R12 MP39 NOW R134a FULL Refrigerant Conversion Failures

I’m back to convert this old R12 refrigeration system from MP39 to R134a. It required a full POE oil change from AB oil.
This job went good until it didn't. Want to see how I did it? Check it out.
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[@tonydelgrego2906]

Congratulations on becoming a grandfather.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks Tony!

[@jasonjohnsonHVAC]

Congratulations Grandpa Rick. Cheers to many years of being paw-paw.

[@HVACRSurvival]

😁👍

[@rush170]

Congrats Rick,I'm coming up on 45 years in the trade getting close to retirement always learning trying to teach the younger techs proper techniques and procedures before I hang it up,keep the awesome videos and wisdom coming,god bless,take care.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks Rush, I have another 15-17 to go but I’m doing my best to help others.

[@patriknilsson2175]

I know the struggle to get a brazing 100% sometimes, nothing to be ashamed or irritated for. It happens even the best of us. Congrats to your grandson ❤

[@codylindstrom1346]

It's good to know the struggles are real for others in this trade, not that I want to see anyone struggling, but it's good know I'm not the only one. Patients is key in this business. Great job! It's enjoyable watching your videos.

[@HVACRSurvival]

We all have issues, some days they’re larger than others.

[@garypagel8594]

I've had days like this where it takes all day to do something like this to old equipment. leaks everywhere and longer than normal repair times. That's just how old stuff is. good stuff as usual and congratulations.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Very true and thank you

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Enjoy your grandson ! Love him with all your heart !

[@HVACRSurvival]

Absolutely 👍

[@jarodreebel6686]

Thank you for taking the time to film a long frustrating project for me to learn by! Im glad I'm not the only one struggling! Congratulations too!!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks for letting me know you’re getting something out of them.

[@marjones69]

This what i have come to like about this trade, it will humble you quickly....that leak after you've vacuumed and recharged is wild...that shit truly hurts...congrats on the new addition by the way.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you!

[@Freyr77]

Congratulations on the grand kid Rick, and thank you for always bringing us some interesting content we can all learn from

[@HVACRSurvival]

My pleasure

[@kg4muc]

Congratulations Grandpa Rick! That thing kept throwing problems at you but in the end you beat it and that makes you the winner😅

[@HVACRSurvival]

Too many hours later it was stable, still need to finish those two leaks.

[@coldking8383]

Good video Rick . I had a leaker similar to yours - was some residual oil . Swore worse than a sailer 😅. Have a great week. Congrats on the Grand baby .

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks 👍

[@helmsajr]

Congratulations on being a grandfather Rick great video to.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you sir!

[@throttlebottle5906]

it needs big replaceable core filters added. from the looks of the schmutz it will clog the standard ones in a week tops. lol

[@CHOMAHOMA]

Great work. It is amazing how after many years welding, some times those spots in the back of the copper go with not enough rod, not covering the whole piping and leaving those tiny leaky spots and the vacuum pump speak is language later saying: there is a leak, but we desperately look for some other cause when it’s right there in front of us. Frustrating times. I am glad you were able to finish it. One of those looooong days. Thank you for taking the time and make videos. Super helpful.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks brother!

[@EverythingHVACR]

Congrats Grandpa! That’s awesome news

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks Steve! Its still crazy to me

[@fshn76]

Awesome video Rick. You’ll like the micro. That is my go to micron gauge. Nothing more frustrating than going through everything and then finding another leak. Thanks for another great video.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks 👍. I got it Friday. I wish it showed leak rate on the app. I thought it did

[@donaldclark1872]

Thank you for sharing knowledge again! Very nice work!

[@johnwalker890]

Good job Rick............

[@bensreferigeration]

Congradulations on Grandbaby, Nice conversion!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you! 😊

[@BrannndonM]

Loved every second of this one, well done!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks a ton!

[@mxslick50]

Congrats on the new addition to your family!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you!

[@sherwinalvarez7365]

Great video, Rick. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations, Grandpa.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you kindly

[@donaldclark1872]

Congratulations!!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you!!

[@tmacgee1234]

Nice work grandpa

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you

[@thesilentonevictor]

Rick Great change over

[@RichGT350r]

Living on the edge!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Everyday brother 🫡

[@jamesedwards8049]

Congrats!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you!

[@19thcenturyfuture]

Thanks again for another top notch great video One humble suggestion: Loctite 554 or 567 for pipe threads on refrigeration

[@HVACRSurvival]

We use the white one from them. I forget the number.

[@19thcenturyfuture]

The white is 567 Teflon based The red is 554 works better and has a slight thread lock quality to it but $$$ HVACRSurvival = best on the tube!

[@HVACRSurvival]

It’s the white tube. Thanks man for the kind words. 🙏🙌

[@jimfurnell7657]

Congratulations on being a grandfather

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you

[@AppleMan7100]

Yeah the 115i's freezing has been an issue for me lately too

[@HVACRSurvival]

Interesting thanks for sharing. Keep me updated if you have any other issues. Or if you figure anything out. I’m sure I can get a hold of testo and Hopefully get them to fix the issue.

[@gregomyeggo4529]

Congratulations on becoming a Grandfather.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks Greg!

[@PINKBOY1006]

Congratulations on becoming a grandfather! 🎉🎉

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you so much 😀

[@billhertig817]

Congratulations Grandpa

[@bryanharayda1975]

Congratulations gramps! lol. Great video also!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you!! 😁

[@zachtruax3222]

Not a criticism just asking, does your company ever provide helpers or apprentices to help you with jobs like this? I see you can do by yourself but it seems safer and easier on the experienced tech to have a lifter there with him

[@HVACRSurvival]

@zack I get someone if it’s something requiring two or if we’re training someone but it’s not often I work with anyone. In a recent compressor change video I did Clayton was there to help me because it was so heavy.

[@shine-cg9uf]

❄️👍🇺🇸💪 Great discipline Patience and resilience n congrats on becoming a grandfather

[@HVACRSurvival]

I appreciate that

[@gatlinholland6453]

new rick video!

[@sterlingarcher46]

One of those days that just beat you up eh . Congrats on the little one , I guess now you've got a proper excuse to be grumpy ol' dad 👍

[@HVACRSurvival]

🤣👍🙏

[@HVACR559]

GUYS, GUYS . . . . . The threads are not the sealing surface of a flair connection, leak lock Teflon tape won't help. Don't use leak lock on the threads.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I do sometimes use it on the threads so that it doesn’t loosen up. BUT I don’t get it all crammed inside the sealing surface of the flare and I don’t use the blue stuff.

[@HardKnocks101]

Hey Rick, congrats on new grandchild. Curious why you chose to convert to 134 and not 448?

[@HVACRSurvival]

Did you compare the PT chart? R12 runs a much lower temp/pressure. I would have to replace 3 Txvs and set up the superheat to use 448a. R134a was the replacement for R12 systems. Unfortunately it’s getting discontinued just like every other refrigerant but it’s not my fault they waited 30 years to switch to it.

[@HardKnocks101]

@ totally agree on all accounts. I would have strongly encouraged / recommend the 448 upgrade. Not knocking your repair. You did a great job and I feel your pain with all you went through. Been there, done that. I also “experimented” with blue (flux) solder rods. Threw them in the trash 4 years ago - totally not up to the hype! We got rid of 134 a year ago. Not on the trucks at all!

[@jesseh5554]

Congrats on becoming a grandpa, weird because you dont look a day over 35. 😂

[@ReferBoyz]

Congratulations on being a grandpa man 🤘🏽

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks man!

[@berlinberlin4246]

Good Video but im missing the CC subtitles, is this at the moment a KZbin bug?

[@HVACRSurvival]

Google might be having a hard time hearing my voice over the compressor noise.

[@thefathvacguy6341]

0:01 Congrats on becoming a grandpa how are we old enough for that already

[@HVACRSurvival]

🤣 my son is 25 I’m 49

[@thefathvacguy6341]

I'll be 50 in March and my daughters will be 20

[@HVACRSurvival]

It happens fast

[@steveH384]

congrats grandpa, what exactly is a muffler?

[@HVACRSurvival]

It reduces harmonics from the compressor. It was common on reciprocating AC units. Generally don’t see it too often on scroll compressors.

[@ryanisaacson118]

For a grandpa u sure can move

[@HVACRSurvival]

🤣👍👍

[@marcoferreira226]

Back to the dumpster fire

[@HVACRSurvival]

🤣👍 the owner is watching this one

[@marcoferreira226]

It's just those systems that earn you a living, it just sucks for the customer you fix one problem for another to show up, its a never ending cycle unless it's all replaced. It's hard times for everyone. But all good repairs take time and planning. Something you're a master at. Always learning from ya congratulations Pappa Rick.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you very much. I’m just ocd and stress out about doing it perfect but it can’t always be perfect because we’re flawed humans.

[@josemartinez-jt6tw]

Congrats luke will be a supertech if he choosese

[@HVACRSurvival]

He’s dad didn’t want to do it. Maybe he will. 🤣👍

[@coldfinger459sub0]

🤦‍♂️ working on old stuff plus been worked on by half a dozen or more other guys guaranteed extra time and extra leaks. This is how they usually go