Emergency compressor change out start to finish

Got a call for hot walk in box, this a real life refrigeration service call, and is very common actually. We work by ourselves as service techs and have to get jobs done especially for food preservation.
Get your snacks, and strap in for a real life look at a refrigeration service job.
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[@johntrauger68]

Thanks Dave, excellent! Your all-system approach is smart and saves your ass in the long run. I guess that's why I've always loved refrigeration, so much interaction within the system. Keep the most excellent videos coming!

[@REFRITEKREFRIGERACION]

Great job Dave. You said it right, if you want to go home early everyday do not get into refrigeration, you never know when you will have an emergency call like this one. Refrigeration life 👍👍👍

[@shifter8207]

the type of hvac i do can be just an unpredictable as well. i have lots of ground to cover to get to these calls

[@albertcazares1447]

Just ordered the Sunjoe because of you hope it works ok

[@dioncurtiscurtis3188]

Oh boy am I learning this the hard way. I don’t mind being out it’s just being out late not getting anywhere, or at least what feels like I’m not getting anywhere

[@RT-qd8yl]

Sucks the worst when you're a single parent and have to run calls till 8 or 9pm and barely get to see your kid at all

[@RT-qd8yl]

8:50 I respect you being straight up honest about this. Yeah, we're *never* _supposed_ to do it, and in most cases there's no reason to not do it the right way. But that doesn't mean it doesn't still happen; no matter how professional or experienced the person is, there's nobody on this earth who's never ever even once in their life violated some sort of safety protocol. Like the timeless proverb goes, "Do as I say, not as I do."

[@samcohen4382]

I wish I could be a refrigerated person like you unfortunately I never made tó technical school

[@PathyMalundama]

Good job

[@tinoortega415]

Good job super tech Dave 👏 👍🙏

[@gregmercil3968]

Oh so YOU’RE the NorCal Dave that the Overtime crew have talked about. Now I know where the term “pluggo buggo” came from, I use that one a lot. Love your humor. Anyways, consider me subscribed and greetings from the So Cal high desert.

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Welcome aboard.

[@tomoliver8498]

I always have a squirt bottle full of water when I use my torches for fire protection especially when un-sweating lines.

[@shogunatepena5302]

I love these videos where you are very thorough. I always feel like I walk away learning something. Keep up the good work 👍🏽

[@tommyadams8168]

Get you some Viper yet in the yellow pack and that won't eat up your call love love service calls after hour

[@wonderhomie2011]

Hard work but the cha-ching at the end makes all the pain go away! Nice one.

[@guyheon2449]

Dave,you're really a great tech! The customers are very Lucky !!! 😊

[@newstart49]

You seem to think HVAC guys get off when they like to. I've been at this 49 years and can tell you half of my time was always 10-16 hour days- many times till the early am hours. I did refrigeration and it was the same. When you get more into this field, you'll realize that! Good job by the way!

[@CarmelSk8ing]

Gotta love the guys over at rsd Salinas. Bernie and Brandon 👍🏻

[@FireandFrostHVAC]

Nice work Dave. Bonus that there was stairs to the second floor, I did a similar job a few months back but I had to rope the compressor, tools, and gasses 16 feet straight up through the roof hatch, which really sucked balls... I literally had to sit down for 5 minutes after I got everything up on the roof. The back of the building was a gravel alley though, I just threw the old compressor off the roof (after brazing the ports of course). Also, if I come across a system without a disconnect I just put one in without asking and hide it in the bill - I got a nasty 230 volt shock once working on a system without a disconnect so IDGAF about adding one in without asking - safer for me and any other techs working on these units. Thanks for the video!

[@sykotictendencies6032]

Refrigeration technology viper condenser cleaner is said to be safe on micro channels . I use it if it’s really dirty but at a small dilution ratio .

[@dirkcanyow]

Omg dude you need a labourer . Ty for the video peace

[@argenismoreno7253]

Great video, thanks for sharing with us.

[@chicoabdallah3944]

Dave you look good with haircut,man how long it took you I washed the wohle video man good job like always bro.

[@jamnben278]

"Let's go get that sweet pile of metal" 🤣🤣🤣

[@stephenbullock-yn3vh]

Awesome job

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Thank you.

[@mikev.1034]

Now I know where I got that “Finger bang bang” phrase from. I been saying it for the last 2 weeks. 😂

[@winkhvac62]

Big job Dave

[@oraneminzie4821]

You the men @NorcalDave

[@chriscooley906]

Nice call Super Tech, My man got some gravy for his biscuits

[@throttlebottle5906]

you must flux it..... flux it good.... 🤣 sung to devo, whip it. fill in the blanks 🥳

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

😂😂😂😂

[@Eddy63]

Super Dave I admire you and the other guys in the trades that can do more by yourself than most people with helpers ... But a little help never hurts ... Thx for posting ...

[@nickcampbell8096]

that job was a grind. Good on you Dave cleaning ALL the coils after swapping that compressor. A lot of other techs would have bailed.

[@danielwilliams3978]

Very thorough job Dave, you are correct about the multiple offender . That I’m sure was a very expensive necessary service job.

[@musakavalci9470]

5th emergency service! Thank you for tasking the time to record it and sharing. Excellent work 👍🏼

[@mikecastillo5941]

Love the longer videos . Been at this for 24 years . Always trying to find a nugget of new knowledge

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Thanks Mike

[@johntrauger68]

Great hustle! Doing the job right is often neglected as the day turns to night.

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

So true. Check my follow up video to this.

[@cruzrobledo6631]

Should move torch away from where you are brazing ( Good practice ) also should consider having a fire extinguisher at arms reach just as a safety issue ( Good practice too ) Not sure you checked temperature on compressor as to say that compressor needed to be cool down before considering replacing it. Thanks for the well explained video!

[@heavydiesel]

I keep some metal clad two pole light switches for systems like that, wire them in the control circuit and you can at least shut the thing off to do mechanical repairs. Years ago did my back in lifting 4hp semi copeland onto the unit which was on a platform, got stuck bent over like my back bones got out of alignment, had to lie down in the cow shit curl up into a ball the unroll to get back working again, and then finish the job! Drivers seat in the van looked like the Turin Shroud!

[@rolandodelapaz3970]

Wow it's a great job 👏 i love this work. I am also working AC Technician here in Saudi Arabia. I always watching HVAC video. In off in my duty. I have many idea and troubleshooting techniques. Thanks you sir and God bless.

[@macbong01]

very good job

[@stevengilber1153]

I never comment, I just hit the like button....but that was a great job!!!

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Thanks Steve

[@GrandmasKoolAid]

Easily my favourite video of yours Dave! Appreciate the effort to film this and smash out the job at the same time 👊🏼

[@seantaylor-o8g]

Dude great video. I would have liked a little more super heat adjustment. I know it was along job. what is the name of that coil wash machine ?

[@DWAYNE2ism]

great video.

[@andrewedis9907]

I work on large cold stores that are sometimes in the middle of a field so I have no issues "stealing power".

[@MariosACandRefrigeration]

tie down 13804 ladder roof hoist life saver,dont wait until you have to buy it save your back.if no acid you could just pull comp. out.great video.

[@Eetsohaad]

Awesome job Dave. Always a good feeling when you save the day, isn't it?

[@fieldpiecenorthgreece]

Love that job!!! Greetings from Greece!!!

[@johndeerefan725]

I remember this Walk in from a an electrical repair on one of your older videos.

[@wesleysullivan8047]

very thorough great job

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@sherwinalvarez7365]

Great video. I would have liked to see that TXV adjustment though. I think i dont have enough patience with it im always up and down when i could have just went a little at a time and waiting.

[@philltafolla]

Good video Dave that’s my style of vacuum 20-25 minutes never had any moisture, or non condensable problems till this day OLDSCHOOL 🤷🏻‍♂️. After I clean a plugged evaporator coil I make sure to throw some bleach inside the drain 😉. Refrigeration is for big boys 😀😅💪🏼

[@TalotekniikkaBorgOy]

GJ!

[@johnbell6956]

Us old hvac techs would NEVER even dream of pulling the contactor coil wire to kill power. Wink wink nod nod say no more. Nice vids. Last week I changed out a scroll 5 hp and Cond motor on that same unit in Ohio. Easier if you pop the top off the unit. 6 screws. Save your back.

[@thepoopsoup]

Had to pull the plug to charge my electric car

[@PedroGarcia-zl2ec]

One of the things I learned from the Pandemic was when I’m in the field using the torch I use my 😷 mask so you don’t damage your lounges.

[@potentialhvac6074]

You make all this hard work very entertaining! Almost makes me want to get into Refrigeration👍🏽

[@terrytugwood7848]

Great job Dave lots of techs wouldn’t have cleaned the condenser or the evaporator . You’re a true professional, excellent video possibly your best yet .

[@MikeB9771]

Awesome video Dave, glad Hack or Moe didn't show up first. All the extra things you did is the reason why you haven't had a callback in 10 years.

[@guyheon2449]

Once Again, a very professionnal and skilled job ,Dave!

[@hothossbbq]

if i have an old rusty condenser fan shaft like that with the blade stuck ill heat it up with the torch and spray it with aerokroil then get a good pair of vise grips and work it free

[@garyglenn1445]

Nice work brotha that's a shit ton of work,Awesome job!!!!

[@shine-cg9uf]

Great f'n job 💪👍🇺🇸. I hope u grabbed that jar of moonshine next to the ladder when u wer bringing up compressor. U definitely earned some drinks.

[@baha2098]

Thanks for taking us through the process. Another great video!

[@mattn3273]

Awesome long video Always look forward to the videos

[@danwittels5542]

Man, that was a ball buster! Excellent repair video!

[@r134awhole5]

Have you tried LA's Totally Awesome All-Purpose Concentrated Cleaner Refill- 64 oz $3.50 from dollar general. Great non toxic cleaner/degreaser. Its like the hot sauce. I use that sh$t on everything.

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

😂😂😂😂 I love ❤️ hot sauce

[@JohnDoe-hf1xu]

Should have a rosebud tip on that torch. Would be much better

[@kenvanbremen8917]

A hammer and a ball joint separator makes quick work of those fan blades..

[@dr.comforthvacr8889]

I love you bro!

[@kingofthecrease30]

man...that is gonna be some bill but it had to be done. I probably would have gambled on that fan motor and came back next day on that and installed a motor and dual pressure control. Dave, you are a BEAST. 💪 👍

[@belowzeros]

sucks to work behind hack and moe so much, great vid thanks!

[@anthonylupchinsky7106]

Nu-calgon Black Hawk I believe is micro channel safe...at least the can says it is. Great Video, love watching

[@meminpinguin8860]

Señor Dave, I wish I had not only your knowledge but also your great attitude, I always have fun watching your videos, keep up the great work.

[@carlosecheverria8609]

Great job Dave you are awesome thanks for your expertise

[@gonzgarr1592]

Great job cal-man that's good hack and moe were not their helping you lol

[@pedrobarradas3953]

U de man. No more pluggo buggo too

[@ChingusTheOneAndOnly]

Sunjoe is a game changer , Need one of them

[@fvfgx]

Hey thanks for the emergency change out you want a biscuit or a roll with your chicken box we'll throw in some honey with that

[@Abuhummus]

Great work! Can you go over Evan superheat and the head master in a video please ? Thanks for everything

[@Justintime631]

That’s real world refrigeration work. Great job and great video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Hvacrvlogger]

DAV I SEE SOLAR PANELS ! Give them my email 🙏 😂

[@smason]

Nor-Cal Dave gets results! On a side note, and not to pile on the customer but those solar panels cold use a good cleaning as well. A big investment sitting there with diminishing returns...

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

I need to tell Tito maybe he could hustle a wash job.

[@jamestoy426]

Nice job dave i have to watch this again I learned some new stuff always learn here at nor cal . I definitely want to get the sun joe .

[@JStorysuoertech]

Another great video Dave. I feel stupid after watching, apparently theirs a lot I need to learn.

[@pimwear2niee421]

12:00 - 12:50 is the best explanation for refrigeration techs.

[@joereyes990]

Awesome job Nor-Cal Dave. Love watching your videos man.

[@kennethlobo4420]

Great job .love your attitude.

[@harryharding2123]

Great video

[@whitesheatingairappliancer7101]

Great video.

[@christiansommer914]

You are the bomb. Sweet sweet video.. SUPER TECH🙏

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Thanks

[@Leadmining44]

Great Job Dave Next time you’re at Rsd or United look at buying a compressor caddy makes moving those heavy compressors easier.

[@gabrielncx]

Great Job Dave!!!!

[@alex-pope]

Could you have got the system limping and booked a next day maintenance?

[@toufikmatib9855]

hello Dave thank you for sharing all this amazing video , I got question for you ,I m a new tecnicien i just want if you can explain to me the best ways to check for compressor burn out ,step by step again thank you so much

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

A burn out is usually a short to ground, the motor windings burn 🔥 out. The refrigerant will smell terrible and they also make acid test kits you can use to check the system.

[@toufikmatib9855]

@@NorCal-refrigeration Thank you

[@steveH384]

i always put a plate from condenser under anything i burn on rubber roof.

[@je9893]

Yeah and I would say anything can happen on this trade, liked the video |m|

[@goldhammer561]

Great content

[@RobertL78]

They sell never seize and thread locker in solid tubes like chap stick. Much easier than the bottles of liquid.

[@tyhuffman5447]

Nice Old Order Mennonite gauges! Otherwise known as the OOM gauges. MeasureQuick sells a SlideRule for that! Those kneepads are great!

[@harrydickson4575]

Fantastic Dave 👍👍👍

[@sevagarmoudikian4639]

More heat Dave more heat on the shimmy bang bang

[@daveg8918]

I was wondering beside the thermal click-on I didn’t see a high pressure either and I wonder with the way the bearings sounded in that condenser fan motor was she getting overheated. But great video as always and back to the school job in the morning.

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Flood back killed it, is my thought look at the old compressor stains on suction side. I’m going to install an accumulator on it this weekend. For insurance, coils probably won’t get cleaned on schedule.

[@Getle98]

I did not like this one dave, i loved it.

[@pauljaveryoutdoors4154]

Just wondering if you need to keep the recovery bottle cool with water or ice, I reclaimed 12 kgs the other day and the bottle was hot after 3 kg, I used a hose to cool the bottle of as I was worried about how hot it was getting, is it a big deal to do that or can I just send it