That's a cool tool I can fix anything under the sun but I can't do computer they whip my ass every time I don't know I just can't get the hang of computer things I own a set of the digital gauges but don't use them I use my analog gauges and my temperature clamp to set subcooling thanks for the video I'm back at work praise God

Can attest to the value of the blue hoses. With a 10 CFM pump and the blue hoses, I was able to pull a two-circuit Valent down to 500 microns in under an hour (cores pulled of course). I don't remember the exact tonnage unfortunately, but the circuits were 33.3 and 25.5 pounds of 410A respectively. The suction lines were 1&3/8 and the discharge/liquid lines were 7/8. And that was immediately after changing three of four compressors, a HGBP valve, the driers and having to completely re-pipe the second stage in the compressor compartment due to the original compressors being unavailable and having to go with an equivalent from a different brand.

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

They make it easy for sure👍👍

Awesome video, thanks for the feedback on the new tools. That lift made things a lot easier for getting you and the tools up there. Thanks for the video.

Always a learning curve with new tool appreciate the honesty and the videos

how is it that not a single big hvac company can make an Evap that lasts more than 5 years? They only run 100 lbs and 200 lbs static. While the condenser easily sees 500+ and is out in the elements.. Also, there should be a contrast adjustment for that screen!

I have that Testo scale. Bought it about a month ago. I really like it. Another great video Rick

Good job Mr Rick

:48 crime stoper like,great video,thanks for sharing.the core depressor does not work for me for microns.

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

The valve core depressor tool worked well for what I used it for but to use it without a valve core removal tool to isolate it was what I was getting at. I did it on one of my last videos where I changed an evaporator, it was a little sketchy that's why I didn't do it this time. That's how we learned new ways of doing things, try different things and find out what doesn't work.

Nice, cool tools 😎

Awesome videos keep up the good work buddy. those core max valve tool leak.

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

I don't have a $$ core Max tool that's why I used a valve core depresser tool. Thanks for the support 🤜🤛👍👍

Good job Rick.

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

That looked like brandy new unit what the heck!

@joeshearer1247

Жыл бұрын

Wow interesting condenser fan too looked pretty cool actually

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Everything is built fast n cheap but not cheap to buy.

Good vid and very informative ... Thx for posting ... Hey to Chronic 👍

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Just did! Thanks E Dowg!

Sweet video.. Pro at work😎 Have the same testo weight, read on how to charge the system automatically.. Well that's about how far I made it😂😂. Only used the manually mode too charge.

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

🤣👍👍 same. That was the second and last time I used it.

@techno.travel

10 ай бұрын

​@@HVACRSurvival Что вы имеете в виду?

Good Stuff Rick🤘⚡️🤘✨✨

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Super Dave🤜🤛👍👍. Hope you're doing well!

Ur content always appreciated! If i may ask What's that spray you used in the area of the filter dryer ?

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

It's a real heavy duty primer paint, it's thick.

Nice job Rick! Who is manufacturer of that trap

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

I forget, I didn't go into it on the video but that trap ended up costing me a call back, I'll have to tell you about it later.

Rick Had a problem with a ecoblue blower motor the installer at the company installed the new ecoblue unit and around (3) months after I go out for the unit not cooling found the blower motor not putting out DC voltage, after checking the unit every thing was checking out good install warranty blower (2) months no cooling bad blower motor again I myself go out and start check found that the ecoblue blower motors are sensitive to to one of the incoming power line being the high leg just thought it might help someone else and save some time like the video brother

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

That's weird, the high leg shouldn't be high when it's between the power legs, usually it's only high when checking to ground or neutral.

@dougking7592

Жыл бұрын

I agree but the power would spike in the middle of the night causing hi hi volts over 280 on hi leg , didn’t mention I also had power company out and check transformers so far so good

Did your wife give you your allowance so you can use the lift! LOL it's so nice for you to have a lift and so much safer as always you did a wonderful job stay safe and take care of your family

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

It was there from another job our electricians were doing. So I got to use it, otherwise up the ladder I go.

Have you thought about carrying a steel plate with a ring and rope on it? (non-plastic rope, sisal, jute, hemp, or cotton) Hang it behind the dryers when you're brazing, so that you don't run the risk of scorching the fins. Iron would be even better, as it absorbs heat nicely, but a LOT heavier. Doesn't have to be really thick - even an old thin piece of diamond plate - just something that will take the heat without warping, and spread it out.

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

I actually have a left over fire retardant door gasket for a slim weil McLain boiler that works great. I tried to hide my screw up, I see you caught it🤣

@tbelding

Жыл бұрын

@@HVACRSurvival - You're not the only one that's done that, and you won't be the last one. I was just offering it up as a suggestion, because you could use the same thing for lots of jobs. natural rope can catch on fire, but it's easy to put out. synthetic rope melts and does nasty things to anything it touches. Think greek fire.

If that's the C&D core removal tool. its not vacuum rated. I've had issues with those in the past.

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

I've had nothing but problems with the so-called vacuum rated Appion vct. All this vacuum rated stuff is a bunch of talk. They can all leak and once they do they're usually junk. I rebuilt the appion and it still leaked.

hm.. looks like the charge might have been adjusted though "de minimis losses" so to speak. No tanks in sight while removing some charge.

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

They were there just not in view.

Just curios Rick what is the total time you've spent on this job? Great video as always.

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

We bill drive time to and from the shop. I spent a while on the old beast inside after this task but if I was to separate the time I would guess I had 2.5-3.5hrs total on just this repair with testing.

Cool, man

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John! I hope you're doing well!

In spite of those dedicated vacuum hoses letting one work faster, I'd be afraid of having the vacuum "get away" from me and noncondensibles somehow getting in as I switched hoses. Of course, my life is a comedy, so that would be inevitable. I'm not sure I see that Testo solenoid thing as a helpful item. Maybe it grows on one as they use it...?

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

I don't use the solenoid often but someone might like it so I showed it off. Far as getting non-condensables in the system, that's the reason why I used the valve core tool to isolate it with the ball valve.

Too bad we can't connect a liquid solenoid valve too a modified scale? Probably cheaper to by the testo scale. Nice video.

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if they sell it separately or not but how would it know when to turn off? It would all need interconnected I would think.

Will the positive pressure hurt the micron gauge. Would it be best to put another isolation valve before the micron gauge to isolate once your micron is done. Then you can charge it up. If it doesn’t hurt it’s 1 less fitting to worry about

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

That's why I use that particular micron gauge, every micron gauge I've owned in the past was garbage and they never lasted. That's why I never used them until I got this one. It can handle up to several hundred pounds, I forget the exact amount.

Hello! Tell me, is it worth buying a testo scale with a valve? I have a testo 550s.❄️

@HVACRSurvival

10 ай бұрын

I like the scale, it's accurate connects quickly and has multiple different units available for different weights. But I almost never use the solenoid. Depending on how much it is I would probably say no

@techno.travel

10 ай бұрын

@@HVACRSurvival Why don't you use a solenoid?

@HVACRSurvival

10 ай бұрын

Because you have to have an extra hose, and generally I got to sit there and watch it anyway so what's the point.

@techno.travel

10 ай бұрын

@@HVACRSurvival It's the same as a robot vacuum cleaner, it does everything for you.

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I've never seen a blower like that before

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

That's the latest and greatest. No belts, check the static duct pressure and adjust the dc voltage to the chart to reach the desired cfm.

👍💪💪

That was eassy ,when you know what you doing.

@HVACRSurvival

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

Please keep the muzak to a minimum. Thanks!

I like your videos but will you turn off that damn obnoxious music?