Installing Bosch IDS 2.0 Central AC System with Rectorseal Surge Protector RSH-50

13 year old American Standard R410A central AC system getting replaced with a new Bosch IDS 2.0 3 ton system. Completing the installation, we use the Rectorseal RSH-50 surge protection device. Available here: amzn.to/3yb0ACF
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[@Tate6788]

“Pipes plumbing Raw” is a good reality show name

[@GlenS123]

" We should start measuring static, but if ductwork is installed right..." OMG Mikey pipes!!! How long have you been doing this? NO NO NO ductwork is ever sized/installed right! Number one problem in the trade since its inception.

[@TubeSurfer26]

Very true!!!! Didnt see him actually test static after he said he would. Critical to test static

[@ClickClan100]

@@TubeSurfer26 what could happen if not tested?

[@TubeSurfer26]

@@ClickClan100 constant cycling and excessive wear on motors

[@Mapdotgolf]

@@ClickClan100 if duct work doesn’t match system, kills the unit. With correct duct work a system will last way longer

[@keithhenning832]

He goes dark when u pin him to the mat stop with the bs just wants to get subscribers total hippocrate

[@jeffb7595]

I just had the Bosch IDS 2.0 installed a week ago. I went with the Bosch for the low decibels since my unit is next to a patio, they are definitely quiet.

[@Eddy63]

Great looking install ... The brothers are growing up right before our eyes ... Thx Mikey ...

[@gregoryscheihing6713]

You called the new unit a Heat Pump but then it appeared that you did not program it as one on the Ecobee?? You don’t have to put in a fake number to program it as a pro just hit the “skip” button lower left of that screen. In my opinion the Ecobee is a great thermostat if you are into gadgets and having a ton of modern features/controls including wi-fi. The ones you typically install look very basic-good for the no frills customer. If you are installing multi stage high efficiency items those customers will want an Ecobee. Be well 😎

[@sirslabington3255]

Ahh yess FOOOD, now all I need is a nice bowl of the papanya and a cold one.

[@dr.comforthvacr8889]

new static pressures Great move! We all need to start checking more!

[@dr.comforthvacr8889]

.5 I believe

[@patmurphy2472]

Been using surge protectors for ten years, since a customer's hydro meter blew off the wall after a lightning strike, that took out all the electronics in the house (furnace, AC., computers, phones, TV boxes and TVs, etc) Whole house protector on the breaker panel, and surge protectors on all devices.

[@dregenius]

Are Peter and Daniel roughly the same age? Peter is definitely learning and getting comfortable with the various procedures you're teaching him but it seems wild how you could pretty much leave Daniel alone with an oxy torch and a cordless drill and he'd have a space shuttle built by the end of the shift. 😂

[@smeyers9284]

great install as always you guys need a break from the attics hope you get a main level job soon

[@Chris_In_Texas]

8:55 You know why the breaker it tripped right? It was because it was an AFCI, and the yellow light shows there was an arcfault. Most likely you cut the transformer wires and it was still hot and caused a arc fault to happen. Just a guess here, or the workers did something that caused the trip, tool being plugged or unplugged etc. GFCI's are even worse, if you turn off the switch to the unit, the breaker is still on, if you happen to touch neutral to ground you will trip it as well, even there was no hot connected. PITA, but hey... 😁👍

[@throttlebottle5906]

looks like a 240v air handler and the line voltage was already unhooked and pushed up out of the way. so nothing they tripped, it sounds like they're having tile work done(tile wet saw in background?) those workers likely plugged in something wet/faulty(afci/gfci combination breaker) or older junk breakers that are overly sensitive and will often trip if a second downstream GFCI is plugged in( many tools and other devices now have GFCI built into the plugs)

[@Chris_In_Texas]

10:37 It appears sitting here in my chair the condensate line is running uphill to get to that "Tee". Keep in mind to minimize clogging, use 45s and not 90s. The 90s will slow the water down too much and then won't carry the "cocky" away and will build up at that spot over time. Two 45s can help keep the speed of the water up a bit more if possible. Just speaking from a bit of experience. With that single line on two units if it becomes clogged which ever the lower system it will overflow for sure. I have seen techs plumb in primary condensate line into a much lower pan of a ERV, guess what happens when the line downstream filled up? Filled up the pan of the ERV and leaked all over the ceiling below because it would never hit the condensate float switch on the much higher AC.

[@OnePointLander]

I need this dude to do my hvac ☝️

[@michaelpersonale8486]

Mike can you please do one video with content of how you commission those IDS 2.0 systems. Wanna put one in my house and would like to see Daniel’s readings upon commissioning.

[@joshtheld]

Please show more static pressure tests

[@michaelkorte9635]

Rectorseal rsh 50 instructions say to wire to the line side of the disconnect Brian, HVAC School, teaches the same. Why do you wire to the load side..Also, an additional reason for not installing a filter drier outin the sun is that it will become very hot and the dessicant will release moisture when idle hot sunny day?

[@REALBanannaman]

Boomers. They love doing this stuff to see what they can get away with. It's a rush only topped by hard drugs for them.

[@redneckbryon]

It would be cool, if Mikey Pipes made an appearance on This Old House since they do use local HVAC contractors, they have been doing projects in New York State lately. You never know it could be a start for a show.

[@joebal9044]

Mike never leaves the 5 towns/south shore area and parts of Queens on the LI border. This Old House was in historic Saratoga NY, I doubt they will head down to LI unless there are doing a series on rebuilding after a natural disaster.

[@joebal9044]

BTW, I did some volunteer work with Richard T and he is not so nice.

[@nikyjim]

surprised the hot water lines for the hydro coil aren't insulated being up in the attic

[@throttlebottle5906]

very likely glycol in the indoor system too. insulation wont gain you much of anything with high flow rates in the pex tubing, copper radiates far more though and should be insulated well. to combat losses.

[@bp0100]

Mike can you do a video about connecting the ductwork to the Bosch air handler? Supply plenum an return

[@djsco5636]

Every time I see Daniel braze copper, I think about the time when he singed his hair! Mikey Pipes says, "I smell burning hair"!!! LOL 🤣🤣🤣

[@scotts4125]

Ecobee's are the best wifi stats out. New house came with 2 Honeywell Lyrics. Biggest POS ever made. Power goes out they have to be completely reprogrammed and it always took hours for the wifi to reconnect. Not one issue with the Echobee's.

[@xzibit8614]

If the owner has a new high efficiency heat pump, why not heat with heat pump instead of the boiler?

[@johnbennett3906]

I use stay brite 8 all the time.

[@chriscurran416]

Hi mike do the likes of daniel and peter have to attend a tech college or learning centre to get a qualification or it all hands on learning from yourself and other employees Great job as usual 👍

[@SnApUnique]

“My mom watches” 🤣🤣🤣

[@suckamc3232]

Man I need to get a pair of those wire strippers so much easier then the old school one I got

[@suckamc3232]

@@PipeDoctor 👍 cool

[@scotts4125]

Warning! Knipex has a newer and more expensive model. Don't buy that one it sucks. The old one like Mikey Pipes has seems to work better.

[@joebal9044]

@@PipeDoctor Mikey what is the purpose of the upper slider on that Knipex? Someone said it was added to increase the pressure since the original version did not work too well with thin wires.

[@tphvac87]

I thought you guys were flipping the coil? Is it a multi position coil I assume? Nice work fellas!

[@ericwotton2046]

Those are some heavy units!!

[@suckamc3232]

I hate losing tools nothing aggravates me more than that, recently dropped a pair of channel locks between a wall 🤦🏻‍♂️wasn’t about to cut sheet rock in someone’s house ohh well

[@DCHVAC]

Same happened to me with a 24" adjustable crescent wrench

[@SkipsTransAm2002]

Have y’all quit using the RLS Press tool? Was thinking about getting one

[@joebalenzano6623]

I agree you should always do a static pressure check. People just assume that because they are replacing like tonnage, you are ok. You can get away with some undersizing of duct work because of TXV/EXV values. I noticed that Bosch Airhandler does not have a TXV or is there something else built in?

[@alexdavis2082]

Are you using stay-clean flux past with the stay bright 8 ?

[@georgesummerlin1602]

8 out of 10 trane coils I pull the plugs on are dry.

[@Chris_In_Texas]

15:50 It seems to be the reality show of #wallhungjunk against Mr Pipes. That is all about reality! #lovebosch

[@michaelroach8607]

Still skeptical of the stay brite 8. Is the flux used compatible with 410A refrigerant? If you ain’t testin the static pressure your guessing the fan speed to be used or do you do load calculations on the ducting? Always great to see your one day installs you have competent staff that gets the job done. We’ll done Micky P!

[@michaelroach8607]

Damn auto correct- Mikey not Micky

[@RjsEpicAdventures]

Been wanting to sell a Bosch so freaking bad but the wait times Kill

[@RjsEpicAdventures]

Beautiful machines and Insain work quality love it as usual thanks

[@eddiew.6485]

Great job as always, Mikey.👍

[@dustinweber6803]

Love my pipe wiper!, almost use it on every job

[@scottmaz4063]

Great job as usual 👏 keep it up guy's. Great crew.

[@joebalenzano6623]

Mike, do you ever set these up using the heating part of the heat pump with the fan coil? For example, use the heat pump for a majority of the heating and use the fan coil when extremely cold? Sort of like what they do with heat pumps and electric strip heating in auxiliary mode.

[@gregred78]

Very interesting, back when I was doing HVAC rubatex was the best line set insulation. I just looked and saw that they were acquired by another company back in 2008. K-Flex is now the owners of the brand rubatex and looks to be still making and selling it. I haven't tried the armor flex you were talking about, is it better than the older stuff we used in the 90ies and mid 2000's, when I last was in the industry?

[@Victor-nn2wi]

Nice install

[@keithhenning832]

Heat pump and two stage cooling with only 2 wires to the condensing unit? How is that possible?

[@keithhenning832]

Forgive my ignorance but why sell an inverter heat pump system and not use the heat pump? Also using a conventional thermostat why snake the required conductors to use the system as it’s designed? Seems like a waste of technology to me?

[@Shift4g]

It doesn't look as nice but Ecobee is much better than Nest from a homeowner perspective imo (and many others). As a sysyem it's much more robust as far as control (sensors, Home IQ, etc) and ability to track your overall home efficiency, and it still works with Google Assistant. Just sayin...

[@davidtilton528]

Won’t the fan come on all the time in the summer with the switch on the pipe ? Where is the support for the condensate line . Otherwise clean install !

[@throttlebottle5906]

only if the attic temperatures get over the low/ turn on setting. only being set at 130F, that's possible. probably best having that set to 150~160 range and 180F max water temp.

[@jspinosa50]

I just put one in

[@yellowcake1320]

Mikey I.dont get the seven separate units. I'm in the same climate as you near upstate NY.....are these houses 12000 Sq ft?

[@yellowcake1320]

@PipeDoctor nothing at all my man. If I could talk my canadian customers into spreading the cheddar like that I'm all in . I'm gonna have to join the channel and get fed early. Tits

[@throttlebottle5906]

so who's company did you just link the ecobee pro to? (just use the skip button!) 🤣🤣🤣

[@perryseidler434]

Im in Miami,Fl. Never used soft solder for connecting piping. Only for chilled water systems. Brass to copper. Will it hold up to 410A pressures?

[@DCHVAC]

Stay Brite 8 hold higher pressure, not only that but its more flexible, and it doesn't require nitrogen purge

[@PatrickBMoore]

Did you guys flip the evaporator coil cuz it looks exactly in the same position.

[@realestateservicessaleshea99]

Nice ,thanks for the videos! 🥃🥃🍺🍺🍺🎳⛳ Stay safe. Retired (werk'n)keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses!

[@KB-wq5bb]

Have you looked into the HMH7 series side discharge

[@rickjames1486]

Did you change your oil yet for the year? In your pumps?

[@DCHVAC]

I always change pump oils

[@TheAferguson381]

Hey Mikey, when you cut the lines at the evap coil, fid you tape off or cover the ends of the lineset? I couldn't tell but with all the dust floating around I always tape off or plug the ends until I'm ready to braze.

[@TheAferguson381]

Did*

[@123mjolie]

My mom watches too !!!😳

[@mylesm7947]

Nitrogen flow for the braze ???????

[@PipeDoctor]

YUP!

[@keithhenning832]

Why sell a Bosch inverter heat pump system and not take advantage of the inverter technology? Cool only? Why not snake a new tstat wires and condensing unit wires to make the system work as designed? It makes no sense to me it’s a waste of your clients $$ unless it’s a rebate thing?

[@billmitzmacher919]

Mikey? What was that method / Material that Daniel used to solder? Stay Brite? What?

[@DCHVAC]

Stay brite 8 with stay clean Flux

[@biblebloopers946]

Wait... So a 5-ton condensing unit with a 4-ton air handler equals a 4 ton system? I thought they both have to be of equal size.

[@biblebloopers946]

@@PipeDoctor oh ok. 1 other question. If you can use that stay bright 8 to seal up your system, then why ever use oxyacetylene ever again?

[@shelbybrown9461]

@@PipeDoctor been watching your videos. Thank you for sharing them!!. Have you had any issues with humidity control with the Bosch 2.0 in summer? I had a 4 ton system installed in my home 2 months ago , (live in Virginia) and having humidity control issues. Dip switch set to 4 and I've tried lowest CPH on sensi stat in cool mode with no success. Any thoughts? TY

[@brian2359]

Does that system constantly circulate hot water so it doesn’t freeze during the winter?

[@throttlebottle5906]

propylene glycol is mixed in to provide freeze protection.

[@bruceelias2732]

Love it "Tampon string" Mikey be careful not to lose that string and you know what happens then 🤣 Doctor of plumbing well how would you get that thing out if you lost the string???

[@throttlebottle5906]

quick pull it out with your teeth 🤣🤣 some of us are not squeamish about blood. 🥳

[@mylesm7947]

Take a picture

[@PipeDoctor]

thanks, yes we do

[@TermitesRGood1]

33:00 hahaha 33:14 nice twwet lololol

[@patmcnally6]

Daniel's new name is Daniel Forgets alot. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Lewdacris916]

DAMIT DANIEL!!!

[@10046isaac]

A guy I work with says the solder voids warranty. Is this correct?

[@georgesummerlin1602]

That's insane.... tell you friend he is wrong

[@georgesummerlin1602]

Once it's soldered in and if removed there is no warranty

[@stephwaylonwells3218]

👍

[@georgesummerlin1602]

Damn that's a sexy condenser

[@brettwing737]

Where is airforce none?

[@brettwing737]

@@PipeDoctor no haven't watched in a couple weeks. Just wondering 🤔 .

[@Peter_Yachymczyk]

@@PipeDoctor Same here! Where did he go? PS: The name "Rectorseal" sounds naughty to me but I have a dirty mind so that might be why LoL!

[@markmonaco8901]

who makes the condenser pads?

[@Sesamestreet9080]

Those are heat pump pads. I’ve gotten them from bakers

[@neilcvids2583]

insulation? armaflex? ARE YOU SURE ???

[@giorgosktoridis903]

Still need to use nitrogen

[@DCHVAC]

First

[@steveblake8766]

835 thumbs up

[@Gutter-Snipe]

Bosch wants you to set compressor cycles per hour to 1, you did not. thermostat wire was 4 wire how did you set it to 2 stage cooling with out that being BS. and i saw your lackie but flux on the old ass refrigerant piping, no worries of acid contamination in the refig lines, not to mention i find it to be a bit hacky to reuse old ass refrigerant pipes, did you flush and use your pipe wiper, maybe pressure test, or are we dealing with a higher level of dusch bagery?

[@Gutter-Snipe]

If you aint testing refrigerant pipes your guessing!

[@Gutter-Snipe]

@@PipeDoctor stay clean flux right off the manufactures instructions "A mixture of boric acid and fluoride compounds, " its fine that your ok using it, my name is not on the job.

[@Gutter-Snipe]

@@PipeDoctor your right if the house is 13 years old like the AC, its not a compressor burn out and its leak free. but if 13 years ago the last guy reused. obviously i cant know those particulars.

[@Silky_boi]

Impure!?!? Proverbs 5:19 “Let her breasts satisfy you at all times. May you be captivated by her love constantly.” If Mikey is satisfied with a clean install then it’s wrong not to say it!

[@Zack-fu8sn]

Hahahaha!!

[@throttlebottle5906]

some of the old AFCI and afci/gfci combos are very oversensitive piles of junk. also plugging in a tool/cord that gfci protected can trip them. overpriced garbage for the most part, the newest ones are better though.

[@thefathvacguy6341]

Daniel cheated lol

[@cody5495]

wear a mask man so much dust in that attic

[@HartfordWhaler]

How much is Bosch paying you and why do you have 2 KZbin channels? You spend a lot of time trolling manufacturers.