A slick little tip for the dreaded RV replacements... take bolt cutters to old one and then just un-sweat the "nubs" with the old valve out of the way. Much easier.... I hate doing RVs at all. Good Video !!
I need to replace reversing valve on an old Trane 2 ton heat pump. Can I replace with a 3 ton valve or does it have to be a 2 ton? Thanks for the video.
@@johnisraelhvac2019 I agree. I won't be doing any of the work. It is an academic question. My understanding is using a reversing valve with a different tonnage rating than the original could lead to various issues. If the replacement valve has a higher tonnage rating, it may allow too much refrigerant flow, which can overload the system and result in inefficiency or damage. Conversely, if the replacement valve has a lower tonnage rating, it may restrict the refrigerant flow, causing poor system performance and potentially damaging the compressor. I want to make sure I purchase the correct part. Thanks for the quick reply.
Living dangerously with no wet rags or heat blocking putty on the new valve! Obviously you didn’t cook it because it worked but why take that chance? I always wrap pieces of wet rag around mine and keep a water bottle handy to cool them down after each joint. Nice job though reversing valves can be tricky. I always cut mine out with a pair of straight snips and un-braze the stubs. I’ve seen a few people saying they use a sawzall which is crazy. Some brands have the 3 tubes facing down. All the Carrier/ICP I’ve ever done had them facing down so anyone using a saw on those is getting copper shavings all in the system. I don’t care if the pipes are facing up, I’m never cutting copper with a saw. Snips or bolt cutters are a much better option.
I think we can all clearly see gouges still attached . I also see the charging hose tucked under the pad and the cap still on the true suction . How did you keep from 1 building pressure while brazing and 2 ensuring that valve body didn't warp with no wet rag heat compound/ paste ... I believe that was the question
@@c_young-hvac4586 whatever you say buddy I’m not going to have a pissing contest with you. My solder joints were for enough away from the valve to where I was comfortable of not overheating the valve and obviously I didn’t because it’s working beautiful. Those valves can take more than you think they can.
A slick little tip for the dreaded RV replacements... take bolt cutters to old one and then just un-sweat the "nubs" with the old valve out of the way. Much easier.... I hate doing RVs at all. Good Video !!
I use a multi tool with a carbide blade. Copper doesn't distort, and goes back together easy.
I use a broke pair of greens to do the same thing your saying....I thought I got the idea from you but I don't know
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@@Android_Warrior Yo !!
@@jeffreyjohn2037 Doesn't that blade make shavings though ??
I would’ve wrapped the new valve with a rag, and been flowing nitrogen. That job is painful. But the system is running. Thanks for sharing.
Cooked the new valve.
You gotta love the post COVID work Force
The manufacturer can't get any good ppl
Sadly accurate
Great Job Man!
Glad to see videos again. Keep up the good work!
I need to replace reversing valve on an old Trane 2 ton heat pump. Can I replace with a 3 ton valve or does it have to be a 2 ton? Thanks for the video.
You call a professional
@@johnisraelhvac2019 I agree. I won't be doing any of the work. It is an academic question. My understanding is using a reversing valve with a different tonnage rating than the original could lead to various issues. If the replacement valve has a higher tonnage rating, it may allow too much refrigerant flow, which can overload the system and result in inefficiency or damage. Conversely, if the replacement valve has a lower tonnage rating, it may restrict the refrigerant flow, causing poor system performance and potentially damaging the compressor. I want to make sure I purchase the correct part. Thanks for the quick reply.
@@mortalfoolproductions let your professional provide the part sir.
A rosebud tip works GEAT to unsweat those joints.😊
thanks for the video. reversing valve, is that mean that this machine has both heat pump and ac , two function in one ? thanks
Heat pumps are heat and cool capable. Always have RV.
Living dangerously with no wet rags or heat blocking putty on the new valve! Obviously you didn’t cook it because it worked but why take that chance? I always wrap pieces of wet rag around mine and keep a water bottle handy to cool them down after each joint. Nice job though reversing valves can be tricky. I always cut mine out with a pair of straight snips and un-braze the stubs. I’ve seen a few people saying they use a sawzall which is crazy. Some brands have the 3 tubes facing down. All the Carrier/ICP I’ve ever done had them facing down so anyone using a saw on those is getting copper shavings all in the system. I don’t care if the pipes are facing up, I’m never cutting copper with a saw. Snips or bolt cutters are a much better option.
Is there a video on condemning the RV?
A magnet can be used sometimes
I bet it took multiple bottles of nitrogen between unbrazing, repairing leak and rebrazing. But if you don't use it you'll probably be back. Good job!
No nitrogen and no heat sink wtf rtfm
Haha clearly your not a regular 🤣
Nitrogen was used. You can clearly see the gauges on the unit
I think we can all clearly see gouges still attached . I also see the charging hose tucked under the pad and the cap still on the true suction . How did you keep from 1 building pressure while brazing and 2 ensuring that valve body didn't warp with no wet rag heat compound/ paste ... I believe that was the question
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@@c_young-hvac4586 whatever you say buddy I’m not going to have a pissing contest with you. My solder joints were for enough away from the valve to where I was comfortable of not overheating the valve and obviously I didn’t because it’s working beautiful. Those valves can take more than you think they can.
I personally use my junk tin snips to cut off valve at body and then un braze the stubs. I find that to be much easier
Use the Carrier method of the reversing valve replacement.
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I always cut the old valve off sawzall.
Sup john
Heat pumps are trash
Please keep these coming man. #NAME? 'PromoSM'!!!