The Culprit Behind the Lost Refrigerant | HVAC Tech Investigation

Returned to this job after completing a maintenance a few weeks ago, found the system low on charge. At the time scheduling didn’t allow for the repair. So came back to do the work.
First initial thought was the lineset was leaking under the soil, but after searching found it was leaking at the coupling from the time system had gotten installed. Cut out the old piece of copper repaired with the new, dadada you get it 😂
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[@not.enoughto.go.around6176]

florida service tech as well..... them underground linesets are terrible. came up to a unit one time and i was going to do a iso test and i cut the evaporator coil and a bunch of water came out, didnt have to do the test no more but everything was contaminated at that point.... customer was not happy

[@jasonjohnsonHVAC]

Never could understand the point of running them underground. Just seems like trouble waiting to happen

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

That’s wild!! 😳 it’s so ridiculous and there’s nothing going to change just will continue to happen 🤦🏼‍♂️ maybe one day lol. High hopes 🤞🏻

[@chevymom9776]

Like that Stevie nicks impression in the bigining

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

Figured you’d get a kick out the Billy goat

[@chevymom9776]

Good job Jake

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

Thanks pop 🫡

[@c_young-hvac4586]

10 sec. In.....doors are closed MY MAN !!! LETS GOOOOOOO

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

🤣 stay tuned!!!

[@c_young-hvac4586]

Brahhhhh my mind is blown doors opening and then closed .....wild

[@eastcoast186]

👍👍👍🇺🇸👀 hvac knight’s rule

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

😂 hell ya bro let’s go coastttt 🫡

[@butlerstouchHVAC]

great fix

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

Thanks brother!

[@robertmackenzie2985]

Holy cow look at the rust on the dryer

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

I’m telling ya!!

[@woodystokes1543]

Need the spin swagger are awesome.

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

It’s so convenient!! I have the “spin”version then just for the rectorseal set, which is nice for the 1/4” shank for impacts

[@ReliableHVACR]

Looks like Jake got a camera crew!
Shout out Curtis, he loves them maintenances 🤣

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

😂 I was trying to work em a bit 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@robertmackenzie2985]

I have a system by a golf course and a pond and the coils did the same thing

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

I think that could be the reason, have you had issues

[@subcoolHVAC]

Thankfully you Dodged it this time … I’m not a fan of buried line sets, especially condos 🤮 nothings going to change. Good job fixin !! 👊💪

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

Dude right??? It’s friggin terrible 🤦🏼‍♂️ appreciate you man 🫡 keep crushing it 💪🏻

[@chevymom9776]

I have seen line sets with a protective coating on the copper

[@jasonjohnsonHVAC]

Yeah buddy.....keep up the great work Jake...🤘🤘🤘

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

Thanks Jason appreciate the continued support man 🙏🏻 🫡

[@chevymom9776]

Those underground line sets have to go. Should be protected with 3"pvc

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

Ya it should but they don’t 🤦🏼‍♂️ under the foundation it’s ran thru a 4” pvc chase with the drain but once it exits the building just in the ground, it’s terrible

[@HVACGUY]

Did you just get another MG44?

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

This is my second one of the mg44 but I’ve had for a few months now!! I will say the first one got ruined because…. User error 🤦🏼‍♂️ 🤣

[@deanmartin1966]

Nice job

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

Appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@hvacr_student]

Hey man, nice vid! Just want to clarify something because the video in brazing was cut. Did you introduce nitrogen when you brazed the lineset replacement and filter drier? I'm just wondering because the sytem is pumped down. Or you just brazed and let the vacuum pump do the suctioning of impurities/oxidation left inside? Will be taking notes of your response for my future reference in the field someday. Thank you.

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

When I brazed unit back I used nitro flowing, I’ve shown it in previous videos, not to extensively but usually just to show that I’m doing it. But when unsweating the copper I don’t use the nitro 👍🏻 hope that helps and clarifies it a bit!

[@hvacr_student]

@@KoolinwithKrauss clear as crystal for that clarification my man, thank you!

[@DanO181919]

13:42 that’s what she said 😂

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

🤣 I Ment to insert a Micheal Scott clip 😂

[@DanO181919]

@@KoolinwithKrauss That would have been hilarious 😂

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

@@DanO181919missed opportunity 🤦🏼‍♂️ won’t let it happen again 😂

[@robertmackenzie2985]

My H10 always dead too

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

It’s a shame 🤦‍♂️ 😂

[@noahbaggett9037]

Isn’t that in Sanford / lake Mary ? Off of Rhyhard ? That’s not how it’s spelled but you know

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

That be the spot man 😂 I think yall the ones that did the place there, at least for one of the phases!!

[@robertmackenzie2985]

Don’t set the mulch on fire

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

Close call 😅

[@amadeusrocks4967]

Rudd have issues.

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

You ain’t lying 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@HerbertKruger-eg6mn]

Would you sell one of tour vetos?.

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

Which one you looking at?! Always willing

[@HerbertKruger-eg6mn]

Pro pack, XXL mb5b?.

[@HerbertKruger-eg6mn]

With one's do you have for sale

[@Eddy63]

Nice job Jake ... Thx

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

Thanks Eddy!! Appreciate you 🫡