressor just a scroll? If you are direct feeding 60hz 208 to 230v wouldnt it just run like a normal compressor? If the blower is also on a drive couldnt you just run it to match the compressor on like lets say high speed for cooling?
He already did check it when he checked the running currrent.
10,2 lb = 10 lb 325 oz....
How do you live with imperial system? Thanks god we use metric.
Video is very useful! Thanks!
Greetings from Moscow! 🖖
It's simple. 16oz in a pound, so 0.1 lb is 1.6 oz, 0.2 lb is 3.2oz, etc.
The VFD exhaust (top of the VFD) looks nasty, the drive is either toast or soon to be toast.
I thought the editing mistake was going to end up being lost footage, but instead we got a few seconds of "behind the scenes" content!
Chris, have you seen this?
insideevs.com/news/519703/ev-aircon-refrigerant-boosts-range/
I know this won't likely affect you, but it one day might.
Fieldpiece MG44 vs AccuTools BluVac honest options. I need a new gauge and wondering if the Fieldpiece MG44 is comparable to BluVac.
It might not look sexy perfect but in my book ?? If it works an no leaks? You saved the customer $$$$$ vrs a new condenser coil!!! We don't even try to repair them coz the boss will not allow it . Coz like you said that copper is like paper thin and is not like sweating a regular copper line .. However (( since my boss doesn't watch this I can say out loud I have repaired a few)) Shusssss!! I don't want a booty chewing out 😅😂 But when the owner begging me to please get then some cool air I got to try 😎
An I am liking the new micron gauge I like the huge display!! Lol but will have to wait for Santa to bring me one.. we also in southern Michigan have been experiencing a un normal rate of dirty condensers .. stay cool out there an Thanks for another great video!!
I just love your brazing. Ugly as hell but yeah. I agree with no such thing as to much brazing in these instances. Customer doesn't give a fuck as long as you get things fixed.
Ahh don't listen to the know it alls about unsweating the drier. Been doing it for over 20 years w no issues. We flow nitrogen while doing any hot work so any moisture released is purged out and if any remains, you'll get it out when you pull down. Not a problem at all. Can't stand people like that
In metric you would not even have the opportunity to mistake the 10.2 lbs to 10 lbs 2 oz. It is 4627 grams.
I know you are teaching the proper way dude but 10 lbs 2 oz is close enough to 10.2 in my opinion. Nice feature on that scale though.
Chris nice repair😉👍 They make very small wire wheels for you dremel that work great. Tend to save time sanding or getting into small areas where your hand can get with sand paper...
Hey! Due to the droplet effect, the refrigerant leak should be colder. Do you think the thermal imager is able to "see" the leak? Google translator
You don't really think anyone worth their salt would complain about the appearance of a condenser core repair like that
I thought it was R22 the refrigerant that was the only refrigerant legally authorized by the EPA to use as trace gas 🤔
Way too many VFD crash and burns from Carrier. I know it’s for energy efficiency, but I’m at the point we’re I’m planning on added back the contactor for the blower and run G to it and have the thermostat control G on a call for cooling if it’s not under warranty.
man i wish we had the metric system, especially when it comes to weights and stuff like weighing in refrigerant
I would love to see the installation of “bypass” install of contactor! Cheers
23:57 now if only you used a system where the different units scales for weights were multiples of 10 apart, stares in kg
Your scale trick isn't that good, but it's better than those performed by David Blane.
Life lesson: don't go prehistoric ape shit with a Dremel and make more work
You should make a video or guide on evacuation. How to do it the best way and the fastest.
those units are the carrier weathermaker
Great job man, especially in the heat.
I enjoy your vedios and sometimes catch myself telling you what to check or test
If you'd use the metric system you wouldn't have that problem with pounds and ounces :P
Ponds and ounces? - go metric the math is may easier ;-)
man you always get the gadget first lol
I always use a ball valve fitting then coupler before my micron gauge. How do you take your micron gauge off without sucking a little air into the system if you only have the 45 coupler?
I will discuss this on my Livestream this evening 8/2/21 @ 5:PM (pacific) on TH-cam come over and check it out th-cam.com/video/DMdcdQaF-kU/w-d-xo.html
11:28 WTF moment for me
Yup, definitely only troubleshooting purposes.
Was today years old when i found you. Thanks.
NICE JOB i orderded fieldpiece wireless probe using your discount code and got reasonable dicsount from trutechtools thanks
Nice, thanks for the support bud!
I just take a hammer and flat tip punch and bend the metal back enough to get to the leak.
So im in hvac school i appreciate your frustration calls! I have learned so much from your channel and my professor often tells me to shut up and let someone else answer because i know more than the 18 19 yo kids in the class. All that comes from watching your videos!
On the unit with the VFD and blown fuses. I've just convert it to a 3 phase breaker. Never had any more issues with it. The one I did was a 15 amp breaker for about $100. Cheaper the a second set of fuses.
If you wanna go fancy there are also motor protectors with thermal overload that have pot where you set the amps. Not that expensive and very common.
Any motor over 1 hp requires overloads champ
@@SlothMentality then why does a 20 ton York only have fuses for motor protection for the blower champ?
@@ebuzek3648 fuses are not breakers my dude. Learn your code
@@SlothMentality learn your equipment dude. You tell me since you're such an expert at a/c and Refrigeration. You have a 20 ton York package unit, the blower motor has 3 fuses that protect it. A power surge comes and takes out 1 phase and the $500 + motor burns up because it's missing a leg. You tell me what code is when the equipment comes from the factory like that? You already reek of someone who knows NOTHING about a/c equipment. Just a troll. So troll to fix this problem I installed a 15 amp 3 phase breaker. This has been over a year ago and I have never been back to even reset the breaker!
Appreciate you and the vids
Those Carrier VFD's are in the worst possible spot.
Many VFD manufacturers don't want a VFD to be in an area with over 50% realative humidity.
Putting the VFD downstream of the coil theoretically exposes to 100% RH air.
Such a large leak at that joint. Would that indicate they didn't have a complete braze at the joint? And wouldn't that joint need to be cleaned up a bit by removing the Male end of the joint? I'm used to doing plumbing no experiance with brazing. Also would that fix be better with a lower temp silver solder, considering the light guage copper on the coil?
naaa dont bother about the fix on the condenser, thats more than usual here in mexico and yes its a permanent fix, i can confirm that bcz i fixed one in the 2016 and still working like noting happen there, obiusly making a good job on the brazing and trying to dont burn the aluminium or the neighboring copper pipes
You alternate between brazing and soldering. What are you actually doing? Is it brass rod or solder? I'm in a different profession and stumbled onto your channel. I work on cars and trucks at my on business. I do a ton of air conditioner work. I am totally intrigued by the similarities and the differences in what we both work on, so I understand most all of what you are talking about. I don't know how you have the time to put these videos together and edit them, but keep up the good work!
What can I say Chris your fantastic dude? Loving the new field piece tool!
nothing wrong with that repair. i used to do alot of military commissaries in the early 90`s, and the hill 3 to 10 ton unit`s were prone to condenser leaks on them, 6 to 8 pass coils. lol have made that repair hundreds of times. had a couple probably had 6 or 7 repairs on it
Junkies cut all the turn in circuits on the condenser, I just knew they would approve a new one. 😂🤣
That was a fun day !!!!
🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃🍇🎳
Stay safe.
Retired (werk'n) keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses.
Since it's been 3 months since the last HVACR Tools review, going to do that Fieldpiece Micron Gauge?
Another awesome video Chris !
Chris, I'm not criticizing you one bit, I work with alot of sheetmetal and use the tin cutoff wheels to cut metal as thick as 10 gage steel, couldn't you have used your cutoff wheel to cut the dryer off @ the top and bottom of the filter dryer and then sweat off the flares in order to sweat the new dryer on and not release moisture back into the system by sweating the old dryer off.
Just picked up the fieldpiece mg44 myself, used it today on a walk in cooler condenser install. Worked great 👍
Chris, do you use or have you considered the refrigerant atomizer that goes on the hose as not to slug the compressor? I just got my diploma in HVAC and have 1 payment left on tuition before the send me my cert to take my 608. I would not want to slug a compressor by accident and researched a few of them. Just want to know your opinion.
I'm always surprised how many tools and equipment that you can fit in your van.
He might have a Tardis...
So can scrolls handle a liquid charge into the discharge line? If I don’t have a liquid line service port I add one cause I’m scared. But do I need to?
You hacked that unit up dude!
Again the same VFD model that is meant to be used in *dry indoor conditions only* (IP20/UL Open). Earlier videos:
- WATER IS LEAKING FROM THE CEILING - th-cam.com/video/SQgty2pPGJ0/w-d-xo.html
- MULTIPLE CARRIER VFD FAILURES - th-cam.com/video/PiVXQfaLMrs/w-d-xo.html
I installed a 10 ton Ruud or Rudd the other day. First time installing a honey eco controller with the eco. Wiring was confusing
10.2 pounds is not the same as 10 pounds 2 ounces... Man the imperial system is crazy...
You didn't mention if you checked the rest of the units other locations for potential leaks, could be more than one or a larger leak somewhere else.
I had a Carrier with the same issue with a failed VFD. If I remember correctly though the fuses are for the VFD so you bypass the the VFD you also bypass the fuses. Just out of curiosity why did you put fuses in it? Around me they go for 30 bucks a pop.
If you get the final answer on why the VFD blew the fuses please let us know , I'm surprised because it's supposed to have an internal overload so I'd really like to know . Cheers mate 👍
Fan setting on spray bottle can be used for pin holes that are forceful because if you basically mist the air that pin hole will push the mist. However it will be too forceful for the bubble to form over it. You can also spray it in the air to show forcefulness of flow for vents and fans. It can also show you the direction of the flow of the air to see if it is flowing smoothly. Just some old school tricks for you.
I hate brazing that paper-thin condenser copper. I was waiting on the magical flame flare as you punctured through it. :)
Get your hands on a piece of flame-proof cloth and some magnets so you can hang it on your panels to keep from scorching the paint as you had happen at around the 16:10 point.
23:15 what was that noise startled me
too much also includes enough
Great content and mad skills. I got my son inlaw and grandson , both in the trades one like you the younger into food cooling.
In just a seasoned custum home builder who can appreciate good honest work. We all watch you
i received the exact same vacuum gage today, and i received my new fieldpiece recovery unit, to go with my new 10 CFM pump, to go with my speed vacuum appion kit, to go with my wireless bluetooth kit from field piece. it's awsome to be this equipped, still on my old fluke amp meter, but eh, someday ill order the fieldpiece.
Gotta spend money to make money. That's what I tell my wife, anyways.
@@talleyz yes, client sees that you care on getting nice tools, it's a talking point, had a lot of tools bag, tried all type etc. and my veto pro tech black edition pack, this make people talk alot. Alot of older people how cool it is, and they never seen any thing like it. A simple tool bag. It's pretty awsome tough
You took the board down .
The last one I did that had a bad vfd, I used a honeywell vision pro 8000, and put in a contactor for the fan. I set the stat to control the fan in heat, and added an off cycle delay. I ran a wire from the low voltage terminal board right to the fan contactor, bypassing the units fan controls.
24:41 I think I hear some hissing on the camera. Is that a leaky connection or somewhere new that sprung a leak maybe?
Hi, I've recently got my gas handling certificate, what would be a reliable but cheap leak detector to look for?
Unfortunately, there is no such thing - “cheap and reliable”. First I bought chinese sniffer with 4.5 rating on amazon. It was screaming to the touch of my finger 😂 Then I bought h10pro. It is worth every penny. Spare no expense on good tools. You’ll save a lot of time.
Nothing wrong with to much.
Louisiana's translation - the bigger the Gob the better the Job.
Got a love that condenser repair. I’m sure it saved a bundle of dough for the customer. Reminds me of a similar repair job I did probably 40 years ago. It was heat exchanger for a big Gardner Denver air compressor. The oil to air cooler had a leaking tube. This was a monster radiator at least 300 lbs and had steel “tanks”. So after identifying the tube that was leaking, we cut a 2x2 hole on each tank to be able to reach in and braze up the ends of the leaking tube. Then welded up the holes. This saved the customer about $3000.00.
I love watching you think through the problems and coming up with reasonable solutions.
Very tricky repair.
Those carrier vfd have been such a nightmare so high a failure rate they come with a factory bypass
I know you just got the fieldpiece but... So far, wich Micron gauge was the more reliable or the one that lasted you the most ?
You know you keep talking here and there about microns and micron gauge but you don't say microns of what. Are you reading microns of water column or pascals or what?
I've bought those fuses at Home Depot before. Yes you're right, they are stupid expensive, but if you need some quick I think there's HDs everywhere.
You always keep me learning thanks for making videos!
6:00 you can see the burnt on top of the vfd usually they will fail and that's a tell tale you should see when the big 45 Amp 480v ones fail
Chris, spelling error, I use alot of thin cutoff wheels to cut metal.
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We appreciate you man! You work hard and are a great example to take from. These are all lessons to someone in my situation, thank you!🙏
[whoosh] "So, obviously I made the leak bigger..." xD
nice job bro
Coil repairs are a pain in the but, satisfying though when you accomplish it.
As a second hear HVAC student I definitely appreciate the details of the videos ya put out.
11:12 Once I had a call to a customer that had a huge industrial drier for wood in a big room with piles of wood planks up to the roof and it was determined that there was a leak in it but 2 other firms before had not found the leak. The humidity in the room was 99% and I'm not kidding you there was a light fog in there and close to 110 F. The condenser, that I suspected beyond anything, was as big as if you unfold the both condensers on this, on the video, carrier unit and then put 3 on top on each other, then you know the size of that condenser it was insanely huger, not fine finned though but quite tight anyway. I shut of everything in the room and started to listen and after only 5 min I found the area where the leak. The other guys was old ppl that couldn't hear, I was young. The condenser was around 8 inch thick and the closest tube was several inch down a bit far and close to one end of the condenser. I needed to use a hacksaw to get even close and needed to cut away quite much. But I pinpointed the leak, typical corrosion, brazed it filled with gas and it worked perfectly and owner was very happy.