System Was Short Cycling When There Was Nothing Wrong With It!

[@TomLawson05]

Good catch on the pump thanks for video

[@jkmarshall3553]

That dog sure is upset about his A/C not working. 😂

[@patrickinottawa27]

Ya, can't imagine what it's like to wear a fur coat year round. My owner is so cheap, I don't have fur, I only have hair. He's a prick too, sometimes he only gives me a couple pieces of steak, and I have to eat that dry Incredibites shit. 😂

[@markbeiser]

Usually when the pump actually runs but isn't moving water, it just needs a good cleaning, including cleaning the check valve in the outlet of the pump...

[@robalexander7348]

Good one Curtis, I hope the line clears out for you and the customer 🤞 Au

[@HVACGUY]

I hope so too

[@chrisnapier5626]

Great job,Curtis!

[@HVACGUY]

Thanks!

[@jthonn]

Nice job as usual. Those condensate pumps suck, literality too. I guess it is, what it is, if you have no drain, what else can you do. Also that fence in the way of that unit is crazy, because there is no fence in the back, go figure.

[@patrickinottawa27]

The Dog is Short Cycling too.

[@jthonn]

So is the owner. He could have quieted them down.

[@patrickinottawa27]

@@jthonn Very True.

[@wendelfears1027]

Looks like you'll be going back out for clogged drain lone soon.

[@Browner19]

That 3/8" vinyl was definitely semi plugged

[@jthonn]

The algae tabs may do the trick.

[@txmade72]

Pinch line might be reason for slow water flow

[@jthonn]

Very astute

[@orinmangar2333]

Curtis did u try vacuuming the line? Also the clear tubing appeared to have a slight kink, which could cause restricted water flow.

[@rolytech212]

@ 9:20 am looking @ the helicopter 😎

[@jthonn]

Curtis doesn't care if they watch.

[@Browner19]

Schrader valve tamper proof caps. That's a first for me

[@chuckq54]

@@Browner19 code here in my area of South Jersey 🤷‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kjisnot]

I have an Ecobee stat. Some things I like, some things I really don't like. It has 3 modes, Auto, Heat, AC. This spring I switched it into Auto mode. Over time it seemed like the AC would run a few minutes and shut down. A few minutes later same cycle pattern. I figured out when in Auto mode it will default to keeping your set temp to within a degree (I think) and constantly go on and off. When switched to AC mode it ran as I would expect and the temp might drift 2 degrees before running, running longer and shutting down. IE what I would expect. I don't know if one is more efficient than the other but I found Auto mode pretty annoying.

[@uzlonewolf]

Is there an option buried in the settings to change that? The last time I played with one there were tons of options to tweak.

[@m9ovich785]

I would have blown out the Pump Tube Curtis. The Tie Wrap had the Tube pinched. who knows how many more there are pinching the Tube along it's route. Seen it a lot on the Commercial side

[@markcotter2355]

Line must have a kink in it. That is way too long of run time from a pump like that.

[@jthonn]

That's possible

[@genesishercules4558]

Felicidades por sus videos me gusta verlos y siempre estoy mirándolos se aprende mucho usted es nuestro maestro profesor 😊

[@HVACGUY]

Hola, muchas gracias

[@iainbrown6771]

Hi. Many thanks for sharing your videos. You added a tablet to the pump, what was that, as we deal with this kind of issue, any help appreciated. Have a great week.

[@JensL314]

Wow! Smoke alarm or dogs chirping 😂

[@bobboscarato1313]

Dogs barking in the background don't enhance video presentations!

[@patrickinottawa27]

@@bobboscarato1313 Curtis has as much control over a clients barking dog, as he does the weather. Better to have a video to watch than no video at all. Remember it's FREE content. Every once in a while we have to listen to a barking dog or a smoke detector chirping, that's just life.

[@bobboscarato1313]

@@patrickinottawa27 Spectrum cable charges me $ 250.- per month and their service is terrible. It's NOT free at all.!

[@patrickinottawa27]

@@bobboscarato1313 Except the money you pay Spectrum, like I pay Bell, has little to do with Google, KZbin or any YT Creator. Now if you paid for YT Premium like I do, then maybe you could complain a bit, cause then you are actually paying the creator for the videos. If your not paying YT money, then your getting it for FREE.

[@steveprice-n9b]

If they would put that section of the fence on hinges like a gate so it would swing back out of the way that would give you much better access. Really simple thing to do

[@jthonn]

They don't need the fence at all, if you look at the back yard, it has no fence!

[@rolytech212]

That’s a loud condensate pump

[@L8NiteCoffeeSips]

When hooking up your smart probes, can either one be put on the suction or liquid line?

[@HVACGUY]

Yes, but they have little switches on them that designate them as one or the other. So, you’d get your pressures on the wrong side.

[@L8NiteCoffeeSips]

@@HVACGUY copy that, señor HVAC

[@jimdavis6833]

Whoever installed that unit wasn't thinking ahead. Turned another 90 degrees would have cost only another 2 or 3 feet of wire and tubing.

[@stevengabalis4986]

Fence might have been installed after the condenser was already there.

[@jimdavis6833]

@@stevengabalis4986 Look again, it's not the fence. It's sandwiched in a corner with all the connections in the corner. 90 degrees either way would give better access.

[@stevengabalis4986]

@@jimdavis6833 It's sandwiched in the corner of what? The building and the fence. You are right that a 90 degree turn would make for easy access, but if the fence was not there when the unit was installed, it looks about right, although a bit too close to the house.

[@danobrien3109]

The pump line is likely sagging in the attic space therefore taking such a long time to pump out the condensate. That’s probably what took the old pump out. Working against too great a head.👍🇨🇦

[@jthonn]

makes sense

[@DavidSimmerman-s8d]

Not related to this video, I'm curious what kind of channel lock pliers I've seen you use in other videos? It looks like you can lock them into the groove you select so you don't have to readjust them continuously. The red ones.

[@OnusBones]

Possibly a Knipex pliers-wrench?

[@DavidSimmerman-s8d]

@@silvestregonzalezmendoza9201 Thank you.

[@mel904]

So much for service access.

[@Hvacnc]

Pump took forever to stop

[@Hvacnc]

Also I’ve had the tablets get stuck in the propeller of the pump. So be careful. I fill up an old jug of coil cleaner with water and added 10-15 algae tablets and use that for pumps instead. May have a pinched vinyl tubing as well…

[@wendelfears1027]

​@@Hvacnc As well as the knockout fell nto the pump reservoir. Plus no telling what is the line. Pretty much what ever was in the bottom of the old pump reservoir

[@Browner19]

Vinyl tubing should have drained back when Curtis cut it and it only dribbled, so that means it is clogged

[@Browner19]

Or it's kinked

[@rickalders]

The vinyl line was obviously kinked to the point it was affecting flow from the pump. That’s why the old pump burned out, too. When it runs that long and with that little flow, it’s a dead give away. A good pump and clear line would shoot condensate several feet out the line. You’ll be back to warranty this pump before too long, no doubt.

[@fredlendzian7082]

how do u know what probe is on the right line

[@TomLawson05]

Probes are marked liquid and suction

[@chuckq54]

For a new pump, it sounds like crap…that line needs to be flushed 🤷‍♂️ The tubing was already kinked

[@garyfishburn403]

Why wasn't that pump turning back off,running way too long.

[@tolbert3671]

The drain line was partially clogged limiting the rate of flow.

[@taylorsvilletony773]

That's for sure. Both of mine run for ten seconds max.

[@JamesAgans]

I drilled a hole in the basement floor with a hammer drill and let the. Condensate drain into the ground. Low tech is simpler, and better. Look at how todays vehicles with rhe damn computers, and modules are constantly breaking down. Gravity never fails.

[@cpaul57]

Residential sucks

[@anthonydipippo3082]

Still not good for high voltage not to be in in enclosure, NEC CODE over rules local codes

[@raygunsforronnie847]

NFPA 70A (NEC) is a model code that may be adopted in whole, in part, or as modified by a state or local authority having jurisdiction. It is not a regulatory document of a federal agency. The National Fire Protection Association is funded by insurance companies.

[@clint7-1]

Why not make it more inaccessible for the technicians. Geeze

[@jkmarshall3553]

Yes, just a touch closer to the fence and house would be ideal!

[@seroxide]

I wish I had a dollar for every No-vent cap I threw over a fence!

[@anthonydipippo3082]

Not the way to do that pump wiring, no means of disconnect. Wouldn't fly in NY!

[@patrickinottawa27]

Codes vary by region. In my area, a disconnect for the device yes, but accessories are usually powered from the device, so they don't require their own separate disconnect.

[@hazendismukesjr.8319]

A lot of work you have if you were not little you could not do it😅

[@kiuyt856]

this dude is like 6 ft tall he's not little. Why are you hating

[@patrickinottawa27]

@@kiuyt856 He/she's not hating anyone. He/She is saying Curtis is lean & fit gentleman, if he were any bigger he wouldn't be able to squeeze in and work on the condenser. I'd never get in there. It's not a height issue, it's a thickness issue. There is just no room to work.

[@sziltner]

Don't people hear their dogs barking? Or they don't care about their neighbors and shouldn't have a dog(s).

[@osvaldomcs1213]

It would be better and looks more professional, if you would've put in a receptacle there, instead of cutting wire.

[@stevengabalis4986]

Yep, make it way easier to replace pump next time. Landlord may not want to pay for it though, and Curtis may not want to install a receptacle and be liable if he's not a certified electrician.

[@osvaldomcs1213]

@danwesten2771 it's for safety and convenience. Also those wires can over heat with so much tape. And condensation because of the location. Can burn out really quick.

[@williamsmith6]

Put on a female plug and run indoor coil cleaner thru it

[@richardgarcia6108]

An electrical box with a gfci outlet would have been a better choice. It would be more expensive but it would be a “better, professional solution”. What you did will work but it is more risky. In the electrical world we are all about safety for the next person who comes along to do any kink of repair. I’m sure this comment will not be the only one addressing this issue. I see your videos on a regular basis. You do excellent. Just remember that what’s safest for all parties should always be considered. Happy HVAC working!

[@AaronPowellvox]

You have to go with what they’re willing to pay for. I had a call this week where the outdoor unit coil was half eaten away from dog pee and the 4 ton furnace was only pulling air from one side. All he wanted me to do was clean the outdoor unit and change the filter.

[@Alex-cd1gp]

These videos are good but getting more and more pointless as time progresses. We watch them to learn i dont even know where your'e putting the leads no explanation or clear sight. Explanation as you diagnose and troubleshooting commentary would be amazing and make these videos worth watching, at least on the confusing parts like defrost boards and wiring, checking calls, sometimes i cant see what the meter is reading even having it on the highest quality. More educational commentary would be great the stories and casual banter is cool but many watch to learn something. Awesome work as always your'e a talented legendary technician and would like to learn your skills

[@OnusBones]

He said he was checking for the high-pressure limit switch to open. He later discovered the pump wasn't working, which likely led to the short-cycling as the drain continually overflowed. My concern is that the line is still obstructed, and the new pump may fry before the algae tablet can clear the obstruction.

[@mel904]

Should have installed a receptacle to plug in the pump, then fixed the drain line. Obviously that is what killed the old pump. IMO

[@jthonn]

Hard wiring works and much quicker.

[@OnusBones]

He replaced it with a similarly-connected device. The power lines probably came from the air handler, so using a receptacle would be misleading at best. Why not ask Curtis why he did something, rather than suggest what he "should have" done?

[@mel904]

@@jthonn Which NEC code supports your theory?

[@mel904]

@@OnusBones I am sorry i hurt your feelings. I always embrace criticism of my work to improve myself. Not everyone can accept constructive criticism. I did state that it was “ In My Opinion “.

[@jthonn]

@@mel904 code 234 section B