WALK IN COOLER REPLACEMENT

[@jasonjohnsonHVAC]

Sunday morning......coffee...check.....HVACR VIDEOS.....check. Off to a good start

[@Billskins4dayz]

1:30 am in Australia HVACR video for the win

[@Billskins4dayz]

Also Monday 🤣

[@trillian-g]

Not someone that does hvac, but man, there is nothing better then watching someone who knows there craft. Great video as always 👍

[@issacehowardjr679]

Agreed.

[@adamjones2025]

44:43 Chris using the press tool not as good as brazing, BUT hey saves starting a fire or burning down a business due to issues with very limited space and high risk of setting insulation alight in the attic .

[@DynamicSeq]

When I was a kid, the farm next door burned down, from brazing water line in the attic...Whole bunch of pigs died...

[@tbelding]

Good to watch, especially the troubleshooting steps and trying to work around everything. Electricity isn't something to take lightly. I may do some line voltage service casually, but I don't take it lightly. Just because it _looks_ like 120 doesn't mean it's not a nice 240 hookup. I found that out the hard way, being knocked off of a ladder. I wasn't even looking at the closing words section, but I could hear some change in your voice (stifling a yawn, I believe) and it immediately made me yawn. Have a good day/night (whenever you read this)

[@892guns]

The talk about the Zoomlock "dumbing down" the industry, every industry has those kinds of people. Give them a chance to use it once and they will never go back.

[@marksmadhousemetaphysicalm2938]

Totally agree...exact same argument with crimpers in electrical...the argument that people won't learn soldering skills...especially with powerwerx power poles snap on...🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ you still have to know how to solder...there are many connections that can't be made via a crimper and cap...or with powerpoles or any other adapter...there will probably come a time when all wires and pipes are engineered for crimping...but we're not there yet...

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

I will discuss this on my livestream this evening on KZbin 5/17/21 @ 5:PM (pacific) come over and check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHbboYScjdp8hq8

[@mattheww2797]

You get the same thing with plumbers talking about PEX piping for supply

[@alisonheat]

It's evening(7pm) this side of Africa, Uganda... thanks for the video. Though you ddnt answer my questions some time. But I have learnt alot from your videos and how you explain everything. I feel like I m always in a virtual practical class when watching. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and work. For some people can't really share there work. But you share and educate. Be blessed. But please answer my inquiries. Thanks

[@lwangajohn3257]

happy to see you here am a fellow ugandan 🤝🤝

[@_iLLuSiv3_]

Years ago, I had training from ProPress on the use of their system. They made us mark the pipe with a marker like you're doing, mainly because they had a warranty on the fittings. If they failed, you could claim, but they wanted to inspect the work and if there was no depth mark on the pipe, well you were out of luck. I am not sure if that's the same with the brand you're using or not. I would also be curious to cut the fitting off and see how much that pipe gets crushed, with the ProPress I seem to remember it puts some serious bending on the pipe reducing the internal diameter... Can you do that for us? just carefully cut the fitting??

[@josephconway1968]

I watched this entire video start to finish, it's just shy of an hour. My father used to sit there for hours watching stuff on the military channel. My point? If it's something you have experience with, it's interesting enough to you were it doesn't feel like an hour. Chris does such an amazing job! Not only doing the actual work (which is difficult enough by itself), but he makes these highly entertaining and informative videos of the work he does!! He presents information in a way that makes you Really appreciate what he does!! Keep Up The Good Work Dude! You Are a True Asset to the trade!! 👍🤘😁

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks so much bud !!

[@MrJujubean]

I agree! I am a retired HVAC guy and really enjoy watching his videos, but you do not have to be in this trade to enjoy HVAC videos. I also enjoy watching auto mechanic repair and farming videos, but I don't do either one.😊

[@MischeifMakerz]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You are experienced and it shows. Wish you all the best. -From Canada

[@AaronCo29]

I had a maintenance guy tell me that the Zoomlock cut his leaks in half on equipment replacement etc. My response was, "In Half?" I can see it being a great tool for the situations like you have pointed out, but I cant see it being a replacement for soldering, and if your are already having a lot of leaks with soldering, then it is poor refrigeration practices to start with and there is no replacement to fix that. I may buy the tool in the future, but currently, it is high priced, but with this economy, it will only get more expensive. Thanks for the video!

[@markcaldwell1245]

Great video. You came in with the cut to explaining the zoom lock right as I was going “hey wait a minute”. Good timing and explanation of what this tool is good for.

[@ghost307]

I see that power setup frequently. It's caused by the compressor needing 3 phase (3 hots) and the condenser needing single phase (2 hots). There are a lot of installers who don't want to use 5 circuit breaker positions and cheat by using 3 (and having 2 of the hots do double duty). Always check your tester, turn off the power, check that the voltage is zero, then recheck your tester to make sure that it's not lying to you.

[@magmajctaz1405]

I used to work in powder production. Hot Work Permits were required even for drilling in some areas.

[@DanO181919]

Thanks Chris for the videos and the time you take putting them together, you are helping me and others more than you know. 👍

[@redthorne2836]

As an IT guy, I appreciate your scene about that crimping tool. The analogy in my field is "writing a script to do the job for you." It's about efficiency, proper preparation, and knowing when to use the tool vs when to do it by hand. It certainly doesn't take anything away from the field, it adds another skillset imo.

[@martinschuessler1936]

Exactly! If you're a scientist, you get paid to do important sciency-type things, not because you can add numbers with pencil on paper; that part anyone can do. You use a calculator to unburden yourself of the drudgery to get back to the stuff that only you can do - in this case, designing refrigeration units. Brazing? Anyone with can be taught to do that part in an hour.

[@user-hu4hx6bm6m]

Why an IT is watching HVAC Videos ?

[@martinschuessler1936]

@@user-hu4hx6bm6m In my case: electrical engineer. Solving problems is neat, no matter what the job is.

[@asfasdfasdfasdf2013]

Yeah I’m I’m guessing you you got to y ty. Yookim I’m Mpiopii lm ko kik I I yi

[@aroundtheshop]

@@user-hu4hx6bm6m I'm also in the IT field..... I enjoy his problem solving techniques.

[@rickybobbyracing]

Whatever we come across inaccessible bolts like that, we just remove the old coils and put pieces of unit strut across the old bolt holes, that way you don't have to mess with the roof at all, Yeah the coil hangs a little bit lower, but it beats having to call a roofer and risk creating a leak. Excellent zoom lock tutorial, I've never used it before and it looks pretty sweet

[@Free_Samples]

I tell my baby techs watch your videos. You sir are an amazing resource to our field. Much love and appreciation as always brother.

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks bud

[@derrickgarcia303]

Always double check voltage!! Never trust the disconnect. Good catch.

[@ancientpersianempire]

best hvac channel all day everyday. def smokes the other guys without saying any names

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks bud!! But there are many other channels better than my own!!

[@jeffreykubiak5126]

Thanks Chris ! Hopefully get back at it soon! Knee is much better not perfect but, getting there! Be safe ! Keep being cool!😃

[@ronaldzeigler9057]

Love the zoom lock max great.Great for computer rooms.

[@antoniofabro3759]

Beautiful installation! Keep it up and good explaining! More tools to make life better and easier

[@FerroequinologistofColorado]

I always enjoy these retrofit videos. Keep up the great content.

[@AaronCo29]

I'm glad you cleared up the nozzle device installation, I have spent countless hours chasing my tail on fairly new equipment that just would not work right, each time it has been "No Nozzle" installed, install the proper nozzle and like magic, the equipment works.

[@Starphot]

Your complaint about the resistance of having new tools in your profession is mainly an "Old Guard" mentality. I had the same in my electronics repair career. I was trained in the Navy for this and the US military usually has the latest technology and safety requirements to do the job properly. When I got out and worked as a civilian in 1975, I was met with the "Old Guard" mentality concerning using the proper new tools and safety issues. If I would do the methods of the civilian sector that was still stuck in the 1950's in the Navy in 1975, I would be written up and I would be before a Captain's mast! I retired in 2001 due to layoffs and medical and I looked unto the electronics repair 10 years later and found a lot of changes in the tools and terminology. This is true in most service industry jobs. Thumbs up!

[@Noypihvac]

Zoom lock is suitable for oil and gas installation where hot work is very critical..

[@ConstantlyDamaged]

"Dumbing down the industry" in the same way that motor cars are "dumbing down horse breaking/training". Using new tools doesn't mean you are "cheating", it just means you're working smart.

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Exactly!! I will discuss this on my livestream this evening on KZbin 5/17/21 @ 5:PM (pacific) come over and check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHbboYScjdp8hq8

[@crazyedo9979]

Good tools mean half the work. Have a lot of fun.

[@johncruz8974]

I love the install

[@gregdennis3523]

Good catch with the power. That could have been bad. Slow and steady will keep everyone safe.

[@854XTOY]

That's exactly why LOTO changed to LOTOTO

[@SidebandSamurai]

Thanks for demonstrating the Zoom Lock Max Tool, What a great video. Remember the Right Tool for the Job. In this case the Zoom Lock Max Tool was the Right Tool for the job. I agree this does not dumb down the trade. Just a different way to accomplish the same thing. Also this video demonstrates that you need to double check to make sure your circuit is NOT energized when you are working on the equipment. That could have been a shocking experience had you not done that.

[@kennethlobo4420]

Great skill in your work.love from India

[@prdoohan]

Boom. Nice vid 🤙

[@ericmichaud3331]

You bring up a great point in regards to the press tool. Here on the east coast there are channels on KZbin that say the same about press fittings and that they fail all the time and that we don’t know how to soldier. I’ve only had one joint out of thousands that failed and that was because of a defect in the fitting itself and I thought that the pressure from the jaw would even out the defect but it didn’t. As you said I think it’s fear and lack of acceptance with newer technologies in the trades.

[@vincentguttmann2231]

Luckily, the [insert curseword of your choosing here] don't stop it. Otherwise, we'd still be sitting in a cave, because stone tools are good enough, and we don't need any of those newfangled copper (or iron, or steel) stuff, and it just dumbs down butchering.

[@GlenS123]

Love Zoomlock, way more leaks I get paid to fix. Great tool for that ceiling you were in wood studs around.

[@meeder78]

Are those leaks most commonly caused by operator error just as explained in the video? If you don't prep everything correctly and follow the instructions it can be a problem.

[@special_k-hvac]

@@meeder78 definitely operator error in my experience

[@marksmadhousemetaphysicalm2938]

Zoom lock seems like it takes more effort (to do properly) than brazing...

[@Blasterxp]

I used a tool like this for my flex waterlines. Perfect, zero leaks, very happy with it!

[@CHOMAHOMA]

Regarding the nozzle comment: I saw a guy, not going to say the cannel, that installed a TEV (internally equalized) on a coil with distributor. I made a comment and he never replied back. The worse is that another guy replied saying: "don't you see that it came like that from the factory?"

[@SoutheastHVAC]

Good tip on bending acr. Never thought of doing that

[@dkraft]

Except that annealing is SLOWLY cooling not rapid cooling! He actually tempered it to harder...

[@KingOfKYA]

Its just fear of them self being replaced/ the industry moving past them. Go talk to electricians about other fully certified wirenut alternatives, and you will get the same shit, at least in the US.

[@embeddedgirl]

American electricians get furious whenever you mention "wago". I'm a Canadian and honestly see literally nothing wrong with them other than the fact that they're slightly more expensive.

[@KingOfKYA]

​@@embeddedgirl They also prevent fuck ups, how manny wires fit in this wire nut and what guage. The amount of over stuffed / wrong size wire nuts you see is kinda ridiculous when the other choice is something that says x wires fit. With nearly ever common wire gauged you would use. In my opinion if some references anything besides cost as the reason to use wire nuts they uninformed at a min in my opinion. The 6 wagos position ones are really handy if you have an over crowded switch box, with a bunch of dimmers and wifi switches.

[@embeddedgirl]

@@KingOfKYA this times 10. wagos are absolutely fool proof. The only thing you have to remember when using them is that they aren't theoretically approved for use with stranded wire. other than that, if it fits its compliant.

[@16vSciroccoboi]

@@embeddedgirl I don't get upset at the mention of wago, I get upset when people call wire nuts unsafe and a fire hazard and tout the superiority of wago. Same as the zoomlocks, all comes down to install practices.

[@embeddedgirl]

@@16vSciroccoboi yea that really is the case.

[@MichaelHartGSP]

I love how you secured the dryer along with everything else. Very good attention to detail, I wish my airmen had half that attention to detail. Also, new tools allow you to complete jobs more efficiently. All skills need to be learned, but making your life easier so you can focus on other problems is also important. Great work!

[@demonknight7965]

Seems kinda dumb and lazy to have the cooler and the freezer tied together like that. That's pretty stupid

[@ed6837]

My problem with press fittings in some situations like pressing a coupling on to a coil, if that fitting leaks your screwed. Not enough tubing lef tto cut it out and do it over. I suppose you could braze over the zoom lock but wouldn't like doing that with an o ring inside. I think zoom lock for long runs of pipe......not for final connections. JMHO Plus sliding the armaflex over the crimp sometimes rips the armaflex

[@Sovek86]

As an electrician I can tell you that having two units on one disconnect ILLEGAL. Under no circumstance should that be a thing.

[@marcycami]

yeaaaa , 1 to the makita gang

[@patriknilsson2175]

Makita is da shit to work with. Have a big load of various Makita power tools at home. Saved by them many times.

[@KaiserXionTV]

Living and working in Las Vegas I'm so glad I now know about that Zoomlock. I gotta look into that puppy. Cramped attic at 140 degrees is not gonna be a fun place to braze.

[@jamestoy426]

Awesome video the zoom lock was definitely a fire preventer. Question why didn’t you zoom lock the the expansive valve?

[@CrimFerret]

New innovative tools don't dumb things down, they offer more flexibility and can make you more efficient. Nobody blinks an eye about mechanics or carpenters switching from air or cord powered tools to battery powered.

[@proc7867]

Feels illegal to be here this early. But great job with the install. Zoomlock can be a very handy tool if used correctly. Every single evap replacement I’ve done in the last year come with two of the same nozzle. I understand if they send them as an extra, but don’t understand why they have two different lines with different refrigerants, but the same nozzle size. It’s interesting. Also, I use a scrap piece of 3/8 soft copper and it fits almost perfectly in the stem of the distribution tubes. Easiest way I’ve found to do it. Most of the time, we will just order evaps with TXV and solenoids in them when we replace the condenser as well so everything is sized per the manufacturer. Great job.

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Ha ha you figured out the secret way to see the videos early.... only a few people have figured it out.... it will go live officially tomorrow morning

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Great tip I will try the 3/8 copper next time!!

[@EnderMalcolm]

Could you do a video on the different torch tips and when to use them? That'd be interesting.

[@simonmanko7230]

Greetings from Slovakia 🇸🇰

[@JjMn1000]

Hmmm

[@quietone610]

@10:05 The wire nut is the correct choice here. Trying to cram two wires in a single terminal--especially if they JUST fit--is a recipe for stray copper shorting things out.

[@MW-rk7nl]

Not sure if by code you aloud to use them but the make double ferrule crimps if you ever couldn't get that wire nut in the temp controller

[@possecomitatus77]

This video is Awesome!

[@GhostHostMemories]

What was up with the power feed to the units?

[@reginaldfrancis73]

What is the rule of thumb for selecting BTU for walk-in cooler and freezer

[@jond1536]

It was almost like you read my mind, I was just wondering what size tip that torch had and then you said it. "0". about the weirdest thing, Great video

[@Ernoskij]

2:10 Why would people think it is a metering device when it clearly say nozzle kit on the bag? @.o

[@wise1xo]

holy crap you are awesome for explaining so clearly ..i always have to get hot work permits, if i can save time and trouble by using a zoom lock then so be it. no problems with it here.

[@UltraHydrophobiccoat]

No preinstalled TXV and solenoid in the evaporator?

[@epievlog3219]

watching here in qatar boss chris.zoom lock nice tools less work out great video

[@richardmahoney5952]

Loved it

[@SOURADEEPBISWAS]

Your videos are satisfying. The people who claims zoomlock is dumming down the industry? Say them to braise in the congested addict & trigger the real time fire alarm 😂😂😂

[@goginenirajashekar5618]

Good job nice

[@goginenirajashekar5618]

Good job nice

[@michaelbuckley3808]

You gotta polish your pipes! Lol!

[@dragonfireproductions790]

You want an amazing tip? Try and use wago connectors in exchange for wire nuts it'll help a lot 😁

[@KentuckyReef]

I’ll be happy when the price of the fittings come down. At this point I don’t think it is feasible to do an entire job with them. They just don’t save enough time. Then again I do commercial work so my small piping jobs are 20 - 50 fittings.

[@supporthero4926]

Anytime my coworkers hear me say, "we are going to do things differently today", they know they are in for a wild ride. 🤣

[@AErefrigeration]

What happens if you dont put the nozzle in??

[@timteecvhn]

I must ask... But are you by chance color blind? Given that, least to me anyways, that pad that you said was a lavender color, is red to me. (As far as I'm aware, I'm not color blind, but I'm just asking if by chance you are, and that's why you called it the color you did, just mere curiosity is all.)

[@Tevildo]

It's never a good idea to assess potential medical issues over the internet, but, to me, who is regularly tested for colour vision as part of my job, the pad is definitely a shade of purple (not red) and contrasts clearly with the (primary) red of the box.

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Nah i can see colors I just said the wrong color...

[@KG-yn9qi]

Okay if building the expansion valve , then worry get to hot. Why not Brase in,then build it. To help protect the cartridges!

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

I will discuss this on my livestream this evening on KZbin 5/17/21 @ 5:PM (pacific) come over and check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHbboYScjdp8hq8

[@jamesgavriel]

Would love more of these replacement videos!

[@DomManInT1]

Rapidly cooling is NOT annealing.

[@postersm7141]

I totally agree with you. It is not dumbing down the industry. I also run my own business in a different industry where I do medical equipment repair. I work on medical air, compressors, x-ray machines, etc. and I like having all the tools available to me because every installation/service call is unique.

[@shifter8207]

I can understand using zoomlock.in the ceiling by why not braze everywhere else?

[@davidinman3584]

Would it not be safer to insert the metering cartridge into the expansion valve body after the brazing So as not to risk damaging the o rings? Just wondering

[@JjMn1000]

When a 24v transformer goes to 27v. I’m running on 121vac(why grid power so high?) but it did not blow up my project.

[@philltafolla]

Good Video Chris . Was this a Master and slave evaporator retrofit? Found few receiver tanks on those Russell condensing units leaking at the roto lock!!!!

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Yes Master and slave

[@ritaloy8338]

I can see the advantage of using the Zoomlock Max Tool in places where a Hot Work Permit needs to be pulled and a Certified Fire Watch must be present and have the correct equipment on site while all hot work is being preformed. I have worked where I was that person who stood that Fire Watch and I had to make sure that the Hot Work Permit was filled correctly and have the necessary equipment on site. The time it takes to get the Hot Work Permit can take hours each day. The Zoomlock Max Tool is not classified as Hot Work and only a regular work permit is needed.

[@nickolastd21]

was going to ask, can you braze a leaking ZoomLock joint? google result no "Can you braze a failed ZoomLock fitting? Don't braze a fitting as this could cause the O-Ring to contaminate the system"

[@cranbers]

I think you'll be using that crimp down method a lot. Its like using shark bite for water lines. its expensive and thats the only negative. So if you balance cost of parts vs time saved, which is better? Not having to haul the torch around and all the stuff that goes with it vs just grab the tool with the fittings and you're done.

[@jasonstarr6419]

for someone to complain that a new technology is "dumbing down the industry" would be just about the equivalent of a turn of the century Ice Man complaining that an electric refrigerator was going to ruin the Ice delivery business. Duh! New, improved technology allows professionals to do their job better, faster, and more reliably. How many times does a guy need to burn himself or set something on fire trying to braise a hard to reach line before he says "maybe there's something to this crimping deal". I've never done HVAC (don't want to), but decades ago, owning my own remodeling and construction company, I learned a lot (more than I wanted to) about electrical and plumbing. Recently, I was forced to "accept" that a sharkbite connection was the only way I was going to get a shower fixture replaced without tearing out a brick wall. Change comes hard to some of us. But, hey, it worked! And, it was a lot simpler than trying to sweat a connection a foot deep in the wall. Love your passion, your consistency of explanations, and ownership!!

[@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936]

You will get used to the press, and it might replace most of the soldering. You will need all the weird accessories for the zero-clearance stuff ! BIG BENEFIT: No open flame to set roof on fire, or to overheat sensitive components. i bet you will eventually be getting driers and other items with press fit. BTW, is there a press solution to connecting to the copper-clad compressor tubes? You were hesitant to desolder/resolder in last video, because the copper cladding can not take unlimited soldering. In my industry, the derogatory term is "codesmith", meaning someone who uses available data to produce first car keys, rather then using the most efficient method. Time has value. The only concern is the life span and potential failure of the plastic seal inside those fittings. Will this be the next pvc issue ( or aluminum wiring, if we jump to electrical ) ?

[@bluecollardownunder3616]

I wish the RLS kit it's not only for MAKITA battery user only it's so unfair for a DEWALT guy user like me.🙄

[@gradertfamilymakes]

I have so much to do today. Watch now or later? Ugh. Adulting sucks.

[@watermanone7567]

NIce job, could you have ordered the equipment all ready to install with the x valves, soloniods, etc. from the factory?

[@MrJwinne]

Don’t understand why techs get annoyed by using a pro press or a zoom . It’s 2022 , I it’s time for people to acclimate to the times . Also, it’s way better to not have contaminates in the system from my brazing . Sure we can nitro braze but in smaller equipment that can easily get damaged by brazing , I’d much rather spend the money on a tool that would eliminate that problem. Great video , very well thought out .

[@chrisa2735-h3z]

I think that it’s more cost-effective to reuse some of the old pipes just because you won’t have to re-route things And redo the pipes.

[@mark351]

And with the Zoom Lock you don't risk burning the building down. Do they have a rubber gasket or are they all metal?

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

They have rubber o rings inside the fittings

[@vincentguttmann2231]

Question: Why not press more connections? Is there something about pressing that is "inferior" to brazing? Or is the cost of fittings something to consider?

[@HVACRDUDE]

Fittings hella expensive

[@vincentguttmann2231]

@@HVACRDUDE Well, then that makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question!

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

I will discuss this on my livestream this evening on KZbin 5/17/21 @ 5:PM (pacific) come over and check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHbboYScjdp8hq8

[@marjones69]

One cannot run from Technology, it is another tool. Cost effectiveness and viability, should be and are very pertinent considerations when looking into these type of of tools. In any case you should buy whatever tools save you time and money. That said, the jury is still out on how long the seals in these joints will last, as this is fairly new technology, so we will see. Outside of "burn Permits and special consideration, you will save so much and money time brazing your joints in my opinion and you will have the added peace of mind of knowing that if you did a great, even an ok job on your joints, they will last a lifetime. But hey...it is what it is.

[@dirtbikenrcman]

A compelling argument in regards to the zoom locks. I don't own a zoom lock tool however to add to your argument there are already so many things that technicians are under-educated about; a vast number of topics. why complain it's dumbing down the industry when there already so many other micro details that need to be considered. plus as an owner the fear of one of my techs starting a fire is ever-present. I love your videos and I got my shirt in the mail and it's high quality and the graphic is attractive.

[@mikesimpson2840]

i have to admit that its a bit funny that "professionals" say sharkbite fittings are garbage because the oring will eventually fail...but introduce a special very expensive tool that crimps pipes with orings and its ok. To be clear im not a fan of sharkbite fittings but i feel these oring press fittings are in the same catagory. Obviously i know sharkbite fittings aren't going to be used on hvac but the principle is the same.

[@davidsharkey3483]

I totally agree any new technology must be tried an evaluated to see if the benefits are worthwhile. It in no way diminishes a person’s skills . Any thing that makes the trade easier and more efficient should be tried .

[@chainoflakesrefrigerationa2906]

Wife walked in on me polishing the pipe

[@treverkirk8110]

Nice video Chris. Regarding the annealing of the copper, I believe rapidly cooling after heating is not necessary. I think your confusing that with needing to quench other types of metals to specifically harden it.

[@MikaelS1977]

Correct. Quenching is for Hardening the copper.

[@DavidHarsant1]

In actuality rapidly cooling off the pipe after annealing will weaken the copper. Basically causes thermal shock and micro fractures than later end up in a leak.

[@tonyking9235]

STUPID IS WHAT IT IS . IM WITH YOU YOUSE EVEREY THING THAT WORKS . IT HAS ITS PLACE JUST LIKE YOU SAID .

[@HiddenResolve]

Just wondering but I did start using Viper Wet Rag, which I have used on a few service valves (mostly residential). But I notice they still get pretty hot, to the point of burning yourself when touching even being fully encased in it. Is that normal? The valves arent discolored I just wanna make sure I am still saving the gaskets in the valves and not toasting them while making the valve look pretty. (Company runs acetylene only.)

[@HVACRDUDE]

Don't you run into problems with when one is calling it drops the suction on the other evap?!?!?

[@PhilipRomeo69]

Cool tool. My only concern would be the possibility of leaks