Hey guys welcome back to the channel, in today’s video I’ll be talking about how I’m selling these quality hvac hats, love your videos but I’m ready for that video lol
So in other words you have no idea if your system is leaking or not? Nitro test is not a one and done. I wish some of the older gentlemen would start doing some reading because they will basically have to accept the fact that "old school" = poor installs. I just don't get it. Probably using your 1/4" service hoses for evacuations too. No core tools either. Grow with the trade bro!
Just started watching your videos about a month ago. I just got promoted to being a service tech with my work and have had to get more tools and such. I really enjoy your videos! I just picked up this gauge myself and hoping it will do as well for me as it has for you! Also loved your veto pack MC video! Thanks for everything.
I'm just holding out hope he will make videos like when he first started his channel. You know drone shots, leaving his camera behind like he's closing a door. Just all that extra stuff that used to make this a quality channel.
I like seein this guy actually work as well. When in action he is above and beyond what ive seen as quality work. He was showing what top dollar will hire and how to up ones own impression.
I use my testo 557s with Bluetooth probes. I have walked down the road to test them so far I couldn't see my house and never lost connection. It was further that my wifi would stay connected. This was connected to the manifold not to a phone or tablet, with the probes at the house and me walking carrying the manifold with me.
Not usually on regular units. But I for when I do VRV OR VRF systems. I have to pull down to below 500 microns. And it has to hold for an hour. Use an Apion cave stem remover and it will pull down even faster.
I just realized you can literally connect the micron gauge to a set of gauges to see if your gauges leak. Now I know you're not supposed to pull vacuums thru gauges in the first place but that would be good for the knuckleheads who still do and are wondering if their gauges are leaking. If you can't get said knuckleheads to use a single or double hose setup then at least you can have them do that
I even asked Fieldpiece and couldn't get a response so does this accept positive pressure? Noticed you and also fieldpiece had no way to isolate the gauge after evacuation.
There should be a valve core remover in-between that micron gauge and the service port. Pull from low, read from high (this is most accurate reading of vacuum achieved in a system) Also seeing how all a micron gauge does is read a temperature (This is why most calibrations require putting it in a bag, in your freezer, after and alcohol cleaning) positive pressure won't harm anything, the issue is getting oil on the sensor. So long as you keep the micron gauge angled up, and only crack your service ports just enough to allow positive pressure in your system, you should be able to avoid getting any oil on the sensor.
The manual that comes with the guage says it can handle up to 800 psi positive pressure. I’ve had it a couple weeks now and I pull a vacuum the same way on new installs, one hose on the suction line with the core removed and leave the core in the liquid line and place the micron gauge on the liquid line. When I’m done with my vacuum I open the valves and I haven’t had an issue with the micron gauge yet. I’ve also put it on the side port of a valve core removal tool when I’m pulling a two hose evacuation if I’m changing a compressor or pulling on the entire system and isolate the core tools and charge the system with the micron gauge still in place on the core tool no issues yet
If you do not have the money to buy the expensive vacuum rated hoses. We always have soft copper left at the end of every one of our installation job so use that. Add your own fittings make your own flair and you now have a vacuum rated pose made out of copper. You could use quarter inch or if you really want to go for the gusto you could step it up to threeeights of an inch and at the end step it down to the quarter inch with a flared end & nut. I like free
You know what sucks notice he said he just got it in meaning they gave it to him. You think he is going to say something negative about the tool. We want you to review but don’t say nothing negative is what fieldpiece would tell him. I like this guys videos he is awesome at fabrication and installs but I agree his is selling out. Give us some real reviews on equipment you use not equipment they give you. Remember your voice has influence on what we buy be honest and you will always come out on top.
I have the older version of Fieldpiece micron gage and as I love Fieldpiece equipment not willing to buy a new one just cause it links to my sman but great video and love hearing your option of new tools
Love your videos and I’ve been following for a while. Ive watched and read a few reviews on this micron gauge But all of them have been missing something. I really wanted to know peoples personal experiences with these. I want to know how your experience was with the 1000ft range. Is that distance with it connected to the gauges or the phone. Is the rated battery life with it in Bluetooth mode or is that shorter. We all know that when apple or Samsung says their battery last 24 hrs that it really only lasts twelve in low power mode. And please don’t take my comment as rude. I was just really looking forward to your experiences with items rather then their specs list.
Hey, love the videos, Ive learned a lot from you. I just finished high school and want to go into hvac. Wondering what kind of education/background you had before you began working in the field.
I’m in the same boat as you are. You Don’t really need any former experience although it would be helpful. I just graduated and wanted to get into a trade so I applied at a local trade school/pre apprenticeship program. They’ll teach you what you need to know, get you an apprenticeship, and get you employed
Leaking from day 1, got mine from Johnston's Supply, took it out on the field on a new install, it reached 2800 microns and no more, I thought I had a leak on the system, after waisting a lot of time I decided to connect my old cps-vg200 and pulled down to 480 microns and it was holding for 20 minutes, the next day I returned it to the store, they got me a replacement one, same thing happened all over again, brand new out of the box and leaking, returned it and got my money back. I have all fieldpiece tools, digital gauges, scales, multimeter etc etc etc with zero problems, except their vacuum gauges they are junk. So if you buy one, ask about the return policy, you probably gonna need it.
I'm trying to find out how I made it this far without all the toys ? I guess I'll get on board with some of it , My supco's still work🤣😂 🥃🥃🍺🍺🍺🍇🎳 Stay safe. Retired (werk'n) keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses.
for real, perhaps he could demonstrate how to pull a proper vacuum using this exact gauge instead of just ripping off field pieces version of this product description
Well that means the man is doing well, americas rich are made by selling not labor..he probably worked alot in his life that now he can sell and sell without physical work
@@hvacjay3201 what hype? They basically invented the software that allows for predicting the result of a decay test and indicating wether there is a leak or not. They also have the most accurate micron gauges I’ve ever used. They don’t leak like many of the original Fieldpiece ones did, are easily cleaned, easily calibrated, and backed by a support team that posts a phone number rather than making you email them. I’m not meaning to knock Fieldpiece other than on their original micron gauge. I really like my SMAN380 and wireless probes, but certain companies are better at some tools than others. Just my opinion of course.
Micron gauges are a waste of time. Seen numerous videos. Guy had 3 high end micron gauges. ALL read different micron values. No two were the same. Told me none are accurate.
Why would I buy another micron gauge if my SMan has one. Because the SMAN isn't worth shit. Gauges have bad valve they don't pull a good vacuum. Trash!
@Florida Man HVACR - I’m just kidding, however, when I did get in the trade 17 years ago, I worked for a company for six months and the installers never used vacuum pumps (hackers). I finally found out what a vacuum pump was when I started working for a real company.
Hey guys welcome back to the channel, in today’s video I’ll be talking about how I’m selling these quality hvac hats, love your videos but I’m ready for that video lol
Amazing. I'm old school. Still using my 20 year old vacuum pump. Not working full time these days. Think I'll keep my money for a vacation
So in other words you have no idea if your system is leaking or not? Nitro test is not a one and done. I wish some of the older gentlemen would start doing some reading because they will basically have to accept the fact that "old school" = poor installs. I just don't get it. Probably using your 1/4" service hoses for evacuations too. No core tools either. Grow with the trade bro!
Just started watching your videos about a month ago. I just got promoted to being a service tech with my work and have had to get more tools and such. I really enjoy your videos! I just picked up this gauge myself and hoping it will do as well for me as it has for you! Also loved your veto pack MC video! Thanks for everything.
I'm just holding out hope he will make videos like when he first started his channel. You know drone shots, leaving his camera behind like he's closing a door. Just all that extra stuff that used to make this a quality channel.
Still a quality channel
I like seein this guy actually work as well. When in action he is above and beyond what ive seen as quality work. He was showing what top dollar will hire and how to up ones own impression.
Unnecessary
Bluvac is still the king for micron gauges
Appion has a nice one too. I have both and honestly use either depending on how I'm feeling that day😂
True statement. BluVac pro is the best micron gauge on the market. I also have the BluVac micro both solid gauges
@Florida Man HVACR which one you recommend, and is water resistant?
I bought two weeks ago, love this tool. It’s so versatile. And easy to close up and keep clean
I use my testo 557s with Bluetooth probes. I have walked down the road to test them so far I couldn't see my house and never lost connection. It was further that my wifi would stay connected. This was connected to the manifold not to a phone or tablet, with the probes at the house and me walking carrying the manifold with me.
I just got these last week, they're my fav
Not usually on regular units. But I for when I do VRV OR VRF systems. I have to pull down to below 500 microns. And it has to hold for an hour. Use an Apion cave stem remover and it will pull down even faster.
Bluvac does all and more of these functions but is a smaller neater unit ,
This thing is so good. I’ve saved so much time it’s paid for itself.
I just went to TCAT open house! I'm going to the hvac Field thru TCAT thanks to you!
I just realized you can literally connect the micron gauge to a set of gauges to see if your gauges leak. Now I know you're not supposed to pull vacuums thru gauges in the first place but that would be good for the knuckleheads who still do and are wondering if their gauges are leaking. If you can't get said knuckleheads to use a single or double hose setup then at least you can have them do that
How would I do that. I always wonder how good they are.
I even asked Fieldpiece and couldn't get a response so does this accept positive pressure? Noticed you and also fieldpiece had no way to isolate the gauge after evacuation.
There should be a valve core remover in-between that micron gauge and the service port. Pull from low, read from high (this is most accurate reading of vacuum achieved in a system) Also seeing how all a micron gauge does is read a temperature (This is why most calibrations require putting it in a bag, in your freezer, after and alcohol cleaning) positive pressure won't harm anything, the issue is getting oil on the sensor. So long as you keep the micron gauge angled up, and only crack your service ports just enough to allow positive pressure in your system, you should be able to avoid getting any oil on the sensor.
The manual that comes with the guage says it can handle up to 800 psi positive pressure. I’ve had it a couple weeks now and I pull a vacuum the same way on new installs, one hose on the suction line with the core removed and leave the core in the liquid line and place the micron gauge on the liquid line. When I’m done with my vacuum I open the valves and I haven’t had an issue with the micron gauge yet. I’ve also put it on the side port of a valve core removal tool when I’m pulling a two hose evacuation if I’m changing a compressor or pulling on the entire system and isolate the core tools and charge the system with the micron gauge still in place on the core tool no issues yet
Mate get the bluvac it’s smaller and all the bells and whistle functions . Accepts positive pressure no problem.
Im so old that I use to have my helpers pull vacuums with their mouths....
Lol, I love this comment
I pull vacuum with a micron gauge, but I think I need vacuum rated hoses. They so expensive tho
Worth every penny, best money I spent. No more frustration, guessing where the problem is. Get vacuum rated core removal tool and hose, game changer!
If you do not have the money to buy the expensive vacuum rated hoses.
We always have soft copper left at the end of every one of our installation job so use that.
Add your own fittings make your own flair and you now have a vacuum rated pose made out of copper.
You could use quarter inch or if you really want to go for the gusto you could step it up to threeeights of an inch and at the end step it down to the quarter inch with a flared end & nut.
I like free
Fieldpiece is killing my wallet! 🤷♂️😆
My gauges are at the shop for repair. They cannot take this heat.
I just run through my field piece manifold. Idc what people say about it I just use the built in micron gauge on my sman 480
I just got that gauge. I love it already
You know what sucks notice he said he just got it in meaning they gave it to him. You think he is going to say something negative about the tool. We want you to review but don’t say nothing negative is what fieldpiece would tell him. I like this guys videos he is awesome at fabrication and installs but I agree his is selling out. Give us some real reviews on equipment you use not equipment they give you. Remember your voice has influence on what we buy be honest and you will always come out on top.
Why would you ever need to use it with your sman gauges?
Nice guage. My favorite is still the yellow jacket Omni tho.
I have the older version of Fieldpiece micron gage and as I love Fieldpiece equipment not willing to buy a new one just cause it links to my sman but great video and love hearing your option of new tools
The shill videos are getting old. Video after video is all about products and sponsors. Cmon on man let’s do some work!!!
Love your videos and I’ve been following for a while. Ive watched and read a few reviews on this micron gauge But all of them have been missing something. I really wanted to know peoples personal experiences with these. I want to know how your experience was with the 1000ft range. Is that distance with it connected to the gauges or the phone. Is the rated battery life with it in Bluetooth mode or is that shorter. We all know that when apple or Samsung says their battery last 24 hrs that it really only lasts twelve in low power mode.
And please don’t take my comment as rude. I was just really looking forward to your experiences with items rather then their specs list.
Hey, love the videos, Ive learned a lot from you. I just finished high school and want to go into hvac. Wondering what kind of education/background you had before you began working in the field.
I’m in the same boat as you are. You
Don’t really need any former experience although it would be helpful. I just graduated and wanted to get into a trade so I applied at a local trade school/pre apprenticeship program. They’ll teach you what you need to know, get you an apprenticeship, and get you employed
Great video !!
Doesn’t this micron gauge also tell you immediately if there’s a leak present
1:32 - did the tube and sensor get wet at all after u switched off the pump and do u have to clean the sensor after that ?
Will pick one up thanks for the review
But the Fieldpiece digital manifold reads microns?
Pretty cool. Might have to get one!
Leaking from day 1, got mine from Johnston's Supply, took it out on the field on a new install, it reached 2800 microns and no more, I thought I had a leak on the system, after waisting a lot of time I decided to connect my old cps-vg200 and pulled down to 480 microns and it was holding for 20 minutes, the next day I returned it to the store, they got me a replacement one, same thing happened all over again, brand new out of the box and leaking, returned it and got my money back.
I have all fieldpiece tools, digital gauges, scales, multimeter etc etc etc with zero problems, except their vacuum gauges they are junk. So if you buy one, ask about the return policy, you probably gonna need it.
I am looking for your video on that has a link to get the one man package unit tool. Can you post a link to order one
BluVac way better. Unless you carry around the monster fieldpiece gauges and want to link.
Great channel! Lots to learn here
I'm trying to find out how I made it this far without all the toys ?
I guess I'll get on board with some of it ,
My supco's still work🤣😂
🥃🥃🍺🍺🍺🍇🎳
Stay safe.
Retired (werk'n) keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses.
Hey man, I hope you make videos more frequently
That thing is huge
How hard is the epa 608?
I just saw Chris post it good video
Is it rated for positive pressure ?
Bluvac is
Channel is becoming a sales pitch rather than the informative and helpful videos that used to be…
Did you think these people care about other people, I don't think so, all they care is this $$$$$$$$$$
for real, perhaps he could demonstrate how to pull a proper vacuum using this exact gauge instead of just ripping off field pieces version of this product description
Well that means the man is doing well, americas rich are made by selling not labor..he probably worked alot in his life that now he can sell and sell without physical work
Nice product 👌✌✌
What's a vacuum
That thing looks like your missing kitchen table leg
Love your hat
micron gauge on the vacuum !?
I’m actually in the market for a new micron gauge. Seriously considering this one now.
I’d go with bluvac by Accutools. Proven micron gauges and great support!
Don’t get sucked into the bluvac hype
@@hvacjay3201 what hype? They basically invented the software that allows for predicting the result of a decay test and indicating wether there is a leak or not. They also have the most accurate micron gauges I’ve ever used. They don’t leak like many of the original Fieldpiece ones did, are easily cleaned, easily calibrated, and backed by a support team that posts a phone number rather than making you email them. I’m not meaning to knock Fieldpiece other than on their original micron gauge. I really like my SMAN380 and wireless probes, but certain companies are better at some tools than others. Just my opinion of course.
Blue Vac,
👍 nice
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Too big
Micron gauges are a waste of time. Seen numerous videos. Guy had 3 high end micron gauges. ALL read different micron values. No two were the same. Told me none are accurate.
The old style field piece micron gauge is garbage
Why would I buy another micron gauge if my SMan has one.
Because the SMAN isn't worth shit. Gauges have bad valve they don't pull a good vacuum. Trash!
I’ve been in the trade for 17 years and I don’t even know what a vacuum pump is.
@Florida Man HVACR - I’m just kidding, however, when I did get in the trade 17 years ago, I worked for a company for six months and the installers never used vacuum pumps (hackers). I finally found out what a vacuum pump was when I started working for a real company.
To bad it’s a male connection!
This channel has gone down the drain.