Furnace Install Four Way Transition Plenum

[@akquilter3519]

Your comment about taking ones time in measuring, don't rush, is similar to what quilters do. Measure twice and cut once. Saves you fabric and time. Another interesting video.

[@tractorman4461]

Yep...its much better to take your time measuring because you have to trust that they are adequate enough for the project to come out as desired. Its a bit different if you have machinery on site to fabricate to the equipment, but when the fittings must be made remotely it makes for a sad day if you miss-measure. Did you by chance watch the Heat Pump Attic Installation playlist series? THAT took a bit of measuring too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqenkpVraJyoopY

[@jankotze1959]

That's a piece of Art 44, it takes an Artisan to really appreciate the workmanship going into that, nothing beats a Professional and proud Artisan, thanks for talking us through your steps of planning

[@tractorman4461]

Thanks Jan for the complimentary comment. Each and every project goes together differently. On that there is no exception. This particular one was quite simple. I have done many much more difficult.

[@mguzman6396]

This master should be teaching his craftsmanship to the new generations and those not too new.

[@tractorman4461]

Well now, that's a very kind thing for you to say, so thank you for that. I really enjoyed fabricating and installing sheet metal over the years. Btw, I have a ton of metal working videos up in the playlists if you are interested...like this one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4DFmI1rnL6Kf6c

[@daviddesilva4971]

Great install, Tractorman44. That's how it's done right. No hackery involved. Thxs for the vids!

[@tractorman4461]

Well....maybe a little bit of hackery. Had to hack off the return drop to accommodate the new elevated height of the furnace. We set them on bricks in leaky basements to minimize premature rusting of the base. Thanks David for the visit on this one !!

[@brandonkorpi9653]

The best advice from an expert always ends with "ask me how I know" 😂. Love it!

[@tractorman4461]

Hahahahah...good comment. LOL Thanks for the chuckle Brandon.

[@1lilfarm]

You make it look easy! I loved working with the older tin-knockers at work because they always did things the easy way and most times were willing to show me the easy way. 👍👍👍

[@tractorman4461]

Hot Dang you had some nicer guys than I had. Most of the old timers back in the early 70's acted as though the young ones were after their jobs and wouldn't give an inch of information. It was frustrating to work with some of 'em. Fortunately they are all dead now but they taught me a grand lesson. That is that (like I said before) information, I firmly believe, is NOT ours to keep. It's only ours to benefit from and pass on to the next guy. That way maybe he will become better than you. I even had one guy that swore there were too many guys in the field already and there wasn't going to be any work for anybody !! That was 1975, just as I was starting out. I spent 40+ years in the field and barely touched the surface of the industry !! Talk about one guy that had NO vision and it was him for sure. I'm just glad to hear from the guys like you that enjoy the videos, but especially from the young guys tell me they benefit from my silly videos. Take care and sorry for the rant. But talking about those old timers really set me off. LOLOL

[@1lilfarm]

@@tractorman4461 Oh yeah, I met a few who thought they had to keep the secrets to themselves. Luckily, I didn't have to work with too many of them. 👍👍👍

[@tractorman4461]

@@1lilfarm Well, I am glad you got lucky in that respect. With those guys, you can only learn by observation because they just flat out would NOT answer a simple question. I was met with "If you have to ask THAT, you are in the wrong field'' many times. LOL....I can still see their aggravating faces today. But at least they taught me how not to be, so that, if nothing else, was beneficial.

[@donalddaniels5848]

I recognize a master of this trade when i see one. You have my admiration, respect and appreciation

[@tractorman4461]

Well now, that's an extremely nice comment Donald. I appreciate those kind words immensely. I have tons of metal videos up in the playlists. This one contains layout, fab and installation in an attic job: kzbin.info/aero/PLk72G9DTzZ1taVZjyeN9DKr52HQ3hhcXd If you like welding here's a pretty good one too: kzbin.info/aero/PLk72G9DTzZ1ue1qK_JUYgFoJ2ENbV7VVs

[@johannnikopoulos1535]

Hey I’m a younger hvac tech from Ontario Canada, love your videos very informative, keep it up!

[@tractorman4461]

Awesome Johann !! I like to hear from you young guys getting a start. Have you found the playlists up above that are sheet metal specific ? Like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqenkpVraJyoopY This one was a tough one.

[@johannnikopoulos1535]

@@tractorman4461 I had not found the playlist no, but I will find it and watch em, never ending knowledge in this trade, thank you for your time to make these videos!

[@tractorman4461]

@@johannnikopoulos1535 I think there’s one that’s just generic layout videos. Plus the one I gave you. And a shorter list with a couple plenum adaption installs. And you’re welcome … I appreciate the very satisfactory input.

[@johnbeeler767]

Always enjoy your duct videos. I always learn something to help me improve my work.

[@tractorman4461]

Thanks John. The kind words are appreciated. The best improvements to technique is observation and then just getting in there and trying something you’ve might’ve seen done differently.

[@Silky_boi]

Seeing that sheet metal transition slip in smoothly is soooooo satisfying.

[@tractorman4461]

Well Silky...like the old man always said..."Even a blind squirrel would find a nut every now and then". LOL I did go in pretty easy though. Thanks for the cool comment today.

[@jrobert9611]

Another job well done, fabrication and installation. Measure twice cut once always works the best.

[@tractorman4461]

Hahaha...good advice. As long as the 'cut' isn't on your finger huh. LOL

[@jrobert9611]

@@tractorman4461 YUP NO FINGER INVOLVED.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Sir, you are TRULY A PICASSO of STEEL SHEET PLENUM AND MANY MORE TOO !!! Great trade trick on your OUTSTANDING VIDEO MON AMI !!! Cheers !!!!

[@tractorman4461]

Good evening Dave. Like I say you are way too kind with your comments !! LOL. I am glad you are still enjoying the fun stuff. Take care my friend.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@tractorman4461 You videos are a true therapy for me Sir !!! Cheers

[@HVAC544]

Another awesome video. You are a mad man working with metal and no gloves true sheet metal guy. I've learned my lesson always wear gloves.

[@tractorman4461]

Hahahaha...that's funny !! I can't stand wearing gloves....they might get sliced and ruined. My skin grows back pretty much on its own and the occasional bandaid is much cheaper than gloves. Besides the ladies in my circle like a guy with rough hands !! LOL. Seriously though...I would recommend gloves for anyone touching sheet metal of any kind. Like I always say: Don't do as I say and definitely don't do as I do, because I have some really cool scars.

[@heliodoromadrid8723]

Man you are my master man you're my inspiration man you're good man good job God-bless you for that good Experience you share with us thank you

[@tractorman4461]

Thank you for the kind comment. I appreciate you taking the time to watch. If you like this type of video and have the time, take a look at this playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqenkpVraJyoopY Here is another playlist with various layout videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4DFmI1rnL6Kf6c I think there might be some repetition, but look at it as though it's a 'refresher' exercise.

[@ButlerOutdoorsCanada]

You sir are the sheet metal master!! I don't mind repeating that anytime!!!

[@tractorman4461]

Hahahaha...good to hear from you Andrew. I don't know for sure if your assessment is correct, but I HAVE made the occasional gas tank or breather pipe for old, old tractors and the old flywheel engines. LOL That kind of stuff is fun. Thanks for the confidence my friend.

[@ButlerOutdoorsCanada]

@@tractorman4461 no problem sir!! Did you get the timbits I sent you yet?

[@tractorman4461]

@@ButlerOutdoorsCanada Oh heck yeah....we laughed and laughed as I opened the package. The Missus says to tell you guys to stop being so nice !! That shipping is gonna put you in the poor house. But DANG...both of those...the Shreddies and the Tim Bits were stellar !! LOL Thank you guys once again Andrew. Have a wonderful, safe and prosperous week young man !!

[@ButlerOutdoorsCanada]

@@tractorman4461 that's awesome I'm glad you enjoyed em! And sorry but I can't stop being as nice as possible it's just in my canadian nature lmao Im fine with shipping costs as I keep many irons in the fire to be able to cast kindness as far as I can! Cheers sir!!

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Real nice job there. Wish I had a dollar for every furnace changeout I did back in the day. BTW, I have the exact same hammer as yours LOL!

[@tractorman4461]

Hahahaha...what's that they say..."Great Minds have the same hammers..."...or something like that anyway. LOL. I hadn't done any sheet metal hardly at all for at least 25 years before I retired. It was the early years I did residential, but moved into primarialy commercial service/installation before concentrating on DDC controls, piping and system startups on all sizes commercial and industrial projects. My favorite times were DDC conversions of large capacity roof top equipment and building HVAC networks and stuff like that. Thanks Matt for the comment my man !!

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

@@tractorman4461 LOL! Worked residential/commercial HVAC for several years, then did architectural sheet metal until the economy crashed in 1981. Moved into the ship repair arena and became a marine sheet metal mechanic. Then the kids started getting bigger and the expenses went up, so up the ladder I went to the operations office. Missed tin bending a lot after that!

[@tractorman4461]

@@mattthescrapwhisperer I never had the drive to go into the office. I applaud those tradesmen that did though because they seemed to be more grounded in reality when it comes to hiccups in the process of completing a job. When it comes to mechanical contractors, "salesmen" sell, they don't have to know much about the 'mechanics' of getting the job done however a person from the trades in a managerial position know what to expect when a set of plans go to the site. Did you work as a contractor or a shipyard?? This segment of the trades is totally foreign to me. I can see though how your position in the ship repair industry would be challenging and rewarding at the same time. Thanks for the snippet of your background. I really enjoy understanding the backgrounds of viewers.

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

@@tractorman4461 I was a civil service employee at a U.S. Navy shipyard. When I retired in 2012, I went back as a defense contractor for 3-1/2 years and taught the kids how to do my old job LOL!

[@tractorman4461]

@@mattthescrapwhisperer well now Matt that is for sure an impressive resume !! My hats off to you my friend. Thank you so much for the extended visit and the looking glass into your past as well.

[@BigBruPB]

Nice! Man some of the situations we can get into out here. SMH 🤦‍♂️ I do like to brush on Duct Sealer on all our joints that we can get to. It’s way better and neater that metal tape or duct tape that falls off or doesn’t seal as good as Getting a tub of duct sealer and a 3” brush and paint the joints with it. It works really well and dries to the color of metal grey.

[@tractorman4461]

Yes, I use the mastic mostly on attics and crawl spaces. Especially if I'm insulating with the double mylar bubble wrap. Duct leakage under that stuff will make a balloon out of the sealed wrap !! The only time I use tape is for the wide aluminum tape for use with the mylar covered bubble wrap. In that attic heat pump playlist you'll see both those applications, plus a lot of airflow trickery in the duct layout.

[@tomwalker9184]

Just in time, THAT'S TRACTOR MAN 44

[@tractorman4461]

Hahahaha....Tom, I had that one all edited and waiting for ya man !! I have another install but its not edited yet. Soon though. I hope you enjoyed this one !!

[@tomwalker9184]

@@tractorman4461 yep your sheet metal videos has keep me entertained and out of the VETERINARIAN office. Asking for anxiety meds. Actually I should send you $$$ you saved me.

[@edbouhl3100]

And nary a drop of blood spilt!

[@tractorman4461]

Oh, I get whacked by a tinner's whisker every now and then....just not this time. I guess Lady Luck was hanging with me that day....LOL Thanks for watching and commenting.