one bad dude!!! tech,humor,great teacher and down to earth personality! he’s rare guys! very rare. i’ve learned more from him fast than anywhere else. thx B!
Very well done - thank you so much. My home has duct board as well and what I don’t like is how it collects dust. However, modifications and replacement of panels is so easy, and super quiet. Seriously, I can’t tank you enough for your amazing presentation.
At 10:45, it seems that there is not an airtight seal between the return air duct box, and the plywood enclosure, allowing air to be drawn in from inside the plywood enclosure.
Sorry if this may sound like a stupid question. All the air handlers I have seen use a centrifugal type of fan design. In this fan design the air intake is parallel to the rotation of the motor and tangential directed to the side (like a 90 degree angle). The output if is blown directly to the evaporator. But why is the air intake of the fan not positioned accordingly? I am not an expert in air movement, For me it shouts air restriction. The speed of electronic signals going through twisted copper pair would be hampered if the wire bent in a 90 degree angle. I apologize in advance, I am not in the hvac industry.
*Great Presentation, I have done many HVAC replacements in my life && this presentation was excellent, but keep in mind everyone has their own way or technique of installing. The process still follows the same sequence of operations. The old school way without the digital is still ok but ONLY if you truly know what your doing. Always double check with your freon gauges if issue cannot be figured out vs digital*
Can you recommend a safe non toxic way to seal around gaps around connection lines running through knockout holes in AC evaporater coil cabinet? Thank you
Loved this video. Could you recommend a company in Miami that could replace our entire system and add an integrated dehumidifier once our remodel is over that will follow closely the quality of this installation video??
This install is definitely top notch, I wonder how much more yall charge for all of the extra time and material. Not trying to take away from the install, just honestly curious.
If it was me! $500 for the platform im not a carpenter im a hvac guy but because its carpentary i would charge that plus a carpenter wouldnt have an idea how and where to cut so yeah. The rest would be competition price If i had to get rid of the old concrete pad or move it $200 just to be nice Always remember what we charge isnt to go buy candy its because we know the medical bills that are coming to us when we get old..gotta think of the wear and tear on the body
My air handler was plugged into an electric extension and the extension into the outlet … Even my small appliances instruction state not to use extension cords. Is this acceptable when connecting the handler to electricity?
No need to use the tools to remove the cores, just use the "grabber or other core "grabber". There is nothing to leak out, so why the extra and unnecessary step?
@@HVACS I checked with the building inspector. It's a thing in Florida. You should update the video. You cannot attach the plenum unless you attach a starter collar first and then slide the plenum over and screw threw using Vulcan washers. There is no way to attach plenum to a half inch lip coming off the air handler properly.
**On the transition plenum, is the back piece and front piece always the exact same piece? I noticed you didnt show an animation when you cut the front piece so im assuming it was the same as the back piece.**
Bet those installers have no idea how to use a Pittsburg machine. Just like ours would have no clue what those red and blue tools are. Duct board is against code here. Needs to be all sheet metal. Either interior or external insulated.
And also, I think a monkey could use a pittsburgh machine... but there are lots of tricky parts to fabricating ductwork... I love fabricating duct/fittings
Never even got to see duct board here out in San Francisco California. I hear guys curse at it and call it A bunch of bad names. Probably for the same reasons I curse at and call flex duct a lot of bad names. The installers imp properly installing it or not being used into correct situation. Literally tens of thousands of homes in San Francisco still have their original metal ductwork covered in asbestos wrap Actually holding up in pretty good condition for being 80 years old from the old gravity furnaces.
Always incredible work/instruction. Thank you for all of your content/material.
one bad dude!!! tech,humor,great teacher and down to earth personality! he’s rare guys! very rare. i’ve learned more from him fast than anywhere else. thx B!
It's pretty sad out there in the field, I haven't seen an install this good ever !
😂
Maybe work for a better company then
@@MeanieTV Its the work being done in the field in general, terrible.
@@Garth2011 well that’s true. But I will say if your guys aren’t doing clean work then someone needs to take the lead
@@MeanieTV Wasn't referring to my people.
Maybe the best video on RUclips on this topic! Keep posting such great work guys!
Outstanding animation video of an air handler replacement. Keep up the great work.
Using multimedia and animation, changed the game drastically 🏎
Very well done - thank you so much. My home has duct board as well and what I don’t like is how it collects dust. However, modifications and replacement of panels is so easy, and super quiet. Seriously, I can’t tank you enough for your amazing presentation.
Really great animation and instructions.
I would love to do some duckboard duct work before I retire.
Awesome video as always
Not missing out on nothing .after a while of inhaling that stuff it gives you hemoroids 😂
Sheet metal all the way!!
At 10:45, it seems that there is not an airtight seal between the return air duct box, and the plywood enclosure, allowing air to be drawn in from inside the plywood enclosure.
Brain, You do a VERY GOOD JOB IN YOUR CLASS AND VIDEOS. GREAT JOB.
Sorry if this may sound like a stupid question. All the air handlers I have seen use a centrifugal type of fan design. In this fan design the air intake is parallel to the rotation of the motor and tangential directed to the side (like a 90 degree angle). The output if is blown directly to the evaporator. But why is the air intake of the fan not positioned accordingly? I am not an expert in air movement, For me it shouts air restriction. The speed of electronic signals going through twisted copper pair would be hampered if the wire bent in a 90 degree angle. I apologize in advance, I am not in the hvac industry.
Best teaching videos on RUclips
IT WOULD BE SO AWESOME IF YOU DID A 3d ANIMATION ON A HORIZONTAL AIR HANDLER IN THE ATTIC
Thank you! Im in south carolina, but most of this info is applicable to my state as well.
*Great Presentation, I have done many HVAC replacements in my life && this presentation was excellent, but keep in mind everyone has their own way or technique of installing. The process still follows the same sequence of operations. The old school way without the digital is still ok but ONLY if you truly know what your doing. Always double check with your freon gauges if issue cannot be figured out vs digital*
Wow I am shocked this video is so good.
Cool as hot and cold way awesome graphics
the white wire is connected to w1 on the air handler but is connected to w2 on the thermostat
Amazing work. It's greatly appreciate.
Thank you for this!! I like to compare different install practices with ours
Can you recommend a safe non toxic way to seal around gaps around connection lines running through knockout holes in AC evaporater coil cabinet? Thank you
Man... really nice animation. What did you use for that?
Shouldn’t you have wired to W1 at the thermostat or W1 plus W2? I think that Ecobee will be upset if it sees wiring to W2 without anything to W1.
Great video. Thanks Bryan.
Loved this video. Could you recommend a company in Miami that could replace our entire system and add an integrated dehumidifier once our remodel is over that will follow closely the quality of this installation video??
Excellent tutorial
Patiently waiting for Jim Begmans comment on the supply probe placement lol
This install is definitely top notch, I wonder how much more yall charge for all of the extra time and material. Not trying to take away from the install, just honestly curious.
I’d say the customer is about to pay a pretty penny for a install like that.
@@artgonzalo4115 oh yeah I think so too
If it was me! $500 for the platform im not a carpenter im a hvac guy but because its carpentary i would charge that plus a carpenter wouldnt have an idea how and where to cut so yeah.
The rest would be competition price
If i had to get rid of the old concrete pad or move it $200 just to be nice
Always remember what we charge isnt to go buy candy its because we know the medical bills that are coming to us when we get old..gotta think of the wear and tear on the body
I've never used or seen the ship lap blue duct board tool, the v-cut red tool, or the duct square.
on the air handler the white wires are connected to W1 but on the thermostat the white wire is connected to W2
I envy that you still work with duct board. We only utilize it if it’s currently with the old unit.
Really? Sheet metal all the way man.. what makes you prefer duct board?
@@greglandry1225 easier to cut lol
Thank you well done.
In Washington state our installs are a little different, but similar process
Awesome video as always!
My air handler was plugged into an electric extension and the extension into the outlet … Even my small appliances instruction state not to use extension cords. Is this acceptable when connecting the handler to electricity?
You guys rock! Is it necessary to anchor the air handler to the intake plenum? I notice it doesn't come with any predrilled holes to do so.
in a perfect world, what is the average time frame for the install and how many installers?
It is great 3d video
Thank you for sharing
Incredible guy's!!
Do y’all measure your copper by ID or OD.
It must be nice to replace a unit under the garage, In Louisiana they are mostly in an attic..
No need to use the tools to remove the cores, just use the "grabber or other core "grabber". There is nothing to leak out, so why the extra and unnecessary step?
That's true. We actually just used that because that's what we already 3d modeled
Awesome as always !!!
How does the condensate float switch line not immediately fill with water?
The secondary port is at a higher pan level than primary
That float switch is gonna fill up with condensation randomly.. I always get calls for ones like this
Wow,I learned so much
Thanks Engineer 😊😊😊
Best video
*Mrs Charlotte is legit and her method works like magic I keep on earning every single week with her new strategies *
Did you forget the starter collar, that won't pass in my area?
That's not a thing here
@@HVACS It is in Pinellas Hillsborough and Pasco Counties (Florida) I Neglected to say it was a great video.
@@HVACS I checked with the building inspector. It's a thing in Florida. You should update the video. You cannot attach the plenum unless you attach a starter collar first and then slide the plenum over and screw threw using Vulcan washers. There is no way to attach plenum to a half inch lip coming off the air handler properly.
**On the transition plenum, is the back piece and front piece always the exact same piece? I noticed you didnt show an animation when you cut the front piece so im assuming it was the same as the back piece.**
Depends on the secanrio. Front piece might need to be taller to make up for a steeper angle to the supply.
@@MeanieTV oooh ok. 👍
This seems like a lot of work
You are a lot of work
Nice video
cement on non pressurized cond line🤔
furnace next?
One thing he forgot tho is, your suppose to make sure chase doesnt have water that its clean that way it doesnt messup superheat rating
Why no seal on the inside of plenum?
What do you mean? Duct board is porous and cannot be sealed from inside
Bet those installers have no idea how to use a Pittsburg machine. Just like ours would have no clue what those red and blue tools are. Duct board is against code here. Needs to be all sheet metal. Either interior or external insulated.
Sheet metal is the only way in my opinion
And also, I think a monkey could use a pittsburgh machine... but there are lots of tricky parts to fabricating ductwork... I love fabricating duct/fittings
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All the goodwill I had for this channel is gone. I wouldn’t work with duct board.
You must not listen either. He literally said this is a Florida install. We don’t use metal here.
@Mike just make sure you insulate it well or it will be wet rubbish too
@@MeanieTV for real? No sheetmetal duct at all in Florida? What about commercial jobs? And obviously industrial has gotta be metal
@@greglandry1225 commercial can be metal. But this was a resi tutorial, not commercial
@@MeanieTV okay I got ya.. thanks brother... how come you can't use sheetmetal though?
Here come all the northerners hating on our practices
Your forgot Heat shield and mechanical fasteners rookie
Left handed people????
😅
Never even got to see duct board here out in San Francisco California.
I hear guys curse at it and call it A bunch of bad names.
Probably for the same reasons I curse at and call flex duct a lot of bad names.
The installers imp properly installing it or not being used into correct situation.
Literally tens of thousands of homes in San Francisco still have their original metal ductwork covered in asbestos wrap Actually holding up in pretty good condition for being 80 years old from the old gravity furnaces.