I remember my first day in the feild. Man was I nervous. One peice of knowledge one instructor said to us in school that has always stuck with me and I pass it on to all young guns. "You will get wet, dirty, electrocuted, cut, you may even get fired sometimes. But if you can put up with that and you stick with this industry, you will have one hell of an interesting life."
Brandon Rodriguez just pay attention in your class suck in as much info as you can , notes etc. once you’re in the hands on stage at school don’t be scared jumó in there get your hands dirty , some company’s you have techs don’t want to teach you shit you gotta figure stuff on your own , it’s also good keep watching these videos you learn a lot as you go ! Good luck 👍🏽
Wait till he gets to the point where he is solo. And it's raining. And it's a Friday. And you gotta take a shit. And the pressure isnt holding in the pressure test. Haha
@@FrostBlueFire old coworker of mine had to drop a deuce while running service calls. So he used a bucket and used a trash bag to keep it till end shift. Hot summer. Let's just say the back of his truck was never the same. Haha.
Your positivity as his mentor is awesome bro. May God bless you! I hope you come to know Jesus Ernesto, if you don’t already and as well as each and everyone of my HVAC brethren. Jesus is the only way to heaven. The way, the truth, and the life! God bless.
Loving the way you're training him dude. You're an awesome tech, and a great teacher, a rare tech indeed. I remember being afraid of ladders, then I had to climb a 2 floor extension ladder...that knocked out my fear really quick lol.
I was scared shitless of extension ladders when I got in the trade. Now I can run up them with no hands while carrying torches in one hand and a vacuum pump in the other.
I grew up painting houses with my dad and his dad, and now I'm starting to get into residential HVAC service calls and some commercial installs. Still take my time on extension ladders, its getting better but for some reason I'm pretty gun shy about them 🤔
I had a helper that I worked with for two and a half years. He had Asperger's Syndrome, but he listened closely to every thing I told him and watched how I did things, and he worked his butt off. He watched me remove a control board from a furnace, and wanted to wire it up. He had it wired up before I could pull up the picture of the old board. A photographic memory helps. It got to the point on multiple calls, I would send him to figure out other units alone. Always a spot on diagnosis. That man will be a great technician if he can get past people who are afraid of folks with a minor handicap. Yet other helpers were less than helpful, and many time either drunk or stoned when they would show up for work.
I really hope when I’m done with school I will get someone like you who actually takes time to teach and show the new guy the ropes rather than just telling them to do something without actually showing them first and then gets mad if the new guy messes up
I started 2 months ago and now that I've got into the swing of this I really enjoy the job!School will teach you the basics but there is so much to learn in HVAC I'm trying to take it one day at a time and get better and keep learning... And get used to ladders, going up isn't my problem getting back on is what sketches me out😂 but tell your new guy to stick with it and keep grinding
I'm an aircraft technician and now looking to go to school for HVAC. In the past 15 years I have had really good mentors and some really shitty ones also. You are an awesome teacher mentor to this new guy. I would work with you any day great work man. Thank you for the video its full throttle now I will be going to school.
I have been a service tech for 22yrs and I have trained a lot of people also I do thing a lot like you do keep up the great service work bro have a good one
Hell yeah man, I’m 4 months into classes myself out in modesto. You’re a great mentor, hopefully I find one who’s as patient and as passionate about this field as you are
@@JerodRSN local 39 is a union based off San Francisco. I joined the union 4 years ago ams i am currently working for Amazon high rise building in Sunnyvale. Our benefits are the best. 408-469-5701 call me if you like more information believe me its worth getting in.
@@JerodRSN I’m also reaching out because I saw you are from Modesto. Always good to help others and hopefully one can make a change in someone else’s life so they can be more successful.
@teto vlogs You remind me so much of my old boss he used to do the exact same thing when i was an apprentice, nice and calm and thorough with explanations. now 10 years on from that im looking for my own apprentice!
Lol I have like 3 guys at my job that are scared of ladders lmao. That it's fun when their super green like and scared of everything. Good job on showing him and keeping it simple. We have so much information we want to show them and we forget to keep it simple fir them so it sticks.
Hey Ernesto! Back when I was in the field; I used to have a maintenance in Calexico. 8 buildings with mostly package units and about a dozen splits. It was a January-April-July-October visit; 32 hours. I took one of the other Journeymen with me and I thought that he was going to die during the July maintenance. It average between 105-115*. So I feel for Martin. I’m glad that I’m retired and that those days are over. Looking forward to the next video. Have a great Tuesday evening. God bless.
killin5pr33 Hey there! I just noticed your post came up in my email. My pensions along with my Social security come up to what I was making weekly. I was only technically a journeyman in my union for 10 years even though I worked in the trade 27 years. Depending upon your age, where you live in the United States or Canada, and your contract; you can make more money than you made in the trade. The union is called the United Association. The different locals have: Plumbers, Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Sprinklerfitters, and HVACR Mechanics. If you let me know where you’re located; I can turn you on to a local in your area. Let me know. Have a great Friday evening and weekend. God bless.
@@Rezcat-y6r Thanks for the reply. I'm 33 years old with 2 kids. I'm a truck driver and want to start something else. I live in Riverside, Ca. I was recommended doing commercial (that's where the $ is at) or that's what i was told. Do you guys get good benefits for this trade or does it depend on the company you work for? Also, do you get paid more if you are with a union? Thank you once again
killin5pr33 Good Afternoon! Forgive me for taking so long to get back to you. I have never worked non union so I may not be the best at weighing which is best. I am a retired member of Local 230; Plumbers and Steamfitters. I have been a union member for 25 years and a working member for 24 years. I’ve worked commercial service for all my time working. I didn’t get started till I was 39. I went to 1 year of HVACR training at community college in 1993. Was hired that year prior to starting my electrical training class. I took my Journeyman test in 2005. My company didn’t make me a journeyman for 5 years because they would have to pay me more money 💰. I didn’t complain but in 2010 they did. I started off in 1993 at $7.50 per hour and ended in 2019 at $50.50 per hour. When you work in the union; you receive a compensation package. It includes medical, 2 pensions for journeymen, vacation and holiday, and various other things. My total package was over $70 per hour which at 2080 hours for a work year comes to over $140,000 per year. And that’s without an apprenticeship which my local didn’t offer till 9 years ago. Not too bad for a high school graduate. Here’s a couple of locals that you may want to look into. One is in Colton and the other is in LA. U A Local 364 Plumbers and Pipefitters 223 South Rancho Avenue Colton, California,92324 Phone:(909)825-0359 U A Local 250 Pipefitters and Refrigeration 18355 South Figueroa Street Gardena California,90248 Phone:(810)660-0035 They’re both open from 8-4 ; Monday through Friday. It’d be best to call first and talk to them because I don’t know how they are dealing with the COVID-19 at this present time. When looking for contractors to work for; you can’t go wrong with big ones like Johnson Controls or Carrier as they will send you to class on different types of equipment that they manufacture if they take a liking to you, and on their dime. The reason I sent you the information regarding 250 is as I understand it; they have an awesome refrigeration training center. But that being said; check out Colton as it’s nearer to you. Let me know how things turn out for you. Have a great weekend. God bless.
@@Rezcat-y6r Hello! It's all good man, no worries. Thank you so much for getting back to me and giving me all the information. I appreciate it alot! Wasn't expecting a reply to be honest. But once again, thank so much for the helpful information and taking the time to reply. I will look into it and let you know how it goes. God bless you and your family. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday 👌
You are a leader bro. And a good teacher. This is how I am with my rookies because my first lead tech was an asshole when I was new to the trade and I wouldn’t want a guy to quit because his superior is a jerk.
Ernesta this is awesome content man, as a student in class still were not really taught on the real life aspect of it, you’re giving me a great heads up with these videos for what I’m in for when I have my licences. Keep up the awesome content, I hope I get a chill mentor like you when it comes time for an apprenticeship 🤙🏻
Excellent field to learn. Can't say how much I love it. Just be careful with those 5 amp fuse connectors, if they're too close together on the fuse it won't do much good. Prefer insulated connectors for that reason :) just my 2 whole pennies.
I'm an industrial machine tech, been doing this for 20 years, teaching/leading for 15 years. I never give answers when I teach, hints and guidance, but never answers. You must make your students use their brain and troubleshoot on their own. We need more mentors, we're a dying breed
Im A HVAC Tech its one of hardest job but i like that vlog that you make him learn from you and make some joke with him to make him forget little bit that hard job and nervies day :)
I’ve been doing this going on a year and half now and one thing I’ll say to newbies is you can read everything sentence in the school books but you really learn by doing. I got thrown in doing install and service my first week and I’m glad I did.
Extremely good to do these jobs. I am HVAC professional too in Metro trains. I can feel the heat. Your Apprentice definitely going to be a good HVAC guy.
I always put a fuse in line with transformer as well; but a 5 amp is a bit large. If that's a 40va xfmr and you have an intermittent short that doesn't push it to the point where the fuse will pop, the smoke's gonna be let out. I always do a 3 amp instead of a 5. But good tip for the new guy, much faster to replace a fuse than an xfmr.
Yo bro im a building engineer graduate. I like watching youre video because I can pratically see the systems Ive learnt to design over the last three years ...... peace bro
Honestly watching your videos is so entertaining and I learn as well I love you’re channel a lot bro It’s my last year of school and I really hope I get someone as smart and cool as hell as you!
Man I feel his pain 😂 I remember my first summer and working 12-18 hour days and just getting home to eat and shower then knock out to start the next day😂
Yeah man your a great mentor, I'm with the union Apprenticeship, the company I'm with i don't have no Journeyman with me, I just got thrown in. I can call for questions but its not the same as having someone with you to guide u. An apprentice I thought means someone learning from a Journeyman. Bro Nice job teaching the new guys. I'm always stress out on trouble all, trying not to kill myself. I learn alot here from YT, so hats off to all of you who care and take the time to upload and teach us newbies.
A little tip, you can also use the knock out under where the electrical comes in for running your hoses into the unit, that way you can leave the panel on. One other thing, you can finish charging using vapor so you don't overshoot. One last tip, don't trust permanent ladders, as Jeff Painter can attest (instructor at IOT), they may not be correctly mounted. Jeff had one come off the wall while he was on it, he was all the way at the top (at least 18 feet), and he was lucky that it didn't kill him, but it really screwed up his ankle and he broke several bones. The injury will probably keep him from doing this. Be safe guys, and being a little afraid of ladders is a good thing, its the overconfident guys that get injured.
I'm about to take a tour at Ranken tomorrow and I'm gonna ask about their HVAC courses. I'm 26 and I'm ashamed I took so long to decide on a better future for my family and me. I hope that if I go to school and can train with a Pro, that I get a trainer like this thats hands on and understands I'm new and I'm not experienced yet.
Did I miss something there, you were going to replace the TXV, I saw you remove the equalizer line. Didn't see the TXV come out. You then went to the filter/drier and continued, did you run out of film in your camera? Good training, good that you went behind the apprentice and made sure there was no voltage, I just hate getting shocked! Jim
I’m in school right now for commercial hvac/r. It’s going good.. we’re starting with electrical theory. I have to take a 100 question test for my electrical cert in 10 weeks. Anyways nice video man, you’re a good teacher!
Man I’m going for my degree for HVAC and when I apprentice I hope I get a guy like you very knowledgeable willing to teach and get to the point but not an asshole
Off to uni for CS. Always considered an apprenticeship but didn’t like their ways of teaching. Great to see you treat him with respect and patience. Love it :)
I was lucky enough to get a job at a company in December of 99. Never attended an hvac school. I don't recommend school! The best experience is actually being out in the field living the life.
100% agree. I went to school for 2 years for hvac and learned more in the first month on the job then I ever did in school. Bunch of damn book work and test thats it.
Hi Chris. I just got my nephew a job with an HVAC company he knows nothing. I’m glad to see you went through the same he will be going through and it truly does show hands is 100% way better. Best of luck to you in the future. You can do it.
You first video with apprentice I was wondering if he was afraid of ladders. I've been up and down thousands of times and if I have two weeks off I regain my fear. It sucks
It really depends on if your doing residential or commercial! Commercial you will be going up and down ladders and residential you will barely touch a ladder. But you will be going up and down stairs!
If the unit is grounded can you get shocked by touching the unit? If yes . What is the solution to not getting shocked? Do we test the body of the unit with the voltmeter? Nice work!
Your Veto bag sitting on the edge of the condenser fan was also jacking up the head pressure. I've laid my clipboard on top of a unit to record some numbers and even though I was just barely covering the fan I could watch the discharge pressure climbing rapidly. 😎👍
Luckily my first day in the field was with a company my best friend worked at. Guess who got to train me lol first thing he did was say you know how to braze? I said yep. He handed me the torches and said have it 🤣
Good video glad that you showed him with the voltmeter that there is no power when switch is off also it’s a good idea to put that low-voltage fuse on secondary when you are changing a dead transformer in case there is a short and system easier to change a fuse then transformers 👍
Just because there's no voltage between the both legs, doesn't mean there isn't one leg with power. You should verify ground and check legs to ground. May get bit doing it your way
I remember my first day in the feild. Man was I nervous. One peice of knowledge one instructor said to us in school that has always stuck with me and I pass it on to all young guns. "You will get wet, dirty, electrocuted, cut, you may even get fired sometimes. But if you can put up with that and you stick with this industry, you will have one hell of an interesting life."
You should never get electrocuted though...
If you’re electrocuted you die. I think what he meant to say is you will get shocked.
You’re a great mentor bro. Hopefully I get lucky and get someone like you once I get out of school haha. Keep up the good content.
We can only pray we get a mentor like him after schools done
SiRGEtRitE facts bro
Honestly! I finish in about 2 months
Miguel Gonzales I’m barely in my 1st semester! Good luck tho man
Brandon Rodriguez just pay attention in your class suck in as much info as you can , notes etc. once you’re in the hands on stage at school don’t be scared jumó in there get your hands dirty , some company’s you have techs don’t want to teach you shit you gotta figure stuff on your own , it’s also good keep watching these videos you learn a lot as you go ! Good luck 👍🏽
Wait till he gets to the point where he is solo. And it's raining. And it's a Friday. And you gotta take a shit. And the pressure isnt holding in the pressure test. Haha
this comment made me have a very bad 'nam flashback.
@@FrostBlueFire old coworker of mine had to drop a deuce while running service calls. So he used a bucket and used a trash bag to keep it till end shift. Hot summer. Let's just say the back of his truck was never the same. Haha.
LOL
Wait till he opens the disconnect box and there's a wasp nest inside and nowhere to run
@@hvacmania8323 there is always a plus side. Sometimes restaurant EFs smell like fried chicken. Haha
Your positivity as his mentor is awesome bro. May God bless you! I hope you come to know Jesus Ernesto, if you don’t already and as well as each and everyone of my HVAC brethren. Jesus is the only way to heaven. The way, the truth, and the life! God bless.
Praise god
@@johndowling8065 Amen!!!
I pray when I finish school I get a mentor as great as you man
My brother owns an AC business and I’ve been watching your videos so we can have something to talk about. Thanks for all you do sir.
You're an awesome teacher man! We need more techs like you in the industry!
Loving the way you're training him dude. You're an awesome tech, and a great teacher, a rare tech indeed. I remember being afraid of ladders, then I had to climb a 2 floor extension ladder...that knocked out my fear really quick lol.
I was scared shitless of extension ladders when I got in the trade. Now I can run up them with no hands while carrying torches in one hand and a vacuum pump in the other.
😂
Man this ones too tru 😭😭😭
I grew up painting houses with my dad and his dad, and now I'm starting to get into residential HVAC service calls and some commercial installs. Still take my time on extension ladders, its getting better but for some reason I'm pretty gun shy about them 🤔
Make sure you tell him to buy an inspection mirror pre cracked. Everyone knows they work better with a bunch of cracks
Why buy one pre-cracked when you can just buy a normal one and then step on it or smash it with your hammer?🤦♂️
@@KaesOnerCuz you save the energy and headache of cursing at the brand new broken mirror 😁
I had a helper that I worked with for two and a half years. He had Asperger's Syndrome, but he listened closely to every thing I told him and watched how I did things, and he worked his butt off. He watched me remove a control board from a furnace, and wanted to wire it up. He had it wired up before I could pull up the picture of the old board. A photographic memory helps. It got to the point on multiple calls, I would send him to figure out other units alone. Always a spot on diagnosis. That man will be a great technician if he can get past people who are afraid of folks with a minor handicap.
Yet other helpers were less than helpful, and many time either drunk or stoned when they would show up for work.
I really hope when I’m done with school I will get someone like you who actually takes time to teach and show the new guy the ropes rather than just telling them to do something without actually showing them first and then gets mad if the new guy messes up
I started 2 months ago and now that I've got into the swing of this I really enjoy the job!School will teach you the basics but there is so much to learn in HVAC I'm trying to take it one day at a time and get better and keep learning... And get used to ladders, going up isn't my problem getting back on is what sketches me out😂 but tell your new guy to stick with it and keep grinding
@@carlovesfam6069 electrician
I'm an aircraft technician and now looking to go to school for HVAC. In the past 15 years I have had really good mentors and some really shitty ones also. You are an awesome teacher mentor to this new guy. I would work with you any day great work man. Thank you for the video its full throttle now I will be going to school.
You make a good teacher . You pay attention to the detail which is everything regarding brazing.
The rookie is lucky to have you.
I’m even learning from this video, if you can make a series on beginner HVAC skills. Or a guide would be cool, love the vids !
I have been a service tech for 22yrs and I have trained a lot of people also I do thing a lot like you do keep up the great service work bro have a good one
Hell yeah man, I’m 4 months into classes myself out in modesto. You’re a great mentor, hopefully I find one who’s as patient and as passionate about this field as you are
Wrxual I hope it all irk out for you. You should get into Local39 stationary Engineering it’s the best decision you’ll ever make.
@@rodrigochoto5651 what is that exactly? An HVAC/R union?
@@JerodRSN local 39 is a union based off San Francisco. I joined the union 4 years ago ams i am currently working for Amazon high rise building in Sunnyvale. Our benefits are the best.
408-469-5701 call me if you like more information believe me its worth getting in.
@@JerodRSN I’m also reaching out because I saw you are from Modesto. Always good to help others and hopefully one can make a change in someone else’s life so they can be more successful.
@teto vlogs You remind me so much of my old boss he used to do the exact same thing when i was an apprentice, nice and calm and thorough with explanations. now 10 years on from that im looking for my own apprentice!
Graduated trade school on Thursday. Starting new construction install apprenticeship on Tuesday! Thank you for your videos!
Lol I have like 3 guys at my job that are scared of ladders lmao. That it's fun when their super green like and scared of everything. Good job on showing him and keeping it simple. We have so much information we want to show them and we forget to keep it simple fir them so it sticks.
Fuse 💡 was brilliant. And I am gonna help get the dryer replaced for my Mom for Mother's Day so glad you covered that. Str8!
Helping An apprentice is great it improves your own.This youngster is lucky to gain so much
I'm in new construction in Canada and loving every minute of it I'm a second year and enjoying it
Hey Ernesto! Back when I was in the field; I used to have a maintenance in Calexico. 8 buildings with mostly package units and about a dozen splits. It was a January-April-July-October visit; 32 hours. I took one of the other Journeymen with me and I thought that he was going to die during the July maintenance. It average between 105-115*. So I feel for Martin. I’m glad that I’m retired and that those days are over. Looking forward to the next video. Have a great Tuesday evening. God bless.
Hows the pension looking? Is it worth getting into this trade?
killin5pr33 Hey there! I just noticed your post came up in my email. My pensions along with my Social security come up to what I was making weekly. I was only technically a journeyman in my union for 10 years even though I worked in the trade 27 years. Depending upon your age, where you live in the United States or Canada, and your contract; you can make more money than you made in the trade. The union is called the United Association. The different locals have: Plumbers, Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Sprinklerfitters, and HVACR Mechanics. If you let me know where you’re located; I can turn you on to a local in your area. Let me know. Have a great Friday evening and weekend. God bless.
@@Rezcat-y6r Thanks for the reply. I'm 33 years old with 2 kids. I'm a truck driver and want to start something else. I live in Riverside, Ca. I was recommended doing commercial (that's where the $ is at) or that's what i was told. Do you guys get good benefits for this trade or does it depend on the company you work for? Also, do you get paid more if you are with a union? Thank you once again
killin5pr33 Good Afternoon! Forgive me for taking so long to get back to you. I have never worked non union so I may not be the best at weighing which is best. I am a retired member of Local 230; Plumbers and Steamfitters. I have been a union member for 25 years and a working member for 24 years. I’ve worked commercial service for all my time working. I didn’t get started till I was 39. I went to 1 year of HVACR training at community college in 1993. Was hired that year prior to starting my electrical training class. I took my Journeyman test in 2005. My company didn’t make me a journeyman for 5 years because they would have to pay me more money 💰. I didn’t complain but in 2010 they did. I started off in 1993 at $7.50 per hour and ended in 2019 at $50.50 per hour. When you work in the union; you receive a compensation package. It includes medical, 2 pensions for journeymen, vacation and holiday, and various other things. My total package was over $70 per hour which at 2080 hours for a work year comes to over $140,000 per year. And that’s without an apprenticeship which my local didn’t offer till 9 years ago. Not too bad for a high school graduate. Here’s a couple of locals that you may want to look into. One is in Colton and the other is in LA.
U A Local 364
Plumbers and Pipefitters
223 South Rancho Avenue
Colton, California,92324
Phone:(909)825-0359
U A Local 250
Pipefitters and Refrigeration
18355 South Figueroa Street
Gardena California,90248
Phone:(810)660-0035
They’re both open from 8-4 ; Monday through Friday. It’d be best to call first and talk to them because I don’t know how they are dealing with the COVID-19 at this present time. When looking for contractors to work for; you can’t go wrong with big ones like Johnson Controls or Carrier as they will send you to class on different types of equipment that they manufacture if they take a liking to you, and on their dime. The reason I sent you the information regarding 250 is as I understand it; they have an awesome refrigeration training center. But that being said; check out Colton as it’s nearer to you. Let me know how things turn out for you. Have a great weekend. God bless.
@@Rezcat-y6r Hello! It's all good man, no worries. Thank you so much for getting back to me and giving me all the information. I appreciate it alot! Wasn't expecting a reply to be honest. But once again, thank so much for the helpful information and taking the time to reply. I will look into it and let you know how it goes. God bless you and your family. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday 👌
I'm not even in the business if I was I would hopefully I'd have a teacher like you good job bro.
You are a leader bro. And a good teacher. This is how I am with my rookies because my first lead tech was an asshole when I was new to the trade and I wouldn’t want a guy to quit because his superior is a jerk.
Men this guy is lucky to have a mentor like you he better learn quick hands on is the best way to go
Thanks for your videos tou are a great teacher we need people like you to share your knowledge,.
I am an electrician trying to learn more about hvac, thank you for your content.
Your a good hvac teacher! Coming from a hawaii hvac Tech. 🤙Respect!
Ernesta this is awesome content man, as a student in class still were not really taught on the real life aspect of it, you’re giving me a great heads up with these videos for what I’m in for when I have my licences. Keep up the awesome content, I hope I get a chill mentor like you when it comes time for an apprenticeship 🤙🏻
Great video andYou’re a great teacher with a lot of patience I wish I had you by my side when I was learning
Damn . This guys a true teacher. Had to subscribe.. I’m trying to learn as much as I can so I can get an apprenticeship. Great job and patience
Excellent field to learn. Can't say how much I love it. Just be careful with those 5 amp fuse connectors, if they're too close together on the fuse it won't do much good.
Prefer insulated connectors for that reason :) just my 2 whole pennies.
I'm an industrial machine tech, been doing this for 20 years, teaching/leading for 15 years. I never give answers when I teach, hints and guidance, but never answers. You must make your students use their brain and troubleshoot on their own.
We need more mentors, we're a dying breed
Looks good but I always wrap my txv not to damage them with heat and cut out filter dryer not torch them out
Keep teaching bro....we need more techs out there like you
Im A HVAC Tech its one of hardest job but i like that vlog that you make him learn from you and make some joke with him to make him forget little bit that hard job and nervies day :)
you are probably the most calmest/chill hvac mentor lol
I’ve been doing this going on a year and half now and one thing I’ll say to newbies is you can read everything sentence in the school books but you really learn by doing. I got thrown in doing install and service my first week and I’m glad I did.
Had my first day today to, thanks for the boost of confidence. 10 hour shift really beat my ass 😭lol
Lmao aww
You got patients man you explain with great detail keep it up man..
I appreciate you teaching the youngings man it’s serious nobody ever trained me, I just got throw in a van and learned from my mistakes
I start in June watching this makes me excited to do this job.
Extremely good to do these jobs. I am HVAC professional too in Metro trains. I can feel the heat. Your Apprentice definitely going to be a good HVAC guy.
I always put a fuse in line with transformer as well; but a 5 amp is a bit large. If that's a 40va xfmr and you have an intermittent short that doesn't push it to the point where the fuse will pop, the smoke's gonna be let out. I always do a 3 amp instead of a 5. But good tip for the new guy, much faster to replace a fuse than an xfmr.
Yo bro im a building engineer graduate. I like watching youre video because I can pratically see the systems Ive learnt to design over the last three years ...... peace bro
Very cool vids I’ll be done with school this may
This is helping me out a lot keep em coming
Honestly watching your videos is so entertaining and I learn as well I love you’re channel a lot bro It’s my last year of school and I really hope I get someone as smart and cool as hell as you!
Man I feel his pain 😂 I remember my first summer and working 12-18 hour days and just getting home to eat and shower then knock out to start the next day😂
Yeah man your a great mentor, I'm with the union Apprenticeship, the company I'm with i don't have no Journeyman with me, I just got thrown in. I can call for questions but its not the same as having someone with you to guide u. An apprentice I thought means someone learning from a Journeyman. Bro Nice job teaching the new guys. I'm always stress out on trouble all, trying not to kill myself. I learn alot here from YT, so hats off to all of you who care and take the time to upload and teach us newbies.
These are amazing videos, I’m currently going into trade school for hvac/r and i couldn’t imagine being your apprentice.
The way you teach him is Awsum.
You never forget your first day in the field. Lol
I forgot my first day. So that theory is stupid as fuck...
Buen vídeo eso deberían hacer todos échale la mano a los que queremos aprenden te felicito brot
Dang, that guy should be grateful to be with you bro. If I was him I’ll be motivated to learn from a great teacher which is you.
That’s too funny! Great video and for the teaching Ernesto! Stay hydrated and well rested.... heat ain’t no punk! Peace! 💪🏽💪🏽👊🏽
A little tip, you can also use the knock out under where the electrical comes in for running your hoses into the unit, that way you can leave the panel on. One other thing, you can finish charging using vapor so you don't overshoot. One last tip, don't trust permanent ladders, as Jeff Painter can attest (instructor at IOT), they may not be correctly mounted. Jeff had one come off the wall while he was on it, he was all the way at the top (at least 18 feet), and he was lucky that it didn't kill him, but it really screwed up his ankle and he broke several bones. The injury will probably keep him from doing this. Be safe guys, and being a little afraid of ladders is a good thing, its the overconfident guys that get injured.
So cool having all this knowledge & toys. How many people want to be your friends?
I’m not in the hvac industry but I like the videos and subbed
Make sure to harass your new apprentice.
“Your lucky you get to work with a UA-cam star”
To make the txv more accessible you could remove that 3 - 4” support between the blower section & the filter section.
I'm about to take a tour at Ranken tomorrow and I'm gonna ask about their HVAC courses. I'm 26 and I'm ashamed I took so long to decide on a better future for my family and me. I hope that if I go to school and can train with a Pro, that I get a trainer like this thats hands on and understands I'm new and I'm not experienced yet.
bro, you're young what do you have to be ashamed of? best of luck
I bought a little pump like a pressure washer I run water in a bucket and use the little pressure washer to clean coils when there’s no water near by
Great work man. Love the content. Awesome jman
Could you make a video on how you braze? It’s something I still struggle with but the way you walked him thru it was BEAUTIFUL
What part of it do you struggle with?
I’ve learned more from this video then when I was in school I’ll love to see more videos like this🙏🏿
Dude this job is way better than being a roofer or in construction for sure.
Did I miss something there, you were going to replace the TXV, I saw you remove the equalizer line. Didn't see the TXV come out. You then went to the filter/drier and continued, did you run out of film in your camera? Good training, good that you went behind the apprentice and made sure there was no voltage, I just hate getting shocked! Jim
Dang bro I'm almost finish with school and looking forward to doin this trade....awsome videos bro 👍👍
Damn i thought I was the only one running the cracked mirror lol... great video
I’m in school right now for commercial hvac/r. It’s going good.. we’re starting with electrical theory. I have to take a 100 question test for my electrical cert in 10 weeks. Anyways nice video man, you’re a good teacher!
Watching all your videos! Currently enrolled in a business course but definitely think a trade would be better and I'm thinking hvac. #womenintrade
Keep these ones coming. It's cool to see you teach the new guy and let him do stuff.
Man I’m going for my degree for HVAC and when I apprentice I hope I get a guy like you very knowledgeable willing to teach and get to the point but not an asshole
Wish my mentor was as great as you! Keep up the good content.
Thank you for the video I’m in school I’m in my second semester this gonna help me out a lot. I will want a mentor like you
Hate to break it to you but once you get a job you will ride with someone for like a week or 2 then be on your own so be ready 🤣
Amazing, love the way you teach new workers! Keep up the good content!
Nice video brother specially the way you talk to the new guy.
Off to uni for CS. Always considered an apprenticeship but didn’t like their ways of teaching. Great to see you treat him with respect and patience. Love it :)
Subscribed ... Best free school... Thanks google
I was lucky enough to get a job at a company in December of 99. Never attended an hvac school. I don't recommend school! The best experience is actually being out in the field living the life.
100% agree. I went to school for 2 years for hvac and learned more in the first month on the job then I ever did in school. Bunch of damn book work and test thats it.
Hi Chris. I just got my nephew a job with an HVAC company he knows nothing. I’m glad to see you went through the same he will be going through and it truly does show hands is 100% way better. Best of luck to you in the future. You can do it.
Definitely cut out drinking every night. It drags you down.
I drink every night I feel pretty good
Who the fk drinks every night
@@jimbeam7248 I used too, it's doesn't work for everyone. Some people are good doing it.
DetectingArizona I’m 21 3rd year apprentice I need it man hahaha
@@jimbeam7248 I'm 22 and 3 years in. I went through some shit year and decided to complete cut out beer/alcohol. I have never felt better.
You first video with apprentice I was wondering if he was afraid of ladders. I've been up and down thousands of times and if I have two weeks off I regain my fear. It sucks
It really depends on if your doing residential or commercial! Commercial you will be going up and down ladders and residential you will barely touch a ladder. But you will be going up and down stairs!
You teach really good bro, god bless you
Dam E your turning me into a bag man...I got to get one.
If the unit is grounded can you get shocked by touching the unit? If yes . What is the solution to not getting shocked? Do we test the body of the unit with the voltmeter? Nice work!
i just want to be confident walking up to a unit and having my head working towards a solution quick to what the problem is.
Was his walk in slow motion
Your Veto bag sitting on the edge of the condenser fan was also jacking up the head pressure. I've laid my clipboard on top of a unit to record some numbers and even though I was just barely covering the fan I could watch the discharge pressure climbing rapidly. 😎👍
I was until a real man like Yourself gave me the confidence that I can do it without any mans help you rock BRUDA👊🏾👊👍!!!
You can teach him that r22 you can be charge normal and leave tank open. You don't have to go slow. It doesn't matter if you do liquid or gas.
Luckily my first day in the field was with a company my best friend worked at. Guess who got to train me lol first thing he did was say you know how to braze? I said yep. He handed me the torches and said have it 🤣
Good video glad that you showed him with the voltmeter that there is no power when switch is off also it’s a good idea to put that low-voltage fuse on secondary when you are changing a dead transformer in case there is a short and system easier to change a fuse then transformers 👍
Just because there's no voltage between the both legs, doesn't mean there isn't one leg with power. You should verify ground and check legs to ground. May get bit doing it your way
Great job bro. I wish my mentor could be you.
Recently got into your vids bro they're good stuff learning more off the vids than some foremans. I'm in supermarket refrigeration all I do is 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥