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sorry to be so off topic but does someone know of a method to get back into an Instagram account?? I somehow lost the password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me.
@Jesiah Samson thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im trying it out atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
Nice clean job, Craig. I found out years ago (mentioning it here for anyone not aware of it) that places that sell concrete products sell a variety of different size concrete pads ready to go. Very convenient.
I just finished watching all 204 of your videos, 2 weeks worth. So great to get a different perspective as it has helped me understand many things more clearly. Thanks for all your effort. Your students are very fortunate to have one who is detailed and knowledgeable. After studying & working the trade for a few short years, I haven't learned a great deal on checking airflow/static pressure and knowing the cfh of a unit. Any chance of a video on that subject? Also, maybe a video on knowing when and how oil should be added to a system. Thanks again and looking forward to more. Col. 3:23
I use a turbo torch even up to 1 1/8". I mainly work on residential light commercial though so I don't work on larger suction ines such as 2" copper tubing. I am happy with it, thanks
Great Video! I really like how you said that you don't like to put a drain in the pan, because there shouldn't be any water in there ever. It's true! Here in dallas I come across some TXVs that techs forget to insulate sometimes and also sometimes instead of adding a ss2 switch in the secondary drain plug they simply add a 90 and a piece of pvc pipe down towards the drain. Question: have you ever installed a Diversitech 24-Volt Wet Switch Flood Detector???? How would you wire those?
Are you talking about what would happen to a control board voltage if the current suddenly stops in the instance of a 24v Y load breaking where the load would absorb some of the voltage spike if you broke the circuit after the load instead of before it? I always enjoy your comments and appreciate you. Please go ahead and explain.
That's what I thought you meant. I would tend to want to break a leg on the transformer too. I have always wondered which leg would be best and why. ... can you explain your choice? :-)
Great video but still don't really get the wiring part can u go in to more detail on in and do u have one for the condensate pump .. I love all yo videos man
Craig, If the float switch were to trip, and the 24V to the thermostat was interrupted. Would the display on the thermostat still work? If it wasn’t battery powered?
Hi, can you do a video on how to properly run PVC condensate lines on both Positive & Negative pressure systems and the use of P-traps? Some people on the forums say the use of a P-trap is a must on negative pressure systems while optional on positive pressure systems because it's probably not needed and there's a greater chance for a clog and callback. They argue it's worth the small amount of air leakage as opposed to creating a potential clog point. Others say a p-trap is a must on both positive and negative pressure systems. All the videos I've seen on RUclips aren't very clear on the subject and the HVAC forums are also very conflicting. Thanks for the great educational videos.
Here are some videos, most are low voltage only, dual fuel, furnace and ac, heat pump, condensor, thanks- ruclips.net/video/fFL_ZSkAZM0/видео.html - ruclips.net/video/b0QZyTIdeqk/видео.html -- ruclips.net/video/DLYW78mHfbA/видео.html - ruclips.net/video/HhhesjH9BWI/видео.html - ruclips.net/video/5lxftJiTqLg/видео.html
Was it difficult to braze that filter drier at the air handler? It looked like a really tight spot I would be scared about burning the walls. Also any recommendations on how to avoid burning filter drier while brazing? I spray some cool gel on it but the paint still seems to bubble. Thanks man!
The hotter and faster, the better for the filter drier. The angled part of my torch tip is usually touching the drier as I shoot the flame away from it. The same happens to me. It is just a matter of getting in and then out fast. That area was not a hard area to braze. Setup and figuring things out ahead of time is crucial, thanks.
excellent buddy, on the pan for my I like to add a large drain higher than the float switch just for safety and damage to the home. Def not necessary just another precaution. Keep up the videos even though I've been a tech for a long time, I always pick up a thing or two from your videos.
Hey acservicetech, i wanted to get a klein backpack but im not sure if its worth it, i have a few more tools and my small huskey bag is filled... Would you say its a good idea to buy it?
I am assuming you are talking about this one- amzn.to/2rs71jr -- I honestly don't have one. I think they are a great idea if you work on a lot of roof tops. They also keep the tools more organized than in a bag where they seem to all end up in the middle. I still use tool bags because I like the look of them for the customer. I don't take many tools with me when I do the initial diagnosis if we are talking a one story home. Afterwards I will bring my gear in. Thanks!
If the switch opens the electrical circuit, it will cut off all 24v to the thermostat which means the 24v won't make it to the outdoor unit, thanks Anthony!
Thanks Anthony, funny enough, that is why I started doing these videos. I was having a hard time finding an intro video to certain subjects so I just decided to do them myself for the classroom, thanks!
Hi,, i change my capacitor in my a/c because its bad then started cooling but after maybe 5mins the compressor stops again,,when the system is running i measured 110psig in vapor line,,is it overcharged?is the compressor already dead?
Did you replace the capacitor with the exact same size? It is possible hopefully that the thermal overload is open. It would close after 10 minutes or maybe more. You should also turn the power off and check the actual terminals on the compressor. What refrigerant is in it?
Ivan are you talking about the All Acservicetech Videos link in the card on the top right at the end of the video? - ruclips.net/p/PLxnHR5_D2ojzf6KJ6gfIMZPEkUNb1vTbk
The first link in the description is the air conditioning and heat pump charging playlist. I changed it. Would you mind testing to make sure it works now?
This might some dumb . But I see guys wire up a drain pan switch to other stuff . Like they put One red to RED(24 v) on the board and the other to some other random wire .? Why is that can somebody expplain to me please ? I would want to know how to do this . Versus me I find the stat wire and cut into it and wire but each end ... seems like a lot more work than the other guys but I would want to know easiers ways .. please and thanks
I leave the thermostat without batteries and hard power 24v from the indoor unit with the r and c wires. I break the r going to the thermostat with any safeties so the thermostat goes blank. I always have a pan underneath to catch any water from something like a frozen coil or leaking condensate pan. What you are seeing is some techs break the yellow wire supplying 24v to the outdoor contactor so the compressor shuts off. I like to make the thermostat go blank and sto[p wasting energy so the homeowner knows to call the service tech right away, thanks!
If you have an epa 608 universal license then you can work with refrigerants. The liability falls on the individual doing the work unless you are working for a company and they send you there to do a job. Then their insurance would cover the job. I think this is what you are asking me, thanks
what iam asking is with my tools not company can i do a clean and check for a friend and not get in trouble with my employer or the law and yes iam certified and epa universal
I don't know where you are located. I can only recommend that a person get liability coverage first before doing any work for others just in case. It's like driving a car without insurance, I wouldn't want to do it. Some companies don't like when their employees do what they would call side work and others don't mind. Most don't want you to but I am sure that you have a sense of that from the other employees there, thanks
no . i heard it is against the law to do side jobs if you are not licensed but does that apply to friends and family members iam not talking customers i dont consider friend and family customers
Tool List- www.amazon.com/shop/acservicetech
Support- www.patreon.com/acservicetech
For those that are looking for the tools used in the videos: (Linked Below)
Here is a link to the RectorSeal SS2 Condensate Switch- amzn.to/2rIPjrs
Here is a link to the UEI DL389 Multimeter used in the videos- amzn.to/2av8s3q
Here is the link to the Fieldpiece SDMN6 Dual Pressure Testing Manometer with Pump-amzn.to/2jyK5Ka
Here is a link for the Supco Magnet Jumpers amzn.to/2gS4h6z
Here is the link for the Irwin Wire Stripper/Cutter/Crimper amzn.to/2dGTj2V
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sorry to be so off topic but does someone know of a method to get back into an Instagram account??
I somehow lost the password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me.
@Kalel Ezequiel instablaster :)
@Jesiah Samson thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im trying it out atm.
I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Jesiah Samson It worked and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thank you so much, you really help me out !
@Kalel Ezequiel you are welcome =)
The wiring diagram you posted really helped make it easier for me to figure out how to wire one of those. Thanks!
Thanks Joe, glad it helped!
Nice clean job, Craig. I found out years ago (mentioning it here for anyone not aware of it) that places that sell concrete products sell a variety of different size concrete pads ready to go. Very convenient.
Thanks Jack!
I just finished watching all 204 of your videos, 2 weeks worth. So great to get a different perspective as it has helped me understand many things more clearly. Thanks for all your effort. Your students are very fortunate to have one who is detailed and knowledgeable. After studying & working the trade for a few short years, I haven't learned a great deal on checking airflow/static pressure and knowing the cfh of a unit. Any chance of a video on that subject? Also, maybe a video on knowing when and how oil should be added to a system. Thanks again and looking forward to more. Col. 3:23
Col 3:23 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters" -- Beautiful word and yes absolutely!
alway's waiting for a new video acservicetech!!! thank you for sharing have a nice memorial holiday!!!!
Thanks and have a blessed Memorial Day as well!
Very informative great description of devices
A neat and thorough install -- looks great. Thanks for showing.
Thanks Straycurrent!
good job!!! awesome videos- hope you get 100,000 soon!!!
Thanks yeah it seems to be coming!
Awesome tutorial as usual ! Always look forward to your videos .
Thanks Joseph!
Excellent video. For brazing do you use a turbo torch or oxy acet?
I use a turbo torch even up to 1 1/8". I mainly work on residential light commercial though so I don't work on larger suction ines such as 2" copper tubing. I am happy with it, thanks
Great video could you a video about wet switches
You have a video for a primary drain float switch?
Great Video!
I really like how you said that you don't like to put a drain in the pan, because there shouldn't be any water in there ever. It's true! Here in dallas I come across some TXVs that techs forget to insulate sometimes and also sometimes instead of adding a ss2 switch in the secondary drain plug they simply add a 90 and a piece of pvc pipe down towards the drain.
Question: have you ever installed a Diversitech 24-Volt Wet Switch Flood Detector????
How would you wire those?
Here is a wiring diagram. It uses 24v to operate and breaks the other common, thanks! media.diversitech.com/doc/DOC00036.pdf
Ever run the common from the transformer threw the safety switches? A snubber circuit.
I'm going to reply just so I can get a notification when he answers. Good question!
Are you talking about what would happen to a control board voltage if the current suddenly stops in the instance of a 24v Y load breaking where the load would absorb some of the voltage spike if you broke the circuit after the load instead of before it? I always enjoy your comments and appreciate you. Please go ahead and explain.
acservicetech I was just thinking kill the common on the 24 volts at the float instead of running the 24 volt or R use C.
That's what I thought you meant. I would tend to want to break a leg on the transformer too. I have always wondered which leg would be best and why. ... can you explain your choice? :-)
Brad Settle just thinking of doing it that way no real reason.
What are you using to blow out drain line with. Do you have an air tank? Also what kind of fitting are using to stick down in line?
Great video but still don't really get the wiring part can u go in to more detail on in and do u have one for the condensate pump .. I love all yo videos man
excellent video acservicetech....I hope you can do more videos on air handler installation there's barely any videos on that subject👍👍 👍
Thanks for letting me know what you would like to see Pedro!
nice work man!
Thanks TurboFlush!
Craig, If the float switch were to trip, and the 24V to the thermostat was interrupted. Would the display on the thermostat still work? If it wasn’t battery powered?
Hi, can you do a video on how to properly run PVC condensate lines on both Positive & Negative pressure systems and the use of P-traps? Some people on the forums say the use of a P-trap is a must on negative pressure systems while optional on positive pressure systems because it's probably not needed and there's a greater chance for a clog and callback. They argue it's worth the small amount of air leakage as opposed to creating a potential clog point. Others say a p-trap is a must on both positive and negative pressure systems.
All the videos I've seen on RUclips aren't very clear on the subject and the HVAC forums are also very conflicting. Thanks for the great educational videos.
That would be a great idea to do at some point. Thank you for letting me know khyber!
Thank you for all the excellent work that you do with these videos.
Another great video... do you have any videos on a complete wiring of a system. Low and high voltage? Thanks.
Here are some videos, most are low voltage only, dual fuel, furnace and ac, heat pump, condensor, thanks- ruclips.net/video/fFL_ZSkAZM0/видео.html - ruclips.net/video/b0QZyTIdeqk/видео.html -- ruclips.net/video/DLYW78mHfbA/видео.html - ruclips.net/video/HhhesjH9BWI/видео.html - ruclips.net/video/5lxftJiTqLg/видео.html
Excellent video.
Thanks
Thanks Drummer!
Great video thank you. How did you build that plenum so it would support that furnace? That would be a great video.
At some point I would like to show how to make plenum with a break and another video without a break, thanks Ron, always a pleasure!
Awesome! Keep it up!
Thanks MisterBassBoost!
Was it difficult to braze that filter drier at the air handler? It looked like a really tight spot I would be scared about burning the walls. Also any recommendations on how to avoid burning filter drier while brazing? I spray some cool gel on it but the paint still seems to bubble. Thanks man!
The hotter and faster, the better for the filter drier. The angled part of my torch tip is usually touching the drier as I shoot the flame away from it. The same happens to me. It is just a matter of getting in and then out fast. That area was not a hard area to braze. Setup and figuring things out ahead of time is crucial, thanks.
excellent buddy, on the pan for my I like to add a large drain higher than the float switch just for safety and damage to the home. Def not necessary just another precaution. Keep up the videos even though I've been a tech for a long time, I always pick up a thing or two from your videos.
Thank you very much Mr. B!
Great stuff :)
Thanks!
Hey acservicetech, i wanted to get a klein backpack but im not sure if its worth it, i have a few more tools and my small huskey bag is filled... Would you say its a good idea to buy it?
ziad saddick I have one and I love it. It helps me keep my tools more organized and cleaner.
I am assuming you are talking about this one- amzn.to/2rs71jr -- I honestly don't have one. I think they are a great idea if you work on a lot of roof tops. They also keep the tools more organized than in a bag where they seem to all end up in the middle. I still use tool bags because I like the look of them for the customer. I don't take many tools with me when I do the initial diagnosis if we are talking a one story home. Afterwards I will bring my gear in. Thanks!
THAT is a smart install
Thanks Blue Collar!
acservicetech You are Welcome. Can you do a video on AC unit sizing and how to find Unit tonnage please?
Thank you for letting me know what you would like to see!
With it being wired like this. Will the outside unit continue to run?
If the switch opens the electrical circuit, it will cut off all 24v to the thermostat which means the 24v won't make it to the outdoor unit, thanks Anthony!
I really enjoy your videos. They are great training tool. Showed them to my former hvac instructor for teaching aids for his classes
Thanks Anthony, funny enough, that is why I started doing these videos. I was having a hard time finding an intro video to certain subjects so I just decided to do them myself for the classroom, thanks!
excuse me how do you test the high and low pressure switch if is good or bad on a heat pump system.
Look up "acservicetech pressure switches" thanks!
Look up "acservicetech pressure switch" thanks!
nice video sir jee
Thanks Mukesh!
Hi,, i change my capacitor in my a/c because its bad then started cooling but after maybe 5mins the compressor stops again,,when the system is running i measured 110psig in vapor line,,is it overcharged?is the compressor already dead?
And i measure the compressor wire,,i dont have a reading from yellow to blue
Did you replace the capacitor with the exact same size? It is possible hopefully that the thermal overload is open. It would close after 10 minutes or maybe more. You should also turn the power off and check the actual terminals on the compressor. What refrigerant is in it?
acservicetech its r22,,why is it the vapor pressure is very high,,because i watch your video before and it said 65-80
Yes its the same cap 30 uF..when the compressor is running,,the draw amp is 6.3 but in the nameplate should be 4.2..
You may be working with r410a and not r22 like in the video. Feel free to check out my r410a videos, thanks
thanks for the vid. your playlist link is broken
Ivan are you talking about the All Acservicetech Videos link in the card on the top right at the end of the video? - ruclips.net/p/PLxnHR5_D2ojzf6KJ6gfIMZPEkUNb1vTbk
acservicetech the first link in the description
The first link in the description is the air conditioning and heat pump charging playlist. I changed it. Would you mind testing to make sure it works now?
acservicetech sure, I will
Thanks Ivan, and have a great weekend. Jesus is King!
This might some dumb . But I see guys wire up a drain pan switch to other stuff . Like they put One red to RED(24 v) on the board and the other to some other random wire .? Why is that can somebody expplain to me please ? I would want to know how to do this . Versus me I find the stat wire and cut into it and wire but each end ... seems like a lot more work than the other guys but I would want to know easiers ways .. please and thanks
I leave the thermostat without batteries and hard power 24v from the indoor unit with the r and c wires. I break the r going to the thermostat with any safeties so the thermostat goes blank. I always have a pan underneath to catch any water from something like a frozen coil or leaking condensate pan. What you are seeing is some techs break the yellow wire supplying 24v to the outdoor contactor so the compressor shuts off. I like to make the thermostat go blank and sto[p wasting energy so the homeowner knows to call the service tech right away, thanks!
Thank you
Thanks Salvador Dali!
can you check the ac of a friend and not get introuble
If you have an epa 608 universal license then you can work with refrigerants. The liability falls on the individual doing the work unless you are working for a company and they send you there to do a job. Then their insurance would cover the job. I think this is what you are asking me, thanks
what iam asking is with my tools not company can i do a clean and check for a friend and not get in trouble with my employer or the law and yes iam certified and epa universal
I don't know where you are located. I can only recommend that a person get liability coverage first before doing any work for others just in case. It's like driving a car without insurance, I wouldn't want to do it. Some companies don't like when their employees do what they would call side work and others don't mind. Most don't want you to but I am sure that you have a sense of that from the other employees there, thanks
illinois well my employer is not cool with it but iam talking family or friends only thank for answering and god bless.
no . i heard it is against the law to do side jobs if you are not licensed but does that apply to friends and family members iam not talking customers i dont consider friend and family customers
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Thanks David R!