Very informative. However being in the business for 40 years I would like to make one suggestion. Have a cardboard box with a sealed bottom for your scrap and for dumping filings into. By dumping it on the grass as you did some little kid could pick those filings up in there feet and that would not be good. However with that said you are on point with your video Well done !
As a homeowner looking to improve the efficiency of my 50 year old duct work, in my 70 year old house, I relish the pro tips that truly show where little things can make a big difference. Also, your professionalism shines thru in you teaching how to have the tape match the insulation backing, as well as use the squeegee tool to make full and complete adhesion of the tape. Very much appreciated. Also, now we know a use for all that math in elementary school. Using Pi on the job. And letting Siri figure it out. Fantastic.
I’m a few weeks into hvac school and have a month of my first hvac job under my belt doing rough in instal. This video was super helpful and I really appreciate it. I look forward to more of these. Thank you so much
Love your work and videos brother. It makes my day to see men and women of the trade doing things right and giving customers the quality work the deserve and pay for. Keep it up bro.
In don't use round duct for trunk so it may be different. But generally in square it's usually best to stagger opposing taps. I also prefer pookie instead of tape but that's just preference. Very clean work. Enjoy the video. Takes balls to put yourself out there like that and have people like me nit pickb ya lol
When I did existing residential installs years ago here in Florida, I included in my proposal a "How Much Is This Going To Hurt" factor which also included, you should have called me middle of the winter, not the middle of the summer.
Great vid man!! My only tip and trick would be to offset your supply taps to keep airflow even and to reduce cross noise travel from occurring. I have had complaints of where customers can here people talking or noise coming from the bedroom across from theirs due to the supply ducts being directly in line from one another.
Very informational video!! Enjoyed the details and tactics used in order to have a nice, clean duct. I'm in the process of studying HVAC at a trade school right now and I just started! Thank you.
Another tip, pando(zip ties) will work , it helps squeeze for ya and as you lock it into place you tape it that way it doesnt bust open again (usually takes 1 min max)
Man, you really make it look easy! Do you think you could make a video on how to size it? I've always been confused on where to exactly put reducers, so if you could do something to help with that, then that'll be awesome
You're right when it comes to residential installs. Commercial work is a different story depending on what the engineer specifies or if the building owner is willing to pay for sheet metal.
Nice job! On another video can you do a transition from a coil to ductwork .I struggle with that and the way you explain can help me get better at it . Thanks
I use it because I the tape will not stay and I take pride in a job done well. But, to your point, good help is hard to find and there are many people in all the trades and any occupation that are only interested in getting the job done quickly even if they cut corners. Some people do have integrity and care about their reputation.
Love this visual presentation, I started out in residential service with no install experience, the tips and tricks are nice to learn for further reference to make sure jobs are done correctly and in a timely manner. Thanks! I’ve been in the trade for 3 years now and every day is a learning experience. I live in Ohio, do you see any oil down in Nashville or do you deal with primarily gas furnaces and heat pumps?
Not trying to cause confusion. I think I know what duct class your going for but for training purposes list as SMACNA listings. Class A B C. Up north they ask that class on the exam.
oh my, you're not serious are you? you're saying more indentations outward make a smaller circumference??? two out for 22 years in the trade for me... next time you have some light gauge flat stock, do a trial and you'll shake your head
Im definitely not a pro at HVAC. Im a Maintenance guy for a apartment complex. We had a resident who called city code enforcement instead of putting in a work order. City gave me 30 days to fix a issue. That issue is there is Duck tape on duck work on the cold air return. I had no idea that duck tape on duck work was a code violation. Its this true?
What I do know is that any material part of a duct system must meet a UL flame and smoke spread rating. That would include tape, mastic, and duct wrap. If the tape shows a UL rating, you should be OK. On the other hand, you NEVER want to get into a pissing contest with a building official or code inspector. Sounds like you have a tenant that is going to be trouble. Your best course of action is to meekly ask the City what they are looking for with the repair. It would also be a good idea to let your manager or building owner know what's going on. If possible let them deal with the City. Normally, as a maintenance guy, you are limited to routine maintenance items such as filter changes and clogged drain lines, the same as any homeowner. Here in Florida, you are not allowed to do repairs such as changing fan motors, electrical items, or compressors unless you are a licensed contractor, but it goes on nonetheless. Over the past 40 years, as a state-licensed A/C contractor, I have dealt with a few inspectors who were real jackasses. Most are pretty decent types willing to help. Good luck with the City. Just play dumb and do not become confrontational with these people.
Good videos but your using your crimpers the wrong way. The three blade side should be on the outside of the pipe. Malco has some short videos on the C5 crimpers.
I once heard that screws aren't allowed in duct work per code. I assume to prevent catching dust. But, I don't know if that is correct. Have you heard of such a thing?
I saw this guy's ductwork he's the worst technician insulator installer I've ever seen in my life I've been in this trade for 46 years and he shouldn't even have a license in any state of United States
I’m a few weeks into hvac school and have a month of my first hvac job under my belt doing rough in instal. This video was super helpful and I really appreciate it. I look forward to more of these. Thank you so much