HVAC Ductwork BEST Practices Using SHURTAPE | Part 1

[@edcooper5841]

I love a craftsman who educates the rest of us. Thank you.

[@sparchytv9044]

Very informative. However being in the business for 40 years I would like to make one suggestion. Have a cardboard box with a sealed bottom for your scrap and for dumping filings into. By dumping it on the grass as you did some little kid could pick those filings up in there feet and that would not be good. However with that said you are on point with your video Well done !

[@SomnoNaut]

As a homeowner looking to improve the efficiency of my 50 year old duct work, in my 70 year old house, I relish the pro tips that truly show where little things can make a big difference. Also, your professionalism shines thru in you teaching how to have the tape match the insulation backing, as well as use the squeegee tool to make full and complete adhesion of the tape. Very much appreciated. Also, now we know a use for all that math in elementary school. Using Pi on the job. And letting Siri figure it out. Fantastic.

[@jacksonwilson3712]

Shurtape gave me a $5,000 scholarship to go to trade school. Now that I’m in the field I absolutely love their products!

[@DJV94022]

Shurtape is the best,

[@OGBunney]

I’m a few weeks into hvac school and have a month of my first hvac job under my belt doing rough in instal. This video was super helpful and I really appreciate it. I look forward to more of these. Thank you so much

[@JR-ch8rt]

Buy all your tools bro. It'll make you look good and you can usually ask for more money per hour.

[@The-H-inADHD]

Love your work and videos brother. It makes my day to see men and women of the trade doing things right and giving customers the quality work the deserve and pay for. Keep it up bro.

[@deterancebrown2219]

I love your videos Im taking online classes for HVAC and your videos help me alot

[@monkeesniper1834]

Just ran a 65 foot trunk line in our new house! But we use a lot of venture tape, foil (metal tape) but lots of good tips! Keep up the good work!

[@alexanderboyd2280]

As an Install apprentice, this helps me grasp the concept way better than on the job. I hope you continue this series. Thank you so much!!

[@davidrothstein4029]

Always a good day when your message pops up. Thanks for your videos.!!!!

[@thomasbessent3670]

Brother I want to thank you very good simple instructions you have saved me a lot of money DIY I gave you thumbs-up for outstanding presentation

[@danielriverafigueroa]

Good job, your home is beautiful.

[@W4AX]

I am so impressed with your skills and attention to detail. Well done!

[@adamhyche8947]

Great vid man!! My only tip and trick would be to offset your supply taps to keep airflow even and to reduce cross noise travel from occurring. I have had complaints of where customers can here people talking or noise coming from the bedroom across from theirs due to the supply ducts being directly in line from one another.

[@MattJMT]

Awesome Video! I learned a lot from you! Shout out to Craig at AC Service Tech for posting about you!

[@DJV94022]

Another tip, pando(zip ties) will work , it helps squeeze for ya and as you lock it into place you tape it that way it doesnt bust open again (usually takes 1 min max)

[@zacharywilliams9647]

Very informational video!! Enjoyed the details and tactics used in order to have a nice, clean duct. I'm in the process of studying HVAC at a trade school right now and I just started! Thank you.

[@eduardoleon654]

Thanks for teaching the best way for ducts!!👍great video

[@Keo0oo]

Can't wait for this series! Woot woot!

[@dandaman2226]

Yo Zack! Another great video man👍👍

[@davidcastillo6805]

Awesome video!! Can’t wait for part 2

[@natepeterson7145]

Amazazing can't wait for the next one, thanks Zack!

[@williammarik6159]

Nice work ! That mastic tape is $$$$. I always use duct-butter but you have to let it dry.

[@condorman26]

In don't use round duct for trunk so it may be different. But generally in square it's usually best to stagger opposing taps. I also prefer pookie instead of tape but that's just preference. Very clean work. Enjoy the video. Takes balls to put yourself out there like that and have people like me nit pickb ya lol

[@dougmoore9972]

New in the trade, thanks for the awesome content! Can’t wait to impress the lads at work with your techniques!

[@theconnerrollins]

Man, you really make it look easy! Do you think you could make a video on how to size it? I've always been confused on where to exactly put reducers, so if you could do something to help with that, then that'll be awesome

[@PBS-nm1uu]

nice work, learned a lot thanks, keep them coming.

[@chillagorilla]

Love these 101 videos!

[@apizalfoshizal]

Great video. Good work would love a duct board video as well

[@codyolive9459]

Malco makes a crimper you can use with an impact gun. Very nice little tool.

[@daviddesilva4971]

Metal shavings are a great fertilizer. Thxs for the vids!

[@BlueCollarBiceps]

Great video man! You should do a load out video of how you set up your truck for hvac! 🤘🏼

[@donnierobertson3088]

Nice job and video

[@bill944]

The squeegee creates friction and heat that activates the adhesive on the tape giving it the ability to stick very well.

[@stanleyvo5198]

Nice explanation…❤😊 . Thank you

[@Superman3638]

This is great... definitely should do it with copper pipes and installations!!

[@c_young-hvac4586]

That my friend is why we can charge a premium for a well thought and executed quality duct system ......and then add a little for crawl space lol

[@Pebo62]

When I did existing residential installs years ago here in Florida, I included in my proposal a "How Much Is This Going To Hurt" factor which also included, you should have called me middle of the winter, not the middle of the summer.

[@baronnucleus401]

In Florida, you almost never see metal duct. That makes these sort of vids extra interesting lol

[@Pebo62]

You're right when it comes to residential installs. Commercial work is a different story depending on what the engineer specifies or if the building owner is willing to pay for sheet metal.

[@jasoncanmore5838]

Great info, thanks!

[@thefred0215]

Man i love duct work

[@JC-tm6wh]

I may be wrong, but I can't see techs using that tool on the tape. Good help is hard to find. Home owner here. Great video.

[@bill944]

I use it because I the tape will not stay and I take pride in a job done well. But, to your point, good help is hard to find and there are many people in all the trades and any occupation that are only interested in getting the job done quickly even if they cut corners. Some people do have integrity and care about their reputation.

[@calebpratt9847]

Be honest Zach, it took a couple takes to get that pipe together didn't it? 😂

[@SoutheastHVAC]

Great video!

[@SeanBaker]

Very good work.

[@MG19100]

Great content! Got the same gloves too

[@SomnoNaut]

Would be helpful to see the layout of the tools needed for the specific job. Like ChrisFix does for car jobs.

[@vahorashebaj4133]

Good work

[@JDT738126]

Keep these duct videos coming

[@ACTechpro]

Awesome

[@hectormartinez4346]

Nice job! On another video can you do a transition from a coil to ductwork .I struggle with that and the way you explain can help me get better at it . Thanks

[@hvacgameproper1177]

That’s actually one of my specialties. I’d be curious to see how other technicians do it.

[@KrishnanZee]

This work procedure and techniques are really true and applicable in HVAC works... bravo...

[@konamanstudio2447]

I am at I have no idea about and ending with A c's It's always interesting the see other trades and what they do 🍻🍺

[@elone1748]

Great video

[@jonahbrun5617]

Love this visual presentation, I started out in residential service with no install experience, the tips and tricks are nice to learn for further reference to make sure jobs are done correctly and in a timely manner. Thanks! I’ve been in the trade for 3 years now and every day is a learning experience. I live in Ohio, do you see any oil down in Nashville or do you deal with primarily gas furnaces and heat pumps?

[@josefernandolopezgomez4456]

excelente, me gustaria ver mas sobre como hace los ductos, saludos desde colombia

[@gtrdrejugfde288]

Nice brother hvac tech here👍

[@markhoffman]

Really nice work. Are gloves always mandatory when love tapping?

[@gonzgarr1592]

nice work

[@Zepsswansong]

Thanks for the great videos! Please link part 3, can not find it.

[@TheBushey]

We use shurtape as well

[@toddfromargyle]

Gotta get you a yellow squeegee though!

[@aaroncruz5854]

I was just thinking I need a good crash course on quality duct techniques.

[@ivanarenas2537]

Cómo siempre buen video.

[@fathmasameer7523]

Waiting for part 2

[@av1204]

this is great

[@timdelgado9710]

Ever catch your finger putting in a screw ? You learn after the first time I swear 🤣

[@harrygilbert4593]

Not trying to cause confusion. I think I know what duct class your going for but for training purposes list as SMACNA listings. Class A B C. Up north they ask that class on the exam.

[@mr-andre]

I'm ready for part 2... Is that released later today? Lol 👍🏼

[@greg69534]

please make more !

[@xtremecomfort7799]

Thanks!!!!!

[@johnk5503]

I have to admit that the tape looks like its apart of the metal after using the tool ...👍

[@b-2466]

Man I hope to be as good as zach someday.

[@ehabrabadi120]

Nice

[@Serious-Man]

What gauge metal ducting is this? 26? 28? 30?

[@brandonborling4730]

What kind of license did you start when you started your company?

[@arcticmike2516]

Why not duct seal. It never comes loose like tape does from inside pressure?

[@myownparabol]

journeyman in a bucket!

[@FranciscoHernandez-gt8ne]

make some videos fro beginners getting ready to headset to the field!

[@asafegous]

Way cool. Do you build your own plenum too?

[@jerseyjim9092]

I didnt screw mine except at the boots and I used mastic instead of tape. Guess I screwed up.

[@dond7346]

Im definitely not a pro at HVAC. Im a Maintenance guy for a apartment complex. We had a resident who called city code enforcement instead of putting in a work order. City gave me 30 days to fix a issue. That issue is there is Duck tape on duck work on the cold air return. I had no idea that duck tape on duck work was a code violation. Its this true?

[@Pebo62]

What I do know is that any material part of a duct system must meet a UL flame and smoke spread rating. That would include tape, mastic, and duct wrap. If the tape shows a UL rating, you should be OK. On the other hand, you NEVER want to get into a pissing contest with a building official or code inspector. Sounds like you have a tenant that is going to be trouble. Your best course of action is to meekly ask the City what they are looking for with the repair. It would also be a good idea to let your manager or building owner know what's going on. If possible let them deal with the City. Normally, as a maintenance guy, you are limited to routine maintenance items such as filter changes and clogged drain lines, the same as any homeowner. Here in Florida, you are not allowed to do repairs such as changing fan motors, electrical items, or compressors unless you are a licensed contractor, but it goes on nonetheless. Over the past 40 years, as a state-licensed A/C contractor, I have dealt with a few inspectors who were real jackasses. Most are pretty decent types willing to help. Good luck with the City. Just play dumb and do not become confrontational with these people.

[@naderghadaki422]

The 3 blades of the crimper go on the outside of the pipe to give you a tight self supporting connection

[@myownparabol]

oh my, you're not serious are you? you're saying more indentations outward make a smaller circumference??? two out for 22 years in the trade for me... next time you have some light gauge flat stock, do a trial and you'll shake your head

[@garyh4458]

I once heard that screws aren't allowed in duct work per code. I assume to prevent catching dust. But, I don't know if that is correct. Have you heard of such a thing?

[@cleansebob1]

I think that applies to vent ducts - dryer vents, B-vent in a furnace. There's no problem with screws in air ducts.

[@garyh4458]

@@cleansebob1 I see. Definitely makes sense in dryer vents.

[@dylsky100]

Shouldn't need to put screws in the snap lock but can't hurt i guess

[@projetoidesemfronteira]

trutechtools send to Brazil?

[@Papasquatch73]

Another name for the squeegee we jokingly use is a duct rubber. ☺️

[@bill944]

Then I'd say Zack just rubbed one out!

[@rihnocatch]

Good videos but your using your crimpers the wrong way. The three blade side should be on the outside of the pipe. Malco has some short videos on the C5 crimpers.

[@davidrothstein4029]

You know your HVAC

[@willmol2547]

Shaving causing a hazard in the future. I HOPE YOU USED A MAGNET TO PICK THE SAVINGS

[@4thlinegooner582]

That butyl tape turns into brutal tape when it gets stuck in your beard or hair.

[@whoisderf]

Technically, the straight taps you’re using aren’t the best for airflow. Better to use use a conical tap or a shoe tap.

[@jlc2093]

Air turbulence? Really???? 😂

[@sergiodjf]

Cheapo & lazy contractors don’t use metal ductwork...they only use flex duct & duct tape 😂

[@cleansebob1]

Mainly because of cheapo customers!

[@richardnunez7354]

Waste of tape why not Real Mastic

[@thomascoleman1852]

I saw this guy's ductwork he's the worst technician insulator installer I've ever seen in my life I've been in this trade for 46 years and he shouldn't even have a license in any state of United States

[@uakzkah6001]

I’m a few weeks into hvac school and have a month of my first hvac job under my belt doing rough in instal. This video was super helpful and I really appreciate it. I look forward to more of these. Thank you so much

[@SomnoNaut]

Would love to find someone in school who is in need of a "project house" to learn on.

[@thomascanfield7156]

Great video!