Basic Circuits | Practice Wiring Board Walkthrough

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  • Опубліковано 20 вер 2021
  • Simple. This is the way a lot of HVAC guys start off. Maybe the practice board looks a little different...it may even be one of those expensive name brand ones. Any way you slice it, they pretty much do the same thing.
    I don't see this as a long term "thing" as it is just to get the basic concepts of circuits across to beginners. This board (if a practice board is used at all) should morph into real equipment very quickly. Use them to understand types of circuits, series and parallel, perform basic voltage checks, etc. Then move on to applying those skills/concepts to a real unit.
    I honestly like to use them so I can hopefully teach newbies not destroy a whole bunch of thermostats @ $50 - $75 dollars a pop!

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  • @jamesc.wright9599
    @jamesc.wright9599 2 місяці тому +1

    I needed to see this wired on actual components from beginning to end . It brings the wiring diagrams from theory to practice and is very valuable knowledge of on the job training. You're a big help and resource for students and Techs of all levels. Keep up the good work.

  • @alfonsobenitez8574
    @alfonsobenitez8574 Рік тому +11

    I am 69 yo state licensed in Texas for 17 years more or less, i enjoyed watching this videos cause they keep your memory fresh. I still do some works here and there. You have an amazing way of teaching, i really enjoy your videos.

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  Рік тому +3

      Just trying to do a little bit for some guys I know coming up in the field...and for anyone else that wants my input too! Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

  • @EyesofIllusion
    @EyesofIllusion 2 роки тому +8

    Love it, short and simple and very well explaination

  • @ryanhubanks4730
    @ryanhubanks4730 2 роки тому +2

    im currently attending an hvac course offered by my school and this demonstration helped me much, thank you

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  2 роки тому

      Awesome. I try to put videos up that are more targeted to beginning techs. I remember what it was like when I first started out and UA-cam wasn't a thing yet. I just hope it helps some...

  • @DaltonHale23
    @DaltonHale23 7 місяців тому

    Awesome video, I’m currently in my second month if HVAC and this helped make sense of what I did today in class with the circuit. God bless you John

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  7 місяців тому +1

      Stick with it. It takes a little effort to get it in your head but nothing you can't handle. If you study and do your part, it will *click* faster. You will never stop learning because there is always something new! Unlike plumbing 🤣🤣! It hasn't changed much since the Roman empire! (For all my plumbing buddies out there)

  • @cristianramirez-zj2nj
    @cristianramirez-zj2nj Рік тому

    What a video !!! You helped me understand it more and I’m sure you’ve helped a bunch more ! Thanks again

  • @humbertorizo1960
    @humbertorizo1960 8 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video, keep up the excellent work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @hkhsm359
    @hkhsm359 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video.
    Great knowledge and explanation.
    Thanks for sharing

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  2 роки тому

      Thanks. I put it up for some hvac youngsters and hope they get something from it. I am sure it is much too easy for some out there!

  • @viper22304
    @viper22304 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video.. Thanks for sharing it. Well explained.

  • @simmonsjr25
    @simmonsjr25 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video. I remember those boards. Broken down to the point in simplest form.

  • @MsFishingdog
    @MsFishingdog Рік тому +3

    Great video. Thanks for the video.

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  Рік тому

      Thanks. It is just a simple practice board but it does have its uses for getting started with circuits.

  • @marcellusbrown1721
    @marcellusbrown1721 Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much for this very helpful video

  • @impartiendovida2377
    @impartiendovida2377 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice very good, a lot to learn

  • @butlerstouchHVAC
    @butlerstouchHVAC 10 місяців тому +1

    great video 🔥

  • @CurtisWhitehead-wn5bs
    @CurtisWhitehead-wn5bs 6 місяців тому +1

    I really struggle with this. You have my complete attention.

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  6 місяців тому

      Electricity is something a lot of techs struggle with...in my opinion...and takes a while to get your head wrapped around it. Keep struggling and it will get better!

  • @jimmymoore6883
    @jimmymoore6883 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video...

  • @jimmy3086
    @jimmy3086 8 місяців тому +1

    Just starting off as well, thank you so much.

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  8 місяців тому +1

      Lots of changes going on right now so stick with it. It is a good field to be in...lots of opportunity. Good luck.

  • @florenciojuarez535
    @florenciojuarez535 Рік тому +1

    Excellent

  • @nakiapringley5391
    @nakiapringley5391 Рік тому +1

    Great simulator brother 💯💯💯

  • @pamgarcia5861
    @pamgarcia5861 2 роки тому

    Hi John, thank you so much for your videos. They are very informative. I have noticed a low buzzing sound from my furnace. This buzzing started this winter just before the heater would turn on. The buzzing would last about 20-30 seconds before the furnace would turn on. Now I have noticed the buzzing again prior to the a/c turning on. The buzzing comes and goes before a/c turns on. Wondering if u think this could be the transformer or the fan relay switch?

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  2 роки тому

      The transformer is something that should have power 24/7. I have noticed that they do make a quiet buzzing sound sometimes but then again so does a contactor outside. Could be a relay on a circuit board. Sometimes the buzzing comes from a loose screw that may be holding a part or cover to the unit. Hard to say. Would have to be there or just wait and see if it stops working correctly.

  • @petmogulsupplies6631
    @petmogulsupplies6631 2 роки тому +1

    your appreciated john thank you

  • @viper22304
    @viper22304 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks again for sharing the video. Do you have a video where you're calling for heat? when calling for heat, do you use another general purpose relay or the sequencer?

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks viper. I was actually gonna try to get the next video to be on an electric heat unit. But to keep it short...i replace the OEM part whatever it is. Usually it is a sequencer or contactor for me.

    • @ELCHAPOCALDERON
      @ELCHAPOCALDERON 2 роки тому

      @@johnjennings487 Thanks John, we need that video about sequencer wiring.

  • @ismailahmed8031
    @ismailahmed8031 9 місяців тому

    good job

  • @user-so1hm4kp8t
    @user-so1hm4kp8t Рік тому +2

    Thanks.

  • @user-so1hm4kp8t
    @user-so1hm4kp8t Рік тому +1

    John, I just sow your video first time and it is very clear to understand, for what I would like to say thank you. If you can make the same way wiring for heat pump ac unit. it will be very helpful. Previously thank you very much.

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  Рік тому

      Thank you. I do have a video on wiring up a heat pump split system unit. If you would like to check it out it is "how to wire a 2 heat 1 cool heat pump system".

    • @user-so1hm4kp8t
      @user-so1hm4kp8t Рік тому

      HI, thank you for answering, but I could not find it. If it is possible, can you send me the exact link for that video?

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  Рік тому

      Try this
      m.ua-cam.com/video/a58aEmcpNao/v-deo.html
      "How to identify and wire a 2 heat 1 cool heat pump system"
      I now there are plenty out there to watch so thanks for watching and the comments. I appreciate it.

  • @michaelmaclachlan2152
    @michaelmaclachlan2152 Рік тому

    love it

  • @dansvec8759
    @dansvec8759 Рік тому +1

    Wow........learned more in this video than in college lab

  • @PBS-nm1uu
    @PBS-nm1uu Рік тому

    this was good

  • @SajidKhan-nz7wx
    @SajidKhan-nz7wx Рік тому

    Good

  • @user-us9ro1ht1b
    @user-us9ro1ht1b 4 місяці тому

    Mr.john Jennings what materials did you use my brother and what size is that plywood God bless you 🙂☺️

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  4 місяці тому

      Nothing but a 1/2" sheet of plywood, cut 2 ft square or so. Propped up on wooden legs. Took contactors, relays, thermostat and mounted to the board. The only thing that cost real money in this setup is the banana plugs and wires to make it plug and play. I would just use regular 16 gauge wire and some terminal ends or something now.

    • @arnelarcedo132
      @arnelarcedo132 3 місяці тому

      @@johnjennings487 Hi John, Great video. If you can create a video on how to create this board. that would be grat! Thanks in advance.

  • @metam8975
    @metam8975 3 місяці тому

    Where can i find the cables like those ?Whats the name of it?

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  3 місяці тому +1

      Try looking up banana to banana patch cords. I am sure Amazon has a million of them. Just make sure to know what size the ends are if you are going to buy the connectors as well. I think sometimes they call them a turret.

  • @drs9547
    @drs9547 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video . I am clearly not an HVAC tech . I believe there are some older installs that did not have a Blue (common) wire. How can a t-stat function without the Blue wire return path ? My own system is an oil fired hot air furnace with a/c - using one x-former i believe . My t-stat is an older Honeywell digital programmable that works fine. System has five wires including a Blue wire that connects to terminal on t-stat marked Rc . T-stat also requires two AA batteries . Why does t-stat use two batteries if it has the Blue (common) wire ? After doing some additional research i understand that Rc and C are not the same so that is why the t-stat requires batteries . There is no jumper between R & Rc on the t-stat and there is no x-frmer in the a/c unit . I guess the big question for me is how can a t-stat function without a common (return path wire) ? i am thinking of a 1/p switch - it cannot work without a neutral wire / correct ?
    Thanks Again

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  7 місяців тому

      The batteries are what power the t'stat and let it work. With batteries you just need the 24v hot wire providing power into the t'stat switches. Like an old school mercury t'stat. The batteries make the switches move and pass the 24v to whatever you need to work. Depending on your e act setup you would only need 4 wires with batteries. I wonder what system you have...just an oil furnace with a/c? Nothing fancy?

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  7 місяців тому

      To the point of the 1 pole switch...switches just break power. Either the L1 side or if you want, the neutral side. We usually break the hot for safety reasons but regardless, switches just break 1 side. Only electrical loads get both L1 and N or whatever the power source is.

  • @andrewfurtado4875
    @andrewfurtado4875 Рік тому +1

    Who needs a trade school, gonna build this up in the garage

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  Рік тому

      ...but trade schools are nice too! We built one with .25" black plexiglass and some standard banana plugs/wires. It turned out real nice.

  • @xavi587
    @xavi587 Рік тому

    It's a cool only system. I was expecting heat strip connection

  • @isaijcastaneda4
    @isaijcastaneda4 Рік тому

    Where I can buy this type of cable

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  Рік тому

      Lots of places online and in a store front. Try looking up banana to banana plug test lead...that should pull up something useful

    • @isaijcastaneda4
      @isaijcastaneda4 Рік тому

      ​@@johnjennings487 Thanks

    • @arnelarcedo132
      @arnelarcedo132 3 місяці тому +1

      @@johnjennings487 hi John , these are very useful videos. I am an HVaC teacher and I am planning to build one based on this model. I found the 16 wire gauge but let me know what are those hole contacts that are attched to the board where we hook up these wires to? Thanks in advance

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  3 місяці тому

      Should be something like a "banana jack". I think last time I was looking at making some I decided I would just go to a big box store and check out the speaker wiring. Might be able to get everything there.

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  3 місяці тому

      Or try female connector bindjng post for banana plug

  • @user-mr8uv6ue4h
    @user-mr8uv6ue4h 5 місяців тому

    No sequencer?

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  5 місяців тому +1

      This board just didn't have one. Put it in and wire it exactly like a relay would be. W from thermostat to low voltage "coil" and 24v common back to secondary of transformer.

    • @user-mr8uv6ue4h
      @user-mr8uv6ue4h 5 місяців тому

      How would you wire the indoor fan to come on after Heat kicks on?
      Thank you

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  5 місяців тому +1

      Manufacturers like Goodman use a high voltage wire connecting the heat strip circuit to the indoor fan circuit. One end is placed on the leaving side of the heat sequencer and the other goes to a normally closed switch on the fan relay. This way when the heat strip gets power it will also feed through the fan relay and turn on the fan.

  • @SajidKhan-nz7wx
    @SajidKhan-nz7wx Рік тому

    Hindi

  • @juangallegos5752
    @juangallegos5752 Рік тому +1

    No se hoye no se escucha la voz

    • @johnjennings487
      @johnjennings487  Рік тому

      I think my volume on the camera was turned down for some reason. The audio is there but you might have to turn your phone/computer volume up a little higher than normal.

  • @theman7003
    @theman7003 11 місяців тому

    You are amazing keep this up