I have been in HVAC since 1988 and owned a business since 1991. I love your channel and appreciate still learning something new from the young guys in the business. Thank you!
I’ve seen other ladder cranes, but this is new and exciting. I love knowing there is a way now to lift that unit and replace the pad or re-level the unit finally! That’s always been a struggle and feeling like you really need to pump it down and disconnect the unit. Actually just yesterday I had to level a condenser that I installed seven years ago that was tilted, and it was a pain in the butt. I wish I knew that this existed. I’ll definitely be buying one! Thanks Zac
Really appreciate your content. I am a Trainer and tech support. I tell techs about your channel all the time. This was a genius idea to lift this unit. I love the Attic Pro even more now.
I did that exact same repair last summer using angle iron and blocking to get it raised up and the new pad underneath it. Customer was happy with my $650 invoice. They had a pretty good local heating and air guy replace the unit several years ago and did not replace their pad or level it. I was kind of surprised, but he was close to retirement.
Good job, had no idea you can do that with the ladder and roping it, good work,good quality and good camera footage as always, patience is the key to success
After 27 years in the business… I installed a solar system on my van and a 9000 BTU gree mini split heat pump. It works great and keeps me 72° or less on a 95° day. It’s nice to take a break and cool off in there during the day while pulling a cold drink out of the 24V dc powered 75 qt chest cooler/freezer and not dripping sweat all over the invoice while filling it out.
Lol I love what you did there, it’s ectzactly the same way I change compressors. I use an 8 foot ladder, just because that’s what I have. Good job, see I’m like you I don’t always have help and you have to use your head more your back less.
Excellent! I've done many this way. I like to use a winch that adapts to my impact drill. Super easy 1 man operation. Thanks for demonstrating those tricks of the trade.
Good job,I’d use the idea. There’s money on resetting units on a more level pad but I’d worry about the swing,I’d probably use rope to tie on the sides to keep from swinging. Brotha you get 👍🏽👍🏽
I have to do something like this with Ice Makers at McDonalds on beverage equipment change outs when the customer don't replace the Ice Maker, I strap the ice maker up to the rafters in the ceiling and it allows me to replace the equipment without having to evacuate the system, saves so much time. Id rather replace an old ass Ice Maker but it saves the customer money so it is what it is.
I have thought about making a portable gantry device that could be set up over a condenser unit for the replacement of a compressor to keep from reaching way over and picking up and replacing a compressor without the need for a second person to make the job safer. The use of the ladder is genius. A taller ladder or one of the adjustable ladders should accomplish the same job. Arrange the hoist conveniently to safely pick up or lower the compressor.
I hope someone can answer this question that has that exact same crank lift. When you release to lower do you have to crank it down? Or will it just free spool if you do not have your hand on it? I have been through three of these and all three will not hold the load in place when switched to lower.
I always carry 2 cargo straps, two 5' lengths of 2" square tube, 4 car jacks, 4 4' 2x4's and 10 bags of ready mix just in case I come across this in the field.
It is the Attic Pro. Great tool to have especially if you work in areas where units are in the attic. It makes lifting equipment into those spaces real easy. Also helps to keep the equipment from being damage on the way up. Essential if you work alone most of time.
I am personally not a fan of any pad not poured and rebar pinned to the foundation, even then I personally always prefer bolt on or foundation hung brackets ( in new construction) over pads. But when given no choice a pad it is.
ive been reading a lot of comments on your vids.. how are people getting hvac jobs w no experience don you need to go to like a 9 month long school and get licenses before you even apply to jobs? lol
Just don’t care for these temporary pads. I like 4 inch thick concrete raised up above grass height and at least 12 inches extended around the unit. Keeps the mowers and trimmers off the unit.
