HVAC Drain cleared flushed and 60 sec tech tip 1

[@pomonabill220]

Thank you so much for lowering the volume when you turned the vacuum on!

[@countryfriedhvac]

I used to lug water out of the attic 2.5 gallons at a time with my little shop vac. Some of those big secondary pans will hold 16 gallons of water! I followed your advice and got a set up of my own now. Totally worth every cent.

[@stewartthompson72]

Nice touch muting the Audio some when running the noisy Vacuum, and Pump. Thanks for your great Videos Ted.

[@tonyp70817]

Thanks for taking the time to show us your work-flow. Really enjoy your vids.

[@jakelakota3010]

I am happy to see that I am not the only blessed homeowner with a furnace in the freaking attic. It makes it so joyful to have blown insulation falling down on me every time I have to change the filter! Even better, when the builder put no insulation on the unit or the drain, it froze and then leaked in my house. We ended up with a space heater blowing on it all winter to ease our minds. Outstanding! But, we bought two new hybrid units and they are so awesome. Saves energy and only uses propane below 30 degrees.

[@TheGgin]

@AnitDIY, Great idea getting those capacitor squeeze brackets! Love it!

[@Farm_fab]

Ted, if you are looking for a strainer for your water pump, you might look into inline strainers for pressure washers. They go on the supply side and are typically plastic with a stainless steel screen inside. They are not expensive in the unlikely even that it would break.

[@jakesteel3641]

The levels for the vacuums were a much appreciated level. Thank you

[@batbawls]

For a strainer/filter for that hose you might check aquarium place for the little hose end strainer / pre-filters for aquarium pumps. They are about that size.

[@alibuolayyan9038]

Hi at 8:04 I think there is another drain pipe for the drain tray and it has a closed ball valve

[@gregmercil3968]

That little siphon pump and that contraption you rigged up to vacuum out the condensate line, I need those! A few weeks ago I dealt with a drain pan/condensate line issue from hell. Those would’ve really came in handy!

[@lanefagan2714]

I need to get me a set up for service like that. I have the same battery vac, but a transfer pump would be great, a little ingenious rigging to for the vac to get connected into tight places. Learning a lot of great tips from your videos.

[@scottfarides5516]

Ted, they have filters on Amazon 3/4 “ water pump strainer filters on Amazon, which can connect up to your pump. I hope that helps, bud.

[@Silky_boi]

On all my attic installs I install a safety switch on the the coil secondary as well as the drain pan. Also install a p trap and Jones valve for easier servicing.

[@Eddy63]

Good vid full of ideas and tips ... Thx for sharing ...

[@chrishelms1967]

Thanks for the volume control during the vacuum 👍👍

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Cowboy another awesome video! Ted thanks for giving HVAC in SC a shout out! I saw he had a new video a few days ago, great tech !!

[@thesilentonevictor]

Great tip Ted efficiency is important 👌

[@akbychoice]

I put a short section of clear pvc in the drain line so I can see if there is any blockage or growth inside. I also pour vinegar down through the line to kill off any mold, flush with clear water then a mixture of bleach water.

[@hughholt121]

Note to Ted...check battery charge before climbing into attic. Shop now has shelf space. Need a new tour . Thanks for the vid.

[@karlschoen7297]

Always enjoy your videos learned a lot of tip's. Was unable to get the last video for some reason it was black screen? I suppose the shop is going well

[@sku32956]

I had issues with P traps on those condensation lines one rental backed up 2 times flooding the basement around the unit so they installed a running P trap plus made them wire a kill switch when the pump stops pumping water properly .

[@hkhsm359]

@ 8:06 seems like the secondary drain pipe valve was closed. am i right?

[@johnd4348]

100 percent right.

[@italianstallion69420]

What exactly is a run cap bandit?? Like what’s a detailed explanation??

[@gvnumber3200]

Thanks for the volume reduction, Mr. Cook !

[@rcf8367]

Great video. Was the P-trap installed on the back side of the unit?, and just hidden or covered under the insulation?

[@batbawls]

Good looking floor in the shop there. I guess most people tend to just let it ride with the plain concrete these days.

[@Garth2011]

Nice cordless pump set up...lots of power to flush debris out of the PVC. Thos CAP brackets are also super sweet...manufactures should simply include a similar bracket with each cap so that the right bracket is there for the tech to use vs. rig it with whats already there. Maybe use a short piece of heavy channel iron, drill a hole on the one flat side and use a fitting that protrudes just enough to be about 1/4" from the depth of the two sides of the "channel" for the suction hose. At least it will be heavy enough to hold the hose. Not sure what will work as a screen that won't plug up every few seconds. Maybe rig something up on the ends of the channel iron with screen or mesh material for that.

[@snapperkc9317]

Your battery powered pump sure came in handy!

[@tedsmith5058]

Hello from the great state of Michigan

[@MariaGonzales-yq7qm]

Do you have any details on the pump you were using to drain the pan. What brand maybe model number etc. thanks

[@Silky_boi]

Milwaukee M18 transfer pump

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

That's a Milwaukee M18

[@Monkeh616]

That's a Milwaukee transfer pump. Being that there's only one, I'm pretty confident saying it's a 2771-20.

[@TedCookHVAC]

Milwaukee transfer pump.

[@bvjazz1]

Hi Great Work An Teacher is the Battery pump from a manufacturer ? Amazon Or Plumbing outlet Thanks Bob V

[@coldfinger459sub0]

Thanks Ted because of you I got one of those water transfer Milwaukee pumps I like it. I use it with a 12 amp hour Milwaukee battery for a longer run time

[@alwaysblessed3133]

Could you use a filter off a in tank fuel pump for pump to keep trash from being picked up?

[@HVACRSurvival]

I love my pump, thanks 4 the video!

[@eprom239]

Is this a southern thing? I'm in Michigan and have never had to flush my condensate line.

[@bryansimon4072]

I do like the pump setup. Thanks

[@johnd4348]

I use to use a drill pump . Small that you can attach to battery drill . Found at Lowes or Home depot .

[@azaztec3847]

I like the fact that the bracket has window cuts for legibility 😏

[@frayedeyegaming5847]

Pls look at aquarium pump filters.they use small tubing u can use just the cages to help when pumping out pans.

[@miltonshaw7]

Just saw you replacing a valve on a carrier unit. I would just cut the pressure tube off, swedge the end and cut the new tube to the approx the length and braze it in. I did mostly refrigerator repair and often brazed cap tubes all the time, and did a lot of swedging on small diameter tube. You use 1/2 of a flaring tool to clamp and hold the tube with it. Then the multi step robinair swedge tool and just use a pair of pliers for the hammer as any hammer I tried was too much and bent up the tube instead of swedging the tube.

[@jorgeespinoza4002]

God is Good 🙏🏼❤️!

[@miketkac8875]

What do you think about the new A2L gas

[@Georges3DPrinters]

Every time I see one of these videos I really want to buy a Milwaukee pump

[@Mr572u]

What you are calling a primary drain is the secondary drain on mine. That pan never sees water unless the primary drain clogs.

[@danwittels5542]

The Trane is back on the tracks!

[@Ggg77777]

What kind of vacuum is that,,??

[@SonicOrbStudios]

that valve on the drain pan line is closed...

[@bknrng2706]

I noticed that as well.

[@MookieMan1]

He has explained this many times. He leaves the valve closed so the pan fill and trips the switch which will alert the homeowner to call them. Otherwise it just flows for years and nobody notices and they don’t call.

[@williamtakacs7466]

1st thing I noticed as well. What seems strange is why someone would ever put a valve on it in the first place.

[@Mr572u]

When the water shows up outside, that is when you know there is a clog. Who wants to loose their air conditioning over a drain clog?

[@jonandrewfeltner513]

Ted, use a stone like an aerator for a fish tank to suction those pans.

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

Boy! Its like Christmas in October! Lol :-)

[@steveg5576]

Water pick up - they're called suction strainers ---- but various shower heads could work --- remove the restrictor - drill the stream holes a bit larger.

[@GreyRockOne]

As Usual, nice work! Unfortunately derogatory and negative comments are just a way of life with a KZbin channel and you handle them well. Heck, even Mother Teresa would get them if she was still around and amazingly had a YT channel!

[@97Napkins]

just keep roll of plumbing strap...wrap around and 1 scew...takes 30 seconds. $2 a piece vs 1 roll that last entire season. Those brackets look a lot neater tho. Carrier spends on brackets but has shitty capacitors. All my units installed need new caps within 5 years. Now these LG compressors. Installed 1 already in warranty after 2 months old. The Copelands I have installed past 8 years...not 1 problem with them.

[@rolandbedell6195]

Couldn't the installers get that unit any closer to the house ??

[@lancelawrence3259]

Nice work

[@altyndom7039]

Just found out that Trane comes from Trenton NJ

[@The.Lone.Wolf.]

Plumbers tape, one size fits all! 😆

[@Pillowtap]

Why is the pipe all bubbly like that? It looks like its been melting from acid or something.

[@Garth2011]

Likely from a torch or that is what they had to use at the time and was burned someplace else.

[@roberts1159]

Looks like installers burn the drain line whenever they were soldering the liquid line connection.

[@jasonreitz6049]

I always braze my copper before I do the pvc work, then it’s not in your way.

[@AaronPowellvox]

Ever since I saw you use that pump I’ve wanted one. What camera do you use? I’ve been asking. I’m not sure if you read the comments or not.

[@TedCookHVAC]

iPhone 12

[@chuckquinn8026]

How did you get into the house? Did they forget you were coming?

[@TedCookHVAC]

She works nights and was asleep.

[@chuckquinn8026]

@@TedCookHVAC I completely understand…worked 40 years of 12 hour shifts 😂😂😂

[@MrsOveata]

Loved this video! I learn a lot from your service calls. When you climb in the attic I see a lot of insulation floating around from your camera. Does that ever worry you?

[@tonyrhoton6613]

Straps r ok I been using plumbing strap

[@williamserver4332]

Great tip.

[@tripjet999]

@0:40 - Not wise to "concrete" around the incoming gas line. Gas company should issue a code violation.

[@ADOENDRA]

At 8:00 the valve of the pan is closed.

[@josejulian5116]

#awesomeTed

[@flybyairplane3528]

Hi., I had to put in a clean out ;T’ on my sister in law ‘s ac in her condo in FLA, I never can figure out why people install a unit with absolutely NO WAY TO CLEAN & flush it . Go figure !.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@merllhagard6799]

That drain valve was closed near the handler

[@Nomorepain301]

Bare hand on Contactor I don’t think I seen someone do that yet lol

[@askemehe5087]

First?!?! Have a good one Ted! keep on keepin on!

[@paranormal6801]

Who's attacking Ted? It's so funny how the industry eats its' own. I've learned a lot from this guy, there's standards guys. I don't know the flack, but I'd trust this guy, and then helicopter just to learn 😀.

[@cypeman8037]

Why not put some calgon in the tray with the water and while you're pumping the water out you're cleaning the pipework.

[@97Napkins]

use a peice of PVC just like you have on the outlet and tie a sereen around it.

[@zachosborne6577]

Why not just use it limping strap and make your own? Our company replaces dual caps with 2 individual caps. If one fails you don’t have to replace both caps

[@zachosborne6577]

Plumbing strap*

[@stephwaylonwells3218]

👍

[@islandhandyman1605]

As noted, valve on drain closed.

[@roylwchez]

Put and old sock over the end of the tube

[@JamesBrown-db9pk]

teddy buy a coupl and do a tool give away on them millwakke vacs

[@advorsky1]

Do your installers work for you full time? I don’t think their work is comparable to yours! The burn on the drain pipe the thermostat wire so tight and laying in the pan and the plug in the a coil drain pan…. I’d FIRE those guys because they’re not doing the good work that you do!

[@davo912]

if you notice he never took it out

[@videorobo]

Nobody home.

[@caru3257]

no comment.