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@jonnassilva6553
4 жыл бұрын
it is possible to translate the e-book into Brazilian Portuguese ?
@SpecialKthx
3 жыл бұрын
throw rocks at me but in 10 years, I havent debur a flair, never used a torque wrench, oil only on 1/2 and up, and I tight them alot, probly the double of what they recommend seriously, and in around 300 units per year, I get around 1% leak, maybe by doing that I could lower that to 0 :) also I dont understand why they sell the flairing tool with the stopper, the stopper stop the 1/4 too early and thats the main reason why we have installer going for 10% leak ratio just by using this flairing tool!
@MRM-wp4gr
3 жыл бұрын
@@SpecialKthx Are you referring to the flaring tool that he recommends in this video? The Yellow Jacket 60295 Flaring
@SpecialKthx
3 жыл бұрын
@@MRM-wp4gr the yellow jacket 60295 flaring tool is the one I use everyday, it is my favorite one. The one with the stopper is the 60278, it is my least favorite one, it does nice looking flare but they are too thin, mostly because there is a stopper too help as a measurement, but the problem is that it is the same stopper for all size and 1/4 tubing usually makes small flares because of this. On the other hand, the 60295 has no stopper and you need to eyeball just like at 10:30 ,so you can let say have 1/8in out for 1/4 tubing and 1/16 for 1/2 tubing. Also the 60295 has a clutch that make you stop flaring, so you don't have to guess that part! The 60278 doesn't have a clutch. Also I'm pretty sure my method make bigger flares and probably takes more force to be sealed tight, I don't use a torque wrench and they are probably over tighten by a lot. Unless you strip a 2 or 3 way valve you are fine because if you do, you will hate yourself!
@pg_usa
3 жыл бұрын
Hack: use little compressor oil when you make the flair... Reduce the problems
@victoryfirst2878
2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most comprehensive discussions on the subject matter I have ever seen on KZitem. Well done fella for sure.
@gkk2001
4 жыл бұрын
You are providing a fantastic resource for the DIY crowd. And that is probably a lot of people today. I had a mini split installed by an HVAC contractor and it cost me $3500. I know they need to make a living but the new units on the market with the right tools and know how, I figure the total install cost drops to
@shanefrank3281
Жыл бұрын
I got 2 quotes and one was $6000 + the cost of running the electrical outlet. The other was $5500 and wanted to put the outdoor unit outside a bedroom window.
@pepetravel74
Жыл бұрын
😳 that’s a lot of money for a mini split installed, I charge 600 $ for installed only
@muhammadsufyanbinhafiz6451
11 ай бұрын
Wait, what ? you charge 600 USD for installed per unit only ? Here in my country there is contractor charging only 53 USD, so cheap for 2 hours works. @@pepetravel74
@beentheredonethatoriginals5673
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I broke the copper connector by not properly supporting it with a wrench while tightening it. The break was on the inside so I didn't see it until I released the refrigerant. What a bad day that was. Supporting the connection with a solid grip is very important.
@sophiegrisom
9 күн бұрын
True that haste often makes bigger problems. We all have war stories which haunt us.
@nickdawa8062
3 ай бұрын
One of the most helpful and informative videos on KZitem about pipe flaring troubleshooting!
@anthonyjames4478
2 ай бұрын
Boy, do I like videos that just get right to it: describe the problem and then the solution without telling us about a great vacation you just took. Nicely done and learned some important things about connecting flared ends that I had not considered. Thank you!
@qomco
3 жыл бұрын
They just threw me in as an installer with 2 months hvac experience. My first job 3 heads with a branch box. Thank you for the training Im not getting on the job
@cooperbybee4308
3 жыл бұрын
Ya, I went through a similar "sink or swim" at my first hvac job. Apprenticeship doesn't mean what it used to. Thank God for KZitem mentors like this.
@AdamHuishStreaming
8 ай бұрын
where are you at now @qomco ? did you make it?
@qomco
7 ай бұрын
@@AdamHuishStreaming@AdamHuishStreaming yes I have continued in the trade. Currently working for a midsized commercial company doing service, vrf piping, installing controls, commissioning equipment etc. Looking to get more into the controls side in the next few years
@Katana_00
3 ай бұрын
Good to know DIYers may be more competent than certified HVAC techs.
@aking9756
2 ай бұрын
@@Katana_00they’re not. There’s a reason people need schooling.
@richr5971
3 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate you making this video, very professional and informative.
@acservicetechchannel
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@acoustic4037
4 жыл бұрын
I've been using the spin flare and spin swage for years. Perfect flares and perfect wages in less than 10 seconds every time once you get proficient at it. No need to do it any other way. No leaks no disappointments. However nylog is also a requirement, I like it better than plain oil. Even if you forget the nut, it is so simple to just cut it and make another flare it makes you smile that you can fix the mistake in seconds. Usually that happens because it's hot and been a long day.
@soleilsoleil8287
Жыл бұрын
Hi can you please share what spin flare and swage sets brand is good hx
@jpenn727
2 жыл бұрын
I’m not an HVAC person and never will be, but I find your videos great and I’ve learned a lot about the techniques used to fix issues. Thanks you so much.
@mikar3601
5 жыл бұрын
I recently had a 3/8" suction line on a mini split leak at the flare joint on the condenser and I couldn't figure out why it was leaking. My flare was perfect every time, reamed and flared with my orbital flare tool multiple times, but it kept leaking. I finally changed the nut for the one that came with the unit, instead of the one that came with the line set, and tightened it down: PROBLEM SOLVED. There is absolutely a science behind how those flare joint nuts are constructed and using the correct nut to help make the seal perfect.
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely as well as the required foot pound torque value, thanks!
@eliasloepp2356
4 жыл бұрын
I'm on a job right now where we're installing 4 or more split units a week and this was a big problem for us. Once we realized that was the issue we started having a lot less problems with leaks. So yes, this is definitely the case in alot of situations. Use the flare nuts that come with the unit if you can.
@johnnycryo9638
5 жыл бұрын
You nailed it this time ;This procedure was my last alternative ,finally resolve the Issue after Hundreds of Dollars on my Transfusion line problems.
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Johnny!
@gyenisattila1069
11 ай бұрын
Nagyon részletes és kiváló oktató anyag, iskolai oktatáson nem hallunk ilyesmit ezzel a részletességgel.... nagy köszönet!
@peterhodgkins6985
5 жыл бұрын
The eccentric flare tool that the presenter likes is the ONLY way to go! We used those on industrial equipment with the 37.5 degree flare of heavy stainless tubing. Nothing will do a better job, and you'll very seldom find a split flare with that tool. Also, don't forget to set your torque wrench to its 'zero' setting after use to keep it in calibration. Great information Craig!!
@DW-vl2wi
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah right. Spin Tool takes 2 seconds to flare.
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
As long as the flare looks good in the end, we all have our own tools we prefer, thanks!
@Thomas-wn7cl
5 жыл бұрын
I like your mini split videos. Excellent
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas!
@neomatrix2722
10 ай бұрын
What a great video I actually have installed my own propane fridge and stove and was successful in making only three flares however this video is really fine tuning the process and I have learned a tremendous amount thank you good sir for an excellent top-notch 11 out of 10 video
@mikar3601
5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for your tip about using lubricant oil on the flaring head. Also to add to the comments on what tool various folks prefer, I use the Hilmor orbital flare tool and it makes a perfect flare for me every single time.
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks Michael!
@Thinking.Man.
4 жыл бұрын
I have a mini split install next week. This is a great refresher for my flare joints. Thank you!
@acservicetechchannel
4 жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@JDT738126
4 жыл бұрын
How did it go? Is your system leaking?
@AngelsM213
4 жыл бұрын
Here in Arizona we are starting to install and cut in a lot of mini splits anywhere from single systems to multi tap high end systems. Very good video
@qomco
3 жыл бұрын
New Mexico too..we cant keep up with the demand
@throttlebottle5906
5 жыл бұрын
there's nothing better when flaring to discover the nut laying off to the side instead of on the tubing, more so when it looks perfectly flared....
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Ha ha yup for sure!
@spartans2288622886
5 жыл бұрын
Its like a right of passage for a Tech .. We all must sacrifice a perfect flare to the HVAC Gods..lol
@resetcoder
3 жыл бұрын
I really had fun installing my first mini split for myself, here in Europe, where we have 10mm pipes instead of 3/8", but I could buy nut only in 3/8", in every shop, which does not fit. I had to drill it to 10mm and pray to be a good fit. It is a dream for a beginner.
@thermolux2267
3 жыл бұрын
it's true ... the same sometimes happens with a heat shrink tube that you forget to put on perfectly soldered wires
@throttlebottle5906
3 жыл бұрын
@@thermolux2267 I can confirm that happens all too often, having done electrical and electronics since a kid. there's no way I can recount the times forgotten, LOL.
@YTsux24-7
5 жыл бұрын
That torque wrench set is a must have item at a decent price. They're necessary to tighten the electrical connections on steam humidifier tanks as well. Great lesson Craig!
@patmatt975
5 жыл бұрын
I have the electronic torque wrench that vibrates when the desired torque is set. I think the manual torque wrench would be better.
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Pat and Tom, yeah I prefer the manual torque wrench!
@SlightReturn666
4 жыл бұрын
no question that you should use a torque wrench. the system has to seal against hundreds of psi in heat pump mode, and the copper tubing is quite fragile. Don't just try to guess!!
@MrGarret1985
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, great job. Greetings from Argentina
@acservicetechchannel
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@sophiegrisom
9 күн бұрын
Tricky to get the largest flare which the nut will still slip over. You have to learn how much the tubing protrudes from the flare tool, and insure it grabs so the tube doesn't slip back when forcing the cone. With cheap flare tools, best to replace the wing nut with a nut you can wrench tighten. First tighten the nut closest to the tube so the other nut has more leverage. If you form a bad flare, you can cut the tubing close by placing the flare-end in that slot on a tubing cutter rollers (its purpose). 45 deg SAE flares are for automotive, HVAC, and plumbing. 37 deg flares are used in aerospace and military.
@P8qzxnxfP85xZ2H3wDRV
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. I'm just here to learn about making a high quality seal with a copper pipe and this was very educational. I've spent forever on Google and it was really hard to find solid information. This type of connection is especially interesting, because it doesn't use a gasket, but it's not good for frequent disassembly. I guess the leak-rate is quite high too, because I'm not seeing this used in high-vacuum fittings.
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah i think manufacturers just use it because its a cheap fitting assembly but it needs to get torqued properly, thanks!
@charlieromeo7663
4 жыл бұрын
Good work. Proper torque on the flare fittings is of major importance. I would add the torque wrenches made for this work are NOT designed for use in both directions. In the field techs can get crossed up and be forced to tighten a fitting from the backside of it i.e., standing behind the fitting where tightening the fitting now is in the CCW from their point of view. In this case the wrench must be used such that the MFR label is facing away from the operator. Intuitive to some, but not everyone. I have spoken with YellowJacket engineering about this and they indicated the instruction sheet would be revised to reflect this information.
@UltraHydrophobiccoat
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Can you do a video on how to correctly charge a mini split? Although I have purchased your book but it will be nice to see you show us in the video. Thank you
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
The problem is that the manufacturers don't provide data for that on inverter type compressors and they want us to use the total weight method for charging. I do have a video on adding refrigerant based on line set length, thanks!
@caillecaille
4 жыл бұрын
what a great video, can't get any better way of describing it.
@quantensprung3102
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you, now i know to do it right. Thanks a lot. 👍👍🙂
@jeffreywhitlatch1409
5 жыл бұрын
I always choose to eliminate fittings whenever possible. I know some people and warranties don't approve. But I don't want any problems ever. So I cut the fitting out and braise them together, there will never be a problem there. I always thought fittings were supposed to be outlawed. But they're not.
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Ha ha yeah it is nice to braze them. Some manufacturers will still take them for warranty though, thanks!
@taylorsutherland9447
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@jaredhanson9758
5 ай бұрын
Very helpful and thorough
@rogersmith8593
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent, informative instructional videos.
@acservicetechchannel
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@michaeljohnson1006
5 жыл бұрын
I read something interesting regarding Torque Wrench's if you apply lube to the threads you can over torque the bolts a lot of car manufacturers give dry thread specks!
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, I never understood why someone would add lubricant onto a thread that you don't want to loosen over time. I would love to share that article with some techs if you have a link for it!
@1slkss
4 жыл бұрын
Depends on the application but many critical torque specs are actually measured with a lubricated surface. Very few are actually spec’d as “dry” and those will be clearly identified as such in any literature. Without lubrication you are measuring the resistance force not the actual clamping load. You need to refer to the manual for your application. In this particular instance a small bit of lube on the back side of the flare itself would have given a more acute clamping torque measurement. In reality most techs will just torque till it’s good n’ tight and call it a day.
@artificialintelligence734
Жыл бұрын
I just rebuilt a Big Block Chevy and a Jeep engine. Both service manuals specified to oil threads before torquing.
@robd7365
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always
@robertbrennan9015
2 жыл бұрын
I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Now, what is the sweet spot on for the 410 pressure, 120 psi?
@acservicetechchannel
2 жыл бұрын
look up the video we did, (acservicetech r-22 and r-410a operating pressures)
@markryan9364
5 жыл бұрын
Those flare connections were always an issue...... great video !
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, its crazy, thanks Mark!
@RineboBohead
5 жыл бұрын
I learn so many things after every one of your videos!
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your comments! I appreciate them!
@oby-1607
4 жыл бұрын
Really well detailed instructions. Enjoyed it. Thanks.
@acservicetechchannel
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@anthonygasparini1734
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video thanks!
@acservicetechchannel
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@rondail5675
4 жыл бұрын
Very good how-to, tools, problems, do's&don't's
@mikeygee4564
3 жыл бұрын
Great info and very helpful for my mini split install. Thank you
@acservicetechchannel
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@abdalqadr1
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your time
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Abdalqadr!
@scoobtoober2975
3 ай бұрын
My used gauge set valve seats are contaminated with copper bits. Please vacuum or carefully swab the shavings out. Lint free swab are available somewhere.
@jackmuller3799
4 жыл бұрын
Just had Mini Split systems put in and they are not performing - leaking refrigerant. This was very helpful . I can now tell the installer where to look. He seemed baffled.
@LichaelMewis
2 жыл бұрын
Get a better installer.
@petesingh292
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a early reply and well explained
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Pete!
@beachbum4691
2 жыл бұрын
Ticked and subscribed with the greatest respect, but really not my area. There really is a world of difference that separates "just doing the job", from doing the job knowing "what you're doing;" and why you're doing it that way". "Ouch", simple techniques that don't work; made wonderfully and invisibly sophisticated so that they actually do work........ :)
@lfdab34
Жыл бұрын
Why not make a double flare? Would that be stronger?
@jaimemendoza5739
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative, Thank you.
@abdalqadr1
4 жыл бұрын
Greetings for you from Iraq 🤗
@shemwayman1146
2 жыл бұрын
VERY INFORMATIVE , THANK YOU
@MrVinhforever
2 жыл бұрын
Hiện tại tôi đã sử dụng dụng cụ loe ống bằng máy ,kết quả đem lại rất chính xác rút ngắn thời gian thi công,không cần nạo bỏ ba via bên trong đường ống. Dụng cụ xiết đai ốc chỉnh lực đúng không gây rò rỉ khí gas.
@jspinosa50
4 жыл бұрын
What I do is swedge it and silver solder it, particularly if the connection is in the evaporator such as a Mitsubishi split unit. You'll never have to worry if there's a leak there.
@johnwarhola3244
Ай бұрын
EXCELLENT!!!
@sparks6666
4 жыл бұрын
Freaking great video. Thanks.
@acservicetechchannel
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@DeejayDirtydick
3 жыл бұрын
Never had issue with factory flares or leaks, nylog seat it once lightly then a 1/4 turn loose then tighten up to specs. Pump it up with nitrogen to 250psi for quick leak testing with bubbles, if no bubbles then I’ll pump down if time is a issue, if I can I’ll leave gauges and nitrogen overnight to confirm pressure is on 🔒
@Scatman734
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@acservicetechchannel
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@vhj5803
5 жыл бұрын
Great video once again!!
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vincent!
@matifzariarain4365
Жыл бұрын
Sir very interested video iam a c technician from pakistan sir I love u
@jrichbetancourt
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video thanks 👍🏼
@MrMagsimus
5 ай бұрын
Best video ever thanks 😊
@ohm3142
5 жыл бұрын
I got your book and it is very good!
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Polar Berry!
@sajjadcheema622
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video
@acservicetechchannel
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@alandust2188
2 жыл бұрын
What size torque wrench am I gonna need for the line-set compression fittings that have a 1/4" and 1/2" refrigerant lines? AND, Metric or SAE?
@ionutscinteianu
Жыл бұрын
Nylog isn't available in Europe. Is there any replacement oil for applying on the flares before tightening?
@jimthvac100
5 ай бұрын
I seen some instructions that came with pioneer mini splits that say not to put oil on before torqueing the flare nut. Because it may get the nut get to tight.
@jusbin
2 жыл бұрын
I have been in field from last 3 years, now I decide to get apprentice, sir, can you suggest a right course for my betterment, thank you
@furnaceac8657
3 жыл бұрын
Really appreciable informative video.
@acservicetechchannel
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@gencii.c
3 жыл бұрын
Cut flares out and braze in, no headache, especially on minisplit wallmount units
@klrmoto
14 күн бұрын
Why would you not want to use oil between the b-nut and the flare too? Would that help keep the b-nut from twisting the lineset tube?
@tomkaraitiana6136
4 жыл бұрын
Good one bro. Helpful information especially the flareing tools. Thank you
@acservicetechchannel
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!!
@ahmedfouad1709
3 жыл бұрын
Well done
@RobertKelley-q6z
10 ай бұрын
1/8' was too much for my Husky flare tool, the nut would not fit over it. Had to cut and re flare it with a 1/16', almost flush
@Ashishcsify
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much sir
@patcupolo9274
5 жыл бұрын
I worked on oil burner Long Island ny, did away with compression, went with only flares, always thought a/c techs always brazed their copper lines
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Minisplits come with flared connections so even when we braze, there is at least some flares on the unit such as at the outdoor unit, thanks!
@jspinosa50
4 жыл бұрын
I always do where I can. It's a lifetime leakproof guarantee.
@bkoz319
5 жыл бұрын
great vid
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks bkoz319!
@balokurd17
2 жыл бұрын
9:42 even if it's downwards, you'll always have some small copper shavings stuck inside. That's why a nitrogen test is so important, not to mention it helps with h2o removal, but also dust.
@Paxmax
4 жыл бұрын
One feature is missing on all tube clamping devices; upon tightening it around a tube an automated voice should play "Is the nut on you clutz?" I'm torn on the "oil-on-flare-surface". I would rather have the flare bite and seal to the brass surface and use oil on nut side to make sure it doesn't grab and spin the tube. My reasoning is if you have movement on flare surface you risk smearing the copper, gouging it making an gas escape route. Conversly, if you have oil on flare surface you reduce the chance of smearing but you increase the chance of rotation. Either way I can't see much of a down side to lube on nut side unless you do tighten too hard, then you have the copper being easier squeezed and possibly thinning/cracking.
@giavannivigliotti6174
2 жыл бұрын
Lubricating the surface of the flare actually allows the flare to conform to the brass easier than otherwise. The lubrication allows the flare face to spin a bit. When it's "smearing" the surface of the copper is stretching, thus forming an inferior seal. You should be using a torque wrench anyway so it shouldn't be smearing much.
@RMenon968
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you!
@acservicetechchannel
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@cadillacescalade1
3 жыл бұрын
Clean flare cut and Use nylog it will not leak
@molinschado1987
2 жыл бұрын
I love this video
@holliday72889
3 жыл бұрын
I just repaired a leaking flare today. While looking for the evap flares I found the worst kink on the suction line. Whoever did the install used flex and hard line, but no fittings, so the wires are just hanging. He also pulled his power from outside electrical outlets with no disconnect
@motog6436
Жыл бұрын
Technically unplugging it from an outlet is a disconnect, right? :D
@remkonel
Жыл бұрын
@@motog6436or connect inside.
@dewesfilho
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing.
@scottbrown748
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, learnt a lot from your videos. Once you release the refrigerant into the line and spray the joints and there's no bubbles, does that mean there is 100% no leaks?
@stevejeffers9334
2 жыл бұрын
Replacing filter on refrigerator unit
@sprockkets
4 жыл бұрын
Imo using probes is so much easier. It's more accurate, and the best part, I monitor the entire time I pressure test along with a temp probes on the suction line. That way, any pressure changes can be accounted for. The testo app can show in table or graph form. And they can detect to a tenth of a psi vs around 5 psi on the low side guage. Same with an accutools micron gauge. I got 46 microns and it decayed to 72 in ten minutes. I'd say that's leak free enough.
@jimw7ry
4 ай бұрын
FYI.... You Tube is picking up the word you say for "OIL" and saying "Wheel". I had to listen MANY times to make sure what you were saying.
@acservicetechchannel
4 ай бұрын
Oh wow ha ha! Others have yold me that the auto captions think i say Craig Michessmo and other things too. Thanks for letting me know. It myst be how i pronounce that!
@electriciandiy
4 жыл бұрын
good
@acservicetechchannel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@gregrichard9192
5 жыл бұрын
Great video. However a reamer or reaming tool is a tool used to enlarge a drilled hole to produce an accurate smooth finish. The tool you are using is a deburring tool.
@InTheMannerOfLove
Жыл бұрын
What is POE oil? Are you referring to Polyol Ester Oil?
@darrylm3627
4 ай бұрын
😄👍Good Stuff, Great Tips
@togger2151
Жыл бұрын
What is your opinion of the different flare seals on the market?
@charliebaucom1310
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Craig - can you identify a source for the good quality, heavy duty flare nuts? Lots of manufacturers out there but difficult to determine if they are good quality. Perhaps you should add it to your tool list. Thanks.
@khanjishan4859
3 жыл бұрын
Good
@acservicetechchannel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@AlinHonor
3 ай бұрын
Water leakageing from my Indore unit flare pipe. What is the problem? Please answer!
@ehsanhatami7597
5 жыл бұрын
Nice video Like 👍
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot ehsan!
@taylorsutherland9447
3 жыл бұрын
Having done hundreds of installs on HPs. I'll say I wish I could braze the pigtails....nothing better than a brazed connection. Mechanical connections, including Zoomlock, will end up leaking at some point.
@mosfet500
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video, I've sure learned a lot from you. Why don't I see installers checking the high side on mini's only the 1/4" blue side?
@osmith5086
2 ай бұрын
how many mini systems have you seen with a gauge tap on the high side? That's why.
@octaviomartinez7535
Жыл бұрын
How come mini splits use flare connections?? And not king valve like a regular air-conditioning??
@Froggability
4 жыл бұрын
Reason 11. The copper is hard-drawn or "work hardened" causing lengthwise splitting each time you try to flare. In this case just anneal the copper and try again. Even some coiled copper rolls are less annealed than others Reason 12. Sub rated copper thin walled, designed for low pressure R22
@acservicetechchannel
4 жыл бұрын
Yes both great reasons!
@osmith5086
2 ай бұрын
Chinese copper line sets
@حسين-ج9ط7ي
5 жыл бұрын
احسنت عمل رائع
@acservicetechchannel
5 жыл бұрын
شكرا جزيلا Thanks a lot!
@Briana152732
2 жыл бұрын
can I do this myself or should I hire a professional
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