You have not spoken a single word in this video and yet I have learned so much by just watching this high quality content. Thank you, you have given me the courage to try this myself.
That shield is a great idea. Keeps the flame contained and also heats the bottom of the joint. I didn’t see you flow any nitrogen, while brazing. This is very important with these small system’s. I always pinch off the access valves and remove them after I’m done, to maintain the hermetically sealed system. I’ve seen to many leak, and the charge is very small.
What kind of torch are you using? I’ve never seen a tip like that. It looks like its much easier and lighter than my oxy/acetylene torch. I’ve been hauling around those heavy tanks for years. I’m ready for something lighter and not so bulky.
Tom Close its ever a leak on these units. Usually the gauges just don’t move with the compressor running and it’s a blockage in the drier or a bad compressor
One thing that I still don't understand is why the horsepower of compressors are not written on them, when a compressor goes bad how will somebody know the horsepower to buy for the replacement and besides does all the household refrigerators use the same horsepower or different horsepower. I need to buy a replacement compressor now and I don't know the type to buy as in the rating to buy. I will really appreciate it if you can help me out on how to know the horsepower of compressors.
