Well done. I have not noticed these before. We have a large amount of air-source heat pumps in my service area and our techs. need to understand the refrigeration process along with what all the components do.
Thank you it’s very clear explanation with nice photo. Q:when install reversing valve should connect all the lines before brazing to guarantee flow nitrogen in the lines? Thank you.🌺
If its so great... why do most units not have one and operate properly? Also seeing thats a Rheem....they have more issues to worry about than a charge compensator.
Rheem is not the only brand that uses this simple method. Each manufacturer uses engineers, testing and accountants to determine what components will work for their needs for the cost. No manufacture is perfect and most likely don't care what technicians think. Understanding how things work and why they are there makes our jobs simpler and better equipped to overcome challenges. The best unit is the one that is installed correctly. Regardless of how manufactures accomplish the end goal I find a much greater issue of poor installation. Brazing without a nitrogen flow, improper vacuum and dehydration, improper decay test. Improper returns and supply duct work, improper system sizing, line sets, leaking ductwork, and so much more.
@@love2hvac ....simpler would be for it not to be there at all because it's not needed. I've never seen a Rheem with a charge compensator perform in anyway better or last longer than others without. The more you add to a system the more issues you will have. One of my techs are changing one out tomorrow because it's rusted out. Hence my point. I love your videos and love teaching techs. Just would like to see both sides included. The good and bad give a more thorough evaluation.
It's really not going to be an issue for or against. We are now entering the age of inverter technology, inverter boards, variable refregerant technology with manufacture specific algarythems and secret service methods. These vrv systems include a host of parts with piping diagrams that look like wiring diagrams.
No. The accumulator permits liquid/vapor separation so the liquid can be vaporized before continuing on. The compensator has a pressure that adjusts based on the refrigerant in the main body being warmed or cooled by the refrigerant flowing in the center pipe. Thus less liquid can enter the compensator when it is being heated, and more when it is being cooled due to the pressure changes
As always, great job Craig! This is a subject I've never seen covered.
Sorry Tye, I confused you with Craig (AC service tech). You both do a great job and are very valuable to our industry!
Awesome channel! Keep up the great work, you make up for several other channels of goofy content.
Well done. I have not noticed these before. We have a large amount of air-source heat pumps in my service area and our techs. need to understand the refrigeration process along with what all the components do.
Awesome video. Very informative on a part that most don’t pay attention to
Digital art makes it so much better to understand, Thank you!
Awesome video Ty....love all the knowledge you share with anyone who wants to learn
Ty, I love the hand pointer. Haha. Works!
Great video. thank you..
Thank a lot Ty very important information👍👍👍❤
Thanks Ty
Great job Ty
Why does it need to store the extra refrigerant on one side and not the other?
Why not have 2?
1 for both modes
It's just an extra liquid receiver for heating mode.
Thank you it’s very clear explanation with nice photo. Q:when install reversing valve should connect all the lines before brazing to guarantee flow nitrogen in the lines? Thank you.🌺
When possible, yes
👍🤙🤘
If its so great... why do most units not have one and operate properly? Also seeing thats a Rheem....they have more issues to worry about than a charge compensator.
Rheem is not the only brand that uses this simple method.
Each manufacturer uses engineers, testing and accountants to determine what components will work for their needs for the cost.
No manufacture is perfect and most likely don't care what technicians think. Understanding how things work and why they are there makes our jobs simpler and better equipped to overcome challenges.
The best unit is the one that is installed correctly.
Regardless of how manufactures accomplish the end goal I find a much greater issue of poor installation. Brazing without a nitrogen flow, improper vacuum and dehydration, improper decay test. Improper returns and supply duct work, improper system sizing, line sets, leaking ductwork, and so much more.
@@love2hvac ....simpler would be for it not to be there at all because it's not needed. I've never seen a Rheem with a charge compensator perform in anyway better or last longer than others without. The more you add to a system the more issues you will have. One of my techs are changing one out tomorrow because it's rusted out. Hence my point. I love your videos and love teaching techs. Just would like to see both sides included. The good and bad give a more thorough evaluation.
It's really not going to be an issue for or against. We are now entering the age of inverter technology, inverter boards, variable refregerant technology with manufacture specific algarythems and secret service methods. These vrv systems include a host of parts with piping diagrams that look like wiring diagrams.
@@love2hvac absolutely. 👍
Is that the same as an accumulator?
No. The accumulator permits liquid/vapor separation so the liquid can be vaporized before continuing on. The compensator has a pressure that adjusts based on the refrigerant in the main body being warmed or cooled by the refrigerant flowing in the center pipe. Thus less liquid can enter the compensator when it is being heated, and more when it is being cooled due to the pressure changes
You really need to slow down and skip around less if your goal is to teach students
Your right, I bet newer generations respond well to slow clear monotone lists and step by step power points.
Just use your hands plz