This is the Pro-Fit from Rectorseal. This is a solderless system that is specifically designed for the ductless and VRF market. For more information, go to: www.rectorseal.com
Also available under the original “SB1” name nationwide @ United Refrigeration (UR) & Aireco locations. Make sure pipe ends are good & round (especially on soft copper) and I highly recommend sanding the outside w/ emery cloth or a scotch-brite pad.
@@Papasquatch73 You use emery cloth or scotchbrite pads before brazing (I hope). We (NRP) have sold 50K of these fittings and we recommend this as part of your prep to insure all burrs & nicks are removed. Burrs & nicks are more likely to damage the 4 o-rings. See ph. 3... www.nrproducts.com/quickconnect.pdf
Got this off SB1. Thought it might help 1. What refrigerants are approved for use with SB1 fittings? R410A R22 R290 R507 R600a R32 R134a R404A R407A R407C 2. What is the Maximum Working Pressure (MWP)? 870 PSI (60 bar) - couplers/elbows/flares/reducers 670 PSI (45 bar) ‐ tees 3. What is the vacuum capacity rating on the fittings? 30 microns 4. What are the SB1 temperature ratings? ‐40° F / 250° F 5. What types of copper can be used with SB1s? Hard Copper (Drawn) ¼” - 7/8” Type ACR, M, L & K Soft Copper (Annealed) ¼” - 7/8” Type ACR, L & K 6. Can SB1s be used with aluminum, steel or stainless steel tubing? No, only copper to copper connections 7. What material are the SB1’s o‐rings ? Super Neoprene for long‐term compression set / refrigerant/lubricant resistant for long seal life. 8. What is the shelf life of the fittings? The manufacturer sets the shelf life @ 30+ years 9. Do the fittings need to be insulated after an install? Yes, just as you would with any other fitting where it would be subject to condensation. 10. What is the #1 cause of problems with the SB1 fittings ? Not reading/following the installation instructions 11. The SBLM1458 depth gauge only goes up to 5/8” so how do I mark 3/4” & 7/8” tubing? Part number SBLMDC3478 is a combo tool, combining both a depth gauge and a disconnect tool 12. Do SB1s need to be replaced when retrofitting to a lower GWP refrigerant? Yes. The compression set of the super neoprene o‐rings may be compromised when transitioning from one refrigerant to another. Always install new fittings. 13. Can the fittings be removed and reinstalled on the same spot of tubing? The fitting can be installed onto the same spot if the tube is properly sanded and cleaned, removing any etch marks, or replace onto a clean section of tubing. 14. Will other SB1 components be available? Yes, numerous other products currently in design‐ including but not limited to ‐ long radius elbows, tees, ball valves, sight glasses, filter driers 15. What is the warranty on SB1 fittings? A 5‐year limited warranty policy which is available from NRP upon request.
Cool but the an evap or condenser fitting is flared to receive 5/8 or 7/8 or 3/8 ect.. so you still have braze it in, would work well on splicing in a section I guess or for say a mini split as I like to braze rather than use flares. great video sir thank you for sharing....
Hey man can you show us something higher than 450 psi. I saw a 1” pvc pipe burst at 1100 psi. I would like to see if fitting withstand short cycling, restriction pressures , high head pressure with vibration from compressor. Thanks I appreciate your vids!!! JB AIR LLC RIVERSIDE
Convinced me to try these on our mini-split after we install an additional indoor unit. Thanks for the video!
You’re most welcome
Wow Awsome.Great alternative to Brazing.
Glad you like it!
Awesome but I would like to see 600psi since some manufacturers require it.
Great video, Mike. Real world, on the fly, hands on demonstration. Great product & awesome technology from RectorSeal!
Robert Allomong thanks Robert
Also available under the original “SB1” name nationwide @ United Refrigeration (UR) & Aireco locations. Make sure pipe ends are good & round (especially on soft copper) and I highly recommend sanding the outside w/ emery cloth or a scotch-brite pad.
I know this is not a sharkbite but they say do not use sand cloth. It leaves a rough surface and increases your chances of forming a leak.
@@Papasquatch73 You use emery cloth or scotchbrite pads before brazing (I hope). We (NRP) have sold 50K of these fittings and we recommend this as part of your prep to insure all burrs & nicks are removed. Burrs & nicks are more likely to damage the 4 o-rings. See ph. 3... www.nrproducts.com/quickconnect.pdf
Got this off SB1. Thought it might help
1. What refrigerants are approved for use with SB1 fittings?
R410A R22 R290 R507 R600a
R32 R134a R404A R407A R407C
2. What is the Maximum Working Pressure (MWP)?
870 PSI (60 bar) - couplers/elbows/flares/reducers
670 PSI (45 bar) ‐ tees
3. What is the vacuum capacity rating on the fittings?
30 microns
4. What are the SB1 temperature ratings?
‐40° F / 250° F
5. What types of copper can be used with SB1s?
Hard Copper (Drawn) ¼” - 7/8” Type ACR, M, L & K
Soft Copper (Annealed) ¼” - 7/8” Type ACR, L & K
6. Can SB1s be used with aluminum, steel or stainless steel tubing?
No, only copper to copper connections
7. What material are the SB1’s o‐rings ?
Super Neoprene for long‐term compression set / refrigerant/lubricant resistant for long seal life.
8. What is the shelf life of the fittings?
The manufacturer sets the shelf life @ 30+ years
9. Do the fittings need to be insulated after an install?
Yes, just as you would with any other fitting where it would be subject to condensation.
10. What is the #1 cause of problems with the SB1 fittings ?
Not reading/following the installation instructions
11. The SBLM1458 depth gauge only goes up to 5/8” so how do I mark 3/4” & 7/8” tubing?
Part number SBLMDC3478 is a combo tool, combining both a depth gauge and a disconnect tool
12. Do SB1s need to be replaced when retrofitting to a lower GWP refrigerant?
Yes. The compression set of the super neoprene o‐rings may be compromised when
transitioning from one refrigerant to another. Always install new fittings.
13. Can the fittings be removed and reinstalled on the same spot of tubing?
The fitting can be installed onto the same spot if the tube is properly sanded and cleaned,
removing any etch marks, or replace onto a clean section of tubing.
14. Will other SB1 components be available?
Yes, numerous other products currently in design‐ including but not limited to ‐ long radius
elbows, tees, ball valves, sight glasses, filter driers
15. What is the warranty on SB1 fittings?
A 5‐year limited warranty policy which is available from NRP upon request.
Thanks
Cool but the an evap or condenser fitting is flared to receive 5/8 or 7/8 or 3/8 ect.. so you still have braze it in, would work well on splicing in a section I guess or for say a mini split as I like to braze rather than use flares. great video sir thank you for sharing....
They make these for flares and for every application. All i was doing was a pressure test after connections. Rectorseal has what you need.
@@cochisecounty_travels Thanks again for the video your very correct they they do make the required fittings...
You can see it leaking at 4:30, it clearly is not holding at 420 psi
I saw one big bubble from the end of the copper tube that’s in the water; but not from the pro-fit. 🤔
nice video bro
Weston thanks so much
What's the warranty and life expectancy on these? E.g. is it rated for 20 or 25 years? Or even 10 years before the o-rings will fail?
You can check here for info:
rectorseal.com/pro-fit-quick-connect-group/
How do you gage years of heating and cooling
I don’t.
Can those fittings be removed and Re-installed?
Yes they can
Hey man can you show us something higher than 450 psi. I saw a 1” pvc pipe burst at 1100 psi. I would like to see if fitting withstand short cycling, restriction pressures , high head pressure with vibration from compressor.
Thanks I appreciate your vids!!!
JB AIR LLC RIVERSIDE
Sadly, no. I would have to do the video in a controlled envioroment with different safety precautions other than a wooden stand in my garage.
Can you pull a vacuum with these fittings?
Yes
Are they vacuum rated?
Yes
How come they don't have 5/16 but yet they have 1/4
Maybe I will do one and video reply to you.
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