Great video. Great tip on getting information from others. I like to proceed with caution when getting info. Don't dig for gold n keep n open mind. Otherwise u start overthinking second quessing, of which I do lol. Love ur diagnostic approach, thanks Rick !
Good vid Rickster ... It went good with my Bloody Mary ... I know , why am I doing a Bloody Mary at this time of the morning , cause I overslept ... Lol ... Hey to Chronic ...
Nice video. I work with alot of critical charge systems. Some as low as 3.5 oz, and I always charge through a ball valve from the tank. No manifold in the loop. That way if it needs 4.75 oz, I know thats exactly whats in there. Cuz I hate wondering when it comes to how much is in the hoses, or how much I got out.
@@HVACRSurvival I sprung for that Mastercool 98202 scale that NorCal Dave posted about. Works well for charging the R600a units I work with. Its leaked from the hose connection at the ball valve since day 1 though and I need to contact them. Works well other than that. I use the ball valve method on my R134A units also tho cuz they don't take much charge. Got the idea from Chris HVACR Videos.
@@winstonwright3613 That looks like the kit I have but it's not built into the weight scale. I have two different bottle types and that scale looks like it would only work with one type of bottle? The other style of R290 bottle True mfg. sends for warranty looks and connects the same as a hand torch bottle.
@@HVACRSurvival Ya, only the 7/16 thread bottles with the re-sealing multi use tap on top will screw into their adapter. Enviro-Safe sells single 6oz 600a and 290 cans in that style in addition to the other style, and Mastercool sells both refrigerants in the 12oz re-sealable can, but only in 12 packs. However, you CAN use it with the other cans that have the puncture top and the slightly bigger threads. Because the port that is attached to the scale... the one that their "hex adapter" screws onto is a standard 1/4 flare hvac port. The "hex adapter" just has the female 7/16 threads (and a post in the middle to depress the valve on those cans) on one of its ends, and a 1/4 female flare on the other end. That way the bottle can stand up on the scale screwed into the adapter. So.... I put together a can tap for the puncture top bottles, and an angled fitting to connect the flare output of that tap to the flare on the scale.... and viola ... now I can have one of the other style cans connected to the scale as well; suspended upside down and firmly attached to the scale so it reads well and I don't need any contraptions to hold the can. That 1/4 flare fitting they have built into the scale platform makes all of this possible, which is why I love it. Its worked really well. Lemme know if you want me to email you any pictures or better explanations of any of what I described. I couldn't find any detailed explanations of any of what I just described when I looked around. I just had to buy it and figure it all out.
The rule I was always told was "anytime you open a system you're supposed to replace the dryer". Vacuum pumps don't remove moisture in poe systems, only filter dryers can. Like I mentioned in the video, on this job I didn't really open the system Other than to install the taps and leave it open so that's why I cut corners. A lot of times it never seems to make a difference and I was right in the middle of lunch and didn't want to be in the way any more than I already was. Thanks 4 watching👍👍
👍 no nickel and dime too many variables 👍 like you said pull it out and Way it in you know you’re always 100% correct. With today’s fast new generation recovery machines and accurate scales within less than 5 g Why would any one do it any other way
DUKE!
Got love the crew walking all over you while you're trying fix the thing!!!
You do a good job of hiding it!!!!
I’m a fan of pulling and weighing in, nice vid Rick
Thanks to you, Rick and Lora, I just accepted a job in Refrigeration after working a government job for 13 yrs!
Awesome Justin, best of luck to you👍👍
Rick you did a great job working to repair the problem !
Thanks Ted, just don't mention where I'm at. Let your imagination take you there.
@@HVACRSurvival I hear ya , my mind will tell me that you are in your happy place! Sorry ….
Thanks Bear, I don't want to sound like a jerk but you never who might be watching🤜🤛👍👍
Good one Rick 👍, weighing it in is best way
Thank you, I agree💯
Great video. Great tip on getting information from others. I like to proceed with caution when getting info. Don't dig for gold n keep n open mind. Otherwise u start overthinking second quessing, of which I do lol. Love ur diagnostic approach, thanks Rick !
Nice a new video that what's I need for my Sunday morning have a nice week.
Thanks for checking it out and letting me know👍👍. You have a great weekend as well!
Very good 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻thanks
Thanks for checking it out👍👍
Thanks again Rick Nice Video 💯
Happy Memorial day
Thanks man! You too👍👍
can you show us how you recover the remaining gas from these little leaking guys? 👀 😝
It's magic 🪄
Nice job and video
I appreciate the support🤜🤛
Should’ve changed that liquid line drier
Every time Good stuff Rick 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
Thanks Kadir👍👍. Good morning from Ohio.
@@HVACRSurvival 😀😀have a good day 🙏
@@KadirYildiran you too!
another leaker great job Rick
Thanks Victor 🤜😉🤛👍👍
Good vid Rickster ... It went good with my Bloody Mary ... I know , why am I doing a Bloody Mary at this time of the morning , cause I overslept ... Lol ... Hey to Chronic ...
🤣👍👍 this is a no judgment zone 🤣😅👍👍
@@HVACRSurvival Lol ... Thnx for putting up with me ...
Lol, I enjoy hearing from you!
Nice video. I work with alot of critical charge systems. Some as low as 3.5 oz, and I always charge through a ball valve from the tank. No manifold in the loop. That way if it needs 4.75 oz, I know thats exactly whats in there. Cuz I hate wondering when it comes to how much is in the hoses, or how much I got out.
That's how I charge R290 units👍👍. I use a digital food scale in grams.
@@HVACRSurvival I sprung for that Mastercool 98202 scale that NorCal Dave posted about. Works well for charging the R600a units I work with. Its leaked from the hose connection at the ball valve since day 1 though and I need to contact them. Works well other than that. I use the ball valve method on my R134A units also tho cuz they don't take much charge. Got the idea from Chris HVACR Videos.
@@winstonwright3613 That looks like the kit I have but it's not built into the weight scale. I have two different bottle types and that scale looks like it would only work with one type of bottle? The other style of R290 bottle True mfg. sends for warranty looks and connects the same as a hand torch bottle.
@@HVACRSurvival Ya, only the 7/16 thread bottles with the re-sealing multi use tap on top will screw into their adapter. Enviro-Safe sells single 6oz 600a and 290 cans in that style in addition to the other style, and Mastercool sells both refrigerants in the 12oz re-sealable can, but only in 12 packs. However, you CAN use it with the other cans that have the puncture top and the slightly bigger threads. Because the port that is attached to the scale... the one that their "hex adapter" screws onto is a standard 1/4 flare hvac port. The "hex adapter" just has the female 7/16 threads (and a post in the middle to depress the valve on those cans) on one of its ends, and a 1/4 female flare on the other end. That way the bottle can stand up on the scale screwed into the adapter. So.... I put together a can tap for the puncture top bottles, and an angled fitting to connect the flare output of that tap to the flare on the scale.... and viola ... now I can have one of the other style cans connected to the scale as well; suspended upside down and firmly attached to the scale so it reads well and I don't need any contraptions to hold the can. That 1/4 flare fitting they have built into the scale platform makes all of this possible, which is why I love it. Its worked really well. Lemme know if you want me to email you any pictures or better explanations of any of what I described. I couldn't find any detailed explanations of any of what I just described when I looked around. I just had to buy it and figure it all out.
Looked like the type of solder joint for water pipes.
I agree, I can make them look like that but I like to see it drawn deep into the pocket of the joint. Thanks for the feedback!
Great video. You off tomorrow or have to work.
I'm off and not on call for a couple weeks. Thanks for checking it out!
Rick what brand of line tap is that you were using?
Are you asking about the JB 1/4" refrigerant stem I'm using or the JB line tap? 😁
Make way for the youtube police: You never Re-Use a pencil drier is what I was told...
The rule I was always told was "anytime you open a system you're supposed to replace the dryer". Vacuum pumps don't remove moisture in poe systems, only filter dryers can. Like I mentioned in the video, on this job I didn't really open the system Other than to install the taps and leave it open so that's why I cut corners. A lot of times it never seems to make a difference and I was right in the middle of lunch and didn't want to be in the way any more than I already was. Thanks 4 watching👍👍
well if it was in a "true" fridge it would be cool, get it "true", lol i had to make that joke
🤣😲🤜😉
@@HVACRSurvival ik my jokes are bad but you gotta admit every time i make a joke its sorta funny, lol
It works for me😉👍👍
You can't trust tech support some time they tell me something and I be like no that not true so I will call back and get another tech
reach in spoiler :)
Time for it to be taped and cold meat hmmmmm😆😆😆😆
I'm glad someone gets my humor 😅😅🤣🤣🖐️😎. What's up super Dave!
👍👍👍
Those Baines are a pain in the ass. They are very helpful at the factory tho
#360 thumbs uP
👍 no nickel and dime too many variables 👍 like you said pull it out and Way it in you know you’re always 100% correct.
With today’s fast new generation recovery machines and accurate scales within less than 5 g
Why would any one do it any other way
Thank's, it took several mistakes to come to that rule of thumb, 👍😁