HVAC 087 A. Connections part 1 Brazing, introductory only

HVAC 087 is about connections, the good bad and ugly.
There are several types of refrigerant connections available, in this video we start with part 1 the most common, brazed connections.
THIS IS NOT a how to video. its just tp prepare you for the piping connections and provide a visual
Brazing topic covered
The importance of a nitrogen flow while brazing for POE oil
Pulling the brazing rod deep into the joint/connection
Smoothing the end for insurance and a nice brazing signature.
Getting the pipe hot enough without overheating it or components nearby
Examining a variety of different brazed connections.
Here is some GREAT resources for brazing:
The original video brazing with vs without nitrogen. I have used this video for years but its more fun doing it live. it shows you what oxidation is . I like how he dumps the oxidation flakes on white paper
• Brazing with Nitrogen ...
Craig with ‪@acservicetechchannel‬ always has great videos.
His version of brazing with vs without nitrogen
• HVAC Brazing Basics Wi...
Craig s video brazing in an evaporator coil and filter drier
• HVAC Brazing In The Ev...
Craig brazing in a line set • Brazing HVAC Line Set ...
If you don't already know you should now see Bryan Orr with ‪@HVACS‬
He has a massive amount of resourced and top notch training videos, articles, podcats and more.
Here is a great video how to video for brazing
• How to Braze Air Condi...
hvacrschool.co...
5% vs 15% silver solder
hvacrschool.co...
The news article on brazing
www.achrnews.c...
Harris Products article on brazing
www.harrisprod...