HVAC Tool Review

HVAC Tool Review

This channel was created to provide valuable information regarding HVAC industry related tools. We know there are a lot of options out there and this channel is here to help you decide where to spend your hard earned money.

Working for a large mechanical contracting firm over the past 10 years, we have been able to test first hand products from multiple manufactures and compile data with real field experience as to what works and what doesn’t work. All products seen here were purchased, no sponsorship, and not paid by anyone to promote. All information is unbiased, unfiltered, and will hopefully provide you with quality information to help you make an informed decision investing in tools for yourself or your company.

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  • @fb510m
    @fb510mКүн бұрын

    Tittle is good. Too much un appreciated bs👎🏻

  • @RepublicanJonCardiasmenos
    @RepublicanJonCardiasmenos15 күн бұрын

    I really appreciate you posting this video. I’m in Commercial HVAC and was looking to purchase this meter but was hesitant after hearing about all the wireless problems and integration with the app. Jon-

  • @autobarry
    @autobarry24 күн бұрын

    Love Veto

  • @carboj2
    @carboj226 күн бұрын

    I ordered this product and to my surprise when I turn it on I immediately see phantom voltages and amperages. I will return trutechtools right away and give it a second chance otherwise I will have to buy Fluke.

  • @Dnasty1
    @Dnasty1Ай бұрын

    I’m using this device to find a leak in my air compressor plumbing system and it just makes a loud white noise when I put it in various areas. Not sure if mine is defective or what. I even held it at a fan and it didn’t do much.

  • @EonTide1111
    @EonTide1111Ай бұрын

    My 378 fc field sense is so inaccurate and sucks you can’t use it on the output of vfds . So sad considering is was 800 dollars

  • @jamesmitchell2241
    @jamesmitchell22412 ай бұрын

    Mine works flawlessly

  • @user-ul9lg5yl2g
    @user-ul9lg5yl2g2 ай бұрын

    Fluke 189 laughs at 87v.

  • @luismedina8502
    @luismedina85022 ай бұрын

    Looks like you got a Lemon FP. I used one for years without any problems. Just ordered the 440 I hope it works better than your 680

  • @TerryRGraham
    @TerryRGraham3 ай бұрын

    Does the newest version of this meter still suffer from reading VFD amps below 7 amps?

  • @josephchivis7951
    @josephchivis79513 ай бұрын

    Great advice thank you

  • @guaporubio
    @guaporubio3 ай бұрын

    It would be better if we could see the motor and where you are putting the test leads

  • @hzambrano14
    @hzambrano143 ай бұрын

    Fieldpiece 440 is way better. Also not so huge.

  • @pedassoc10
    @pedassoc104 ай бұрын

    Interested to see a review on the UEi DL 599, and on honest and apparently unbiased thoughts

  • @pedassoc10
    @pedassoc104 ай бұрын

    You may want to do a review on the UEI DL599 Hvac clamp meter. Pretty much all the functions and ranges. You just went through plus true clamp meter dual station thermometer and true Rush current. Bluetooth connection allows you to record and export the file like a data logger. Also allows you to clamp around blower conductor without running remote leads and pinching them in the panel. Feel free to reach out to me for more information and availability

  • @colleenmoriarty1309
    @colleenmoriarty13094 ай бұрын

    OMG I need one of those in my life

  • @Iplum4food
    @Iplum4food4 ай бұрын

    Columbus City Schools here. We needed a gas sniffer. We bought 10 at almost $700 each. Not reliable at all. Everything makes it go haywire. A warm van or a warm room makes it go off. The Leakator 10 was our old units and was awesome. Do not buy the Informant 2.

  • @bRad-ns6iy
    @bRad-ns6iy5 ай бұрын

    I like it because it's the only small veto bag with hammer loops.

  • @seanmabee1323
    @seanmabee13235 ай бұрын

    Excellent, to the point,love this video

  • @nicholyeb
    @nicholyeb5 ай бұрын

    Would you say this can be used to measure motor inrush current? Looking to get one to use with my Fluke 289.

  • @matthewbattenfelder1748
    @matthewbattenfelder17485 ай бұрын

    HVACR guy for almost 20 years. Had this meter for about 6 months, best meter I’ve ever had, and I’ve probably had 5 other fluke meters. If anything it’s made my PM’s more complete. I’ll whip out the amp clamp just because it’s fun to use.

  • @carymcnutt7455
    @carymcnutt74555 ай бұрын

    My Dewalt 20volt impact worked fine not sure what your issue is

  • @carymcnutt7455
    @carymcnutt74555 ай бұрын

    Put it on hammer mode the drill will work better.

  • @carymcnutt7455
    @carymcnutt74555 ай бұрын

    Don't buy a cheep knock off brand they are for the most part not correctly sized.

  • @KTK_Rockstar
    @KTK_Rockstar5 ай бұрын

    Blades can be opened up to cut thicker material a little better

  • @KTK_Rockstar
    @KTK_Rockstar5 ай бұрын

    How is this compared to the malco version and the original malco version with the handle?

  • @matthews95_
    @matthews95_5 ай бұрын

    I'm a 1st year apprentice for plumbing but I noticed alot of the concepts in hvac/plumbing overalp, so I binge both types of videos to get a better overall 'mind' for the trade - especially since hvac/plumbing coincide.

  • @garryhynds4870
    @garryhynds48706 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @aerialphotography8363
    @aerialphotography83636 ай бұрын

    Great video! Liked and subscribed!

  • @bluecollardownunder3616
    @bluecollardownunder36166 ай бұрын

    I want this!!

  • @globalunicindonesiaindones3212
    @globalunicindonesiaindones32126 ай бұрын

    How download fluxe connect

  • @adolfogonzales3578
    @adolfogonzales35787 ай бұрын

    It's hard to believe something that small has such power.Nice vid.Thanks.

  • @bullishbear2686
    @bullishbear26867 ай бұрын

    Not a fan of this fuckin thing with fans as a background noise. Coils need to be wet to help in finding leaks. I think Accutrak is the way to go for an ultrasonic.

  • @rodcausey7857
    @rodcausey78577 ай бұрын

    Like it

  • @gabrielmendoza9165
    @gabrielmendoza91657 ай бұрын

    Those tools look like they’ve never been used

  • @lancelink88
    @lancelink887 ай бұрын

    Fluke 16 best meter ever!!!

  • @hong9270
    @hong92707 ай бұрын

    That is why you're able to rotate the shears when the bettery gets caught on the metal. The benefit of this tool over the Malco tool is you can cut with one hand instead od two hands as required with Malco.

  • @MarkCarpenterHVAC-me2jg
    @MarkCarpenterHVAC-me2jg7 ай бұрын

    The LoZ setting on the 116 is there to eliminate the meter from reading ghost voltage, similar to the way an old Simpson meter would. The 116 has eliminated the need for me to carry my old Simpson :( Came in real handy today on an Island Air PTAC reading 16 v of ghost voltage on the control wires. Ya that's just enough to make you question what's really going on, so I switched it to LoZ and it was gone. You can do something similar by putting a light bulb in parallel with the meter.

  • @Pyrrho_
    @Pyrrho_8 ай бұрын

    Additionally, the 87v is one of the few Fluke meters that offer a relative (REL) mode, and can be started up in zoomed relative mode by holding down REL when turning it on. This not only increases the sensitivity of the bar graph but centers it so you can more easily see +/- fluctuations.

  • @donwhite6713
    @donwhite67138 ай бұрын

    I’m on my second replacement after the amp clamp has failed twice. I don’t use this meter very often and I’ve only had it about a year. Fieldpiece has been great about warranty replacements but it’s still a hassle. Thanks for the video.

  • @goodeyes2c
    @goodeyes2c8 ай бұрын

    Expensive it's not always better. Thrusty old Klein won't let you down 👍

  • @barneywilliams3785
    @barneywilliams37859 ай бұрын

    This is a Great video! Thank you for sharing!

  • @ELECTROxigeno76.
    @ELECTROxigeno76.9 ай бұрын

    The 87 v it's a Best multimeter for all industrial working & HVAC,

  • @andrewmisak6395
    @andrewmisak63959 ай бұрын

    Well demonstrated mate, thanks

  • @HobbyTalk
    @HobbyTalk9 ай бұрын

    Would you still consider this the best if not one of the best in 2023? I want to buy nice not twice…

  • @Aaron-ts5bi
    @Aaron-ts5bi9 ай бұрын

    Nice setup. I'm about to start a trade school. And have been doing research on what I need to get started, and damn it's going to cost more than I thought.

  • @josephmunoz640
    @josephmunoz64010 ай бұрын

    Do you wear this on a tool belt

  • @TheJakem24
    @TheJakem2410 ай бұрын

    Awesome. The video I was looking for. Cheers

  • @LarrySchneider-wn2vj
    @LarrySchneider-wn2vj10 ай бұрын

    I need one! Got a new project coming up! You convinced me!

  • @Damian-xc7km
    @Damian-xc7km10 ай бұрын

    How thick of sheet metal can this cut?