How To Install a New Compressor for a Reach In Cooler or Freezer

[@peterking1134]

The cat just wants HVAC training!

[@johnrazor8720]

Didn’t you see his EPA badge? They doing an inspection to see if proper protocols are being followed.

[@paulcochran1721]

That cat added a few thousand views to your episode! Great show & good tips!

[@coycarlson4979]

Fine job young man - whenever I cut capillary tube liquid line - I would use a triangular file and score the cap tube on each side and slightly wiggle the cap line back and forth to break free - this leaves the inside diameter of the cap tube completely open as the cap tube does not get crushed closed by using diagonal pliers to cut. I was taught years ago - that Azeotropic refrigerants can be charged in vapor form - Yes - they are compound refrigerants ( compounds of different refrigerants ) but an Azeotropic refrigerant ACTS as one compound On the other hand the newer BLENDS - DO NOT act as one refrigerant - so one must charge in liquid form out of the bottle - otherwise the BLEND will actually fractionate / separate when charging and your system will not cool properly because you do no have the FULL BLEND as a whole - BLENDS also display a temperature glide. This is why - if - a system which uses a BLEND refrigerant develops a leak - one is suppose to recover the remaining refrigerant - IF ANY REMAINS - repair the leak - pull the vacuum - then recharge the blend in liquid form to ENSURE that the charge / blend is correct , IE : properly done - the tech is not supposed to just add additional refrigerant - That being said - occasionally one can GET LUCKY - if you will - and get away with adding additional charge - on smaller systems. I have quickly located a leak on smaller systems ( Typically a mechanical connection / flare or a service valve leaking and the sealing cap missing ) and was LUCKY to just TOP OFF CHARGE - if you will . 🙂👍✌️

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

I agree about the cap tube cutting method. I maybe forgot to include that in the video? I'll have to check. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@danielsheehan6332]

@@BenjaminSahlstrom Lugnuts are too loose. Just a tad.

[@simonilett998]

Every HVACR job needs a new Catdensor, Catpressor, E'Catorator, the use of a Cat torch, a set of Catuum/pressure gauges, a good Catuum pump, and the company of the most friendly kitty you can find🤣🤣👍

[@danielsheehan6332]

Not true. Please don't participate, not competent enough. No offense.

[@simonilett998]

@@danielsheehan6332 But he's really light on his feet, and gets around the tools pretty well....😁

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

I am glad to see your cat is as award as mine

[@chrisglassey8585]

I came here because I like to learn about new stuff and I gotta say that cat was really funny. You tried so hard to ignore it and that cat was like "nope we friends now."

[@FishFind3000]

23:20 I had a supercooled bottle of water that was still liquid well below freezing. Once I noticed it I showed my niece and smacked the bottle for the cool instant freeze effect.

[@Resist_JWO_1984]

The cat is your supervisor? 😂 The cat was the star of this video.

[@bobby_greene]

You may need to have a conversation with that cat about the dangers of inhalant abuse

[@RobertKohut]

Cute and weird cat... :-) Great video! 🙂

[@JCWise-sf9ww]

The Cat was trying to help out.

[@brandonoh777]

The cat is cracking me up lol

[@stans5270]

March 10, 2023 - Ben - Cool, ice, when I roll down the window. Wow... Mailbox frozen - Happy APRIL everyone. Someone's been into the pot brownies...

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

I think it was actually April of 2019? This video has been brewing for a long time... haha

[@marlon8429]

I’ve been in the supermarket refrigeration world since I finished school 6 years ago and I always hated working in self contained units that’s not actually tied in to the rack itself 😅.

[@JohannnesBrahms]

Neanimorphic young man with great expertise.

[@keithjohnson3883]

Great job again Ben. One thing I have to ask? Over 55 years ago I was taught to only use the gas side of a tank when refilling a system, even though I admit, I've been in a hurry on a large commercial unit, and have used the liquid side (inverted tank) very carefully. With small units you can liquid lock the compressor and damage it! while filling. Maybe 404 is different? I'm old school back in the day we used R12 and R22 on our commercial units thanks again. Keep up the good work and get a leash for kitty cat! Johnson Refrigeration, retired.

[@Trident_Euclid]

@ 8:08 He is Schrodinger cat, he's always in superposition.

[@Jrod7291]

Easy to follow! Thank you for the content. Love the cat

[@SeamusDaly-oc3yw]

Good work , I am learning , thank you

[@badzioch64]

Neutral wire will usually be ribbed or have ridges. Cat should be in all videos

[@FishFind3000]

That fridge has some nice dents in the back. I wonder if it took a nice fall or a couple hits during shipping and that caused the failure to the pump.

[@davidderoode7691]

Very good video

[@Samlol23_drrich]

Well done as usual

[@GreyRockOne]

pretty cool!

[@moldyal]

You forgot to put your cat in the truck for the ride home

[@thirdgearboogie2210]

Good Work!

[@RP-mt6bp]

Thank you.

[@thetheorizxr]

Lol the cat was trying to tell you, it’s best to vacuum to 10in mercury not 5in

[@gerard143]

When drawing vacuum on a refrigerator after replacing an evaporator and dryer is it ok to only vacuum system out thru the piercing valve I installed on compressor tube which i assume is suction (this is where I add refrigerator)? The filter dryer does not have a port where I can also draw vacuum which I assume would be the high side?

[@arthendrickson4860]

Put the cat on top of the freezer while working.

[@popsmccartney435]

What size tip are you using?

[@40yeartrucker25]

Had a 3000 dollar compressor installed in my 20 year old heat pump it worked for AC but in the fall when we switched to heat it failed now they want 19k for a new 5 ton heat pump (geothermal water sorce) Screwed in Minnesota

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Yeah, that's one of the downsides of geothermal. The equipment is stupid expensive!

[@mikentookure6836]

Can I find somebody or you can direct me to somebody that can install a compressor in my walkin cooler

[@juansute8550]

Ok kool

[@badtrip801]

Maybe I missed it, but did you not purge your lines while you were soldering?

[@Samlol23_drrich]

I think he said he didn't have nitrogen available or he would have

[@chrisE815]

What did you think of the EPA 608? Something within the reach of a DIYer? I would like to purchase a decent quantity of 410a incase I need it in 10 years for my mini splits.

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Honestly the certification is not that difficult. Personally I wouldn't be afraid to go out and get it so that I could do my own refrigerant work. I'm not entirely sure that an individual is allowed to do the test or if you need to be associated with a company?

[@zekenzy6486]

Great Video. May I ask. How many pressure PSI for low side and high side and superheat and subcooling is good for refrigeration ? Thank you for sharing. I'm new

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

It depends. Factory charge is always what you shoot for and giving a recommendation on specific temperature and pressure readings is tricky. Maybe I'll make a video about it.

[@coycarlson4979]

The refrigerant charge superheat and subcooling is always considered on larger systems which use an expansion valve metering device for refrigerant flow into the evaporator . On smaller units which use a capillary tube for refrigerant flow - the capillary tube diameter and length is engineered for proper pressure differential between the compressor discharge ( high side ) and the compressor suction ( low side ) - that being said - since capillary tubes are just piping with a small internal diameter the liquid refrigerant is simply free to circulate as the compressor is energized and it is the small internal diameter which creates resistance to refrigerant flow and therefore the pressure differential between the high and low side pressures of the system. The refrigerant charge for smaller , capillary tube units is - what is considered - a CRITICAL CHARGE - and must be fairly exact - as TOO MUCH charge and you flood the evaporator and TOO LITTLE charge and you starve the evaporator - the result is - either way you will not achieve proper cooling and cannot maintain proper temperatures. The thing one must ALWAYS remember as a technician - read the nameplate nomenclature and see what the engineer states is the correct charge amount and always weigh the charge. On larger systems - there will be a sight glass used on the liquid line as and aid used in determining when a system is full - and yes - on larger systems with expansion valve metering check superheat and subcooling . 👍✌️

[@danielsheehan6332]

I am God, and not bad. Does my elbow believe in chowder-stains?

[@GlenS123]

Your system doesn't have a King valve, simply a service valve. King valve is on outlet of the receiver.

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Interesting. Have always called this style of valve a "king valve".

[@rodgraff1782]

@@BenjaminSahlstrom I hear that a lot of times. There is only one king valve as Glen above stated. Just because they look the same has nothing to do with it. It is the valve location that determines if it is a king valve

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

why don't you flush the system? I just replaced a compressor on a car and i always flush the system

[@Thermodynamics6543]

I was wondering the same thing, especially with the foul smell that was coming from the system when he cut the lines. That system IS acidic and the new compressor will get slaughter.

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

@@Thermodynamics6543 just did a compressor on a car. i flushed the entire system and put it under a vacuum for many hours. same as i always do

[@firsttimewatchingthehomest6054]

Is your cat's name Adolph? j/k Well made lesson, TO Clear ice: Start by putting your window back up. Open the door and exit to the outside. Remove ice

[@jackpepper2501]

Refrigerator cat😂

[@DC-go5mc]

Waste of time. Put the cat away!

[@jorgealmerco2324]

be professional no animals in the job , your are kid.