How to replace a refrigeration compressor 

Why techs hate the EPA. Always making what works impossible

Master learned 1000 things about Refrigeracion just by watching this video

That flux trick really does work. I’ve been doing it on driers and joints with no wiggle room. It pops right in on reinstall

Compressors and vacuum pumps... Can't count the number of times my vacuum pump would turn over. Nothing like pulling up to a job and have oil pouring out the back of your van. I finally got smart and used a ratchet strap to secure it to the shelving.

Just be careful pinching the compressor ports on warranty compressors! I’ve seen some manufacturers require to install 2” stubs rather than pinching them off. 👍

I'm not sure if you know this tech tip, but when I unsweat pipe from a compressor, I reuse the plugs from the new compressor on the old one. It only works if you unsweat the pipe. Just use a Phillips screw driver in the hole on the plug, and they push in pretty easy.

449 is the closest drop-in for 404, imho. R448 won't do freezers due to high compressor temperature, on the high side.

nobody will give service at 6 am in the morning like you it's too much early 😂👍

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Hey Dave, great job as always. Mid 60's here in Iowa, so I'm getting the Harley out for a ride. A long motorcycle ride will help me cope with the anxiety your van organization gives me 😂😅. I'm considering a second channel dedicated to refrigeration work. I do a lot of work on Stoelting and electro freeze softserve machines, and I don't see much content on that. Anyway, thanks for sharing, my friend.

You make it look so easy many years of experience shows

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Big fan of your channel. Your work day is a lot like mine. Working here in Ontario. You are a no BS straight to the point RU-vid tech and I appreciate that. No fancy bologna just straight to the nitty gritty. Keep it up !

Love watching your work. I do residential, but always learn new tricks from other areas of the trade. Going to try that flux trick. People get too serious about things, I like your easy going just go with the flow work style. I sweat the driers out as well. No need to have to put fittings together to make up for the pipe you lose when you cut them out. Just flow nitrogen and pull a good vacuum. Keep the puzzle pieces intact.

Dave, You always do a first class job. I know Your customers really appreciate You. If the young techs will follow Your lead, they will do well.

I’ve used that flux trick forever even when just brazing. Works like a charm!

I haven’t seen any of your videos for some time Dave , it’s a breath of fresh air. I see you have got some new tools, the manifold, temperature meter and tool bag ( where’s tippins?) 😂

Have mention you every time with the flux trick. Stolen from Nor-Cal, Dave. Thank you it works. I sweat dries too with flux.

Keep up the videos nor-cal, doing the HVACR world a favor.

I have an El Cheapo bicycle rain poncho that I use at work , the good thing is that because it's light it can go over my regular work clothes , and it's cheap enough that if it reaps it's not the end of the world 👍