This is amazing. Have a customer who had roofing done and roofers popped a nail in the liquid line. This will make repairing that much safer than putting a torch near the roof. Thank you for the demonstration!
Thank you for taking the time to make and send the video. Been sweating copper for 43 years in the industry, still always looking at ways to work smarter, not harder. I've imbraced theses a couple years ago. I used this brand in tight attics, ductless system and forced air. I use the 410a rated ones that are permanent, not quick released. Yes, nothing is perfect, you also can have small leaks sweating copper, no matter how great at it, you think you are. As stated, prep work is a must and pressure testing with a digital gauge for minimum of 1 hour, while you do clean up, is a must. Mini splits, 24hrs, if possible. Over years of lugging around nitro tanks in all kinds of conditions, these will help, not stop, you from blowing out discs in your lower back and other muscle, joints long-term. Thank you again for posting and opening up mind's to other options. Some will embrace change as another tool for the toolbox, others will not, which is fine.
Absolutely amazing technology! Grandfather was up under his house fixing a copper water line that had ruptured. This was late at night. He was old-school soldering a new piece back in. If he had this technology > he'd been done lightening fast. The sad thing is he died several days later. This was not the way to spend your last days. He never called me to help him > as I would have came running at his first call! It happened in 1989. I marvel at the new technology and heavily use it! It has made my life wonderful.
It really is amazing technology. This fitting is rated for refrigerant (Which is a type of gas found in air conditioners and refrigerators) piping which holds more pressure than water. They do have similar style fittings where you just push to connect for water lines. It would have definitely been much easier for your grandfather. May he rest in peace 🙏 Sounds like a strong and independent man. Much respect. Thank you for watching & commenting. Enjoy the rest of your weekend 🔧⚡️
Just like the shark bite fitting. I would recommend it for a temporary fix, I’ve seen shark bite fitting fail. I can see them doing the same thing. Great review, love the videos. Keep them coming.
This does remind me of shark bite fittings except more heavy duty for refrigerant pressures. If everything lasted forever, we'd all be out of business 😂 Thank you! Glad you love the videos. I appreciate the feedback & you watching. Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
Def a game changer. They are expensive but this 1/2" coupling was closer to around $12 USD at the supply shop. Still very pricey. Thank you! Appreciate the feedback & thanks for watching Eddy!
@@JumpermanTech But imagine not having to buy a $4000 crimptool Furnace installer that your worried not gonna solder and use nitrogen or not a very good torch man-You’re almost 100% that there’s not gonna be any trash in line and stop at the TXV valve
@@davidhazas7162 that’s funny that’s the only thing I havnt found in a screen or TXV from another company. We don’t get stopped up TXV valves (exempt when Copeland was putting that rust agent in there compressors) it’s from another company I go behind that doesn’t believe in nitrogen purging while soldering. And I know they don’t purge nitrogen because he’s a friend of mine and I’m constantly going behind him and reworking his projects because I use him because it’s cheaper and then eventually they have to call me to come fix it
I have used these to my great dissatisfaction they tend to have a tiny tiny leak, it’s not their fault but most soft line sets are not perfectly round so they leak these have given me 2 serious headaches, I would only recommend on hard ACR copper lineset
Ah man sorry to hear that. Thank you for your input & experience. Everything must be perfect when installing these I would assume. Has to be a perfect fit. Hard drawn ACR pipe makes sense. Thanks for watching & stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
Hello have you used this type of push fitting on a job? These came out almost 2 years ago here in Australia. Hesitant to try it on an install, it’ll save ALOT of time especially on long runs. Reminds me of the Sharkbite fitting that has a similar push-fit, but plumbers loath it.
I haven't used this on a job yet but I have a friend who did and he said it worked in a pinch where he wasn't allowed to use a torch. Reminds me of the sharkbite fittings too except these are for refrigerant piping and holds alot more pressure. Zoomlock is a quality fitting for sure. I'd say it's safe to try out 💯 Thanks for watching!
@@JumpermanTech I have used them on two jobs to check them out and that’s been about a year ago and they have been working fine I’m hesitant to use them too
My feeling about sharkbite fittings is that the ratio of people suspicious of them to the number of people who’ve had them fail makes me feel like I can trust them. Lots of people are suspicious but very few have seen them fail.
@@btwbrand If you look up the specs on These you will get both a pressure & temperature rating. I will be performing my own. Thanks for watching 👍 Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
Nothing lasts forever it seems but I'm sure the engineers who developed this took everything into consideration. It's good to know what's available in the market. Might save you in a pinch. Thanks for watching. Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
@@JumpermanTech I always put 3, / 4 inch loops between compressor and condenser and suction its been working a treat, I love watching your vids still learning a lot after 28 years in the trade
I would say nothing is hermetic but a totally sealed one with metal. Almost everything else leaks eventually.. think about how fast car AC's leak with their O rings and shaft seals versus a refridgerator.
That’s a great demo. I’m trying to figure out how to install a mini split in my RV. The best place to install it would involve a couple right angles. I don’t want to braze inside an RV. And I only need to do this once or twice. So buying a long throw press tool? Ouch.
I have used these on two jobs just to check them out and see how they hold up They have been on there for a year and I have no problem so far but I’m still cautious about them to
Thats awesome. Did you use them on hard drawn acr pipe or soft tubing that comes in roll? Always curious because I heard someone having an issue with the soft tubing but maybe they weren't using a straight piece or didn't prep properly. Thanks for watching & commenting! Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
Thank you for sharing the latest and greatest refrigerant connections. Usually flexible copper tubing is used for a/c lines, etc. Just like plumbing push to connect fittings are these not recommended or approved to be used on flexible copper?
You're very welcome & thank you for watching/commenting. I am not exactly sure about the flexible pipe but I have heard someone say they tend to slightly leak on soft tubing from their experience. He recommended to use this with hard drawn ACR pipe. Personally I have not had that experience. I believe prepping and making sure everything is straight is the key factor. I will be making another video testing these under pressure. Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
You're very welcome! The fitting says it's rated for 870 PSIG. That's a lot of pressure. Would need to look up the operating pressures for R600a. As long as it's fairly below that rating, it should work just fine. Thanks for watching & stay tuned for new videos every week!
I've never used Zoomlock. If I understand correctly, Sporlan specifications for the Zoomlock Max and Zoomlock Push stiipulate Residential applications. I could be wrong on that, so it's best to contact Sporlan technical support.
Zoomlock max requires a crimping tool to secure the fitting suitable for refrigerant lines and zoomlock push requires no tools so you just push to connect refrigerant fittings like in this video. Just a new style and innovation. As far as applications, it would def be based on the pressures they can handle where there is a slight difference between the two. This is new technology for me and I'm interested in seeing how it holds up. Those crimping/press tools are so expensive. Glad they came out with an alternative. Thanks for watching & commenting 🔧⚡️
I'd still carry out a pressure leak test with ofn regardless Jumper man. These kind of fittings are great if the project doesnt allow hot works so l would allow for the cost within the quote. Crazy really how far things have come allong especially in our industry!
Is your brake pipe made of copper? Honestly I wouldn't recommend this as these fittings are expensive and rated for refrigerant piping. I hear mixed reviews as this is not a good permanent solution. I'd search up the proper way for the fix a brake pipe for quality results and no issues. Thanks for watching!
Time will prove all things and hopefully these fittings live up to their standards! Thank you for watching Nathaniel. Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
These fitting ms aren't good for permanent use. Great for emergency calls. These restrict the inside diameter. I seen these a lot restrict a lot of systems and had to replace them with correct fittings and did double the work. The techs that used these were mostly hacks and did not know how to braze it solder very well. Trust me these are just for emergency only not long term use.
I could see these used by lazy techs or ones that cannot braze. It has its benefits but I'm sure it has its cons as does everything. It's important to spread the word so techs know what's available in the market. Especially with part/material shortages lately. For temporary use, I think it's great. Nothing like a solid brazed connection though. Thanks for your input & watching 🔧⚡️
@@EnlightenmentcircleHah! I remember when people were saying that about digital multimeters. But with an analog multimeter you can watch the signal trend on the dial!!! Everyone uses digital multimeters nowadays.
They really are! Things are getting easier in the field! Very cool to see this technology come about. Thanks for watching & stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
This is good to use for indoor & outdoor connections. I did make a video pressure testing these fittings with nitrogen. I would watch that before attempting to use these fittings. I will leave a link below. Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️ ZoomLock Pressure Test ua-cam.com/video/Gk7z289Rdhk/v-deo.html
I know for a fact that shark bites are illegal in nyc and nys. I’m pretty sure these will be as well. Soon as the building department see them being used. That’s what happen to the shark bites.
Are shark bite fittings really illegal? They sell them in the local home depots in NYC. When did that go in effect? These are good for emergency and temporary work in my opinion as they are new but who knows🤷♂️ What do you think of the zoomlock fittings that use the crimping tool for refrigerant fittings?
@@JumpermanTech keep in mind. In nyc and nys a home owner can do things that are not illegal but do skirt codes. They have the ability to do things with out filing or inspections. Contractors are always held to all standards via codes from three separate sources. Nyc is FDNY then city buildings department and finally nys buildings department. They sell pvc in nyc but we can not use for the most part in buildings commercial or multi family buildings. And limited in single family dwellings. But they sell it and a home owner can and do use it. Shark bites and most compression firing are against nyc fdny building codes. Nys issues more of a national code. Not so much fdny and nyc buildings.
@@JumpermanTech I think he means the swaged stubs on condensers and evap coils. If it’s not long enough you can just solder on a small piece of straight pipe using staybrite #8 then push on your fitting.
There's one inherent failure problem with these. That it uses plastic( teflon I hope) to seal the pressure lines. Since the fittings are exposed to the elements, from the sun drying it out, to the copper pipe expanding and contracting from temperature slowing stretching the plastic so that on a cold night it will leak. So knowing that fact and also they haven't been out on the market for that long. The longevity of these is unknown and it might fail in a week or it may even last 5+ years(maybe). But at some point they will fail.So unless you are using them as a way for job security to put new fittings and recharge the ac more frequently. And your customers don't mind paying you for a avoidable service charges. more power to ya
I find it comical that guys always say these will fail. People act as if gaskets are a new thing. Just an example is transmission and fuel lines on vehicles use push in fitting. Air lines for compressors lines use push lock and they run 100 plus psi. Hell if you wanna get technical the ac unit already has gaskets in it.
I gusse that's good if you are in between wood floor joists or right up against a sheet rock wall but I wouldn't use them for general use unless there was really a need for it. To use them for a hole line set is just stupid and lazy. Remember O-Rings don't last forever.
@@cesarmoore7996 A Braze Joint will still hold up better then any rubber O-Ring. Do you know of any installations of this product that have been in service for more then 20 year's? If so please share and I might feel differently but until I see that I will stick with brazing.
@@67tr876 stop trying to defame this product. Instead of calling others stupid and lazy for using this or testing this product, try using your typing powers for something upbuilding. Don’t be scared of new things, embrace them and if there are issues, submit your input to the manufacturers and help make things better. This is the way things are moving in this industry keep up with the times or hang it up and enjoy a nice cold one ✌🏼
how do you know? You don't know about these anymore than you probably don't know about anything else. Next I suppose you're going to tell us all how bad sharkbite's are, they don't last, against code, blah blah blah. Well Jr, sharkbites are rated for BEHIND WALL applications.... so if they're rated and approved for that, geee, I guess they do work or are you going to claim they all leak after 2 weeks too? I know, that is probably your job. You are the unofficial fitting inspector. You go around the globe, day and night, inspecting EVERYONE'S fittings to see if they leak... then you always retrace your steps every two weeks to come back to see if they're leaking... that's how you know they all leak, right????
Never ever trust these fitting as a permanent setup. Brazing works great for decades, if done right brazing is for life. These fitting will have short lifespan.
how do you know? You don't know about these anymore than you probably don't know about anything else. Next I suppose you're going to tell us all how bad sharkbite's are, they don't last, against code, blah blah blah. Well Jr, sharkbites are rated for BEHIND WALL applications.... so if they're rated and approved for that, geee, I guess they do work or are you going to claim they all leak after 2 weeks too? I know, that is probably your job. You are the unofficial fitting inspector. You go around the globe, day and night, inspecting EVERYONE'S fittings to see if they leak... then you always retrace your steps every two weeks to come back to see if they're leaking... that's how you know they all leak, right????
Yea you still gonna have to make the hardest braze with or without this technology and that's where the suction line goes into the condenser valve. All those units have different outer diameter valve connection ports.
That being said, blasting fire at something to connect them is kinda silly. I believe it's unnecessary and outdated. Why subject the valves, filters, windings etc to the heat, and why introduce flux carbon and metal shavings to a system that we are supposed to be heretically sealing with pure refrigerant inside? Brazing is unnecessarily hot, dirty, dangerous, and time consuming, not to mention all the shit you need to haul in your truck for the process. It will always have its place, but I believe it will only be used for specialty situations in the future.
@@8Seven65Ding Ding Ding When I am working on a Sub Zero in a 10 million dollar mansion replacing a compressor throwing a torch in a confined space, even with fiberglass blankets it’s a high risk of fire/damage to surrounding components and/or complaints from customers smelling the vaporized flux/solder/oils inside the line. Perfect analogy @8seven65, it’s simply outdated. This same argument was presented in the plumbing industry when shark bite/john guest compression fittings and so on started replacing glue/solder.
If you cant solder just say so!, Southern men think this is another diversifying Yankee joke, It's too expensive to use! investing in the crimp tool that is necessary is being avoided here.
This is amazing. Have a customer who had roofing done and roofers popped a nail in the liquid line. This will make repairing that much safer than putting a torch near the roof. Thank you for the demonstration!
I used for that same problem.
Thank you for taking the time to make and send the video.
Been sweating copper for 43 years in the industry, still always looking at ways to work smarter, not harder. I've imbraced theses a couple years ago. I used this brand in tight attics, ductless system and forced air. I use the 410a rated ones that are permanent, not quick released. Yes, nothing is perfect, you also can have small leaks sweating copper, no matter how great at it, you think you are.
As stated, prep work is a must and pressure testing with a digital gauge for minimum of 1 hour, while you do clean up, is a must. Mini splits, 24hrs, if possible.
Over years of lugging around nitro tanks in all kinds of conditions, these will help, not stop, you from blowing out discs in your lower back and other muscle, joints long-term.
Thank you again for posting and opening up mind's to other options.
Some will embrace change as another tool for the toolbox, others will not, which is fine.
Absolutely amazing technology! Grandfather was up under his house fixing a copper water line that had ruptured. This was late at night. He was old-school soldering a new piece back in.
If he had this technology > he'd been done lightening fast. The sad thing is he died several days later. This was not the way to spend your last days. He never called me to help him > as I would have came running at his first call!
It happened in 1989. I marvel at the new technology and heavily use it! It has made my life wonderful.
It really is amazing technology. This fitting is rated for refrigerant (Which is a type of gas found in air conditioners and refrigerators) piping which holds more pressure than water. They do have similar style fittings where you just push to connect for water lines. It would have definitely been much easier for your grandfather. May he rest in peace 🙏 Sounds like a strong and independent man. Much respect. Thank you for watching & commenting. Enjoy the rest of your weekend 🔧⚡️
Just like the shark bite fitting. I would recommend it for a temporary fix, I’ve seen shark bite fitting fail. I can see them doing the same thing. Great review, love the videos. Keep them coming.
This does remind me of shark bite fittings except more heavy duty for refrigerant pressures. If everything lasted forever, we'd all be out of business 😂 Thank you! Glad you love the videos. I appreciate the feedback & you watching. Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
@@JumpermanTech Thank you for taking your time and sharing!
@@wisdomsquare28 You're very welcome! Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
It's temporary til it fails. I not going back and changing one of these out unless there is a reason.
Never had a shark bite fail
There is a place for these fittings for sure just hope it can hold up as it's said on the fitting Great review
Definitely 💯 Same here I agree. Appreciate the feedback! Have a great weekend🔧⚡️
Game changer ...And Zoomlock sure are proud of em at $32.00 a pop ... Good demo ...
Def a game changer. They are expensive but this 1/2" coupling was closer to around $12 USD at the supply shop. Still very pricey. Thank you! Appreciate the feedback & thanks for watching Eddy!
@@JumpermanTech But imagine not having to buy a $4000 crimptool Furnace installer that your worried not gonna solder and use nitrogen or not a very good torch man-You’re almost 100% that there’s not gonna be any trash in line and stop at the TXV valve
@@chaddarr4834 only thing stoping up your txv is those shavings from your Rheem job better invest in some q tips.
@@davidhazas7162 that’s funny that’s the only thing I havnt found in a screen or TXV from another company. We don’t get stopped up TXV valves (exempt when Copeland was putting that rust agent in there compressors) it’s from another company I go behind that doesn’t believe in nitrogen purging while soldering. And I know they don’t purge nitrogen because he’s a friend of mine and I’m constantly going behind him and reworking his projects because I use him because it’s cheaper and then eventually they have to call me to come fix it
I have used these to my great dissatisfaction they tend to have a tiny tiny leak, it’s not their fault but most soft line sets are not perfectly round so they leak these have given me 2 serious headaches, I would only recommend on hard ACR copper lineset
Ah man sorry to hear that. Thank you for your input & experience. Everything must be perfect when installing these I would assume. Has to be a perfect fit. Hard drawn ACR pipe makes sense. Thanks for watching & stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
I had the same problem very small leaks I would never use them I have replaced a lot of them leaking
What if you could use some type of sealant on the outside of the pipe like locktite red bearing mount?
Way the future 💯!!! I like brazing but it’s not the 90’s no more new era…
Hello have you used this type of push fitting on a job? These came out almost 2 years ago here in Australia. Hesitant to try it on an install, it’ll save ALOT of time especially on long runs. Reminds me of the Sharkbite fitting that has a similar push-fit, but plumbers loath it.
I haven't used this on a job yet but I have a friend who did and he said it worked in a pinch where he wasn't allowed to use a torch. Reminds me of the sharkbite fittings too except these are for refrigerant piping and holds alot more pressure. Zoomlock is a quality fitting for sure. I'd say it's safe to try out 💯 Thanks for watching!
@@JumpermanTech I have used them on two jobs to check them out and that’s been about a year ago and they have been working fine I’m hesitant to use them too
My feeling about sharkbite fittings is that the ratio of people suspicious of them to the number of people who’ve had them fail makes me feel like I can trust them.
Lots of people are suspicious but very few have seen them fail.
The greatest Hvac invention 💯!!!
Interesting and helpful video. Well explained. Great job JMT.
Thank you! Glad you found this video helpful & well explained. Always appreciate your support & feedback. Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
Considering the amount of failed brazed and flared joints, I'm willing to bet on this connector as a homeowner.
And That Is A Beautiful Thing!!! I must Say, For Myself!
can you do a nitrogen pressure test to see if it really holds the pressure?
Thats a great idea. I will make that video! Thank you for watching & appreciate the feedback. Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
@@JumpermanTech A pressure rating is meaningless without a stated temperature for the test.
@@btwbrand If you look up the specs on These you will get both a pressure & temperature rating. I will be performing my own. Thanks for watching 👍 Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
I'm old school I don't trust anything else other than brazing, has vibration been taken into consideration
Most of the leaks I’ve come upon have been failed braze joints for various reasons including vibration
Nothing lasts forever it seems but I'm sure the engineers who developed this took everything into consideration. It's good to know what's available in the market. Might save you in a pinch. Thanks for watching. Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
@@cesarmoore7996 Vibration is a killer!
@@JumpermanTech I always put 3, / 4 inch loops between compressor and condenser and suction its been working a treat, I love watching your vids still learning a lot after 28 years in the trade
I would say nothing is hermetic but a totally sealed one with metal. Almost everything else leaks eventually.. think about how fast car AC's leak with their O rings and shaft seals versus a refridgerator.
That’s a great demo. I’m trying to figure out how to install a mini split in my RV. The best place to install it would involve a couple right angles. I don’t want to braze inside an RV. And I only need to do this once or twice. So buying a long throw press tool? Ouch.
I have used these on two jobs just to check them out and see how they hold up They have been on there for a year and I have no problem so far but I’m still cautious about them to
Thats awesome. Did you use them on hard drawn acr pipe or soft tubing that comes in roll? Always curious because I heard someone having an issue with the soft tubing but maybe they weren't using a straight piece or didn't prep properly. Thanks for watching & commenting! Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
They were on soft copper 7/8 and 3/8
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Thank you for sharing the latest and greatest refrigerant connections. Usually flexible copper tubing is used for a/c lines, etc. Just like plumbing push to connect fittings are these not recommended or approved to be used on flexible copper?
You're very welcome & thank you for watching/commenting. I am not exactly sure about the flexible pipe but I have heard someone say they tend to slightly leak on soft tubing from their experience. He recommended to use this with hard drawn ACR pipe. Personally I have not had that experience. I believe prepping and making sure everything is straight is the key factor. I will be making another video testing these under pressure. Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
Thank you for sharing this remarkable fitting to avoid blazing. Does it work for newer appliances using R-600a?
You're very welcome! The fitting says it's rated for 870 PSIG. That's a lot of pressure. Would need to look up the operating pressures for R600a. As long as it's fairly below that rating, it should work just fine. Thanks for watching & stay tuned for new videos every week!
I've never used Zoomlock. If I understand correctly, Sporlan specifications for the Zoomlock Max and Zoomlock Push stiipulate Residential applications. I could be wrong on that, so it's best to contact Sporlan technical support.
Zoomlock max requires a crimping tool to secure the fitting suitable for refrigerant lines and zoomlock push requires no tools so you just push to connect refrigerant fittings like in this video. Just a new style and innovation. As far as applications, it would def be based on the pressures they can handle where there is a slight difference between the two. This is new technology for me and I'm interested in seeing how it holds up. Those crimping/press tools are so expensive. Glad they came out with an alternative. Thanks for watching & commenting 🔧⚡️
What is the realistic lifespan of this type of fitting for hvac split system?
Excellent products very nice and easy
will this work with coiled tubing?
I'd still carry out a pressure leak test with ofn regardless Jumper man. These kind of fittings are great if the project doesnt allow hot works so l would allow for the cost within the quote. Crazy really how far things have come allong especially in our industry!
Can we use ZOOMLOCK PUSH for the brake pipe on the car? Pressure and heat are supportable?
Is your brake pipe made of copper? Honestly I wouldn't recommend this as these fittings are expensive and rated for refrigerant piping. I hear mixed reviews as this is not a good permanent solution. I'd search up the proper way for the fix a brake pipe for quality results and no issues. Thanks for watching!
great for tighten spots near wood .
It's always a good idea to pressure test with nitrogen!
revolutionary😱 yes!!🌟🌟🌟
Yes! They are really cool. Thank you for watching! 🔧🔧🔧
You think i can use this type of fitting for an Elkay water fountain Evaporator ?
Tell will tell, time always tells👍
"Tell will tell"? Man, go to sleep.
Time will prove all things and hopefully these fittings live up to their standards! Thank you for watching Nathaniel. Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
@@JumpermanTech Man, go to Milwaukee on a bus, THEN go to sleep. Call me back in the morning.
Oh yeah this is also on 410 a unit A heat pump
This fittings will work for R-410A units! So cool. Thanks for watching & stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
It’s been on there about 4-5months with no problem so far
These fitting ms aren't good for permanent use. Great for emergency calls. These restrict the inside diameter. I seen these a lot restrict a lot of systems and had to replace them with correct fittings and did double the work. The techs that used these were mostly hacks and did not know how to braze it solder very well. Trust me these are just for emergency only not long term use.
I could see these used by lazy techs or ones that cannot braze. It has its benefits but I'm sure it has its cons as does everything. It's important to spread the word so techs know what's available in the market. Especially with part/material shortages lately. For temporary use, I think it's great. Nothing like a solid brazed connection though. Thanks for your input & watching 🔧⚡️
It’s the way of the future… I bet they said the something about digital gauges it’s for lazy techs.
@@EnlightenmentcircleHah! I remember when people were saying that about digital multimeters. But with an analog multimeter you can watch the signal trend on the dial!!!
Everyone uses digital multimeters nowadays.
Interesting video
Thank you! Thanks for watching & commenting 🙏🔧⚡️
How would they help when the equipment has swaged stubs?
Yea you still gonna have to braze at unit anyway.
U can cut that off and put a push lock on…
these things are awesome,,,really
They really are! Things are getting easier in the field! Very cool to see this technology come about. Thanks for watching & stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
100% guarantee? No leak? Where can I buy it in California?
This would not work at the outdoor and indoor unit connections?
This is good to use for indoor & outdoor connections. I did make a video pressure testing these fittings with nitrogen. I would watch that before attempting to use these fittings. I will leave a link below. Stay tuned for new videos every week🔧⚡️
ZoomLock Pressure Test
ua-cam.com/video/Gk7z289Rdhk/v-deo.html
Idk i think its ok but the discharge lines coming out from the compressor or valves idk
Thanks for sharing
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Nobody has them. Where would I buy them. Not Lowes, Home Depot, Ace etc.
I know for a fact that shark bites are illegal in nyc and nys. I’m pretty sure these will be as well. Soon as the building department see them being used. That’s what happen to the shark bites.
Are shark bite fittings really illegal? They sell them in the local home depots in NYC. When did that go in effect? These are good for emergency and temporary work in my opinion as they are new but who knows🤷♂️ What do you think of the zoomlock fittings that use the crimping tool for refrigerant fittings?
@@JumpermanTech They are illegal because trade unions don't want people outside of their unions doing work they can do for 3x the price.
@@JumpermanTech keep in mind. In nyc and nys a home owner can do things that are not illegal but do skirt codes. They have the ability to do things with out filing or inspections. Contractors are always held to all standards via codes from three separate sources. Nyc is FDNY then city buildings department and finally nys buildings department. They sell pvc in nyc but we can not use for the most part in buildings commercial or multi family buildings. And limited in single family dwellings. But they sell it and a home owner can and do use it. Shark bites and most compression firing are against nyc fdny building codes. Nys issues more of a national code. Not so much fdny and nyc buildings.
@@JumpermanTech crimp fitting are legal in nyc and state.
Mini splits are also illegal in NYC.
On the condenser has a bell I'm assuming you cut it off to put this fitting
What do you mean by the compressor has a bell? If the unit has copper, you can use this for sure 👍
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@@JumpermanTech I think he means the swaged stubs on condensers and evap coils. If it’s not long enough you can just solder on a small piece of straight pipe using staybrite #8 then push on your fitting.
Also a place where its easy access yes but behind a wall i dont like
I imagine the plastic will be the point of failure in the long run.
It is outrageous how expensive RLS tools are.
think i can swedge, clean and solder fittings faster. what about ells? pro swedge tool isn't that expensive.
There's one inherent failure problem with these. That it uses plastic( teflon I hope) to seal the pressure lines. Since the fittings are exposed to the elements, from the sun drying it out, to the copper pipe expanding and contracting from temperature slowing stretching the plastic so that on a cold night it will leak. So knowing that fact and also they haven't been out on the market for that long. The longevity of these is unknown and it might fail in a week or it may even last 5+ years(maybe). But at some point they will fail.So unless you are using them as a way for job security to put new fittings and recharge the ac more frequently. And your customers don't mind paying you for a avoidable service charges. more power to ya
I find it comical that guys always say these will fail. People act as if gaskets are a new thing. Just an example is transmission and fuel lines on vehicles use push in fitting. Air lines for compressors lines use push lock and they run 100 plus psi. Hell if you wanna get technical the ac unit already has gaskets in it.
Might be viton, much much heartier. More expensive but for this application I would imagine they want it to be dependable.
Interesting!
where is the tool to remobe it?
I gusse that's good if you are in between wood floor joists or right up against a sheet rock wall but I wouldn't use them for general use unless there was really a need for it. To use them for a hole line set is just stupid and lazy. Remember O-Rings don't last forever.
Braze joints don’t last forever either
True but neither does the evaporator
@@cesarmoore7996 Stop defending this product.
@@cesarmoore7996 A Braze Joint will still hold up better then any rubber O-Ring. Do you know of any installations of this product that have been in service for more then 20 year's? If so please share and I might feel differently but until I see that I will stick with brazing.
@@67tr876 stop trying to defame this product. Instead of calling others stupid and lazy for using this or testing this product, try using your typing powers for something upbuilding. Don’t be scared of new things, embrace them and if there are issues, submit your input to the manufacturers and help make things better. This is the way things are moving in this industry keep up with the times or hang it up and enjoy a nice cold one ✌🏼
How cost of the lock of all sizes sir and is it available in India
Let me predict the future: Leaks leaks and more leaks.
I’m not trusting that , you’re just do that for emergency ( temporary)
I don’t think that save for years after years
how do you know? You don't know about these anymore than you probably don't know about anything else. Next I suppose you're going to tell us all how bad sharkbite's are, they don't last, against code, blah blah blah. Well Jr, sharkbites are rated for BEHIND WALL applications.... so if they're rated and approved for that, geee, I guess they do work or are you going to claim they all leak after 2 weeks too? I know, that is probably your job. You are the unofficial fitting inspector. You go around the globe, day and night, inspecting EVERYONE'S fittings to see if they leak... then you always retrace your steps every two weeks to come back to see if they're leaking... that's how you know they all leak, right????
These are definitely not for everyone.
I hear that! I'm coming out with a video tomorrow where I pressure test these fittings with nitrogen. Thanks for watching & stay tuned! 🤙🔧⚡️
Sir, how can we order this if we want to buy this? Can you elaborate something on this market. I am from Bhutan la
Awesome. Those would be great for a quick compressor change out.
Never ever trust these fitting as a permanent setup. Brazing works great for decades, if done right brazing is for life. These fitting will have short lifespan.
how do you know? You don't know about these anymore than you probably don't know about anything else. Next I suppose you're going to tell us all how bad sharkbite's are, they don't last, against code, blah blah blah. Well Jr, sharkbites are rated for BEHIND WALL applications.... so if they're rated and approved for that, geee, I guess they do work or are you going to claim they all leak after 2 weeks too? I know, that is probably your job. You are the unofficial fitting inspector. You go around the globe, day and night, inspecting EVERYONE'S fittings to see if they leak... then you always retrace your steps every two weeks to come back to see if they're leaking... that's how you know they all leak, right????
If you use this fitting bc you cant braze then you shouldn’t be doing hvac
Haha. There's instances where this would work not only because of no brazing skills LOL thanks for watching & stay tuned for new videos every week!
Yea you still gonna have to make the hardest braze with or without this technology and that's where the suction line goes into the condenser valve. All those units have different outer diameter valve connection ports.
That being said, blasting fire at something to connect them is kinda silly. I believe it's unnecessary and outdated. Why subject the valves, filters, windings etc to the heat, and why introduce flux carbon and metal shavings to a system that we are supposed to be heretically sealing with pure refrigerant inside? Brazing is unnecessarily hot, dirty, dangerous, and time consuming, not to mention all the shit you need to haul in your truck for the process. It will always have its place, but I believe it will only be used for specialty situations in the future.
Sometimes a torch is not allowed
@@8Seven65Ding Ding Ding
When I am working on a Sub Zero in a 10 million dollar mansion replacing a compressor throwing a torch in a confined space, even with fiberglass blankets it’s a high risk of fire/damage to surrounding components and/or complaints from customers smelling the vaporized flux/solder/oils inside the line.
Perfect analogy @8seven65, it’s simply outdated. This same argument was presented in the plumbing industry when shark bite/john guest compression fittings and so on started replacing glue/solder.
so how do you connect it to the actual condenser ?
Design a a fitting that will attach to the flare at the service vales you lazy but greedy tech guys.
If you cant solder just say so!, Southern men think this is another diversifying Yankee joke, It's too expensive to use! investing in the crimp tool that is necessary is being avoided here.