Condenser Install 3D

In Condenser Install 3D video Bryan explains some best practices for installing a heat pump condensing unit in Florida. He walks through the installation process from the warehouse to the final inspections.
The installation process truly starts at the warehouse, where we must make sure we have the correct unit and everything we need, including the concrete pad, heat strips, an appropriate circuit breaker, tubing insulation, UL-rated silver tape, and duct sealant. Some particularly Floridian components include duct board, hurricane straps, plywood, and corrugated tubing.
When you get to the site, confirm that you have the correct unit type by looking at the existing unit’s tonnage, the new unit’s tonnage, and Manual J and S calculations. Then, you check the disconnect to see if it needs replacement before removing the disconnect and making sure you don’t have 240v between legs or between one leg and ground. Check the data plate to make sure you have the appropriate circuit breaker and wire sizing.
Once you’ve verified everything, you can prepare for recovery. We recommend removing Schrader cores from both lines and using an inexpensive analog gauge manifold for recovery. Make sure you know the contents of your tank; if it’s empty, pull a vacuum on the tank to get the air out. Be sure to pay special attention to the water capacity (WC) and tare weight (TW) values on the tank, as you only want to fill the tank 80% for the refrigerant you’re recovering.
When recovering the refrigerant from the old unit, some best practices include using a liquid line filter-drier and inverting your tank while recovering. Keep going until your recovery machine reaches or goes just below zero. After recovering the refrigerant, you disconnect the electrical components.
When replacing an old heat pump with a new one, you may either reuse or replace the copper line set. If you reuse the copper, you would need to do pipe-wiping to remove residual oil and clean out the lines with a foam pig, nitrogen, and a hose. If you need to replace the copper, you need to expose the chase and make sure you have enough room to run new copper. In either case, you will need to cut the copper and must take measures to reduce contamination.
We must also consider the drain. In Florida, indoor traps are uncommon, but they are industry standard. If you’re reusing the drain, you’ll need to clean it well; we recommend using water and a shop vac to clean the drain out well. Refill the trap when you’ve finished.
If you place a new concrete pad or route a new drain, try to keep those two feet from the house, each other, the dryer vent, and your disconnect.
When it comes to brazing new copper, the torch is critical to the success of the operation. Make sure everything is snug and that you turn out your regulators before opening the oxygen and acetylene tanks; try to keep the oxygen and acetylene both around 10 and 10. You’ll typically start off by opening the acetylene tank first, lighting the torch, and bringing oxygen in, but you could start to open both tanks around the same time once you get used to your equipment. You’ll want a neutral or slightly carburizing flame, not an oxidizing flame.
When brazing, heat the copper to a dark cherry red color to draw the alloy into the joint. Allow the copper to cool, and route the copper lines as needed. Once you have enough of the copper line inside the home, you can start bending it with proper tools, sealing the chase, and using fittings or bent connections.
When installing a new drain assembly, we put the sealant on the male end and hold the ends together. You only need primer if the system is pressurized.
After you seal copper at the condenser, you can pull your Schrader cores out. When brazing the rest of the joints, be sure to cover the sensitive parts with a wet towel or Refrigeration Technologies Wetrag to prevent damage, especially indoors. Let each brazed joint sit for at least 20-30 seconds before cooling them off with a wet towel. Clean them and inspect them with a mirror.
When your joints look good, you can do your pressure test. Use a spray-on bubble solution to check for leaks. Make sure there isn’t too much pressure decay over time. During the pressure test, you can work on your electrical connections and anchor your new condenser.
Once you prove that you don’t have significant leaks, you can release the charge, check the thermostat wire, and assess your line lengths to see if you need to add any more charge. As always, you will want to inspect the entire system once it has sufficient charge and clean up your work.
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[@Ms-cj8ul]

Please more videos like this. They are so helpful!!!

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At work we have the training videos where UVs are used and feeling like your actually doing in carton form so fricken 🆒

[@Ms-cj8ul]

@@gillermosifuentes5353 where is this at?

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[@TheMikeyC]

I am a new installer here in Central Florida. I did counter sales at 2 major distributors for almost 16 years, and I am going to be honest. I'm learning more about watching these videos than what I am learning in the field. You break it down and explain it a lot better than the "seasoned tech/installer" that I work with. Thank you for these videos!! I wish you did travel classes. I'd absolutely attend those.

[@paulgaras2606]

If every installer at every company did everything in this video there would be 50% fewer service technicians in the residential market.

[@AJ-ox8xy]

Agreed. But that's not how the market is set up. Installers are always treated as the less capable technician and typically paid as such. In addition to this, most companies deal in volume of sales not quality of sale. Until the market starts taking training install technicians seriously instead of simply throwing them into install sink or swim style. You'll always end up with what we have now. New technicians starting off as Installers eventually making it to becoming a service technician, especially because it pays better.

[@moejoe5935]

I concure with you on this brother but the way ive been seen things its not gonna happened!!!. I like that we think the same but not everyone will see eye to eye!!!.

[@jsosa5075]

To be fair this guy is a service technician and the work he is showing now is typically work of a changeout crew who usually has a bunch of skills of a service tech

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Which would of course be bad for business lol

[@MrTorres2045]

This was one of the most satisfying HVAC videos I’ve ever seen! Thanks for the good content

[@kennethmitchell4374]

Very thorough. I'm currently taking hvac classes and these help with visually seeing the process versus reading about it. Thanks a bunch.

[@lukashsk]

This must have been so much work to produce. Very good quality video, impressive. HVAC School is definitely the best, most thorough source of info out there.

[@nickdunn7362]

Agreed... they really put in work and I appreciate the help.

[@jpenn727]

I’m not an hvac guy, just a homeowner who likes this kind of content. This was a great video and wonderful 3D animation. I line in Florida and can relate to all this hvac equipment. Great job!

[@Carlossoto-rg5hh]

Wow Bryan , the videos you guys are putting out are getting better and better. Thanks for sharing.

[@House2.0]

This is fantastic! Thanks for the hard work you all put into this.

[@michaelmatute4963]

The 3D makes it so much easier to understand 😊👍🏽

[@jrosa111]

It's very important to have all this information and your help about it. Thanks 🙏

[@JUNIORMICH]

Awesome video. I mean. The animation, narration, etc. Just perfect

[@camdenchild]

Such a great explanation, you even suggested what to do at the supply house…A1 material

[@ahmanuelwedi563]

Good stuff as usual. I learned a lot from the podcast and videos. The animation is very insightful hopefully you can give us a virtual tour of the refrigerant flow through the system with 3d cutaways. Thanks again. Oh and the latest podcast with the data analytics was Awesome!

[@JaimeMartinez-hd2dk]

Thank you Brian. Amazing video.

[@mahfoozrehman5311]

Great step by step 3D demonstration👍👍

[@hvacwilly6037]

Best hvac video I’ve ever seen. WELL DONE

[@gingerstrand6153]

Wish you would do one with low voltage testing, troubleshooting etc. Great video!

[@couldntcareless2602]

Quick tip for low Voltage shorts. If lv beaker is popped. Separate all wires at ahu, and start there. Reconnect ONLY ahu wires! It helps separate indoor from outdoor. Cuts down diag time

[@tilvalhalla9343]

This is absolutely wonderful. Thank you!

[@vegashvacr7098]

VERY nice job!! Happy hvacing from Vegas.

[@BryanRodriguez-pj6wc]

Thank you Bryan for this video !

[@repairitdontwreckit4257]

Excellent video. Lot’s of good tips. Well organized. Thanks

[@g3ultra]

Excellent video! You guys have some really slick video production these days!

[@william474]

I love these type of videos, great job!

[@kbsanders]

Excellent production value on this video. Well done!

[@anthonytortorice1264]

Great video. Thank you for all your content.

[@mikebarnes3464]

Thanks for taking the time to make these great videos and for sharing them!!

[@EsotericLearning]

Great information and the 3D animations kept my attention right until the end.

[@aaronburke2469]

These videos are awesome. Keep um coming 👍

[@gregkinser8250]

35 year HVAC vet, excellent video!

[@JaimeMartinez-hd2dk]

I thank you again. I appreciate and very grateful for your help.

[@Felix-ts8ef]

I just review video and all I can say is AWSOME this will become a great training video for new techs. Great job and thanks

[@dhruvin10]

the best video ever for me as an electrical engineer, we want more videos like this, which should every single detail from start to finish.

[@jamescollins8148]

Great instructional video! Very neat work.

[@waymonblevins6939]

Good Video Bryan You do a very Good Job on Your training.

[@Gray-Today]

Exceptional graphics. Bravo.

[@jerrysarabia8930]

This is exactly what I wanted, I appreciate it man

[@JoseGuerrero-sj5ie]

Thanks sr. For a great video clear and easy explanation

[@soloch69]

Great video like always keep them coming 👍🏻

[@DanO181919]

Fantastic!! Thanks for What you do.

[@marioj.8059]

I just started helping with minor installs, doing the electrical so far. I’ve been in almost 3 years and it’s all been service. So glad you made this video so I can see and learn how an install is done and be able to help more during installs.

[@couldntcareless2602]

This video brought up a great point and MAKE SURE YOU DO IT, ALWAYS test each high voltage leg to ground not just to each leg to look for 240, ALWAYS test between each leg and ground

[@d.c2123]

Great job! Keepem coming!

[@Shutyourjibbs]

Love the animation! Thanks!

[@FireAlert]

Wow, this is amazing, nice job!

[@guyheon2449]

Thanks Brian! It sure help to do better work!

[@durgab.k.2051]

Very informative video. Thank U!

[@chuckdearruda6271]

Wow! A lot of work went into this video. Great job! Thanks

[@user-qv2uo2ws1n]

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[@mbahcarrier1629]

Nice video, thanks for the knowledge

[@vahealeksanyan8861]

Wow this video was amazing keep them coming please thanks

[@HVAC_Tips_Tricks_Calcs]

@ 17:45 “…when glueing copper…” while glueing the plastic drain. Another great video!

[@jessiegodinez1544]

This is the goat of all hvac

[@thomasquijano9519]

That was Award-winning video

[@DEN1SO]

really good job guys. thanks

[@timwright5106]

Awesome video! VR and 3D videos are the way training will be done. This channel is great

[@x2xster]

Thank you, great video!

[@lostinthewoods3918]

Still in trade school so this helps a ton, thanks so much for this detailed video

[@couldntcareless2602]

Trade school is great but honestly you’ll learn the most from the field. Gotta get out there

[@Peter_Yachymczyk]

@@couldntcareless2602 100% True I love they way " Mikey Pipes - Pipe Doctor Plumbing & Heating & Air " (kzbin.info/door/G_Pwm8tfMnJg1Rp2Fsd-qA) trains the people in the field! Good Job Mikey!

[@cafenightster4548]

Try to pick good habits from everyone, don't just view one person as a know all/best.

[@antoniovillegas168]

Thanks for the work

[@armaletalia3254]

Awesome video!

[@thesilentonevictor]

Great visual educational video

[@mxfern12]

Great video!!

[@ricphilly4520]

This is one of the best install videos I’ve ever seen! Great job💯👍🏾

[@petermendonca807]

Thk u for the instalation

[@richarddomasig514]

Great video! Thanks...

[@fuyftuy]

👏👏👏👏 Bravo !! Very good effort. Thx !! Continu

[@joetech5787]

Awesome video sir. Thanks for all the work you put in to this.

[@richardsims5180]

Outstanding training, I highly recommend all HVAC school courses.

[@rickdiego5]

Several years ago someone did a video for KZbin where they glued PVC together using primer again without using primer and did some testing. It was found that the joints without the primer were stronger than the joints with the primer. I've never used primer and I've glued all my 1/2-in PVC water lines for irrigation and have never had a problem.

[@bobgall863]

Great video😎

[@ismarcfo]

Buenísimo video, saludos desde España, Sevilla.Uno de chillers estaría muy bien.

[@omarsmith7246]

Excellent Videos

[@skykesler3539]

Knew these guys were good when they mentioned using the box as a garbage can.

[@couldntcareless2602]

Yeah we’re definitely doing all that 😂😂 Couple of things. That 3/4 pvc bended amazingly underground I love that you tested each HV leg to ground Carrier says to put filter dryer closest to condenser, (I could be wrong) Love that you brought in Appions That nitro regulator is the best bar none It’s funny that condenser is a Goodman WORST THING THO…. You ended with an eco bee, no bro, just no. Bad as a Nest Other then those funny observations, I did like that you protected the indoor txv and bulb and mentioned removing the bulb on install, well done!!! Overall enjoyable to see installs broken down like this. We move in cruise control and never really think about it in detail. Coming from a service tech I do appreciate this video. One more thing I forgot, it’s 4’ of clearance on all sides

[@fera.9811]

This video was amazing 👏 step by step a new tech. Really i Appreciate it...all the tips to do a better job...thank you,

[@vinhle7246]

THANKS SOMUCH , VERY HELPFULL , MORE VIDEO PLEASE!

[@wasimedoo7994]

Great video

[@HVACNOEL904]

THANK YOUFOR THIS!!!!

[@waltflores9347]

Excelente video por un momento pensé que yo era que estaba instalando esa máquina.

[@yayap5631]

I drop the condenser from my tailgate to a dolley. I don't put no seal tape, I just twist it. I bend the copper with my hand. I don't even put a wet rag. I just spray it with my water bottle. I don't braze with the nitro hose connected or near the flame. I get to house and the cement slab is nut to butt against the house.

[@markflores8971]

Definitely.. very helpful ..

[@ryandaddy2044]

awesome dudes keep it up

[@Bobherry]

Here in Tennessee there are several cities where we have to use k-flex rubatex by code. The UV-proof stuff. We also have to wrap the liquid line every so often.

[@couldntcareless2602]

It’s always good practice to wrap LL on new install

[@chrischerry7072]

Thank luv ur videos

[@sonle-fz1xb]

Thank you so much

[@henrylo3893]

I'm not even a technician. Just a guy that works in an HVAC office, but it's nice to know what the installers in the field do!

[@jordanhenshaw]

This isn’t what they do, lol.

[@henrylo3893]

@@jordanhenshaw One reply a year later lol... Elaborate?

[@jordanhenshaw]

@@henrylo3893 They skip half these steps in actuality.

[@NotFromConcentrate]

Thanks!

[@omarantonetti8417]

Lmao glad another Bryan is doing these. Sweet video 👍🏾👍🏾 but I am upset at how the digital King Valves are shown as easily accessible when 9/10 (IM LOOKING AT YOU GOODMAN) theyre a nightmare

[@salvadorbernardino7558]

I'm hoping that the flashback arrestors are neatly installed as well.

[@gabefrain5569]

My personal favorite part of an AC install is huffing out all the freon from the unit

[@LheodaTechTv]

watching and sending support nice sharing

[@davidwitherspoon7419]

I wished all company's practice this way. The first company I worked for, 30 years ago. Didn't use or have a vacuum pump, and Purged with refrigerant

[@soleilsoleil8287]

AMAZING

[@brucerandall198]

Why doesn’t the manufacturer put these videos out 😂. You guys are awesome!

[@cenricocustoms6489]

Awesome video thank you so much can you make more videos like this?

[@HVACS]

Yes - we are working on more

[@antoniovillegas168]

I like to see a video about decay test

[@SoutheastHVAC]

Can you do a video on furnace and CU replacement. I know it’s not common in Florida but furnaces kick my butt on installations

[@kurtschaefflerakaclaudio4853]

LOL Brian, @3:20 when testing to ensure that the power is dead (off), the cartoon shows testing the A/C condenser wires to ground (not the line side)...

[@oscarsoto8413]

this vidio es perfecto BOSSSS

[@antoniovillegas168]

I like to see a video about devay test

[@getsmartpaul]

Amazing video with animations ! How is this done ? Thanks 😊