HURRY THE WALK IN COOLER IS TOO WARM

So I cant stress this enough, listen to your surroundings while working, this call was on a walk in cooler that had some issues but using my senses I found the other walk-ins were down too.
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[@Farm_fab]

Chris, you mentioned giving someone coffee. A friend was working in Albania, and this is a former communist country. The black market flourished there, as did bribery. When my friend's son got injured there and needed to go to the doctor, he went to the emergency room and saw a big line there. He offered to buy the doctor a cup of coffee, who accepted, and they saw his son right away. My friend didn't believe in using bribery, but figured everyone can use a cup of coffee.

[@thelol1759]

I like that story.

[@FrNMGuy]

Hey Chris! Apartment maintenance guy here. I recently subscribed to your channel to take advice from professionals in other industries. I can tell that you do your absolute best to take care of your customers; just like I take care of my residents. It's great to see this mentality in other industries. Thank you for helping to restore my faith in humanity.

[@electroimpex8897]

Please never stop doing your Thing and your Channel. Greets from Germany💪

[@Wintersky136]

Glaub ma, der macht immer so weiter… Komme was wolle 😁

[@falloutguy8878]

Thanks for sharing this video Chris high five to your apprentice he's doing well watch out he may be after your job Chris lol? Nobody else can replace you dude if they do I'm boycotting the channel keep safe dude

[@lwilton]

When replacing that fan motor, I wonder if it would be nice to have a hunk of cardboard handy (maybe the box for the new motor) and put that on top of the coil before dropping the old motor. That should help a lot with smashing the fins or any worry about a bolt on the motor maybe punching thru a tube.

[@prdoohan]

Could use the kneeling pad if nothing else is available.

[@laskahvac666]

18:39 - when that distribution tube popped out, I had flashbacks to when I was unsweating a 7/8" line from an evap and it hit me in the face.

[@robt3547]

I caught that 2... MY A.D.D would have made me push it back in and redo the joint!

[@williamgray6098]

I knew I wasnt tripping I saw that too

[@maxi-g]

that little asking for a „favor“ at the end was so wholesome and it made me appreciate chris even more 😊

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

I will discuss this on my Livestream on KZbin this evening 9/20/21 @ 5:PM (pacific) come over and check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXmmp6aGhqiIZqs

[@0ohoaxo0]

You might as well title your videos "Hurry New Video" no matter what youre fixing imma watchin 👍

[@inoahmann7542]

34:35 Use the box from the new motor to protect the condenser. Cardboard is pretty good for that.

[@freefunky830]

You teaching the apprentice is really helpful feels like I’m working

[@dashcamandy2242]

At first, the location seemed familiar, and seeing your handwriting at 2:33 confirmed it. That's a fairly-recent job, I remember watching the video. Kudos to your apprentice for taking the Big Picture Diagnosis to heart. That probably saved the client from making another emergency call later that night - probably saved them money from ruined product - and eliminated the possibility the client would suspect sabotage due to yet-undiscovered failures.

[@wino99999]

18:39 that lower pipe pulled out when it was heated!

[@wolfblade5949]

I saw that

[@etherealrose2139]

I thought I saw that too.

[@jwikman]

I said ouch out loud, but they're usually pushed in pretty deep so it probably didn't matter anyway..

[@k1n2g4]

Indeed it popped out. But probably won't matter with te huge blobs of solder. The condenser is shot anyway

[@k.sullivan6303]

I saw it too. It must have been in partially still in the end. I checked back on some of the comments to see if others noticed it. A little bit of luck was needed on that procedure.

[@RaithUK]

I love the fact your show the real world way of HVACR not the text-book doesn't really exist outside of the class-room.

[@jonb3848]

I love your little mention about KZbin paying you if we watch the whole vid. Don't worry mate it's too easy to watch the whole episode without skipping. Seriously appreciate how thorough you are with these systems. I used to struggle wrapping my head around the process of refrigeration when I was taught on aircons, your channel has absolutely propelled me into the refrigeration side. Thanks Chris!

[@jameswatsonearthlink]

I wear the hat everyday in my workplace. It is very awesome. Flex fit feels nice. Material is soft and stretchable. You won't really know until you get one, but definitely worth a buy.

[@jasonjohnsonHVAC]

Love your real world approach to your videos. We all can preach proper practices.....its just not always feasible. Another great video Chris

[@jmew1922]

When an apprentice does something like you said i know it used to send a real like through me as i had managed to get his head out of ... and was going for it for himself. You can teach without doing a thing ,just point there nose at the job.

[@drewmurray2583]

HVAC tech is such an underrated trade. I would hire you over many red seal electricians. You also have plumbing skills better than most plumbers and watching you braze I can tell you would be an excellent welder! Way to go!

[@RabbitsInBlack]

I wonder what it's like to do this where I live when it's -30F? The Joke in my restaurant is if the Freezer goes bad is just leave the food outside, but it might get freezer burn from being outside.

[@jakesteel3641]

Nice tip: dollar store tooth brush and glue a small piece of Emory cloth on the bristles. Easiest way to and in tight places with flexible head. You're welcome

[@WooShell]

55:00 I am getting the impression that people are still used to the empty streets of lockdown times. Traffic behaviour has become significantly more negligent since the pandemic.

[@kristopherhobson2249]

Gotta love that calibrated elbow! 😎

[@rattledroar2426]

Your genuine smile when you talked about your apprentice noticing the other compressor not running was very wholesom

[@mrwonk]

Very cool that you not only make videos, but teach the next generation how to make repairs.

[@markcaldwell1245]

Great job. You saved yourself a crapy late night call with all the other problems caught. Don’t give the apprentice too much crap on the UEI he just bought the wrong model I love mine, and truth how many of us have those tools in the backup toolbox, lol.

[@tda2806]

There are 3 torque settings, loose, nipped up and FT

[@Tater_Lord]

I think you mean 4 settings you forgot so tight it went loose

[@garylankford9306]

The kindness comment was great. Very respectful attitude. I completely agree.

[@russellmurphy3835]

You know I keep hearing you talking about the torque on a filter drier. I have never used a open end torque wrench. In fact I didn’t even know that they existed until I looked them up on Amazon during this video. I just can’t see spending a $100 plus $$ for open end torque wrenches. Granted I have only been doing this for about 7 years but I have never seen or heard of anyone using an open end torque wrench on flare nuts. I don’t believe it is necessary. Just keep doing you. Thanks for the video. I learn a lot from your videos. Again thanks.

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[@00ABBITT00]

I learn more from these videos than I do working with any of the bum j-man the company I work for employs. Thanks again!

[@DomManInT1]

Teach you apprentice to put a piece of cardboard between the condenser and the fan motor to reduce damage to the condenser,

[@urzaserra256]

I had the same idea, looks like the condenser has already been damaged due to dropped motors.

[@farmingsimulator22virtualf93]

OK us tech, well not do not due the weather and the fact the card board well just get wet.

[@DomManInT1]

@@farmingsimulator22virtualf93 You do most of your work in the rain? Wouldn't wet cardboard be better than a damaged condenser? Nah. You are right. Just replace damaged condensers and charge the customer for them. Great idea! thanks!

[@farmingsimulator22virtualf93]

@@DomManInT1 I like changing condensers on racks

[@farmingsimulator22virtualf93]

@@DomManInT1 plus UK we just get rain

[@Farm_fab]

Having done mechanical demo for 10 years, I have basic knowledge of how things "normally" look. We power wash AC rooftop units at work, and on a couple occasions, I found things that were wrong with them, and let maintenance know. Once we had a unit with a bad fan motor. I don't do electrical work on them, other than to lock out the power before doing any cleaning on them.

[@graywolf2694]

Don't use tone, use ohms, it could be high resistance and still beep, my boss would just have me do both calls, not allowed to cancel a lesser call.

[@eclipse369.]

sounds like a money hungry boss who doesnt respect your need for time off faster you get burnt out, faster they loose an employee

[@usbowler716]

Thank you for including teaching aspects to another tech in this video, as a technician in training, it helped a lot to hear the training side with the technical side. Great job!

[@k.sullivan6303]

Great video as usual. You take the time to show and teach some important details and the overall procedure.

[@benkeysor7576]

IDK why everyone hates on UEI meters because they're actually decent meters. I bought a UEI Phoenix when I was in school which was almost 10 years ago and I still use that meter to this day. The screen is a little messed up but it's still working just fine. It's outlived all my harbor freight meters I had prior to buying it.

[@Rado88]

Why would you buy anything from harbor freight?

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[@tbelding]

@@Rado88 - Because they sell to a price point. Some of their stuff is decent, some is crap, a very few things are quite good. For a real example, I bought a 1/2" hammer drill from HF rather than rent one. I needed to use it off and on for about a week. Buying it cost me less than half of what renting "a good one" would have been, especially considering the days I had it and couldn't use it due to weather. I still have it, it still works fine. Some of their wood oriented power tools are actually pretty good. I have a 40" square tube lathe that's lasted 20 years, so far, for the light duty I use it for. I just had to have the power switch replaced six months ago(it slagged), but that'd happen to a high end one too. So, if you need a tool for light duty, or very occasional work, consider them. If you want one that you beat every single day - then go hunt the thrift stores and garage sales for old Craftsman sets.

[@jon.esalido2817]

Thanks for all the info in this video. Been watching your videos for awhile now and it’s helping me in the field 🙏🏼

[@Northfigy]

Wanderful video ! Just finish Half of my hvac/ refrigeration school ! Very helpful! Thank you

[@craigspicer4296]

Another great video Chris. Like watching you doing your thing and have improved just watching your content.

[@timearp8185]

Looking great in 4K! Really clear picture.

[@thesilentonevictor]

It's great to see you fix it especially with these times we in it easy to say new system but you made it happen

[@jasonhill1520]

Sounds like the making of a well rounded tech

[@andrewwhite1793]

That amount of vibration could have caused one of the connectors that was cut off to go open circuit. The short in the wire may only make contact briefly because of vibration.

[@Theoldchum]

My bet is that the next leaks are going to be on the coil side of the end flanges where the spider tube to coil repairs you just did were done. That copper tubing is so thin for heat transfer that the corrosion from the food and moisture in the walk in makes it as thin as aluminum foil where it gets pitted where it goes through the aluminum fins.

[@kfl611]

Great video, and great explanations. Although I understood about 1 out of ever 10 words you spoke. I don't speak techno. I'm not a refrigerator or ac repair person. I just like to watch people fix them and explain what is wrong, how they diagnosed it and how they fixed it.

[@Andersonairchris]

I have the same torque wrench! The good old elbow clicker!

[@TonnyCassidy]

eeeeeeee click

[@lonestarstate1981]

You ain't playing about the state of affairs of this world and how overly ridiculous people conduct themselves towards others and what a lack of respect there is. Rough times ahead be prepared. Another great learning tool here and if I am in this trade in the future I will definitely be in support of this good cause. Shout outs from the Lone Star State. We like our Air Conditioners running cold out here.

[@shine-cg9uf]

Great informative video on both topics refrigeration n needing more kindness. 👍

[@Georges3DPrinters]

Great video, good teaching, and thank you.

[@AKStorm49]

That was a long but good one. Thanks Chris.

[@Goldstacker1972-kp2bh]

Field piece hs35 is the best meter I have ever used plus you have all the interchangeable heads to for just about everything.

[@resurgensix]

Damn you're good man! Gonna re-watch this tomorrow.

[@jeroenvang1963]

Surprise surprise Chris releases a new video, let get the adult beverage and popcorn out 😜😜😜😜

[@realestateservicessaleshea99]

That system is on it's way to the heap . Sometimes people don't appreciate the above and beyond repairs on old stuff,you could have easily said it was beyond repair, or like me(now) call someone else. I do appreciate the videos! Backseat,off the backseat,mid seat, front seat😅 I usually sniff and put the sniffer in the caps as soon as I remove them. 🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃🍿🏌🏻‍♀️ Stay safe. Retired (werk'n)keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses!

[@Codemeister101]

Your videos are awesome and enjoy the longer videos

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Thanks Chris !

[@Rambogner]

Yes! Another video I am addicted to watching but don't understand any of it :D

[@williamholley1232]

I like that calibrated elbow 😀

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

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[@andyread4332]

Yeah! Kindness! Thanks man

[@stormeagle28]

48:58 - If you really want to braze with nitrogen in this case, you could remove the old filter dryer and feed the nitrogen directly into the line down to the evaporator.

[@user-il4kw2wp7s]

Great video thanks

[@TheJmich2001]

Thank you for sharing!!! NJ

[@watermanone7567]

Good job, was it your company that left the service valves and packing nuts loose? If so, looks like a training session is due. Thanks.

[@roippi3985]

Ah I see you follow the German torque standard: guten tight

[@timmychippy3903]

Also the name of a German virgin

[@jwikman]

@@timmychippy3903 haha!

[@butterfingersman]

thanks for the awesome vids!

[@gbuss814]

Awesome video

[@harrydickson4575]

Another great job 👍👍👍

[@tmacgee1234]

I wear the hats at work, no prob, and they are perfect for the trade. Mad comfy

[@rustynail2210]

I don't try and pull a blade without cleaning the shaft with Emory cloth. I see that was already a replacement motor that you were charging. Must not have been to rusty

[@ItalianStallion1415]

How do you know the blended mixture is still correct if it leaked?

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

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[@benkuxhouse787]

I work for a school district this video with all those multiple leaks on the evaporator is why I make them replace evaporator‘s. I don’t repair them anymore. Every time I repair one then Balik somewhere else eventually. They lose all the food. My experience with evaporators just once they start leaking they got to get some new equipment it’ll just keep on leaking.

[@lucianodefilippo5431]

Thanks so much

[@bigstr33tfromthelvk702]

Bro, you the man!

[@dtiydr]

The cameraman did a good job at the brazing.

[@CT-vm4gf]

I’ve seen people over tighten flares but yours look about right. 1/4 turn after hand tighten is enough.

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

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[@Mr89netrom]

You make me kinda wanna get a course for theese things. Maybie not for big stuff but for the occagional fix. In norway there is a lot more compact systems in homes tho.

[@nightone9720]

I love the UEI meters. They are the best in the business.

[@elijahtalbot5288]

Nice video

[@jakesteel3641]

Another question, why didn't you just check the liquid level while pumped down to verify how much was lost before filling and other diagnostics? Isn't that why you mark the level when installing?

[@7mmmag255]

Great vid- have been following for a while. I've been in the biz for 38 years and continue to learn something new every day. Thanks in part to your content. What are your thoughts (and everyone else that follows) on EZ Seal? I have used it when there are multiple micro leaks with good success.

[@tomdonald2495]

Great video and very informative but I used to work like you and check everything. Didn't last long at that company. I wasn't getting to enough calls. In theory your way is the right way. But in reality what ive leared over the years is that nobody cares. Not the customer or your boss. All they want is it done and operational. They don't care if its perfect. So replacing motors and fuses that still work is a waste of time and money in their eyes. You seem to work for yourself so spending 5 hours on a call is ok but iv never had a boss that would be ok with that. Do you only do 2 calls a day?

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Every day is different and I allow all my employees to work the same as me. Sometimes we get one call done and sometimes we get 4 done per day...

[@tomdonald2495]

@@HVACRVIDEOS you a good boss. Your videos helped me a lot. In Phoenix in the summer there is no allow. There's do it and get to the next one. I do at least 6 service calls a day or if there is an install then its the install plus 1 or two more. F ing sucks. Im actually leaving hvac for that reason and starting at a new company that does only small refrigeration and kitchen equipment. No more attics.

[@Gadaffi313]

Cleanest tech I ever seen copying his style is a compliment

[@lucianodefilippo5431]

Nice job

[@Hvac_UC]

18:37, coulda swore that distribution tube popped off. 42:24 , could you have just weighed in that amount marked on the receiver if the charge was fully removed? Given the amount recovered would have been low from leaks? Also, what type of thermal camera is that?

[@jordanarrington590]

That second distribution tube slid out when u brazed it

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[@arotechmechanicalhvacr1158]

Was just talking about that with a friend how this country is turning very bitter, god forbid you make a joke and someone feels offended by it. Once in awhile you need to laugh it’s good for ya. I agree with the craziness people are just nuts out there!!

[@jeffkablock3229]

i use 15 per brazing rod and a smaller torch here in florida

[@richbrockmeier3922]

My elbow clicked. That's torqued. :)

[@mrgcav]

Very interesting

[@airproheatingandair7753]

While replacing motor on these racks, I use cardboard box 📦 from New motor and put under the motor to prevent coil from accidental damage

[@terrypardy1678]

You should show the liquid level in the receiver after unseating the king valve just just show the difference for fun.

[@aswiendharmawan4869]

Good morning from Indonesia.. 🇮🇩

[@lazytv4318]

Held together with a hope and a dream...

[@magmajctaz1405]

Is N2 even necessary if the system does not have O2 in it? The system was not empty when you arrived, you pumped it down, and I don't recall when you pulled the vacuum, but at no time was the system outright open to atmosphere.

[@joehead1294]

The usual: Cover missing on junction box, run cap taped on motor support.

[@bentlikeitsmaker]

An m18 die grinder would be awesome for cleaning with the right bita

[@Goldstacker1972-kp2bh]

Lay cardboard on the condenser to help protect it.

[@Hennir_97]

Cool!

[@Combat.Wombat.official]

Do you ever have trouble welding with residual refrigerant in the system? I near always use nitrogen for lack of real knowledge and when I did similar on a r22 it smelt like I was going to die, I understand the 'gas degradation' from heat is miniscule, and the refrigerant would stop oxygen blackening the pipe, but man the r22 welds I did taught me a lesson the hard way a few times

[@possecomitatus77]

dude you are awesome

[@falloutguy8878]

Great ending words Chris I hope people sit up and take note of your words as your right the world is going Pete tong and it's only going to get worse I feel for my kids that have to grow up in this crazy Ness and it's only going to get worse but I will be long gone by then but it's our kids that have to deal with the fallout! Looking forward to your next video Chris high five

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[@jpp9876]

Is there a good reason not to use a lower temp solder to cover those leaks when you are not running nitrogen? I know you need to clean up the copper more.