Enjoy your channel. I have a 3 ton Bryant unit installed 1983. Works great never needed any refrigerant added and original capacitor. Hard to make decision to replace if the statement " they All leak" describes new equipment.
Good idea on the gauge to check the Schraders. I’d definitely steal it if I was still in the biz. 😁 I remember one time the install manager at one company I worked for bought a bunch on the cheapest 0% silver solder he could get for the install crews. I bought a couple of tubes of “good” solder and spent the summer following the installers around and fixing leaks. 🙄
28 year Hvac mechanic here! Love the channel my brother! Those dye tests drive me crazy. Everything white lights up green! Haha. Ever notice the p traps are a deeper green? Weird. I use my sniffer a lot. Have great success with it! Appreciate your knowledge!!
If txv isnt properly torqued on installation then it will leak installer related. If the o ring isnt put on txv it will leak installer related. Txv is always installed diring install and its inside the coil box. Im 200 % sure it was the txv leaking. Installer related.
Slick thinking to just check the drain while you're outside. Less work lol, still had to verify in the attic though. Wish they were always that easy to find.
i keep a little eye dropper type bottle with soap bubbles. when system is low i check the valve with it before i put gauges. because i dont want it to reset and now im looking for a leak that i wont find. Time saver 👍
Ted, those LED near infrared lights are really a nice product. Hunters like them for look for dear that run after being shot. It lights up the blood drops/trail.
lots of coils have been leaking.. not sure if the higher pressure of r410a is the cause or bad braze joints from factory.... but equipment is not made like it was years ago... poor work habits another cause... not many people take pride in their work anymore.
I have one of those XR units installed here. I guess I'll pull the side cover and check for rubbing of pipes. Apparently one of your guys didn't listen to you when that one was installed.
Do the Trane units have an unused Schrader port on the indoor coil? I've seen a couple evaporators with those ports on 'em leak through the Schrader enough to present the scenario you're seeing with that one. Just a thought... Good troubleshooting as always, Ted!
Have you considered having your installers put a small piece of the pipe insulation between those refrigerant pipes to keep them from rubbing? As a homeowner, if I saw that, I'd probably do just that.
No offense, but it’s a statistic that is skewed and screwed in my opinion by the last 10 or so years of Trane and they’re fabulous aluminum coils 😂 I do agree with you about the fact that they all leak though.
Is that evap coil all aluminium? If so, that would make a patch or repair difficult. Do you think it would be worth just pulling the door off to check/inspect?
Who uses dye in residential??? Jesus i hate tje dye and most times its at brazing spots. Intallers didnt leak pressure test properly. Nitro and bubbles. Lazy installers sorry to say
It's frustrating that you read but don't respond to any comments. Maybe you should pull the lid and see. You don't know if it is the txv. Your videos had example of one that was really loose and your tightening it fixed the leak. Testing shrader core with a gauge is stupid. You said it is likely a small leak. It won't leak measurable in 5 min and stay for months at 68psi. And your previous tech couldn't find it? You say it's big, but you didn't sniff it. And why waste our time for a serial? This is your liability crap. No one cares about the stupid serial.
Thanks God it's a Trane, a tad more enjoyable to watch with less complaining..
Enjoy your channel. I have a 3 ton Bryant unit installed 1983. Works great never needed any refrigerant added and original capacitor. Hard to make decision to replace if the statement " they All leak" describes new equipment.
That gauge trick (to check schraders) is genius!
Good idea on the gauge to check the Schraders. I’d definitely steal it if I was still in the biz. 😁 I remember one time the install manager at one company I worked for bought a bunch on the cheapest 0% silver solder he could get for the install crews. I bought a couple of tubes of “good” solder and spent the summer following the installers around and fixing leaks. 🙄
28 year Hvac mechanic here! Love the channel my brother! Those dye tests drive me crazy. Everything white lights up green! Haha. Ever notice the p traps are a deeper green? Weird. I use my sniffer a lot. Have great success with it! Appreciate your knowledge!!
As a young tech I love watching these videos and learn stuff I can apply to my jobs. Definitely using that gauge trick.
The dye in the drain tube is brilliant. Crusty old veteran strikes again!
Ahhhh, the drain line money shot outside!!! 💪😎👍👽👽👽
If txv isnt properly torqued on installation then it will leak installer related. If the o ring isnt put on txv it will leak installer related. Txv is always installed diring install and its inside the coil box. Im 200 % sure it was the txv leaking. Installer related.
I like your method of checking schraders for leaks. Thanks.
She's a Leaker Momma
I wanted to see where it was leaking from, A bad coil? Line rubbed into? Leaking valve? Don't leave us hanging
It’s the coil. That’s why he said he was going to get one. If it were a valve there wouldn’t be dye in the drain
That’s the reason I even watched it lol hate when people do that
Watch the follow up video.
Watch the follow up video.
Slick thinking to just check the drain while you're outside. Less work lol, still had to verify in the attic though. Wish they were always that easy to find.
Best video you have produced very good leak detection tips
I will be out checking my condenser lines tomorrow - Ted thank you for that tip. 👍💯
Ted u r priceless your awesome you've taught me so much keep those videos coming especially when I lived in South Carolina
Thank you for watching !!!
Not hard to stop a train. Great idea and tip how to make a core gauge
Wow sir good job finding the leak I always learned something new from you thank you sir
i keep a little eye dropper type bottle with soap bubbles. when system is low i check the valve with it before i put gauges. because i dont want it to reset and now im looking for a leak that i wont find. Time saver 👍
I thought u said you can’t stop a Trane
Good to see you back, Ted. Been missing your videos.
Good work, Ted. Agree with waiting 10-15 minutes to let the system stabilize. Too bad ya have to replace the coil.
Same diagnosis from Car Wizard with the Chevrolet Silverado's leaking evaporator. Dye in the condensation. Manufactured January of 2020, that's crap!
Ted, those LED near infrared lights are really a nice product. Hunters like them for look for dear that run after being shot. It lights up the blood drops/trail.
Nice troubleshooting Ted ... Awaiting pt 2 ...
Always check that on a Service and to make sure not rubbing on the Grill Louvers!
I then mark inside the Control Panel it’s been checked
Some excellent leak finding tips. Thank you!
lots of coils have been leaking.. not sure if the higher pressure of r410a is the cause or bad braze joints from factory.... but equipment is not made like it was years ago... poor work habits another cause... not many people take pride in their work anymore.
The labor on the coil replacement is close to a grand.
Engineering standards as usual, on the edge of being reliable. Sad state of doing business as a manufacturer.
I have one of those XR units installed here. I guess I'll pull the side cover and check for rubbing of pipes. Apparently one of your guys didn't listen to you when that one was installed.
Hello from the great state of Michigan
Good job Ted.
Not a cap and run momma, she ain’t even crusty yet😏🤷♂️😎👍🏻👌🏻🤘🏻✊🏻
Awesome video.
Do the Trane units have an unused Schrader port on the indoor coil? I've seen a couple evaporators with those ports on 'em leak through the Schrader enough to present the scenario you're seeing with that one. Just a thought... Good troubleshooting as always, Ted!
So you slightly undercharge on a heat pump? Thats a great idea. We only use AC about 2 or 3 months of the year around here.
My 14 month old Trane leaked. My HVAC installer replaced the coil for free. Don’t know if they got help from Trane or not.
Old school Ted at its best
nice gauge test
Have you considered having your installers put a small piece of the pipe insulation between those refrigerant pipes to keep them from rubbing? As a homeowner, if I saw that, I'd probably do just that.
Just get you an H10 paw paw don’t worry about the dye
You need to do some pruning like Steve Lav did recently.
May have to call the Pipe Doctor
Thanks for the tip.🥃🥃🍺🍺🍺
Dye in gages are a pain in the but to get out
To be continued......?
No offense, but it’s a statistic that is skewed and screwed in my opinion by the last 10 or so years of Trane and they’re fabulous aluminum coils 😂 I do agree with you about the fact that they all leak though.
What is the protocol for dye in your gauges? Do you flush it out?
Where’s the follow up video can some send me the link thank you
I just found out how Trane got the slogan hard to stop a trane. Ted do you know ? Wonder if it’s the same story
Also what light are you using and what dye and light do you recommend.
Your awesome Ted
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Is that evap coil all aluminium? If so, that would make a patch or repair difficult. Do you think it would be worth just pulling the door off to check/inspect?
I don’t mess with dyes I use nitrogen with refrigerant crank about 500psi us a dr58 and you will find every leak period
Can you please explain more?
You may be anti-diy but you can no longer claim to be anti DYE !!
That’s the Rona coil
even the new stuff is junk :(
Newer unit ,installed 2020 ,is evap and labor under warranty
What is model and brand of that light you are using?? What’s your preferred dye
How much dye they inject in that thing? That dye was everywhere🤣
what is your opinion on using dye? I’ve heard a lot of mixed options. Is using dye the last resort?
What does 11 lbs of 410 cost? Is there such a thing as a recycled freon price?
Price from wholesaler is about $150, but you won't pay that from an HVAC company as they will mark it up.
All exes live In Texas. All HVAC as well fjB. Greenies can’t compress gas on soy beans😎✊🏻😏🤘🏻
Where can you get a light line that
A super tech would recommend a new system lol
Ain’t got no gas in it
Any idea what brand that uv light ?
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daaaang bigo leak
what's the dye that you use? (im not a diy) haha, i always have troube finding refrigerant leaks, that dye looks very helpful
You might have to go on Space X next time....?
I was always told 15 min
Sounds like they got a Bad Coil.
Who uses dye in residential??? Jesus i hate tje dye and most times its at brazing spots. Intallers didnt leak pressure test properly. Nitro and bubbles. Lazy installers sorry to say
Is the serial number mean it's 2020 or 2003 model?
2020
it says right on the the coil made in 2020
It's frustrating that you read but don't respond to any comments. Maybe you should pull the lid and see. You don't know if it is the txv. Your videos had example of one that was really loose and your tightening it fixed the leak. Testing shrader core with a gauge is stupid. You said it is likely a small leak. It won't leak measurable in 5 min and stay for months at 68psi. And your previous tech couldn't find it? You say it's big, but you didn't sniff it. And why waste our time for a serial? This is your liability crap. No one cares about the stupid serial.
What exactly is your desired outcome when making such rude comments like these ??
At least Ted read them ! Better than some guys and girls.
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