Solderweld Hot Block vs Viper Wet Rag Thermal Putty Match Up

[@davejohnsonnola2758]

Very cool. Been using the Viper product. Now want to compare it to an old school rag. Thanks for taking the time and effort!

[@KevFlaAVCHD]

You're open to the atmosphere on the left end and crimped on the right end of the pipe. You have 50 degree air freely entering the left end helping to cool the Hot Block side, and basically nil air entering the crimped end of the Wet Rag keeping the temperature higher. This is why you are seeing about a 50 degree difference between the two.

[@HVACinSC]

Nope. Tried this with multiple setups with the same results but thanks for watching. 👍

[@carlmccoy662]

Great comparison, thanks for doing this. The wet rag had an advantage because of the longer copper end acts as a heat sink. This was apparent in the cool down phase.

[@HVACinSC]

I was positive there would be guys picking apart the test no matter the setup so take from this video what you will. One could argue the pinched pipe elevated the temp on that side too making it hotter than it should have been on that same side. Bottom line, both products work well. Thanks for watching.

[@WTC7]

@@HVACinSC i don't think he meant it to criticize you but he does have a point.

[@HVACinSC]

@@WTC7 I didn't take it as criticism. Simply that those variables are minute. As I mentioned, it could also be argued that the pinched pipe canceled out the extra few inches of copper pipe that were potentially acting like a heat sink.

[@carlmccoy662]

See below for the "pinched pipe" comment. Just comments and ideas. I like the traditional wet rag comparison idea. Also, since you have the temperature clamps attached, perhaps they can be what actually hold the pipe (instead of vice) for the next test. @@HVACinSC

[@HVACinSC]

@@carlmccoy662 I will test to see if there is any significant difference with this setup and if I find there is I will change it. If it is extremely minimal as I'm guessing it is, the next test will be done in this same fashion. Thanks for your comments.

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Roasting marshmallows Brad? Lol. Great video. It will actually get me to try one of these. 👍👍

[@g.martinez2871]

Great video! Keep up the product testing! Very informative

[@joeshearer1247]

Smart move with the PVC ! I like the wet rag but now I need to try hot block too it looks like it sticks to the pipe better

[@Tc-gt5vm]

Thanks for the video. That technology is indeed impressive . I look forward to the video of water soaked cotton vs the tech.

[@KG-ul9pj]

Will it create steam and choke out my torch flame like a water soaked rag? Close braze joints to components like head pressure controls choke out my torch flame, therefore i have to braze a joint one at a time without the rag and the quickly throw the water soaked rag on the joint to prevent damage. I would rather try the putty than the method that I am forced to do since component manufacturers didn't design the component with longer connections to prevent install damage.

[@pmag3200]

Do you have a thermal gun that goes up really high so after you do the Rosebud in the middle to show how high it really is compared to the temperature clamps to the sides...just curious

[@joe4282]

I wonder how hot block compares to hear freeze by muggy weld

[@hvactechwanttobe1499]

Thanks for taking your time to do this test

[@kendallfitzgerald8599]

Good video Brad

[@g.martinez2871]

Great video! Very informative! Keep up the product testing!

[@scrambler350]

Just bought a 1lb tub of the *Solderweld* stuff last week - paid full price on their website because AK's discount code didn't work anymore :(

[@jhhvacplumbing1944]

Hey Brad thanks for the awesome experiment!!!!

[@neilcomparetto5282]

Thanks for doing this video Brad!

[@HVACinSC]

Thanks for watching!

[@chuckdearruda6271]

Super video! Thanks Brad.

[@HVACinSC]

Thanks Chuck!

[@mhoush]

Great video bro! I've not used hot-block, but really like wet-rag. Seems the hot-block left more residue on your hands / gloves though.

[@waynemiles7027]

What is the highest temp those Testo clamp ons can tolerate before they are damaged? Great vid !

[@HVACinSC]

Had them so long I can't remember.

[@andrewshort3004]

Do u prefer soldering with a b tank or oxy and acy?

[@HVACRSurvival]

Interesting and useful. Thanks for doing it! The only thing you forgot to add is what they cost. That is the age old question. 🤣

[@HVACinSC]

Thanks! My Amazon link shows that. 😉😜😆 Both of these tubs run about $30 each. The larger Solderweld tub is about $100 I believe.

[@HVACRSurvival]

@@HVACinSC will your employer pay for it ? I'll probably have a hard time getting them to do it. I'm lucky I can get that paste that looks like toothpaste. Lol

[@HVACinSC]

My employer is great about this sort of stuff. Pretty much anything we request that will make our jobs easier or more efficient he is all for.

[@rommelandamo6239]

Amazing video, thanks

[@Jeepjones85]

Very interesting, I’ve been using wet rag seems to work pretty good.

[@jasonreitz6049]

I bought this stuff and was pretty disappointed. It doesnt hold together very well, even if you rehydrate it with some water. And man this stuff is messy! Leaves residue all over your hands and a total pain to clean off of parker valves. I'm going back to the trusty wet rags as well...

[@OcRefrig]

Awesome video & Very Well Done ! i Very Much enjoyed it ! But, What i am about to say now should not be taken away to lessen the Awesome value of Your video ! Your video Proves that Both Products are Very good Products , Work very Well ! and are Very Similar. That Being said , i Wish u Had Weighed 6 ounces of each product & used that same amount on the side x side test. Using Different amounts of product Will / should affect the heat absorption rate. i think u metioned one ball was 8 ounce vs 12 ounces. that means that u had 30% more thermal mass to block the heat with the wet rag product. Begging the Question ? What would the results have been like with Equal weight amount of product ? 2. A Piece of pipe open on both ends. Thanks Again for an Awesome video ! Very well done !

[@HVACinSC]

The weights I gave were of the entire tubs. (12oz tub of Wet Rag and 8oz tub of Hot Block) That was not how much was applied to the copper. I applied about 2oz of each during the test. Thanks for watching.

[@OcRefrig]

Ok , Thanks. They did look similar in size in the test. excellent ! sounds good. still a Truly Great video !

[@HVACinSC]

Thanks OC! 🤜🤛

[@OcRefrig]

👍👍

[@kendallfitzgerald8599]

Hey Brad can u give me a part number on that # 15 rose bud tip u use

[@HVACinSC]

The ones I use are Uniweld Type 17-15 rosebud. My Amazon storefront link should have it. If not let me know.

[@kendallfitzgerald8599]

Thanks bud

[@dizziedallas]

Cool video Brad!👍

[@HVACinSC]

Thanks Dallas!

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Great video man 👍👍

[@HVACinSC]

Thanks bro!

[@jhhvacplumbing1944]

I was waiting for Gremlins to start growing after you added water

[@pmag3200]

Nice test..thanks

[@wasup23tube]

Good video for comparison. These are great alternatives for those who cant afford a wet rag.

[@HVACinSC]

Or for those who don't feel like carrying around a tub of water and dripping towels to braze.🤔🤔🤔

[@wasup23tube]

Well... you should have water anyways in case something interesting happens with the fire extinguisher. @@HVACinSC

[@HVACinSC]

@@wasup23tube Damn son! How much water you carrying to braze? 5 gallons? 🤣🤣 If your fire extinguisher dont get it done, your little bottle of water will work as well as pissing on a house fire. In the end (if you're in the industry) you will do what you see fit to perform your job safely and effectively.

[@wasup23tube]

Ive had extinguishers malfunction, but a 1 gallon bucket has put out any fire I have created. @@HVACinSC

[@HVACinSC]

@@wasup23tube I've yet to set anything on fire in 20 years and counting. I'll stick to my methods, but thanks for your opinion.

[@kendallfitzgerald8599]

They both done well, Damn good video HD

[@HVACinSC]

Thanks brotha!

[@JuanTodoli]

Priceless videos. Thanks!

[@HVACinSC]

Thanks Juan!

[@achdiagnostic7773]

The pinched end by the vice was trapping heat

[@HVACinSC]

Thanks for watching

[@OcRefrig]

Yes, Very True ! Good Eyes & deductive reasoning. This could account for the 50 degree anomily. Ill bet both products are almost exactly similar.

[@jeffreyadams6340]

Great to know thanx for the good info.

[@HVACinSC]

Thanks for watching!

[@picturemetrollin2093]

Hot Damn! That was a good video!

[@IndraArdiansyah-h4c]

tank goood video

[@AnUnapologeticApologist]

I got to be honest I came into this video thinking viper would be the best, but after seeing this I'm gonna at least give hot block a try.

[@jonhvac]

11:19, 13:50, 13:57, 14:54. My lawyer will get in touch with you Bradley me boy😂💦

[@HVACinSC]

😆😆😆😆😆😆 Is your lawyer my brother?

[@jonhvac]

@@HVACinSC I wouldn't put your poor brother in that position. I'm not a monster Bradley me boy😁

[@harrydickson4575]

👍👍👍

[@lee-johnson]

This vid is Hot & Cool at the same time!

[@JD-ks6mo]

Great vid, but I think it could be made a little more accurate.

[@HVACinSC]

There are minor things that could be changed but the outcome would be almost identical. This was not my first test with these products. Feel free to make your own comparisons video. That's the beauty of KZbin.

[@JD-ks6mo]

HVAC in SC true dat 😂😂

[@superiorcomfortheatingairl3373]

👍

[@juantoledo8595]

Wet rag FTW

[@kingofthecrease30]

both products way better than that thermo trap stuff in the tube...that stuff is junk...even with this putty i will still use a spray bottle with cold water

[@pedroignaciorojaszambrano8859]

Thank you for your video.

[@muddmaddness]

👍👍👍👍👍