No dreams of RU-vid stardom here, lots of great content creators out there already! I would love to learn to make small edited videos as trip memories but gotta start somewhere, posting single shot clips for future edits is a start..Just too busy at living to figure it out, if I get a few minutes I take our dog for a well deserved walk.
For now, this seems like a good platform to allow family or friends to walk with me for a minute...I post things to share with family from trips and such. I also post videos about HVACR, for my son who is quickly advancing in the trade.
@@timothygingras6939 absolutely beautiful car but where will we drive it and be able to relax... cars like this are for people who want to show you how much money they have🤣
@@christianroysdon9562 better still to use propane or mapp gas... this was an empty bottle wrong torch test on purpose 👍.... 🤔 I've been thinking they better put some HVAC guys on the trip to Mars, there won't be any hardware stores on the way
Been there done it butt take another piece of aluminum and wrap it around the Crack or hole and Braz it all no collapse and no filling the hole with aluminum Braz
@@Shawn_RHVAC I see that a lot, this was a 460 volt unit so no worries... I've come across those 230-volt units on the wrong tap for a decade and don't appear to have had any issues because of it, always best to put it on the right tap though. Thx for watching!
@@pnp8849 actually even oxy/acet rig is too hot.. I'm thinking the Turbo Torch would be even worse because you can't focus the Heat and will loosen the other joints close by.. it's actually best to use propane or MAPP gas. Give it a shot..thx for the comment!
I've used those Al 822, quite pricey, but I was very happy and surprised with these rods. Will be making another video with some details. These rods were Flux core all in one... Thx for the input!
Since the blower is running on a VFD, it will always have correct rotation as 99.9% of VFDs don't care about incoming power phase rotation. You have to ALWAYS bump the compressors to verify they are correct.
@@mxslick50 correct! Vfd will always put blower into correct rotation after start attempts..I said it wrong.. thx for the correction. As you said main point👉 Always check compressor rotation regardless of blower operation.
Thx for watching! If you have any special topic or questions I'll see what I can do. Will be some trip vids next month or so, hang on there.. Time for a break , if I don't get this bike out into the desert soon I quit! My boss is a machine. 😎✌️
Careful with that too, if the blower is a VFD the motor will spin the right direction, regardless of phase rotation. Punch compressor contactor and feel for a cool suction within seconds. A few weeks ago my eBay find a BK Precision Model 302. Tells rotation from power or you can spinn the motor to find its rotation.
@@HVAC559 yes sir! Good comment... I watched and heard myself give the installer too much credit... they didn't switch anything for the blower.... the vfd fixed that. They simply didn't check, anything.
@@grantbrown-t2u important to remember most people do a good job... the one's who don't either aren't being taught, not being supervised or just... don't care. Makes the rest of us look bad....
It takes a lot of knowledge to be a comercial HVAC tech, to the point that it is overwhelming for a new tech. You have to know how the refrigerant cycle works; how air behaves; how water vapor behaves; know the mechanical code; know plumbing; know electrical & the NEC; know controls modbus, backnet, 0-10 V dc, 2-10 V dc, 0-20 mA, or 4-20 mA; VFD's; economizer 's especially in Cali; you may still need to cool the space when it's 50° F outside; some companies you need to do refrigration. It goes on and on. Each brand has its little differences as well. We avoid some brands like TRANE because there's no tech support and there systems have non conventional controls. With TRANE, you had better have your decade box with you, because on some models RYGW is factory disabled! Refrigration is a whole beast in itself. The controls are not very complex and your evaporator is in the space so that makes it easier than HVAC, but there's spoiling product on the line. Everything is an emergency. If a walk-in is down at 3AM You have to go. Those contractors will even roll to a store at 3AM for HVAC because the chocolate will melt!
Nice , my grandad and my dad taught myself and my 4 brothers the same kind of stuff on old equipment at back of shop, had to meet their standard before letting us braze at a customers job.
Wow all the years I work with you and you never told me that and now I get to watch your son who is only a third of my age took what you told him and he's running with it and running with it I think it's awesome big Jack and little Jack but I wish you would have told me more because I suck it welding soldering love you guys video looks great awesome job to both of you you Dad and you son love and prayers
By design mechanics must be critics..lmao.. ..a quick wipe with a rag and hardly notice the spot. Wires are fine and a little tape would do if not.. yep. Thanks for the comment. Not a bad idea to drape a wet rag across them next time. Happens here and there not a big deal.
Most companies think that maintenance is changing belts and filters. No need to pay a professional for that. Million dollar cars covered in belt dust. Enough said.
@@Jeff-b4g Anyone puts in 40 yrs is worth a ton..hope you found another way to make it happen! I just try to share what I've picked up with my son and knowing others get a positive out of it is a real bonus. Thanks for the comment and any problems just drop in and ask👍
I'm almost 100% certain this is the only video discussing the drainage of the Carrier 50PCV. I asked my landlord if he could call the local HVAC guys yesterday, no response - fixed it today myself. Thanks Jack.
I have 45 years in the HVAC trade in all aspects and classifications. I have seen this disconnect issue MANY times...TOO many to be honest. A lazy and or overzealous technician can cause major damage or death by half stepping or being too cocky messing with equipment they are NOT qualified to work on. KNOW your limits and as you said in the video, don't be scared just use good solid judgement. A new sub here. Great learning lesson for the viewer.
@@LeoLoder what I did was no different than a non fused disconnect... with the exception of liability so you'd be correct. Here's a news flash for everybody, the moment you walk away I don't care what was wrong or not, or what you did or didn't do... you are on the hook, so that night a restaurant had air. Yep... Great comment thx
@@pairofjacks1006 I hear ya...I retired after 35 yrs in our trade. Seen some crazy stuff done as well as you have I'm sure. If you put what you did on your invoice in detail and the manager signed off on it then you may have a little more protection. From your video's I can tell you are a responsible tech. Which seems to be hard to find nowadays. Keep up the good work!....
Holy molly how long are those line sets? They'd have been better off with a water chiller setup I feel like. The lineset lengths must add so many pounds of charge and unless well insulated on the supply so much efficiency will be lost.
The art of piping design is dead..With no traps or changes in line size I'm excited about the future of compressor changes at these new style buildings. I've stopped crying about it and learned to go with the flow.. it's their money but if they don't mind spending it I have the perfect tools🤣 Good eye to notice that and thanks for the comment.
I am a licensed journeyman electrician, since 1988, a licened Instrumentation tech since 1988.Iin pneumatic, mechanical, computer and electrical. And a licensed HVAC tech since 1995. In my younger years I have worked in carpentry and plumbing I am pretty good in those trades. Yea I am an old fart '74. By the way. Yes, a non-fusible disconnect switch can be used on an AC unit. But it must have overcurrent protection built-in. However, older AC units without built-in overcurrent protection require a fusible disconnect switch for added safety. I Keep a new pair of natural leather gloves in my truck. If i have to work on live wires I use those. If you ever sweat in those gloves don't use them the salts in your sweat is conductive. I check the insulation on my tools with a megar. You can buy rubber grip liquid to recoat them. I don't like fuse disconnects. You never have the right size fuse. as seen in the video with one phase jumped. I use breaker only. Great job in your explanation. Some people I have met over the years know just enough to be lethal. The old saying is true. "A man Has To Know His Limitations"
@@s.k6130 Always! Most people learn trades on the job... and tech schools can only teach so much.. in between is where we get hurt. Thanks for the comment and be safe out there✌️
Lol... yes! One too many times. Now I keep a set with 2 red so no matter what I'm testing it's all good. I get alot of 450/500 psi stuff with customers who do their own work. Always fun.
This type of leak should be repaired by replacing the valve... no question. Here's some TMI... this customer has past due bills way above a comfortable level, I did this repair to .. 1. Show it can be done 2. I don't want to put out a penny for this customer if I don't have to, until they get current with billing. My end is priced the same either way, so IDC. ...you could say I should've used this occasion to force payment before doing ANY additional work. True, and that's a case by case basis and a complicated subject for another time. Be sure that collecting your money is an aspect of business, a totally separate skill set than hvac. Many great mechanics have failed in business.. Here.. I used my skill to keep my exposure low while making it possible to maybe keep this customer as we teach them ..lol.. how to be real
@@dailydriver6264 always recover charge and check with nitrogen. Sometimes you can find the leak with the freon that's remaining in the system but to repair that leak you'll need to recover the charge below zero PSI.. any remaining pressure inside the system, whether it's nitrogen or refrigerant, will prevent you from making a good repair
They aren’t getting rid of 410a equipment, they phasing down 410a, and 410a equipment will be sold as single components, so you can buy a 410a condenser but they warranty it for 1 year and they won’t sell you a “matching “ 410a system after January. Surprised you didn’t say it’s propane like they like to lie about
@@Freonleon yes.. good point. Originally the changeover date was going to be drop dead at December 31st 2024. Anytime you have lobbyists and billion dollar companies involved expethe rules to change.. Now it is said we will probably see dry charged 410 units. Question is, who will make them. Most all manufacturers have already converted their production lines to the new refrigerants.. Surely some brand will produce them. When and at what cost? I gave up and already work with R32..458..290.. bring it on!
This is the first video I've seen from your channel and I'm glad it showed up. I watch quite a lot of HVAC videos as I'm considering retraining into the profession. Many thanks for creating and posting this one, I found it helpful and informative, actually more than a few other channels. I like your genuine practical approach to solving a problem. You have a new subscriber!
