A Little Ice Won't Hurt This NEW Cooler Will It !??
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 27. 07. 2024
- A Little Ice Won't Hurt This NEW Cooler Will It !?? This new cooler was a block of ice and was installed less than a year ago by side job Bob. Because we didn't know if it was properly started up, we had to recheck everything. We check the supper heat, the low pressure cut out settings, the defrost setup and a lot more. I had a fast learning apprentice with me and got the opportunity to share what I would normally do on a service call like this.
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0:00-Intro and description of the problem
1:00-Melting the ice from the evaporator
2:50-Checking the TXV bulb placement
5:00-Helium dry air or R-404a?
6:00-Checking the Ke2 controller
10:30-Checking the electrical
13:16-Checking the liquid level and refer caps
15:10-What is this valve and how does it work
17:38-Alford the mouse is sleeping
18:29-Whats the superheat at the compressor?
20:30-Whats the superheat inside at the evaporator?
21:45-Not so fast!
23:23-Check the pump down settings
26:43-What was done and what was wrong!?
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Hey guys thanks for checking out the video, The Apprentice we have here had worked in install for the last two or three years, he started with our company straight out of high school with no previous training and has been going through our apprenticeship program. I did my best to give him accurate information off the top of my head, I don't believe in treating these guys like shit so they quit đ€Šââïž there's too many assholes in our field to do that stupid shit to discourage these guys then bitch don't have people worth wild to train. I'm not saying treat these guys of kids gloves but I am saying do your best to make them, their best. Especially if they show effort and potential. You don't agree with this then you're part of the problem of why are field is suffering even worse than what it needs to.
I agree with you. I went to a trade night school after high school then got hired basically green but a guy took me under his wing ,that was in the 70s . He was a great mentor to me.lot of guys in the trade treat their apprentice like a gopher and tool runner
Iâm less than two years out of school and keep learning a great deal since. I would jump at the chance to work under you! Great video. And thanks to your tech for being willing to expose himself on CZcams. Maybe heâll start a channel someday and share his experiences directly. Kudos to you both.
I like the apprentice work.
Nice job apprentice.
I wish I had that instructor with such a nice attitude.
Thanks đ Clayton and me are good friends ever since we started working together.
Your apprentice looks like he has previous experience. That a solid looking cooler.
He's been running install the last two or three years and he excelled at that so we put him in service. He's picking up things very quickly. Straight Outta High School no previous trainingđđ
26 degrees compressor superheat was perfect
Suggestion for your assistant: around 19:55 in the video; When you're hooking up gauges don't have you face anywhere near the connection. And use safety glasses, you really don't want refrigerant in your eyes.
Your knowledge is awesome, it's great to see a young person seeking a trade to make a living.
Heâs doing 98% of what Iâm doing.
Rick you did a great job with the training !
I try to give more than I was given when I started.
I have no problem with side job bob. Doing side jobs after work is pretty much how i started my own company.
My problem is when Bob does a crap job.
Looks like a quality install by someone who knew what they were doing. Canât fault someone for improving their situation with side work. Good video and you have an apprentice who enjoys the work. Congrats!
As long as it wasn't one of our guys stealing work from the company I don't care what people do. And yes the guy has excelled at showing effort, hopefully he stays with usđ€«
20:10 no safety glasses and face very close to port connecting hose! need to make sure he stays far back as possible and understands refrigerant burns can instantly blind you for life among other serious things if you're breathing in.
even though it's the low side and likely only worry there is oil, better safe than sorry and it's always good practice. :)
the "napping" mouse funny as all. the trainee seems like a quick learner with able hands and seems he'll do good in the field.
I believe sođđ
12:59 - Ok. No fair tricking your tech. You _did_ say, âPop that _rear_ coverâ!
I love these Trenton units, significantly better build quality over the heatcraft stuff.
If your apprentice already got a Leatherman then he's on the right path đ
Water also has a specific heat of 1 so holds the most heat, great for de icing.
sounds good to me. đ
I do like those Trenton units. They make a nice replacement for existing units. I rarely use them for new but I do like them.
Good to hear thatđđ. I haven't ran into many of them.
I really like the training video. I just did a year of apprenticing with my uncle he was no where near as nice as you were in this clip đ€Źđ€Źđ€Ź. Love the simplified explanations and questioning wish I had this experience đ€Ł
I've been treated like crap and sometimes still do when I'm working on grocery store racks, it's stupid that people need to be like that....That is just another reason why I make these videos.....To get even with people like that.
If your home AC is blowing a 13 Delta it's broken. I check superheat/subcool on all air conditioners if they blow under 20, especially on TXV systems. Sometimes they're fine, usually they're low on charge.
Man i wish is was the guy. Getting trained by the best. By next summer hell be ready.
Thank you for the compliment, I just try to treat people a little bit better than they treated me
`Good vid ... Got yourself a sharp apprentice ...
He will go far if he sticks with itđđ
The last time I know about that much ice on an a/c unit was a small ISP, where the owner put in too big of a unit to cool the server room. TINY server room. Constantly cold and wet in there. .
I do the same with my malco but driver, got the short 2 inch on a 6 inch extension, it always stays together until I need to break it down to 2 inch lol, Iâve never bought the extended malco. Plus I like how you let the new guy do everything so he can figure out how to do work and also to figure out what tools he needs to invest next. Thatâs how I learned and honestly it helps alot.
You going to learn if I just do it. Plus that way you can't lose my tools. Thanks man!
I use extensions a lot myself, but I also have extra long bits. I use impact rated bits, because, oddly enough, that's the easiest to find around here, at the best price. I prefer those for working with a lot of things because I don't have to fit my screw guns in at angles.
I also bought two IKEA 7 2 volt electric screwdrivers. They're fantastic for day to day screw work, with minimal to no drilling. They're not hex adapter either, they're adjustable drill chuck. Now my father uses one as well. Also - very cheap. 20 bucks, so if stolen from my tool bag? Costs less to replace than one 1.5 amp hour Ryobi battery.
Rick, I LOVED this video. It was great seeing you training someone ( and it looks like he is doing good and learning well by the way). I enjoyed watching you go through almost the whole system and I think you did a great job explaining the difference between evap superheat and total superheat which is a concept alot of people will benefit from your explanation of. Good luck with that white smudge on your crotch!!
I tried to not sound like a know it all and keep it humble. Thanks 4 saying thatđđ
@@HVACRSurvival Well, you struck a great balance between teaching and preaching. The company would do well to have as many as possible train with you so they could see how you work, and which tools you use and how you use them. I HOPE to see you on tonight's HVAC Overtime show for the 100th episode!! You should make an appearance. You and Chronic.
@@winstonwright3613 I recorded a message for them that they might play.
That was great instruction from you and a keen and attentive student đ
Thank you! He's catching on quickly.
Did wife the take pants out of your allowance? Lol đ Great video
Your apprentice did a great job!!
Yes he didđșđș
Always a surprises me how little there is inside outdoor condenser box.
Great discussion with your apprentice enjoyed the video đ
Awesome to hear Karl, thanks 4 watching!
Good one Rick đ
Great video thanks for sharing đ
Hi sir your apprentice he is lucky to have one of the best tech to learn kick thank you for the video
Thanks Joel for the compliment, I'm just trying to treat people that want to learn better than I was treated when I was starting.
I wish you was my teacher 22 year ago
@@joelacosta3521 I didn't know what I know now back then. And I still feel like I don't know what I wish I Knew now. đ€«đ€
Good job to both of you.
Thanks John, He watches the videos so I'm sure he might see this he reads the comments.
60 minute defrost is really long I've never let anything over 45 min đ
Davinci Resolve FTW! :-)
You can buy those motors directly from mcmillen for about 1/4 price from supply house got sticker shock from supply house waned almost what evap cost for cold pack
he is really lucky to be trained by you
That's awfully nice of you to say, he's getting trained by a lot of different people so I can't take much credit.
@@HVACRSurvival we both know that i was joking :)), you are the best
Nice job
Thank you sir!đșđđ
Great video as always.
If i was in the same state and city. I would definitely ask you to fix any ac problems i had,
It is not just my own but my few rentals too.
Have a great weekend â
Thanks bud! I appreciate that, you have a great weekend too. I'm on call till Monday mornđ€Šââïž
10:34 best part lolđ
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@HVACR Survival that walk in cooler didnt have thick ice it had thicc ice, đ
14:57 spooked me, I thought hermit the frog was in my van
Now Miss Piggy you be niceđ€Łđđ
@@HVACRSurvival haha, okay. Btw awesome video thanks for showing us how/why the bypass valve works
@@TheThirdMuskateer your welcomeđđ
My problem with teaching is I donât have the patience to allow my apprentices do the work. I do most of the work and let them ask ?âs until I feel they can do it themselves. My favorite is to say nothing and see if they pay attention or pull the phone out to check Whatever 99% of the kids I see today go to the phone.
I'm not going to say I'm a natural-born teacher because I don't think I am but at this stage in life I feel I have things I can share. Generally it's all things that I had questions on the people didn't have answers for or wouldn't share they answer with me.
I'm upset doctor! I thought I was ur trainee! đ great video as always đ thanks
I'm blind leading the blind, hop on boardđ
Looks like that AC unit is getting all the hot air from that condensing unit , especially on a hot summer day. oh boy⊠installers should have turned that unit 90 deg.
âOh no! I got silicone on my pants! That ainât coming out, and itâs in my crotch!â That made me laugh
I'm here 4 your entertainmentđđđ
It's not that funny! I've lost a few pieces of clothing to that sort of thing. Lithium grease doesn't come out either.
Rick, what video program do you use to edit your video's? The electrical troubleshooting is still my weak point. I like your video's. Keep them coming.
DaVinci resolve studio
why u didnt check the subcool?u should have put the clamps on discharge line after condenser to see how much you got subcool?
I explained why we don't usually check subcooling in the video. There's all kinds of things we could do, why stop at discharge temp, we could check the breakers to verify they are tight and do a oil sample on the compressor, data log the electrical and refrigerant temps. My point is, there wasn't any reason to check either with the sight glass is full and the pressures match the rule of thumb for the temperatures we were working at.
Heyy man I see everyone has helpers now no fair đ„șđ„șđ„șđđđ
One time for half the day đ€Ł.... I'm normally by myself.
@@HVACRSurvival haha đ must have felt great to tech a rookie đđđ
@@ErickHernandez93 I love helping whoever wants to learn
Have you every tried a steam cleaner such as a CGOLDENWALL 1700W Steamer Cleaning Machine to melt the ice?
No I haven't, sounds like a chunk of money$? I get tool money but I would think It's not cheap enough to justify?
@@HVACRSurvival - I just looked it up myself. Looks pretty cheaply made, and not likely to pull enough power to be effective on ice. I'd look for some old kerosene (coal oil) driven steamers on the fleabay or an auction site like hibid.
" Sometimes it doesn't pay to have a long one " I'm tryna tell her but she just won't understand đ
you needed a sump pump to empty the garbage can. lol
how in the hell did they let it get that bad!
How does any of these things happen?.....no one cares about anything. đ€Šââïž
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So Rick how do ya explain the white stuff on your pants to the wife? Thanks for explaining the head master I understand it better now always learning from your videos trainee doing good
She thought it was funny. I have video proof of where it can from đ€Ł
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60minutes defrost? I suggest 30min x 4.
I've had 40 minute defrost cause the cooler to freeze up because people leave the door open too long and screw with a thermostat settings, it really depends on how high your humidity is. This place is only open in the evenings. Also keep in mind this is an air defrost not electric.
@@HVACRSurvival You need to be careful with 60 minute defrosts you cant schedule for hours when they are closed. Health Dept. comes in and box temp is high , they don't care if it is defrost .They can be a PIA.
The product temp its what they check not the box temp.
@@HVACRSurvival The Health Dept I dealt with was the strictest in the country
Those boots dont look csa approved for a few reasons lol
Walk-in coolers need a defrost cycle?
Correct, the evaporator temp runs 18*-20*
@@HVACRSurvival ok, so a regular make and break temp control wouldn't work in that application? Thanks for the response
Correct they use a constant cut in temperature on ones that do not have defrost clocks and monitor the evaporator temperature for the cutout. That way it always kicks in at 38 to 39 degrees and cuts out somewhere around 18 to 20 degrees. They're sensing coil temperature
#170 Thumbs uP
SmartSpeed, the speed at which money flies out your wallet "smarts" :))
True đ
What in the world is a " Side Job bob"?
A name I made up for somebody that does a side job that wasn't done very nice.
@@HVACRSurvival đ€Łđ€Łđ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł...ok
A guy that has a 'real' job working during the day, and does jobs like this on the side for cash, or less than the company he works for would charge.
@@tbelding so... a guy that has some knowledge and skills on HVAC, and wants to become his own boss, But in other to get there, he still needs to get another ton of knowledge, that you can only get by actually doing the job. Got it.!
@@MaterToys - In a lot of cases, that's exactly it (not just in HVAC). In others, it's just someone trying to make extra money on the side. Happens a lot in IT - someone works for a big company, and on the weekends/evenings they help some small companies - especially if they have no family.
Why do they wait so long to call someone?
Communication issues between staff and those in charge. This is a club more than just a restaurant.
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Knee pads bruh
Damn straight, I have worn them since I started at age 19 and I can still walk okay, most guys are hobbling along in their mid-30s. It's not worth it.