I can't believe they use just resistive heat instead of a heatpump, their bills must be crazy. also on a side note I did notice there were wires for two stages of cooling however there was only one configured in the thermostat?? might be something to look at
I live in canada so NG is just very common for my area at least. But jesus eletric RTU heating, i guess NG isn't readily available or expensive? Maybe their is something im missing but I can't see why this was installed!!!
Surprised you didn't blow the meter fuse. You can't check continuity or resistance with the circuit energized, you know that. On thing I hate about everyone having IR cameras now, something 2 degrees or in this case, 5 to 10 degrees above ambient glows and seems like a huge problem. 10 over ambient isn't anything to worry about. Yeah, it's warmer than the other connections, but now where near the danger zone. The autoscalling makes the hottest thing glow, even if it's 1 degree over everything else. Not saying you're doing it wrong, but look at the actual numbers, not the color gradient. Definitely a good tool, but just have to think about what it's telling you by the numbers. Case in point, when we do substations or ride the lines we manually set the range so anything 150F or hotter will glow. Anything under that isn't anything to worry about and even 150F isn't a big concern depending on device. Obviously for wiring, 150F IS a concern but for overhead and substation equipment usually not. 150F to 275F is noted.... 300F and more we call it in and may switch it out. But with the scale manually set you just sweep the station and slowly drive the line and when you see a hot spot it stands out. When set to auto scale, it's constantly lighting up the hottest thing in view, which can be totally fine.
Ahhh, Floating Voltage - sometimes related to Floating Grounds. This has confused many a electrician or HVAC guy. No, it isn't magic. it's voltage - but voltage in respect to what? Voltage is the difference in potential between two point -- but what two points in this case? Here's why HVAC guys should carry around an old-school incandescent light bulb with a holder and leeds. Usually they'll find there is voltage, but once there is a load (the light bulb) there isn't enough current to do anything. And, Floating Voltages can take forever to find - it usually starts as a process of elimination - it can be **anything** electrical in the entire building.
How many "New locations" are you up to? Seems you have been adding quite a few. Amazing how many RTU's get installed, and the remote sensor not programmed in the T-stat. And the install hvac company argues with the customer saying, "everything is working fine". LOL
@@restaurantrepairs Cool! Well, if I was closer and in a position to join you. I would! We would be twins! Look similar just no beard or mustache... Hope your second man has character and zing like you, It will be entertaining to watch! :)
You can’t do continuity testing on live cables. The multimeter produces a small voltage to test but in live equipment it can’t get a good reading so looks like everything is short. Love the videos 🙂
That’s your meter telling you not to do that, if it didn’t then you would be passing voltage to ground. Use a meger to check for shorts.
Yeah. Blonde moment 🤦♂️
There’s a location where i have to tape two filter sizes together, so they CAN sit in the rack…wonky, yes, but it works
I can't believe they use just resistive heat instead of a heatpump, their bills must be crazy. also on a side note I did notice there were wires for two stages of cooling however there was only one configured in the thermostat?? might be something to look at
Yeah those straight electric heat package units are energy killers for sure
I live in canada so NG is just very common for my area at least. But jesus eletric RTU heating, i guess NG isn't readily available or expensive? Maybe their is something im missing but I can't see why this was installed!!!
Surprised you didn't blow the meter fuse. You can't check continuity or resistance with the circuit energized, you know that.
On thing I hate about everyone having IR cameras now, something 2 degrees or in this case, 5 to 10 degrees above ambient glows and seems like a huge problem. 10 over ambient isn't anything to worry about. Yeah, it's warmer than the other connections, but now where near the danger zone. The autoscalling makes the hottest thing glow, even if it's 1 degree over everything else. Not saying you're doing it wrong, but look at the actual numbers, not the color gradient. Definitely a good tool, but just have to think about what it's telling you by the numbers.
Case in point, when we do substations or ride the lines we manually set the range so anything 150F or hotter will glow. Anything under that isn't anything to worry about and even 150F isn't a big concern depending on device. Obviously for wiring, 150F IS a concern but for overhead and substation equipment usually not. 150F to 275F is noted.... 300F and more we call it in and may switch it out.
But with the scale manually set you just sweep the station and slowly drive the line and when you see a hot spot it stands out. When set to auto scale, it's constantly lighting up the hottest thing in view, which can be totally fine.
Putting your old man skills to work. Blessings
Got to love new locations.👍
Folded over air filters - I’ve seen more than I can count . Stay warm .
It is rare to find techs that will service ventilation fans. I am new to the trade and see the results of laziness daily.
Seems like a very cold day today outside 😂😂
The meter is doing that because you're sending two hundred volts into the continuity tester.What is confusing at
Right. It was yelling for me to stop being stupid. Got Lost in the moment…. 👍
Seems like you got a good workout today…..👍
Ahhh, Floating Voltage - sometimes related to Floating Grounds. This has confused many a electrician or HVAC guy.
No, it isn't magic. it's voltage - but voltage in respect to what?
Voltage is the difference in potential between two point -- but what two points in this case?
Here's why HVAC guys should carry around an old-school incandescent light bulb with a holder and leeds. Usually they'll find there is voltage, but once there is a load (the light bulb) there isn't enough current to do anything. And, Floating Voltages can take forever to find - it usually starts as a process of elimination - it can be **anything** electrical in the entire building.
What flir mod are you using?
Tg165 but the newer version looks a little different than mine
How many "New locations" are you up to? Seems you have been adding quite a few. Amazing how many RTU's get installed, and the remote sensor not programmed in the T-stat. And the install hvac company argues with the customer saying, "everything is working fine". LOL
So real talk It’s been all mostly one brand and owners talking to owners. I added 30 locations of that brand in 2024. Hopping for a two man show
@@restaurantrepairs Cool! Well, if I was closer and in a position to join you. I would! We would be twins! Look similar just no beard or mustache... Hope your second man has character and zing like you, It will be entertaining to watch! :)
You can’t do continuity testing on live cables. The multimeter produces a small voltage to test but in live equipment it can’t get a good reading so looks like everything is short. Love the videos 🙂
@aidan2208 yeah ignorant me. It was screaming at me to get off the live wires. Got caught up in the frozen moment. Was very confused 😵💫. Thanks. 👍
Maybe it’s time we officially introduce RR jr. 😂