HVAC REFRIGERATION: WALK IN COOLER running warm and Checking receiver level with a FLIR Thermal

This was a late night call on. Walk in cooler high temping. Compressor was off on overload and not starting. Also using a torch and a thermal camera, we checked the receiver level of this condenser.

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

I just dropped this compressor off at the shop and it is a BURNOUT. 🤦🏽‍♂️. I didn’t check it at the site so I will have to go do a burnout procedure. Oil, refrigerant, driers, etc. dammit. Oh well. I guess it happens.

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Yup. But I have to do it. Lol. It’s ok.

[@thefambam9305]

How do you go about doing a burnout test on the compressor?

[@capitolrefrigerationheatin7501]

@@thefambam9305 acid test the refrigerant or oil in compressor

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Yeah. That was taken care of by another technician. Changed the oil, driers, and new refrigerant. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@JDT738126]

Awesome video

[@armandorodriguez6447]

I don’t miss refrigeration at all….your a soldier brotha

[@jply87]

I loved my Flir. It took a ride in the washing machine and I had to replace the battery. It lived for about another year and died for good, RIP Flir. My favorite trick was to use it on glass doors and frames to find anti-sweat heaters to replace.

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Yeah, I’ve only had this for a bit. I’m loving it so far

[@grindstone5368]

What's the model of that flir? First time I've seen a video where it picked up the liquid level very cool

[@LearningInVR]

Such a cool video , like how you really show everything in real time. Very helpful to get to see the process . Virtual mentor

[@jphvac5725]

Great video man! Reminds me of most of my days with gas stations, grocery stores, and Dairy Queen’s.

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

I rarely do these kind of calls. But when I’m oncall, anything goes lol. I focus mainly on Racks and refrigeration. Thank you for watching bro

[@xelaju8]

Nice video bud. Thank you for sharing and taking the time to produce it and explain it.

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Thank you for watching bud.

[@mekyleavacadogaming7354]

That big OT Time. Good work. Nice video.

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Too much OT is not good😂😂

[@davejohnsonnola7908]

I've got the same camera but haven't had the chance to play with it much. Very cool usage!

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Thanks. I’m really digging it.

[@hg2.]

Phew... A day in the life... Thanks for making.

[@RefrigerationTech72]

Found You, NICE video, I love that Flir thermal. I’ve been wanting to get one

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

It really is a good camera. I’m really enjoying it , only had it a week I think.

[@hvac01453]

@@rookierefrigeration4357 dont be so quick, mine was about $700 and it shit the bed, unfortunately they dont make the C2 anymore and recommend if its not working to junk it when its out of warranty. I didnt, and had the battery repaired localy for $63. it could have been much more, Havent really used it all that much, but when you need it, its great, Especially on refrigeration. These toys get expensive. If your not sure about using it that day, dont bring it. The truck is too hot and all the bouncing around is a bit too rough on it I figure.

[@hvac01453]

The difference between men and boys, is the cost of their toys....

[@caddyguy5369]

You just convinced me to check out the knock off that has been in my Amazon save for later for too long.

[@tommypitcock9928]

Good job .was there a oil difference for compressors

[@kennethlobo4420]

Just a question, Do u think a ground test on the previous compressor would have helped as well as a continuity test? U only checked the voltage.

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Not a ground test. But maybe a resistance test. This compressor was locked up so it wouldn’t run. But I should have done that.

[@emmanuelchavira4551]

What should the receiver liquid line be at during winter and summer?

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Everything IS different. I line to leave them at 40-60% to ensure we have enough gas for winter.

[@alexzapata692]

Was the compressor the right match for the system or was the previous compressor mismatch?

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

According to the system information at United Ref. Yes it was.

[@alexgarcia1471]

If it’s locked up you can always try swapping the phase around and running it backwards for a couple seconds to see if it will break free. Works more times then not if it’s just locked up, and if it doesn’t work, well you tried. Lol

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Yeah. I agree. But this compressor was a burnout. I just found out today.

[@derrickgarcia303]

What would say rule of thumb on coil temp for walk in freezer and cooler.

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Depends on your TD but I always like 23°.

[@derrickgarcia303]

What about freezer?

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

@@derrickgarcia303 depends. If you want a box temp of -10 then you would need a -20° evap sst. This is for a 10° TDcoil.

[@hvac01453]

Liebert makes a reciever tank that has two floats that look like an oil sight glass, one high, one low.... and you'll always know if the level is low. they also make a pad style heater to keep the level up during cold weather, and insulate the tanks.

[@Clasped003]

are you talking about those little red floating balls that you can see on refrigeration racks? so you can see how high they rise based on the level those balls float?

[@hvac01453]

@@Clasped003 oh ya!

[@gurjeetsingh8323]

What is store No ?

[@totallynotbreezytheboss7218]

"I dont think so scooter" 😂😂😂

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Breezy TheBoss lol. Ron White special

[@JohnnyJr396]

Thanks brother! Steps On charging a walk-in with a receiver ?? , if cold you block off condenser and charge to 180 psi according to headmaster , in warmer weather just charge to headmaster 180 for yours in video… Then what , just add till clear sight glass? I’ve heard some estimate base charge on % receiver will hold(80%) and adjust charge from there . Have a cracked screen so hopefully you can decipher that lol

[@chap3845]

I know a lot of guys don't like to flare driers in, but everytime I replace a compressor they get flared in with a sight glass. Makes it way easier the next time when you have to pump the system down to fix a leak. Or after a burnout u can replace the drier with just 2 wrenches instead of lugging torches on the roof.... Good work though , that's long A$$ day!

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

I agree. I would like to do those also, but imagine with all the accounts we have, I’d never finish or see the benefits. I’m gonna bring it up to my boss. See if he likes the idea and I’ll start doing them. Would be great not to have to get torches for a drier only.

[@brookehill2402]

I don't know if this was addressed, but how about a leak check? I am assuming running low on refrigerant caused the burn out. Did you check for leaks?

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Not this night. The leak check was recommended to the customer. We got denied. Lol. We will just have to do it on the next “low charge” call. 🤷‍♂️

[@hardenpt2522]

I love you man! We must’ve been taught by much similar men. He said pecker head and I don’t think so scooter I immediately knew this guy was the real deal.

[@derrickgarcia303]

Bud. How can you tell the reciever level without the IR cam? Thanks

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Derrick Garcia just feel it with the back of your hands. You will tell the difference from warm to hot.

[@derrickgarcia303]

Warm is the level? And hot is the empty part? Thanks!

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Derrick Garcia yes. Correct. Remember sensible heat and patent heat. The empty p PArt is absorbing sensible heat, which you can feel

[@abdulhvac2395]

Nice work.Thank you for the video thank you for sharing

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Thank you for watching.

[@hrdworkin7633]

Nice video. Excellent work with the FLIR. One question....was there another ground wire? If not, that unit is dangerous to operate and service. Just a thought.

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Yeah. No there wasn’t. We can only hope it gets grounded somehow else. Lol. But I wrote it up and hopefully we can get it rewired.

[@Trials22]

Simple tip: Suction driers are usually added when a compressor burnout has already occurred. Systems aren’t even supposed to have more than one filter drier which is usually in the liquid line only. The moment you said “suction drier” I wanted to speed this video up.

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Simp Detector I either cute then out or replace them. Depending on who the consumer is and their requirements. I don’t always get to do what I want. Lol. But I agree with you 100

[@Trials22]

@@rookierefrigeration4357 You know it all depends but if you're having compressor issues and you see a suction drier, offer to replace the compressor or unit, and do not use another suction drier. I hope you did a good flush on that unit as well.

[@samx9024]

Have you ever reversed two legs to rock it backwards? Or do you have an Annie? It's gotten me through the evening. And yeah that Copeland app is a game changer. Thank you love refrigeration vids.

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Yes. I have. I think I’ve only seen it work 1 time. And it still locked up. Now I just replace them.

[@bryantylerservices]

So did the code clear?

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Yes once the temp dropped.

[@bryantylerservices]

@@rookierefrigeration4357 awesome job..

[@sterlingarcher46]

Hey bruv , nice one. I've been really thinking about getting one of them flir camera blocks for my phone. Is yours likd that or is it a proper thermal camera in and of itself? And would you still advice me to buy one , now that its been a little longer ? Cheers, mate , good one !

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Mine is the Flir One Pro for the iPhone. I really like it. It’s a great troubleshooting tool and has its place in our trade. I highly suggest one.

[@sterlingarcher46]

@@rookierefrigeration4357 duly noted, I'm gonna make up my mind and think about the price ... cheers for the reply , mate 👍

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Sterling Archer thanks for watching from across the pond. 😉

[@jimmyp5487]

What part of the country you do 7-11’s? We work on them in Virginia we have 367 stores 🤘

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Jimmy P Dallas Texas area.

[@jimmyp5487]

Rookie Refrigeration oh shit u right in with their head quarters. Cool to see another tech out there on KZbin grindin on the 7-11’s. Been doing them for about 9 years now. Not sure how it works with your company but we do everything except for icee. Good inside work in the winter and good money in the summer. 🤘

[@SaidSuil]

Ohh i saw that was no amps so bad wiring right?

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Maybe. The windings were closed so I’m not sure what it was. Just get them running and move on 😂

[@ShinyMajor]

@@rookierefrigeration4357 I know this video is 6 months old, but I just want to jump in that I think 0.L on the meter means overload, not 0 amps. So it probably drew more amps than the meter could read

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

ShinyMajor yeah. I believe I had the meter in the wrong setting. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️. My mistake

[@SombraLocs]

So was it the correct compressor?

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

According to the guy at United it was. But I’m still kinda not convinced. I’ll have to call Heatcraft and see. Then the only thing we can do is let the customer know. 🤷🏽‍♂️. I needed to get them running right then, so we didn’t have time to go on a hunting expedition.

[@jphvac5725]

Have seen same thing multiple times on refrigeration at grocery stores and gas stations. I made sure not to tell customer so they don’t freak yet I did follow up with heatcraft/bohn on four of them and they were all correct compressors for coolers.

[@Refertech404]

I also work on 711...I’ve had some problems understanding the beacon boards...maybe you can help explain or make a video Saw your comment on HVAC life with Alex channel

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Thanks. I’ll try to make one but the beacon system is pretty easy to maneuver through. I’ll try to make one next time I go. I hardly go to 7-11 though.

[@rhansm91]

There really easy to figure out

[@Refertech404]

@@rhansm91 I've been reading the pdf and simple.. But sometimes we have come across some issues with eev, boards, etc may u guys have come across some issues that might wanna share

[@jimmyp5487]

Carlos .... contact HEATCRAFT they have some pretty good info for techs on them. You can probably find it on the inner web. But nothing better than hands on experience. Once u fuk something up you won’t do it again. Once u learn beacon II setup its actually really nice setup.

[@brainndamage]

If I understand it correctly OL means overload so the inrush current was too high for the meter to measure. Also I've never seen a latching contactor, lol.

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

You may be correct. I’ve never seen my meter not pickup inrush current. 🤷🏽‍♂️. Thanks for the advice

[@incandescentwithrage]

OL means open line, not overload. The meter was accidentally set in the wrong mode (resistance / continuity, not current).

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

OL is open line, open load, lol. Whatever. But I think the problem was the inrush was greater than what the meter could read. It was set to VAC Amps. I’ve never seen it real OL on inrush current🤷‍♂️

[@brainndamage]

It's actually OverLoad in resistance mode too, because the resistance is close to infinite, which is more than what the meter can measure. It doesn't mean open line, even though it can be interpreted that way, it leads to confusion like in this case.

[@MrKdeez]

How much does one of those cameras cost?

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

It’s not bad really. About 400. It’s just another tool in your arsenal like digital gauges or refrigerant probes.

[@JDT738126]

Hey can you do a video on the receiver tanks? That flir camera is a great idea.

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Like just a video torching the receiver?

[@JDT738126]

@@rookierefrigeration4357 no I was thinking more like explaining the role of a receiver and why they are needed on a refrigeration system

[@SaidSuil]

Hi man, btw im a follower of your work, keep up with the good work, and thx for sharing. Now for my curiosity, how about switch 2 phases to unlock the compressor? Never test it my self but i read about it, what u think?

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

I thought about that but since it was not pulling any inrush amps, I figured it was dead. It was late and overtime. Not the time to be fishing. But I do agree with you. Maybe that would’ve worked. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

And thanks for watching bro.

[@jply87]

50-50 chance it will work. If a compressor locks up, reverse the legs is not likely enough to free it up. Even if it works, the compressor will lock again. You would just be leaving it for "the next guy". 20 yrs experience and I can tell you I have come across dozens of reversed compressors that have locked up. Previous tech said "it was all good" and split.

[@SeanMackBuffaloStyle]

Nice job. Did that compressor end up being multirefrigerant 22/404? Really cool with the receiver level

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

I really don’t know. My coworker asked the guy at United refrigeration and they confirmed with Him. Maybe they just wanted to go home. Lol.

[@jimmyp5487]

Rookie Refrigeration they are R22 high temp for the beacon II condensers. That’s why you gotta use 404A refrigerant with this setup

[@JuanTodoli]

Pure refrigeration life.

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

That is accurate

[@afipo]

Tu eres el mero chingon lol Good video bro

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Lol. Thanks bro. 😂😂

[@juliochavezunacosa4147]

this compressor is for R-22 or R407C not for R404A according to copeland, lets see the next burn out

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Yup. That is correct. I wish someone who could make decisions about this would answer the phone at midnight. But they had perishable items inside the cooler and we could not wait. I brought it up the morning after. We are waiting for approval. We shall see 🤷‍♂️

[@jimmyp5487]

It’s POE oil u can run 404A in it. That’s how it comes from Heatcraft

[@rhansm91]

Where are you from rookie

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Robert Hansmann I’m in North Texas.

[@rhansm91]

I’m down here in central Texas San Antonio area I have seen you company vans around here also I’m actually an in-house tech for 7 eleven

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Oh I didn’t know they had in-house. Yeah we do 711 and some restaurants but mainly racks and supermarkets

[@Sctronic209]

That’s a loooong day

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Yeah. It’s normal in the summer. Not so much in the fall/winter.

[@angel2588nba]

Awesome video

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Thank you bro. Thanks for watching!

[@andrescruz4980]

Que pasa? Qué pasó? 👍

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

💪🏼💪🏼

[@andrescruz4980]

Hi rookie, is a good video.

[@sjefoekel6058]

It says 200-230 volts on the tag, you measured 250volts

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Yes, then below it it says 200-240. It’s fine

[@jphvac5725]

230v in the USA is same as 225-255 depending on where u live and how much power drain on lines to drop voltage. 230 is same.

[@sjefoekel6058]

@@jphvac5725 250 is 250, no mather where you live. however the voltage for the unit can be higher when having a higher frequency 50hZ or 60Hz, about the power lines, they where almost next to the building, thats why he was avoiding to clime the ladder next to it. It is possible that voltage occasionally gets higher than the 250 he measured, what in its turn can tribute to the burn out, however in this case the faulty relay is in my opinion the case.

[@ErickHernandez93]

Good work man Gotta love working late at night huh🤣🤣

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Lol. Not really😂😂

[@syedbasheer8210]

Thanks for the vedeos.i learn alot..

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Thank you for watching

[@shadowbanned69]

Jesus christ those power lines...cant be code....that's just too damn scary!!!

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Exactly. Thanks for watching bud. I run into some shady stuff😂😂

[@Sctronic209]

I knew that could be done with the thermal.

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

It’spretty cool

[@chris34963]

U forgot to change the filter drier

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Nope. Both LL and suction driers are new. Cmon man. Lol.

[@chris34963]

Question if ur changing a compressor u have to change the filter drier and besides in the video it looked beat up

[@prettycureforever7102]

@@chris34963 true In school they tell us to change the drier when we replace anything and suction line filters should be out cause they're not supposed to be their forever

[@laloreyes1526]

Bad Ass Bro ....

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Thanks bro

[@tomoliver8498]

Should have hooked the green wire to ground and tried it. Those compressors suck. The never last very long.

[@saltrue1555]

Your company should give you a helper that’s too much for one man job .

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

🤷‍♂️. I’m a big boy. Lol.

[@keepthinking2666]

That shit is how I got electrocuted fuckin people putting wire nuts after the contactor

[@mychoclabwinston]

Never trust the colours of a wire, HVAC one, if that was a true ground, you would have tripped the breaker

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

Yup. That was crazy.

[@pincheburro956]

Scooter. 😂😂

[@HVACRDUDE]

You have like 30%. Should be 80% reciever level...rookie

[@MrRUKidddingMe]

-learn something new every video. Can you explain women?

[@Portergetmybag]

Question: could you use a hermetic analyzer to reverse the compressor to see if it will unlock as a very temporary fix?

[@russrussyboyblue8991]

Great job Rookie, well done,