There may be a Viper product for the itch🤣 Great video my friend, I’m not even in the trade, but listen to you all the time. I have a huge appreciation for all the hard work, customer care and troubleshooting abilities you exhibit. Stay safe out there!
Can I just be honestly I’m a recent hvac/r grad and man I look forward to watching you’re content I’m from Mississippi which the humidity is thru the roof lol but man I salute you and thank you for helping us out . Especially for me being new in the field
It really sucks, especially in attics in the summer, but you pretty much have to cover your entire body when working with insulation. Full-wrap safety glasses, gloves, long sleeves, long pants, dust mask. EDIT: And you have to wash the exposed clothing separately to make sure you get any loose fibers off, without "contaminating" the rest of your clothes.
Also, when getting fiberglass off your skin, use cold water, and use a washrag and wipe in ONE DIRECTION. If you scrub or itch back and forth, you will just work the fibers farther into your skin
welcome to the life of residential contractors, crawl and dig in fiberglass insulation to your arm pits, all whilst sweating like a glass blower at the glory hole... 🤪🤪 only enhanced by 98F outdoor temps with 70%+ humidity (attics are 130+), I can only imagine some of the other areas with higher temps and high humidity.
2:36 "we're gonna attempt to pull this union right here, we'll drain out the water into that pan" more like, we'll unhook that union and take an unscheduled shower and drench and soak the wall, totally missing the pan with most of the water, then spend an hour cleaning up and drying off. at least that's how it always goes for me... 🤣🤣
Love how hard you work and picture things brother!! Just got a new HVACR tech at my on-site maintenance job and he knows about you & your videos chris :) Last tech didn’t and he ain’t last much around my installed big picture mindset hahaha he was a cool dude just lazy. Keep it up we need you!
Those cleaning foams really are amazing. They loosen the debris from the fins and tubes, and the expansion of the foam carries the debris with the expansion out of the coil to some degree.. i like it.
Great tec info in your videos . I am retired but still watch to keep the info fresh and to see all the new technology that has came out. Wish I had some of that technology way back when. Be careful out there. Thanks.
Itching skin is often a sign of dehydration. Sometimes I apply a treatment to stop the itching. One I use here in England, Europe is called 'E45 cream' which is a soft white paraffin cream. One trick I use is to apply it to wet skin so that I need a lot less which means it dries very quickly and doesn't leave my skin slippery which is great when working with one's hands. Another skin 'cream' (although it's more like a kind of gel) is called 'Neutrogena' and was developed here in Europe to protect the skin of Norwegian fishermen. Other reasons can be changes in formulation of soaps/shower gels. Similarly, it can be a reaction to clothes washing detergent if you itch with fresh clean clothing on - if this is the case try using less detergent or make sure the machine is rinsing properly. After that, it could be a reaction to a deodorant or body spray. I personally have to be very careful because I am allergic to deodorants and body sprays. If I try to wear one I get a painful reaction very quickly (less than an hour) even with the smallest amount and my skin bubbles up with a red rash that looks a bit like a pizza within a few hours which takes a some care to sort out again. Unfortunately, it's also very easy to come into contact with substances that are harmful. Is it possible you got, for example, some coil cleaning agent on your clothing without realising it which went through to your skin? Refrigerants themselves can be problematic and recovered refrigerant will likely contain some compressor oil which could be carcinogenic or otherwise toxic. I'm just trying to suggest things that may help or maybe overlooked for whatever reason, not 'preach to the choir'. Good health to you, Chris.
I can understand the logic in spending 8k to repair a unit Vs replacing it as I've done the same thing. I've worked for years in a multiple site operation, and we have two types of work orders we can raise. One is a revenue order, and the other a CapEx (Capital Expenditure) order. A revenue order is for repairs and is simple, and only requires one person's approval. A capex order requires two separate quotes be raised, then multiple levels of approval all the way up to director, which can take months. Sometimes, it's quicker and easier to throw money into repairing what you have Vs going through the pain of getting the approval to replace (not to mention being without the equipment all that time).
Making youtube videos has to be financially feasible for a small business. If you need extra time that you can't bill a customer (editing, planning, equipment etc.) you have to offset the cost somehow. Merch is just that. If you are watching on a computer there is an extension called sponsorblock that will skip such interruptions based on community efforts.
When billing it depends on which account they are billing. Often they push it over to the owner of the building. If leasing the building it is a grey area.
That was an awesome little end clip😂. Big picture is doing what the customer wants, truth is it derisks alot of jobs being labor only, especially if you're the one doing the work.
the problem when doing labor only? when going to install and finding damaged components/equipment, is having to wait a week or months for "maybe" undamaged to come again or fiddling with warranty repair pay before it's ever been installed. meanwhile you now have labor hours put in and they don't want to pay until the job is done, which cannot be done until undamaged equipment/repairs are done and hopefully you checked the equipment in advance, before tearing out the existing still functional junk.
Big or small....every job deserves a good effort put into it. It shiws the customer you care, it increases your potential revenue. It allows you to make sure something else isn't about to fail and you will be back. Its being a professional....no matter what the call is. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂the ending was gold
Do you do door replacements yourself? Or subcontractor it out? Unless its hinges, sweeps, closers, strike&latch,safety handles, we usually pass it on to another contractor in our area that does boxes
Thanks a lot for the content Chris. Love your channel. I do have a quick ask. How you base your charge rates? I don’t want to screw myself but also want to be comparable in the market. I carry General liability and am getting licensing as well, and we all know Freon ain’t free! Any advise is very appreciated
Chris, the pebbles on the roof are typically referred to as "mineral". It's not sand, but it is often made from limestone which is fairly good at reflecting some of the sunlight, to extend the life of a roof.
Hey Chris the theme of this video got me thinking. Can you tell us viewers about any customers that you've had to fire in the past? Any particular stories come to mind?
I seen a cool idea and I wondered if it's something you might do for your merch I see hats that have built-in flashlights on the brim of the hat and it allows you to see in places without holding a flashlight as well I thought it would be cool if your hats had that as well but might be a little bit more complicated than what I think Just an idea.
If you have itches you don't know what they are about - check blood sugar and for gluten intolerance. I got rid of the itches when I stopped eating gluten.
Do your customers have maintenance staff at all? I mean, I'm glad you're making money off of this, but why do restaurants not have a staff member doing this?
It depends on the restaurant. I worked at a local to the Treasure Valley in Idaho and they had one maintenance guy. A handyman contract might be something to look into for the place. Pay for regular maintenance and then add language for emergency repairs.
Hey Chris, in the video you said one of the reasons to replace the equipment is that it uses R22, is there anything wrong with equipment using that refrigerant, last month i got a brand new ac for my room and its a R22 system, thats why im asking
It's very damaging to the ozone layer. Hence why it's phased out for years now. In Europe you can't repair R22 equipment anymore without converting it to other refrigerants (been the case since 2015). In the US it's in limited supply and no longer produced, this raises the prices for new gas, which you would need when replacing a compressor. Now you've got worn out equipment that needs stupidly expensive refrigerant -->really bad business choice.
What kind of AC unit and where do you live? New units in the US haven't used R22 in a long ass time. Most here come with r600a, r134a, r290, etc. Some even have r410a.
It always makes me laugh a little when people say it's stupid to do a job you chose to do. How is it stupid to make a paycheck? What's stupid is letting a competitor get a job you're able to do.
Common Sense is Not Very Common. You were either Blessed and Received it at Birth or you Weren’t. They Don’t Teach at School. Customers are Unpredictable. 🤔
I hope the video is reversed, because a flag is supposed to have the stars on the upper left, not the upper right. You should probably discuss that with your vendor. (The union is always supposed to be to the flag's upper right, the observer's upper left)
@@EoRdE6 - www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/story/Article/1892936/dos-and-donts-for-displaying-old-glory - "When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag's own right, that is, to the observer's left. When displayed in a window, the flag should be displayed in the same way, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street." In this case, the arm is "A wall". www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/flagdisplay.pdf _ON UNIFORMS_, the flag patch is reversed in "assaulting forwards" presentation to show that it's showing that the 'carrier' is moving forwards into battle. airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/heres-why-us-flag-sometimes-appears-backwards None of these cases apply here. This is not a uniform, nor is it a US military or governmental aircraft.
There may be a Viper product for the itch🤣 Great video my friend, I’m not even in the trade, but listen to you all the time. I have a huge appreciation for all the hard work, customer care and troubleshooting abilities you exhibit. Stay safe out there!
Can I just be honestly I’m a recent hvac/r grad and man I look forward to watching you’re content I’m from Mississippi which the humidity is thru the roof lol but man I salute you and thank you for helping us out . Especially for me being new in the field
the itchiness might be from crawling around in your attic insulation, the fibers are super sharp and will dig into your skin and start itching
It really sucks, especially in attics in the summer, but you pretty much have to cover your entire body when working with insulation. Full-wrap safety glasses, gloves, long sleeves, long pants, dust mask.
EDIT: And you have to wash the exposed clothing separately to make sure you get any loose fibers off, without "contaminating" the rest of your clothes.
Also, when getting fiberglass off your skin, use cold water, and use a washrag and wipe in ONE DIRECTION. If you scrub or itch back and forth, you will just work the fibers farther into your skin
welcome to the life of residential contractors, crawl and dig in fiberglass insulation to your arm pits, all whilst sweating like a glass blower at the glory hole... 🤪🤪
only enhanced by 98F outdoor temps with 70%+ humidity (attics are 130+), I can only imagine some of the other areas with higher temps and high humidity.
2:36 "we're gonna attempt to pull this union right here, we'll drain out the water into that pan"
more like, we'll unhook that union and take an unscheduled shower and drench and soak the wall, totally missing the pan with most of the water, then spend an hour cleaning up and drying off.
at least that's how it always goes for me... 🤣🤣
Ha ha
Love how hard you work and picture things brother!! Just got a new HVACR tech at my on-site maintenance job and he knows about you & your videos chris :) Last tech didn’t and he ain’t last much around my installed big picture mindset hahaha he was a cool dude just lazy. Keep it up we need you!
Those cleaning foams really are amazing. They loosen the debris from the fins and tubes, and the expansion of the foam carries the debris with the expansion out of the coil to some degree.. i like it.
Great tec info in your videos . I am retired but still watch to keep the info fresh and to see all the new technology that has came out. Wish I had some of that technology way back when. Be careful out there. Thanks.
Itching skin is often a sign of dehydration. Sometimes I apply a treatment to stop the itching. One I use here in England, Europe is called 'E45 cream' which is a soft white paraffin cream. One trick I use is to apply it to wet skin so that I need a lot less which means it dries very quickly and doesn't leave my skin slippery which is great when working with one's hands. Another skin 'cream' (although it's more like a kind of gel) is called 'Neutrogena' and was developed here in Europe to protect the skin of Norwegian fishermen.
Other reasons can be changes in formulation of soaps/shower gels. Similarly, it can be a reaction to clothes washing detergent if you itch with fresh clean clothing on - if this is the case try using less detergent or make sure the machine is rinsing properly. After that, it could be a reaction to a deodorant or body spray. I personally have to be very careful because I am allergic to deodorants and body sprays. If I try to wear one I get a painful reaction very quickly (less than an hour) even with the smallest amount and my skin bubbles up with a red rash that looks a bit like a pizza within a few hours which takes a some care to sort out again.
Unfortunately, it's also very easy to come into contact with substances that are harmful. Is it possible you got, for example, some coil cleaning agent on your clothing without realising it which went through to your skin? Refrigerants themselves can be problematic and recovered refrigerant will likely contain some compressor oil which could be carcinogenic or otherwise toxic.
I'm just trying to suggest things that may help or maybe overlooked for whatever reason, not 'preach to the choir'. Good health to you, Chris.
I need some of that cleaner for our coils on our HVAC system in the house.
Chris, I did watch it to the end and the end was priceless haha! Maybe an idea to add some bloopers? :D
I can understand the logic in spending 8k to repair a unit Vs replacing it as I've done the same thing.
I've worked for years in a multiple site operation, and we have two types of work orders we can raise. One is a revenue order, and the other a CapEx (Capital Expenditure) order. A revenue order is for repairs and is simple, and only requires one person's approval.
A capex order requires two separate quotes be raised, then multiple levels of approval all the way up to director, which can take months.
Sometimes, it's quicker and easier to throw money into repairing what you have Vs going through the pain of getting the approval to replace (not to mention being without the equipment all that time).
Can you upload a video showing your preventive maintenance process? I am very curious as to what your method of doing that is.
Good lord chill on your merch. I hadn’t watched this in months don’t need to hear this every time I open one of these
Go buy some merch and he won’t have to plug it so hard.
@@r6parker lol no thanks I’m not that desperate I’ve got my own HVAC company that does vary well
Making youtube videos has to be financially feasible for a small business. If you need extra time that you can't bill a customer (editing, planning, equipment etc.) you have to offset the cost somehow. Merch is just that. If you are watching on a computer there is an extension called sponsorblock that will skip such interruptions based on community efforts.
Enjoy your vid! Keep it up mate
Awesome video
When billing it depends on which account they are billing. Often they push it over to the owner of the building. If leasing the building it is a grey area.
That was an awesome little end clip😂. Big picture is doing what the customer wants, truth is it derisks alot of jobs being labor only, especially if you're the one doing the work.
the problem when doing labor only? when going to install and finding damaged components/equipment, is having to wait a week or months for "maybe" undamaged to come again or fiddling with warranty repair pay before it's ever been installed. meanwhile you now have labor hours put in and they don't want to pay until the job is done, which cannot be done until undamaged equipment/repairs are done and hopefully you checked the equipment in advance, before tearing out the existing still functional junk.
Big or small....every job deserves a good effort put into it. It shiws the customer you care, it increases your potential revenue. It allows you to make sure something else isn't about to fail and you will be back. Its being a professional....no matter what the call is.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂the ending was gold
Do you do door replacements yourself? Or subcontractor it out? Unless its hinges, sweeps, closers, strike&latch,safety handles, we usually pass it on to another contractor in our area that does boxes
I will install doors if they are bolt on doors, but i dont take wall sections out of existing box's to replace a door
Thanks a lot for the content Chris. Love your channel. I do have a quick ask. How you base your charge rates? I don’t want to screw myself but also want to be comparable in the market. I carry General liability and am getting licensing as well, and we all know Freon ain’t free! Any advise is very appreciated
Chris, the pebbles on the roof are typically referred to as "mineral". It's not sand, but it is often made from limestone which is fairly good at reflecting some of the sunlight, to extend the life of a roof.
Where did you get that tip for the drain blow gun?
The supplyhouse sells the rubber piece and I just made the copper part
You had to throw in that itching at the end huh XD
I still gotta bunch of Blachard-Nest R-22 systems. They all trashed but still work fine. Hopefully they swap them out soon.
Any chance you can send merch international?
Hey Chris the theme of this video got me thinking. Can you tell us viewers about any customers that you've had to fire in the past? Any particular stories come to mind?
Awesome 👍🙌😊
You’re a beast Chris.
0:09 where?
Where the hell did the broken florescent lamp come from???
I've found a lot of things on roofs, usually just idiots throwing items onto the roof
Cillis employees being jackasses
I seen a cool idea and I wondered if it's something you might do for your merch I see hats that have built-in flashlights on the brim of the hat and it allows you to see in places without holding a flashlight as well I thought it would be cool if your hats had that as well but might be a little bit more complicated than what I think Just an idea.
Why take into account where the walk in is located?
If the walkin is out side, or the customer is in the high desert, it can affect heat load or ambient temperature split
Why I always over size my drain
What brand are the flex fit hats, im picky about my hats so its hard for me to buy them online
They are Yuupong cool and dry flex fit hats
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I think that stuff rather pushes the dirt out...
If you have itches you don't know what they are about - check blood sugar and for gluten intolerance. I got rid of the itches when I stopped eating gluten.
Do you have anything bigger than L/XL flex fit hats? I have a huge head
On a coil like that, the heat transfer has got to be really bad --- Can have negative effect on the rest of the system.??
Reduces cooling capacity unit will have to run longer to get to temp
No nitrogen for clearing the drain?
You made me laugh at the end
🇺🇸💪👍❄️ thanks
Wow
Do your customers have maintenance staff at all? I mean, I'm glad you're making money off of this, but why do restaurants not have a staff member doing this?
It depends on the restaurant. I worked at a local to the Treasure Valley in Idaho and they had one maintenance guy. A handyman contract might be something to look into for the place. Pay for regular maintenance and then add language for emergency repairs.
Who else watched until the audio sync?
Have you seen a doctor about your itch?
you sound experienced in itches.. 🤣🤪🥳🤡
@@throttlebottle5906 Nope, just old so my doctor is part of my life now 😛
Hey Chris, in the video you said one of the reasons to replace the equipment is that it uses R22, is there anything wrong with equipment using that refrigerant, last month i got a brand new ac for my room and its a R22 system, thats why im asking
It's very damaging to the ozone layer. Hence why it's phased out for years now. In Europe you can't repair R22 equipment anymore without converting it to other refrigerants (been the case since 2015). In the US it's in limited supply and no longer produced, this raises the prices for new gas, which you would need when replacing a compressor. Now you've got worn out equipment that needs stupidly expensive refrigerant -->really bad business choice.
What kind of AC unit and where do you live? New units in the US haven't used R22 in a long ass time. Most here come with r600a, r134a, r290, etc. Some even have r410a.
@@tschuuuls486 It is *marginally* damaging to the ozone layer and one unit is an infinitesimal contribution.
To hear the powers that be talk cows farting can damage the ozone, all that is bullshit, it’s about money and control@@tschuuuls486
@@MegaDysart its a inverter air conditioner Arielli AAC-09CH2XA61-I WI-FI, i live in Bulgaria, and got it brand new from a store
Rule number one: keep the customer happy
It always makes me laugh a little when people say it's stupid to do a job you chose to do. How is it stupid to make a paycheck? What's stupid is letting a competitor get a job you're able to do.
That outro though 🤣
What's with the broken fluorescent bulb at 6:12?
Casuals smoke crack/meth out of a lightbulb: heroes smoke outta 36" florescents.
Common Sense is Not Very Common. You were either Blessed and Received it at Birth or you Weren’t. They Don’t Teach at School. Customers are Unpredictable. 🤔
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I hope the video is reversed, because a flag is supposed to have the stars on the upper left, not the upper right. You should probably discuss that with your vendor. (The union is always supposed to be to the flag's upper right, the observer's upper left)
Incorrect, check out any US Army uniform for example. It's oriented to initiate a flagpole, reverse on the right sleeve and normal on the left.
@@EoRdE6 - www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/story/Article/1892936/dos-and-donts-for-displaying-old-glory - "When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag's own right, that is, to the observer's left. When displayed in a window, the flag should be displayed in the same way, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street." In this case, the arm is "A wall".
www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/flagdisplay.pdf
_ON UNIFORMS_, the flag patch is reversed in "assaulting forwards" presentation to show that it's showing that the 'carrier' is moving forwards into battle.
airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/heres-why-us-flag-sometimes-appears-backwards
None of these cases apply here. This is not a uniform, nor is it a US military or governmental aircraft.
I’m going to go to bed now and then I’ll text when you waaaawfffddddddddsssssssaazzzzzzzzzz
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Herpes lol
Nobody is buying your merch sir so don't make it like they are being sought after 😂
Herpes lol