What if you Only Have One Large Hose?
When evacuating, the FASTEST way is to use two large diameter hoses connected to two core removal tools and the cores removed. These hoses are then connected to the pump using a tee or evacuation “tree”. However, when you only have one large hose another acceptable method is to connect the large hose to the suction […]
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Refrigerant Recovery Practices
Recovery is the removal of refrigerant from a system to either store and send in for recycling or to reintroduce back into the same system. Here are some top tips – Make sure your tank is empty and evacuated to 300 microns if you plan to return the refrigerant back into the system. Never mix […]
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Splicing Wires – Bad, Good, Better, Best
There are many acceptable methods for making a wire splice and you need to consider many different factors when making a splice. Here are a few considerations. High Voltage vs. Low Voltage – If the connection is 24V or less it USUALLY has fewer NEC (National Electrical Code) rules and regulations about how the connections are […]
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Reading CFM and Duct Velocity with a Testo 510i, the Smart Probe app and a Pitot Tube
Reading CFM and Duct Velocity In this video, we cover the basics of using the Testo 510i with a pitot tube to do a duct traverse and easily calculate Velocity in FPM and volume in CFM on a small 8″ duct. Using this method is handy because you can use the reliable, accurate and inexpensive […]
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Making a Ductless Flare That Won’t Leak
In this video Jesse and Bryan demonstrate the creation of  a 3/8″ and 1/4″ flare on a ductless unit including – Reaming and Deburring Using a small amount of lubricant Making the flare, though we would suggest using a high quality orbital flare like THIS ONE Using a torque wrench to tighten to specs
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Something You May Want to Consider on Every Call
There are a few important things that I suggest checking on every service call to reduce callbacks and increase customer satisfaction. One of them that often gets missed is preventing wire rub outs. One of my area managers and experienced tech Jesse Claerbout shot a video showing the simple step he takes to prevent major […]
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Motor Tap Battle
In this video we cover Basic Motor Wiring Run, Common and Start legs Multi Speed motors and whether the speed taps are common, run or start The location of a thermal overload in a multi speed blower motor If you have an iPhone, subscribe to the podcast HERE, and if you have an Android phone, […]
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Blower Relay, Electric Heat Tips and Mistakes
In this video we talk about – Common misunderstandings about blower relays How Blower relays connect to sequencers How Sequencers and other relays connect to electric heat Mistakes techs make that cause major damage and high power bills How to replace a blower board with a universal 90-340 relay If you have an iPhone, subscribe […]
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