LATE NIGHT WALK IN FREEZER TRIPPED BREAKER.........

This was another walk in freezer odyssey , it started with a tripped breaker, that revealed an iced up drain line that revealed a plugged up drain line that distracted me from the fact the the compressor was bad.... possibly caused by the fact that the system was running for a while with a dirty condenser and a lack of maintenance....... one thing leads to another right??
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[@Tokaisho1]

This is a real good one, I'd rather watch this than TV any day

[@jackblack9830]

Me to better than tv I made it to the end and remained interested. Great Channel graleat work ethics and cant say more love your channel keep up the good work.

[@Colt-wr6wx]

I smart view it to my TV

[@Colt-wr6wx]

Damn. From fishing to hard work. I know the feeling. 🙄

[@danishredneckviking7179]

Has a chief engineer its enjoying watching learning some new everytime

[@xanimosityxgaming2664]

I have never studied for HVAC or HVACR, I have never had a job for it either, and my current job is not even remotely similar to it, but yet here I am like 6 or 7 videos deep, watching about it and just nodding my head when this guy figures out the issues and mentally cursing the ass hats who worked on it before him screwing him over like I have any clue what he's even talking about.

[@brandonvaccaro2960]

I do this for a living and how he stays so calm when he deals with the BS is impressive.

[@magmajctaz1405]

I can relate. It's funny that being a manufacturing technician is my chosen profession. Yet, I'll curse at a piece of equipment as if I was expecting to have an easy day. Huh...

[@mnhvacguy9788]

@Maxwell R. Do it! I’ve been doing HVAC for 23 years now. The shortage of techs is just getting worse so pay and benefits keep going up. The trades are very hands on so most learning is done by just doing it, which means the pay starts out slow, but once you start getting experience and different licenses and competency cards your pay starts to sky rocket. If you’re up north then learn boilers, that’s where the big money is. The shortage of GOOD boiler techs is even worse and I spend much of the winter following behind bad boiler techs from other companies and fixing their mistakes. I’ve personally trained all of my boiler guys so we all do it right and we have a good reputation.

[@TheKb117]

@@mnhvacguy9788 is 50 too old to shift to this? currently into electronics and pc tech... :D

[@bait28]

@@TheKb117 no, never too old

[@analogmoz]

I love the cold opens as they are often you getting mad.

[@Sperkowitz]

Made it to the end. I'm a former natural gas technician (worked on the gas cooking equipment) and know nothing about refrigeration. I have no desire to be back out there in the elements (yep, it's been very hot the last couple of weeks in SoCal). But you really make this stuff interesting to watch. I really appreciate your troubleshooting steps; a breaker tripped for a reason, so it's always a good idea to find out why before blindly resetting them.

[@OneTrueCat]

I always watch to the end. I used to be an auto mechanic before I had to stop working at the ripe old age of entirely too young to retire, so part engineer, part HVAC tech, part electrician, part plumber, part chemist, part physicist, part hostage negotiator, all frustrated with having to sell ideal solutions to people who prefer stop-gap measures. I really appreciate that I can still live vicariously through other tradespeople who take actual pride in their work. It's nice, you know? Plus, being disabled, I'm broke as hell, and have to fix everything myself, so watching these videos shows me all the mistakes your competition makes, that I don't want to have to hire someone else to clean up!

[@JohnIsett]

I ALWAYS make it to the end! It's never over 'til it's over. Love to go along on the call in my cool, comfortable office and watch how honest and hard-working technicians like you keep the world going--in spite of the bureaucratic suits. (If I had any advice it would be to encourage you to invoice for the hours you spend on a job and not adjust because you think it sounds high. If it's high because you failed to plan ahead, then adjust, but if it's because the customer dropped the ball on maintenance then they need to pay the piper.)

[@smarthkatyal5201]

Made it to the end... Its interesting to hear how people react to sound technical advice.

[@AVR-hf1rl]

iI have watched 6 you tube video's 3 on refrigeration and 3 on electrical now i'm a professional LOL. Thank God they had you to fix that mess

[@fluffyblue4006]

I thought I made it to the end but after you talked about that, there was another half minute of rambling. That was the hardest part.

[@a.t.7021]

Good job.... just wish you had checked for a short directly on the compressor and done an acid test from the start. I know it's easy to second guess, great job under difficult circumstances. I admire your dedication and commitment. Thank you!

[@makeitcold6965]

Made it to the end, great video again. People dont understand how damn hot it gets on those roofs, especially the white rubber roofs, like being under Gods magnifying glass. In my 40's now and I just cant take that kind of heat anymore, one to many 130°f roof days! Stay shaded and hydrated brother

[@Jeff-mi5xx]

I love watching these kinds of videos. They are very informative for people coming new to the HVAC field. It especially helps when you're explaining what troubles you are finding how you found it as well as the corrective action taken.

[@davidraezer5937]

I think it’s just the human element that Service techs short cut and make shoddy repairs. I’m like you in the auto industry where I see improper repairs. I always said the day I start compromising my work is the day I need to hang it up.

[@jerdobi]

Made it to the end. I saw you arrived during the day and then it was night. I knew you were there quite a while although didn't realized is spanned a few days. That sucks that it's so hard to drain the old oil so it starts off clear. That said, the sight glass at the end was looking way better, almost clear.

[@eddiewhaler1]

Ahhhh Yes... The Bean Counters of Corporate. I can't even imagine 25 degrees over a 115 F ambient temp ? WOW. Once again with the Dirty Condenser, preventive maintenance will always win.

[@fjohngte]

Relatively green HVAC/R technician here. I like how you show all your work and explain why you do things. Thanks for the informative videos!

[@kevin67k]

Although I am not a HVACR professional, I wanted to let you know I watched the entire video. I do find your video series fascinating and your trouble shooting prowess to be phenomenal. Thank you for your tremendous efforts. I certainly do appreciate it all.

[@Marklopez362]

Great video like always! I’m taking a break from working for the next couple of years but your videos bring back great memories so I’m staying subscribed. The moment you realized the compressor was bad and you reacted. I think we can all definitely relate to that.

[@NightStorm1000]

Its amazing watching someone who has its craft down to perfection. I feel you so much on fixing stuff other people mess up. As an Emergency IT Tech I get soooo many Cases where the guy bevor just went mental on the whole System. As much as it is annoying, i somehow love it. I love the Detective work. And I get the same vibe from you.

[@jonathanschulz5841]

When you say you took as much oil out as you could, I’m assuming you just drained oil from the oil port until oil level fell below that? Since you cannot tip the compressor over right? I have run into this in the field too so I use a refrigerant tank, vacuum pump, and 1/4” hose with a 1/4” copper tube on the end and suck the oil out of the bottom of the compressor by removing the sightglass and sucking from that hole. Actually works pretty good. If you want a photo of the set up I can email it to you if you want.

[@FireandFrostHVAC]

I was going to say exactly what you said, and that setup does work well.

[@citroenfil]

Jonathan Schulz I have used a large syringe with a small hose on it and put it through the glass port into the base/sump and draw most of the oil out.

[@MrPjf16]

Bought a cheap fish tank transfer pump (connects to your drill) pumps out pretty quickly. Removed the sight glass /& pushed the clear tube to the bottom.

[@travisstewart8655]

You can use a oil hand pump.

[@keithsawyer6356]

Bearing in mind that the oil is there to lubricate the pistons in the pump. Oil in the refrigerant is a sign that the pump and compressor is knackered.

[@iwddwi_hvacr7425]

Yes sir i made it to the end. Ive been in this trade for 4 years now and i still consider myself a rookie, still got alot of learning to do and that’s exactly why i watch your video. Very informative and they always help me so keep up the great work.

[@RobertLanghorn]

You need an insulation resistance meter. Your multimeter only sources a few volts when reading ohms. You can't reliably test insulation breakdown without a test voltage similar to the DUTs nominal voltage. It's like checking for refrigerant leaks in a system with 5psig of nitrogen and soapy water. Yeah, you're going to find the big leaks but miss all the small ones. Hope this helps. Yes, I watched to the end. You teach me so much. I hope I could return the favor. I have a Fluke 1587fc and I love it. Great backlight. Wireless. Confusing auto range for AC volts; ranges down to millivolts.

[@RobertLanghorn]

You can see how many volts/milliamps your clamp sources by using another multimeter. An insulation tester should be used to source about twice the DUTs nominal voltage. This makes sense because it sources DC where as the DUT is typically AC. You can damage things and hurt people with this type of meter. Be careful.

[@georgeparfitt1983]

Pretty amazing to watch you work and troubleshoot...I work maintenance and although i dont enjoy massive problems...its fun to get the brain going.

[@clarkpalace]

Thks for the excellent efforts. Especially here in covid. I am part of a company that runs a huge walk in freezer and six trucks with reefers. I appreciate your attention to detail. Thks from Montreal, Canada. Hope u get some good time off this covid summer. Definitely made it to the end. Dont find your rant rambling at all

[@tucobenedicto109]

Made it to the end. Cool video. Nice studio. Work on the railroad. We deal with wires, cables appliances 110 100hz, 220 25 Hz. 750dc. Oh and did I mention 80 psi air plant. 125cfm nominally. It's a few miles long. 2" (2.5") to 1/2" Feed's for air track switches. We use 750 for switch heaters. I added one switch up and it was 40000 watts. No wonder the knife switch burnt up after being on for days. Big copper knife switch in between the tracks. Cool video.

[@curtin94]

You got respect from me man. I always see you working CRAZY hours to get these systems up and running. Could tell them you would be back in the morning but no you do it that night.

[@al6347]

I like the charging tube...Brings back my high school days...Ramble on Bro what a nightmare call.

[@watermanone7567]

Nice job, hard to do when overtired. Been there. Finely you did a job with correct line voltage. Maybe the electric company is starting to listen. I did a compressor change on a Christmas eve during a snowstorm and the unit was ten feet in the air to stop vandalism. Took me more that a week to recover from that one. Great video and many thanks.

[@buixote]

Yeah, not only doing the job, but making a video... incredible!

[@ntsecrets]

I made it to the end... I feel your pain... I work in IT and often get stuck with unplanned late night crap. And I'm not in 100 deg heat wrenching on a compressor

[@Nateone626]

Dang Chris thats the worst! You know that drain has been plugged for a while but they didn’t call it in. That use to frustrate me, you go from a simple call to a laundry list of things just piled up.. good work bro as always!

[@maxeaves]

You know what, I love this channel. The guy is very good and is very good at doing a proper job, first time. Well done...please continue doing what you are doing.

[@nerdywolfi]

You didn't see the short to ground at first cause your multimeter doesn't use high enough voltage for properly testing the insulation (as in resistance to ground if you measure between ground and each disconnected phase of the 3phase supply). Using something like a Megger electrical installation tester could be helpful in cases like that cause those can test resistance using 500VDC up to 1kV DC (you need to be careful with those tho cause you can easily fry electronic devices if they're left in circuit by accident and if people should touch wires under test, they might get a shock). I also wonder why you didn't check current draw right when/after turning the compressor on as that could've been an indicator that things are wrong. I assume current draw was moderately too high right from the beginning, making the breaker trip on a slight overload condition (there are two ways a regular breaker can trip, one is a hard short circuit condition making the breaker trip right away using an internal electromagnetic coil and the other is it heating up over some period of time which makes a bimetallic strip inside the breaker disconnect the load if a specific internal temperature is exceeded).

[@skliros9235]

Dang. You need to start a youtube channel.

[@melusingcobo1735]

True

[@robbrantley8627]

I really enjoy your videos and your troubleshooting skills, everyone can learn from these problems by keeping things simple and following the basics of troubleshooting!

[@edhinz2384]

thanks for showing your setup for blowing out the drains

[@johnsheets6902]

Amazing the problem solving you have to process when you have multiple problems.

[@ikehvac30]

Great video Chris! I can't imagine how you felt walking into the house at 4:30 at night. But at some point, I am sure I will be in your shoes. Thanks, Chris for the video.

[@HartleyTopTips]

very clean with every job you do

[@davelacroix4590]

When testing for compressor shorts , always use the grounding block instead of the back plate.Great video.

[@Walczyk]

You are a king

[@Suukerjunk]

Don't know if it's already been said but, use a megger instead of the multimeter when testing motors and resistances/shorts, I work in industrial machines and I have had many times my multimeter displayed nothing when testing a motor or component, but with the megger it was a few 100ohm short or something, it's because the meggers use higher voltages to bridge any gaps or insulation. Also the compressor was mounted on rubber dampers, and most of the piping was mounted with plastic clips, it could be that the ground wire to the motor was broken or something

[@stephenchao3480]

A simple walk in freezer that led to so much more! Not a great day today.

[@ballpythons]

Really enjoyed the video! Would really enjoy to work for a guy like you. I respect the attention to detail, recommendations to customers, and your training. I do mainly restaurant hvac, refrigeration, and hot/cold equipment. But my boss is nothing like you. Always pushing us in the field and wanting bandaid repairs. Keep up the great work! Starting to explore the idea of going on my own in the future. Always keeping the big picture in mind.

[@S3phy]

What a can of worms! You touch one thing it leads to another... Watched until the end. I said it before, if I had a teacher like you when I was in technical high school, I might have stayed in HVAC :) Moved to electrical and then IT/network engineering instead. Watching your videos reminds me of things I knew and makes me discover things I could have learnt then. Thanks from southwest France!

[@tonyvolbeda952]

Get a good vacuum on the end of the drain run. In most cases just a piece of car board can block the drain holes of all but one of the coils You should be able to hear the suction; pulls out most crap, pour in a little hot water. plug with cardboard and proceed to next coil. Get rid of p traps (bacteria trap) only needed in hvac units with coils on return air side

[@oscarxx75]

good job, the correct procedure finally well done thanks for sharing your work experiences regards

[@kevincampbell8298]

Gotta love the one size fits all theory! Sure same freezing units as South Pole For Arizona type of mindset.

[@Luke-ey3my]

Dedication and tenacity right there, the service call from hell, and so typically on the weekend! Great job and a great role model for young Techs watching.

[@jeffreykubiak5126]

Thanks for Video ! Moved out of Vegas last August Heat was hot 12years there! Remember talking about Vogt ice machines with you on the Chat Mondays ! Be safe thanks again! I like rookie refrigeration and Norcal too!n

[@rookierefrigeration4357]

As I was watching your video, I thought to myself “now he’s going to take from leg to leg.” Great video all the way throughout I watched till the very end!!

[@williegillie5712]

Yes I definitely stuck around listening to ya after you fixed the a/c unit. Quite the process reflecting on a good days work

[@gregwarner3753]

Second repair tonight. Good job.

[@MrBazsi94]

As much as it sucked, it was cool seeing how you dealt with all the issues until everything was up and running correctly. Watched till the end. 😎

[@joelwatts8951]

Awesome video as always. But this is when a insulation resistance tester comes in handy when checking motors

[@jeffgrant6914]

good repair video Chris

[@Eddy63]

I not only watched till the end , I also drank Bourbon till the end ...Good vid and rant ...lol ...

[@bsideadventures2180]

Your really good and what you do and your work is top notch. I hate that our state will take the good guys like u away and everyone will make the same.

[@lancerudy9934]

Your videos are so helpful to guys like me.! Thanks

[@MikeHarris1984]

Wow, that was the gift that kept on giving! Keep up the good work! Awesome job!

[@galfisk]

I made it to the end. I'm a computer tech, but I enjoy your content anyway, because you explain things well and because all tech is interesting.

[@stevemares]

Very impressive buddy. I follow all your videos and must admit your just like me when it comes to diagnosing the whole picture. I wish I had guys with that mentality, keep up the hustle.

[@deangilthorpe8690]

I always watch your videos to the end, I like to hear what you have to say about each service call and also for the rants too👍👍

[@seanfox9560]

So far I've made it to the end of every vid! I love HVAC stuff I've done vehicle ac like r-134a and some old school swaps r-12 to r-134a

[@imark7777777]

It's simple if they don't want to pay the increasing overage fee on Emergency call-outs thay can upgrade the equipment or find a new contract.

[@jasonhudock3225]

5:13 Man has no fear.....

[@mychoclabwinston]

I was always told 20 years ago to never check a compressor or motor off the contactor, always go to the terminals on compressor, and disconnect wires, love your videos, keep them coming, use them all the time for the younger techs. So great that some installer took the time to install all the unions for the drain pans, drives me crazy when trying to blow out a double drain, and no union. Something I try to tell installers, and our estimators, if it’s a 30000 job, make the service easy, so we don’t have to charge 3 years down the road, for something that should have been installed during installation. Love installers, but a lot of think of the day, not the lifetime of the unit.

[@georgeokeeffe3284]

Wow 😯 that was some job for you Chris!! Great job, Well Done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@maxmintz511]

Excellent, once again.

[@kevinoscal6844]

Wow that’s a great video! You’re a great technician so far. Makes me want to get back in that trade. I’ve worked in refrigeration I know how to installed compressors and everything. I’m just scared to give the wrong diagnostic! Please hire me 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@LMSILVIA]

Interesting to see a compressor discharge thermostat and it also has the pressure control to monitor head pressure and STILL keeps running until it fails. Redundancy but it didn't help... Edit: now i watched to the end, yess you should be grateful of having work haha i would love some of that right now... Keep it up!

[@patrickjholguin4447]

Great work! Nice LEGO builds!

[@curioushvacguy6876]

Awesome video man--- I needed that cause its been a long time since ive done a call like that, but I felt your pain

[@quietone610]

Sight glasses run horizontally? I've never seen that. Saw the end. Nice to see you being thorough.

[@etikilam]

made it to the end :) not in HVACR, just really find it interesting to watch your videos and see kinda how things work in your field Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next video!

[@BYENZER]

At 03:50 FAIL. Short to ground test lead placment. Never use a 'galvanized' metal for a test lead ground. (Galvanized steel electrically resistive). Look up at top right of video. PERFECT ground block was available.

[@denisohbrien]

came to say the same (but in a nicer tone) galvanised steel is still conductive but not as conductive as bare steel, would have been better to prove the ground by touching two points on the galvanised chassis. I run into this alot on aluminium stuff, as anodised aluminium is a pretty damn good insulator.

[@sparkplugmark1173]

I watched it to the end. Great narration and photography!

[@frankmontefusco6016]

Made it to the end!! keep up the good work,and stay safe!!

[@CursedSouthwest]

YES! A new video to watch during quarantine!

[@Greg-202]

my reaction as well!

[@jameshendry9906]

What the hell who could give a thumbs down to this man people have high expectations. Keep up the the good work hope Tru tech took care of you on the the purchase I made with the link.

[@Leon5495]

Cause ppl are morons

[@hvacmike1]

That’s why I don’t like to test shorts to ground with the beep range on the meter. I don’t believe that range reads in the megaohm range. I never use that range on checking compressors. I don’t believe a mega ohms short reads in the beep range. Good job on keeping your cool.

[@101pirate2]

I love your videos. I always watch them till the end I’m just lazy to right a comment. Keep up the good work 🤙

[@ezequielcrespo7046]

I made it to the end lol because everything helps when im in school for this stuff trying to learn all the issues that happened in calls

[@Greg-202]

This channel alone has made me more confident in diagnosing an issue. You never stop learning in this trade!

[@ahmadhamad86]

Nice video. I wouldn't take out the head master that just seems like so much work. I wouldve just replace it when I can.

[@williamtsol636]

Just a heads up ! Wear shades when you're brazing ! It will mess up your eyes after several years ! 👍

[@SubjektRapture]

Those spiders just chilling on the compressor yoof, thought you were gonna poke em. Have you had any scares when it comes to spiders or animals when opening these units?

[@psybormonkey]

I seriously do not know why I am watching these videos!.... O well... on to the next one

[@JohnCharville]

Thanks for your videos. I am learning a lot.

[@jonathanneal3358]

Sir from my school they Mequon to flush the system with clean shot or whatever flush you fancy after you pull that vacuum and replace the oil. Love your videos I watch alot of them and just love them

[@steve19841117]

1PM to next day 5am i gust your kneed must get destroy . nice pipe job. take care Chris

[@Jeepjones85]

Man thats crazy, where i live we try to do the best we can but we are always limited to what the owner actually is willing to do, I bet that job was crazy expensive 👍🏻

[@servicetechkyle8262]

All the way to the end !

[@davida1hiwaaynet]

Definitely watched to the end! Years ago I was learning the very basics of refrigeration from my uncle. I asked him about the old oil trapped in the system and he explained it to me. This would apply to your compressor without a way to pour out all the oil as well. He said just change what you can, and do it again and again.... because "Dilution is the Solution to Pollution!" With the low cost of mini PLC controls and smart-relays, you could program one to monitor the auto-reset high pressure control and count the number of trip events which happen in a given period of time. You could set it to allow for a longer delay after each trip, up to a certain number of trips in a day; after which it would either sound an alarm, or lockout and not re-start until intervention was made. Just a thought! There is probably already an off-the-shelf solution for something like this, maybe. Was taking advantage of the slow time due to the coronavirus to complete some projects I had deferred due to work last year. Was really enjoying that and then.... got sent overseas. It was fun while it lasted LOL!

[@bish331]

Great Video....but I probably wouldn't have killed every other circuit on the rack to find that short

[@haydenuk02]

Excellent work and thanks for the content

[@eggman969]

Lol! Cabin fever in May of 2020.....if we only knew what was in store.

[@richardgoonis]

GREAT VIDEO.........Thank you

[@logancool5589]

I’m not sure if you know this but some Uber drivers will pickup items from parts warehouses and deliver them to you. You usually have to have the person at the warehouse have parts ready to go and set them in their trunk. It would give you a chance to prep the compressor. Just trying to save you some time.

[@thementalmachanic]

I watched all the way to the end and I always do. Thanks for your hard work.

[@jamestoy426]

“If your gonna get the big picture you have to watch to the end “ . Great video the more I watch your channel the more I find out what I don’t know. Thanks for the video I always learn something I did not know . One question do you use any acid scavenger with a burn out compressor and at what point would use a suction line dryer?

[@chrissandoval7]

Great work👍🏼 those after hours calls are a pain, but part of the job. Sure it was nice to get out of the house during these crazy times. Subscribed✔️

[@keithtreisch9234]

I love your vids man. Made it to the end. I find your knowledge and problem solving skills very In teresting. Keep it fresh man see ya next time.

[@adriannicholson8819]

the stuff that you do is a lot bigger than what I do but the same printable I do more home frig freezer now the law there might be a bit more relaxed than here but any were there is steel you put a plastic or rubber ring to stop shorting