Handy HVAC Tool Appion MegaSeal Charging Tee CTEE14

[@beardowns8050]

I picked it up that tee few months back great tool. In new RSES magazine appion came out with one for vacuuming systems, so you can pull from both sides. Appion speed Y. Looks like I might grab one. Take care be safe.

[@Oopsie223]

been doing that with a T fitting on my manifold for a long time but I appreciate the diversity of method here. I didn't think of doing it that way and the (vacuum rated) core removal tool is going to be used during vacuum anyway so...

[@Djsoto713]

Great video! You convinced me to buy wireless probes.

[@Ted_E_Bear]

The great Hackers brain is mind blowing, he can’t be of this world !!!Keep safe !!!!

[@davejohnsonnola2758]

Add the C&D thumb screw core depressor for high side probe and good to go.

[@thehvachacker]

May I ask why use a fitting on the high side? I am open to trying new tools and stuff. I picked up these fieldpiece probes cause many subscribers recommended them when my fieldpiece 550 stopped working

[@u2ooberboober]

@@thehvachacker keeps the high side liquid from spraying out at you when disconnecting. Low loss fittings are good too.

[@davejohnsonnola1536]

Having a hell of a time trying to install new hose gasket on this puppy

[@Eddy63]

Great little job Hackster ... Good vid ...

[@thehvachacker]

Thanks hope all is well

[@scottm3552]

Why not put probe on the side charging port? Less restriction.

[@carlmccoy662]

Some "smart probe" companies are making probes with a built in port. Others will follow, hopefully. Appion is good stuff, expensive too.

[@thehvachacker]

It's expensive and gasket on this tee can make a restriction sometimes. Yet it works for what i own

[@mrbrummitt1]

so i have the exact same setup and ive found charging times with my probes to be much longer than my manifold... any suggestions?

[@thehvachacker]

Check the gasket on your swivel tee doesn’t create a restriction. I have had that get in the way and not press valve core enough, barely opening. Or blocking opening with the gasket. On cooler days sometimes it seems to take charge slower. Yet pressure in can also dictates speed of charging.

[@davidb2438]

Couldn’t you use core removal tool the same way?

[@KrisMoreno-uk9to]

Yes

[@chaunceyturner871]

I don’t think so

[@james6794]

@@KrisMoreno-uk9to valve core removal tools don't depress the valve core. you could do this but you'd have to remove the valve core 1st

[@afbigfish1]

@@james6794 agreed on new system the VCRT will already be on and core removed when you get to this step so swivel/charging Tee shouldn't be needed. For a service call and quick check this seems like the way since removing the core isnt standard practice for charging. However, if it needs a charge most likely there is bigger issues at hand. However, im new to this and could be wrong but Im pretty sure thats good info.

[@chrisgormley5751]

First there was social distancing, now the Hacker brings us almost remote charging.🤪

[@thehvachacker]

I have a vid as im watching pressures from my truck. just need a remote selonoid and i can add also

[@ThermalSolutionsHVACR]

40 dollars!!? Is there another option ... does it need to have Schrader’s on both both end.?

[@thehvachacker]

I would recommend a Schaefer on both ends. I have owned this since I bought the probes. I am sure there may be better options. Appoin seems to make the best vacuum tools, core removers, hoses, recovery machines. Their is cheaper options like the flare on access tees head pressure controls or low pressure switches were sometimes connected. Yet then you need to wrench those on

[@user-jh1mq2ih2u]

40 bucks ain’t that bad

[@Talentman18]

Time to ask for a raise

[@juanbarronjr]

Does this meter the refrigerant? Can you open the tank all the way and it meters it real time? Thx

[@sjefoekel6058]

Purge the hose😂😁PSSSSSHHHHHHHHH. 30 min later. Its clear🤣😃😃😃

[@thehvachacker]

Yea its a whoops

[@felixvara8467]

Bad tech didn’t purge the the Apion T fitting. SMH. The difference between good and bad techs is in the details. You just introduced an air bubble into the refrigerant system

[@KrisMoreno-uk9to]

How do you purge it

[@james6794]

@@KrisMoreno-uk9to hook up ball valve with nothing connected at one end and open the valve for a split second or carefully depress the valve core with a CLEAN pocket screwdriver

[@superiorcomfortheatingairl3373]

👍

[@thehvachacker]

Hope all is well

[@superiorcomfortheatingairl3373]

The HVAC Hacker Like everybody else just trying to get threw this virus situation, I hate being in that category of high risk to death if contracting this virus, but my wife is also high risk plus she is a CNA at a nursing home. So you know there is that feeling in back of my mind as what if? But I know that you are in the thick of it where your at, so I hope you and your family is staying safe

[@なふたりん]

普通にマニホールドでええんちゃうか？