How to bypass the VFD?

Do you know how to bypass a VFD?
Do you know what a VFD is??
Today I show you how to bypass The vfd.
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[@edlauren9434]

Dude, you are my role model! I do hate these VFDs as well! I don't like EEVs on refrigeration equipment either! Converted HeatCraft (Beacon II) freezers with those EEVs to TXV/Defrost timer set ups and now it runs trouble free!

[@josemgamez3613]

The cables that connect to the board terminals are those that connect to those of the thermostat

[@cosmodog1803]

You saved the customer a lot of money. Great fix

[@fernandofrancisco3106]

Thanks for sharing this video

[@TaddyDigest]

Thank You for watching my friend ❤️

[@chadpinkston37]

Great vid

[@Tonyhvac]

Good job 👍🏾

[@TaddyDigest]

Thank you! 🤗

[@Eddy63]

Very interesting ... Thx for sharing your knowhow ...

[@TaddyDigest]

Hey Eddy 😊 thank you for watching the video

[@soloch69]

Great video brother keep them coming love them wiring videos 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🛠⚙️⚒️

[@TaddyDigest]

Thank you 😊 Solo Tech

[@JaykeSapalaran-iq3qs]

Great video tutorial 👍♥️ thank you for sharing your knowledge ♥️🇵🇭

[@TaddyDigest]

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[@nakiapringley5391]

Great video brother 💯💯💯💯

[@TaddyDigest]

Nakia thank you so much for watching I really appreciate the comment

[@sheldon8115]

Good stuff

[@TaddyDigest]

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[@RB-hl3ux]

Great review Looking Good 😉

[@TaddyDigest]

thank you 😊

[@Mexashop1]

You save the day brother thank you very much! 😮‍💨👌 very helpful 🫡

[@TaddyDigest]

Happy to help

[@ericbrewbaker7670]

Eric B. East China, Michigan. Love the information. Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@TaddyDigest]

Hey Eric glad you watched the video thank you so much for commenting

[@aarongray503]

You got a new member!

[@TaddyDigest]

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[@potentialhvac6074]

Thanks!

[@TaddyDigest]

Wow thank you so much

[@godz1llaki11azzzz3]

great video !! also i love those 701tstats haha

[@TaddyDigest]

dude yes the T 701 is a classic Thank you for watching 👀 😀

[@laviejabeba809]

Marco from New York thanks for that info now if I pass through a issue like that I can do that and still order the variable frequency it takes a couple of week🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@panagiotispsomas5611]

You can use some micro relays (finder) with the contactor combined with the VFD to make a transfer switch from vfd to contactor when the vfd fails

[@potentialhvac6074]

What is this?

[@MTknives]

Nice 💪

[@ebuzek3648]

The company I work for, our units have an Entouch thermostat. It would have to be programmed by management. I have trouble when you get a power blip and loose a leg for a second. The VFD faults out and the unit stops working. I have to drive out just to press the stop/reset button on the drive. Very aggravating.

[@jiffster7512]

A motor starter with overloads would have been a better choice?

[@brandonr5388]

Thanks for explaining switch gas to electric I was thinking how to do it before you explained

[@TaddyDigest]

Any time!

[@WorkingManReads]

Great video man. I have a york that I can't get a replacement VFD on and york was telling me I needed and auxiliary relay on top of the contactor. So this was dope to see you just ran it to g and c on the UCB 🤘

[@TaddyDigest]

Glad I could help

[@bluesfan2222]

I doubt if that motor has internal protection ; protection is through the VFD so the contactor leaves it with no overload . An IEC style with an overload block would be much better even though it’s 250 vs 40 ; finding the problem ( probably high or unbalanced voltage ) would be lots better than treating the symptom. Had to do this in places where voltage was 480-490 and drive on smaller equipment was only configureed for 460. Not being negative , just practical.

[@danieltolfo9332]

Do the other ends of the wires from your 24 v coil connect to the control board harness?? I see smaller gauge from control board angle.

[@nilsiogonzalez4797]

saludos amigo

[@Jackhvac_R]

A beautiful York 👀

[@TaddyDigest]

lol 😆

[@archiermx250]

Have a carrier with vfds for blower fans and it gives an error of f5 fan running out of control. Would your fix work on this?

[@HVArctiC-Monkey]

With that thermostat set to electric, is there a fan delay when (gas) heating turns on?

[@mordeth999]

I'm not a fan of York equipment in general, but wondering if you have any tips for placing temperature probes for superheat/subcool in package equipment (especially Yorks), because it is so dang hard to reach into the compressor compartment in some of their older equipment!! Thanks in advance from Nashville!

[@TaddyDigest]

I'm not a fan either They have terrible manufacturing practices If it wasn't for my distributor I would never sell another York again

[@rmirgard6255]

Looks nice but i would have added a motorprotection after the contactor

[@TaddyDigest]

Good advice. Thank you for looking out brother.

[@HodderHVAC]

I just came across this video and I'm going to tell you a few things that will help you in the future. Point 1. The reason you are having a difficult time with the VFD is most likely you have a high leg. The VFD doesn't like this. It will run for a while and then decide to lock out. VFD's don't work with a high leg of power. Point 2. You didn't have to run power from the G terminal and common. You also didn't have to switch the T-stat to Electric. If you read the schematic, there is a relay in the top left side of the control panel. It's a clear relay with a normaly open set of contacts and a 24v coil. That's the low voltage power to the VFD. It's energized on a call for heat or cooling. Simply remove the 24v coil wires from the relay and put them on your contactor. Mount the contactor in the control panel. The control wires are long enough to reach the new contactor. I put a 2x4 box with cover in the blower compartment to connect the motor wires.

[@garageink74]

Thanks for the info. Saved me a bit of work

[@soulmpowered]

How do you know that it has a high leg ?

[@HodderHVAC]

3 phase go each leg to ground. You should have 110v at each leg. If you get one leg that is 208 volts then that is your high leg. If you have that, you will have issues with the VFD.@@soulmpowered

[@potentialhvac6074]

Working on this right now in Mill Valley, CA. Couldn't thank you enough for this comment. Shout out to Taddy for the channel and initial advise!!

[@TaddyDigest]

I've got a video on how to figure out if it's a high leg.

[@rnava4035]

VFD's can be tricky, if you have like units , I would have swapped parts to find the issue, a fix could possibly just been reconfigure a few settings?

[@rv10flyer84]

I keep a 3/4 & 1 hp 230V blower motor, relay, cap for my 4 & 5 ton vs ah's.

[@TaddyDigest]

That's a good idea you are prepared my friend

[@potentialhvac6074]

Taddy helping me make money and my customer save money/heartach

[@TaddyDigest]

Thank you so much for watching you are awesome

[@potentialhvac6074]

Wait up. How do I switch the board to tell it's single speed vs vfd?

[@TaddyDigest]

Yes But you don't have to if you are installing a Contactor like I did

[@potentialhvac6074]

@@TaddyDigestwell that certainly gives me some piece of mind. thanks dude 👍🏾👍🏾 . 3 hrs later I'm finally done. Had to go get tarps for the ☔

[@potentialhvac6074]

Always feel tons pressure be faster and sharper but I usually seem to get it done so 🤷🏾

[@diazinc462]

What if the Rtu is on EMS? Dont have thermostat terminals

[@jones32blessed22]

Thanks for the content watching from cincinnati So do throw the Tstat in gas or electric after? Is this the most common vfd?

[@TaddyDigest]

The most common VFD is mitsubishi and Delta brand Yes switch the thermostat from gas to electric You're welcome thank you for watching I really appreciate your comment

[@jongrenfell5227]

Hold on. The thermostat doesn't send the signal in heat. That is done by the blower limit. You have to wire the relay in. Setting the stat to the electric heat, the blower shuts down immediately after the call for heat. Also, you gotta let the board know that it is single speed instead of vfd

[@TaddyDigest]

That is correct you know your stuff. Thank you for this comment very good.

[@jongrenfell5227]

@@TaddyDigest I had to do this the other day.

[@seejayfrujay]

Thanks for this video--it got me wondering about something I watched. I noticed quite a few HVAC units (3 phase rooftops) with VFD have contactors between it and the compressor(s) and I was wondering why. Old school when I did it, but a contactor between a VFD and its motor was a big no-no. If the motor is not always connected, features such as DC boost, soft starts, frequency ramping, etc. all or most of that is not available with a contactor in the circuit. Is the VFD limited in what it can do and needs a contactor? I watched an HVAC tech service a 3p Lennox rooftop on KZbin and I was confused. A VFD drove three compressors through three contactors. I am guessing that the VFD provides a bit of energy savings and possibly some monitoring, but little else?

[@panagiotispsomas5611]

The contractors are installed between the motor and VFD in case of failure to have a backup mode. This works fine for asynchronous 3 phase induction motors. If you have a BLDC motor, which is a synchronous 3 phase permanent magnet motor, you should run it from the vfd. It is not possible to run it just from the wall it may cause damage to the windings of the motor.

[@seejayfrujay]

@@panagiotispsomas5611 Thank you!

[@scottowens826]

So when the part comes in will you put it back in service, since unit has multiple stages or looked like it did?

[@TaddyDigest]

Absolutely Yes This is a Tuesday June

[@jaysingh-ho7eb]

what happens when the thermostat calls for heat?

[@williamkaye9029]

Dear Tad! What an incredible video. I live in South Florida and my VFD blew and my a/c tech told me they are on back order for months. My room is hot and I can not stand the heat. I have a trane variable speed 4TTV8036A1000BA. I understand what you did on this unit and wonder if I can do it on mine. I have not opened up the unit well but I wonder if it would fit the contactor within the space? Do you know this unit? Bill

[@TaddyDigest]

I'm not sure if it would work for yours or not I would have to do a little research You're welcome to click the join button become a member and let me know when you join and I will send you an email

[@TaddyDigest]

thanks for watching 👀 😀

[@MrGuero1416]

What did you do to the vfd control voltage did you unplugged the black and yellow wire?

[@TaddyDigest]

i disconnected the vfd control voltage

[@marcorecinos8629]

Some times fvd fail cause the belt is too tigth or too loose. That is the situations that I have seen

[@TaddyDigest]

Thank you marco

[@danielpelc3779]

Looked like your vfd had an enable signal wired. I think using that for your contactor coil would have made things a little more plug and play. Did you just not notice that or was there some other factor?

[@TaddyDigest]

Daniel thank you so much for letting me know this knowledge I did not even notice this otherwise I would have Use that as my option for energizing my coil

[@HVArctiC-Monkey]

Is that a 24vac signal for fan demand?

[@danielpelc3779]

@@HVArctiC-Monkey yes usually 24 for an enable and 0-10 for any type of modulation signal

[@NROhvac]

Hey Tad did the vfd display a code when in alarm?

[@TaddyDigest]

No sir But usually the vfd will display a code

[@NROhvac]

@@TaddyDigest yeah that’s weird, from my experience a lot of VFDs will go into “overcurrent” fault. This usually happens because the soft start up isn’t long enough, and can be fixed by increasing the ramp time on the VFD module programming

[@boduke2299]

Shouldn't the fan run at about 25 hz when there is no call for cooling for fresh air requirements and when compressors come on in cooling mode the vfd should ramp up to 60hz i thought, with the contactor installed it appears to only turn the fan on in cooling mode.

[@TaddyDigest]

What if there's no fresh air

[@boduke2299]

@@TaddyDigest then I guess it would be off and then full throttle when it is on where I live they have I believe a 15 percent minimum outside air requirement for buildings it might be different in other areas I am working on a York rtu unit right now and I can't get the hz to change at all it is locked at 25hz I have power coming off the board and power at the Mitsubishi vfd that is in it when the cooling kicks in it doesn't ramp up to 60hz so I figure it's either the control board issue not telling the vfd to increase fan speed or an internal vfd problem have you ever had an issue like this before on a York rtu unit where the hz is locked on low speed.

[@Kman-hw9pf]

Instead of changing setting on thermostat from gas to electric, could you have left it on gas and simply put a jumper between w and g?

[@TaddyDigest]

good idea you could have

[@akatsuki10pein10]

A lot of T-stats, you can go in the installation setup and have the thermostat control the fan in heating mode opposed to having the unit control the fan in heating mode.

[@TaddyDigest]

that is correct 👌 👏 👍

[@markcantrell2470]

and then they turn the fan to continuous and the unit begins to heat... dont do the jumper

[@Kman-hw9pf]

@@markcantrell2470 lol, you're right

[@doctorhvacr5869]

I did learn something don't buy York with micro coils.... or vfd garbage

[@rewernan]

I don't understand why would you do that, if the vfd is failing just replace it. Its an electronic device at last

[@TaddyDigest]

they need the unit to work and the VFD is out of stock atm

[@dannyrichardson9247]

We're is black and brown is connected to, coming out the 24v plug????

[@craigewing1844]

What was wrong with the VFD? What error codes did it give you?

[@TaddyDigest]

The problem was not with the vfd The problem was with the control board No error on vfd error on SSE board was fan vfd failure

[@craigewing1844]

@@TaddyDigest just curious, did you hook map gateway up? If so was fan set for VFD or fixed variable?

[@TaddyDigest]

yes I did Fan was set to vfd

[@carsonbowles9302]

This'll work for any vfd?

[@TaddyDigest]

yes