The Zoomlock (and my first felony assault)🚓

I catch up with the Zoomlock guys during the last stop of 2018's Zoomlock Roadshow in Louiseville KY. I had a great time, until...well until I didn't.
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[@ungamiko]

I miss this dude video's. He was on another level!

[@LucilioSantos12]

Very nice this tool,thanks to share with us.

[@derekw40]

Cool tools. Funny ending. Lol thanks Andrew.

[@ericlopez7120]

Awesome. Was expecting these to fail.

[@4g_hvac]

Dad and I was a little skeptical at first but had the same problem with a job that torches couldn’t be used. Worth its money in labor, prep is pretty much the same as soldering, minus wrapping, nitrogen, and cooling down. Saved us tons of time just about paid for itself.

[@zachbrinker1356]

Will be attending HVAC tech school in August!!!!

[@gregob-team4642]

Awesome video and tool..

[@neilmitchell9483]

I used these for the first time a few months back. Absolutely amazing product and well worth using for VRF installs just to avoid brazing the tiny stubs on bs boxes! The speed of connecting the bs boxes up is just insane compared to wet ragging & brazing.

[@AKHVAC]

Truth✊

[@markbeiser]

They really do try to maximize the BS when it comes to installing or servicing BS Boxes...

[@namaste303]

This video made me decide to change my career and go to HVAC! Thank you AK! Keep the videos coming!

[@utubepro7742]

Finally got zoom 😳

[@garyclark4657]

Been out of the trade for 5 years, Got bored so coming out of retirement,,Actually,I love working,and troubleshooting refrigeration-hvac systems,almost as much as I love making them do what they are supposed to. although I have seen a few of these fittings out in the field, you are the first experienced,unbiased,,(hopefully) tech to discuss these fittings. Still a little old school,but can see the major benefits,and applications.Look forward to see you cover these fittings over the long term. Brazing is fun though,,,,jus sayin....

[@nickwilder2520]

I love my zoom lock

[@jddr.jkindle9708]

Impressive presentation and loved the ending.

[@AKHVAC]

Well thank you JD!!

[@Carlossoto-rg5hh]

Nice ending!!

[@thereandback1313]

Loved it. Glad you're mixing the two channels together.

[@gilliganlokz14]

Zoom zoom 2019 all day

[@superiorcomfortheatingairl3373]

I am a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dealer and while back I talked to the Mitsubishi Representative and asked about if Mitsubishi approves Zoom lock fittings, he says they have not. I don’t install VRF systems, I just install the M & P series which is Residential & Light Commercial, but I heard they did approve the VRF system, so I am confused unless since the residential units carry a 12 Year Parts Warranty and Mitsubishi feels like the fittings might not hold up for length of time.

[@AKHVAC]

Superior Comfort Heating & Air LLC I’m pretty sure Mitsubishi has a new training lab in GA with VRF AND M&P series that is completely constructed with ZoomLock fittings. I also know they’re approved for all other VRF manufacturers I’ve worked with, including York/Hitachi.

[@superiorcomfortheatingairl3373]

Thanks for responding back, I am a dealer for JCI products (originally York, now Luxaire) I know the York distributor here in Kansas is starting to promote Hitachi VRF, I have went to some training, but this is so new technology for United States, I just get concerned about getting any good technical support after the sale from the distributor or manufacturer level. I did listened to the recent podcast with Zack and I do admire and have respect for your knowledge on this technology

[@MR-nl8xr]

What's the big deal with all this VRF talk i hear. I mean is this hype or what.

[@AKHVAC]

It seems to be about half of everything I work on these days. Definitely not hype, like 80% of of the world outside the U.S uses VRF primarily. And for the last 35 years. We’re just late to the party.

[@TandNServices]

Your rep is wrong. My training room has 40 Zoomlock fittings. The room was certified by Mitsubishi also. If you go to the Mitsubishi training room in Atlanta they have a cut away of a Zoomlock fitting in there. I also demonstrated the Zoomlock in one of the classes at that same facility. Finally Mitsubishi doesn’t care if you connect the indoor and outdoor with a water hose. Please pass that onto the rep.

[@totaltech8246]

The guy from zoomlock was a good sport and that pressure test was impressive!! Thanks for the laughs at the end!!!!

[@AKHVAC]

He was TOTALLY a good sport, I asked him on the spot to do all that without prior knowledge 😆

[@josephkaseke8260]

impressive

[@jaymorin4466]

Starting a large mini split job using zoom lock for first time and was very hesitant but looks like preparation is key unlike some plumbers I’ve seen using propress and not deburing fittings and then end up with multiple leaks. This always made me skeptical but now I see that pipe was never prepped which accounts for the leaks. SOLD!!!

[@westonosborne6689]

Good tool. I've only had one failure and I believe that to be user error. We use this on all of our ductless units.

[@landolorean51]

I'm looking to enter an HVAC apprenticeship this year and man your videos have been informative, articulate and hilariously refreshing as I delve into this world for the first time. You do a great job of making this trade feel approachable to a complete newcomer. Much appreciated content sir👍🏻

[@capitolrefrigerationheatin7501]

I am wondering how those O rings hold up when they get hot and cold over and over?

[@toolstech9630]

Your video editing skills are going to another level sir!!! Keep up the great work!!!!

[@AKHVAC]

Thank you so much, appreciate you watching!

[@drew22]

So it’s just a propress for HVAC. Neat I guess

[@cambrositv]

Does that fuerguson carry belts ? Been to one around my shop and they didn't carry belts. How do you consider yourself a HVAC supply shop without belts?

[@ethanunseld6623]

Are you from the Louisville area? Also I’ve been in residential hvac for 4 years and just made the decision to try and join the local union service technician apprenticeship here in Louisville and currently am waiting to hear back. Any tips or advice for making the transition and possibly things to help get into something like that? Thanks.

[@stevenr5911]

Thats the first time i have seen a pressure demonstration of the zoom lock and man i was impressed! Thanks for the video!

[@TySterling1]

Great video and now to talk the OWNER into it LOL.....from Vet to Vet...Happy Veteran's Day

[@Takeithome345]

Great for trailer parks

[@mikelorett7728]

First of all Thank You for your Service. Navy 75-79. I noticed in your other video's a "old school" Freon charging cylinder. My dad has his first one and I painted it black a long time ago. It took a razor blade and a lot of hours to clean it up enough for him to use. hahahaha. Been the HVAC trade for about 45 years now. What is VRF Bands? Who makes them? Where can I get some schooling on them? Thanks again Mike

[@RayRay-nb7tn]

Impressive tool. Big dollars? And whats the cost of fittings, and a complete set up? Like it.

[@billburkhalter411]

It is about time that someone actually put the pressure knob on the wood and showed how much the Zoomlock fittings can take. At 6:57 you see the fitting split apart. People the o-rings still held up!!! If the tubing used was longer it would have burst there instead. The older Cerro Zoomlock test is also awesome to watch. I have had similar results using a freezer. I hope to update my videos soon.

[@zack9912000]

Maybe cut the cost of the tool way down and people may want to use it

[@knighthvac4876]

Unexpected ending!

[@nathanblack2997]

Zomg that was awesome. Funniest HVAC channel by a million miles lol

[@Rezcat-y6r]

Thanks for the great video Andrew. Zoom zoom! Have a great weekend. God bless.

[@ajculberson9287]

Solid transitions to and from the Louisville job. Any chance to see some of the zoom lock pipe work inside?

[@AKHVAC]

AJ Culberson I wish man, it’s a secured government building that I worked at three years ago, I’d have no access to the inside anymore. Wish I was making videos back then, it was an awesome job!

[@curryhopper188]

Thats how side counties act we probably have more opportunity down here at Hopkinsville Ky but great video keep em coming

[@danxcastle5200]

I appreciate you bro. I'm about to start, I mean I have NO idea about it but I know this is what I want to do, thank you. HVAC!!!

[@AKHVAC]

Thanks for watching, and best of luck to you Danny!

[@zp1944]

We use something very similar called Propress

[@andrewshort3004]

Are u from louisville,ky and is that where u work?

[@hilikus4530]

Nice video man. 3500+ psig crazy!

[@Anthonymayn]

Bro that little segment at the end had me dead 💀

[@spencermacdonald5762]

I could only afford Lok Ring tool not Zoomlock

[@jasonha9000]

We do a lot of hvac replacement in apartments. I know what you mean about how a open flame is frowned upon. I have used the zoom lock tool. My biggest gripe is that the manufacturers don't leave enough stubs on coils or condensers to start the zoom lock fitting. So a lot of times I am getting my torch out anyway to braze stub pieces in and then zoom locking the rest.

[@ZuffaLtdDanaWhite]

Nice video Andrew. Eye opener. I had no idea they had the Y fittings for vrf systems

[@Comiefornia]

I’m surprised you don’t have followers!! Keep up the good work!

[@AKHVAC]

The ones I have are great. Thanks for watching Mac Family!

[@danottaway3219]

Just started watchin your channel a couple weeks ago, awesome content! Are you located around Louisville?

[@Differentname7930]

Awsome vid. The ending was the icing on the cake!

[@Caleb_zoller]

Zoomlock is trash in my opinion. We done an entire vrf in strictly zoomlock and had more leaks then we have ever had with braze fittings. Also had issues with fittings coming from factory with the O rings shredded or not even in the fitting at all.

[@AKHVAC]

When properly prepped that has never been my experience, sorry to hear about yours! Thanks for watching

[@Caleb_zoller]

AK HVAC even when properly prepped, they still failed us. Could spin the pipe in the fitting in some. Leak check takes days because they only spit out spider eyes. Just my two cents. Keep the good videos coming though bud.

[@AKHVAC]

That Zoller guy appreciate ya man!

[@Mike.Macmyazka]

Awesome...love the ending. Very cool...I didn't realize HVAC had fittings similar to what plumbers have. Good to know. I guess the real question then is this...customers can save on labor cost, but how do the price of these fittings compare to brazing?

[@AKHVAC]

I’d say if the customer can save on labor, then that means the contractor did as well and decided to pass that savings along to the end user. I don’t think there’s one answer to the press fitting vs braze debate. It depends on the scale of the job, the size of pipe and the application/location. I’ll always have a torch kit in my van, but certainly see and have taken advantage of the opportunities to use press fittings in the field.

[@markbeiser]

The fittings are very expensive, but not as expensive as the costs associated with a hot work permit. It can also be very difficult to be absolutely sure you are getting nitrogen flow through all parts of a complicated VRF piping system when brazing, while at the same time absolutely necessary to do so when brazing one up.

[@marvingarcia8982]

Zoom zoom mothe lol..love the end bro. Good job

[@derrickschroepfer9173]

Fantastic Video and well edited. loved it and the ending was hilarious! been trying to get a Zoomlock for our shop, loving Rigid's Propress.

[@AKHVAC]

Thank you Derrick!

[@aws15u2]

Downtown loowovoll.

[@AKHVAC]

I hope you’re not one of the ones that think it’s pronounced “louEEville”...

[@ryans5473]

Your video editing is the best dude

[@AKHVAC]

I’m amateur at best but try hard to improve as I go, thanks for those words and for watching Ryan!

[@prestigehvac4538]

Would of checked it out If I would have known they were in my town. Might have even purchased one. Still on the fence.

[@danielhako1]

AK HVAC did you buy that 2000 dollar zoomlock crimp or did your company buy it for you?

[@AKHVAC]

danielhako1 company had bought the tool, it was built into the cost of a job that required we not use any open flame. Perfect solution!

[@mrcrux213]

Downtown what?

[@AKHVAC]

Louisville KY

[@TheWhiteGuy82]

Question: do you think 35 is too old to get into the trade? I went from manufacturing to plumbing/heating 1 1/2 years ago. Think I can still make a good career out of it? If not, I always keep the CDL hanging out in the background as a fallback.

[@AKHVAC]

ThatOneGuy82 having a background in plumbing would make transitioning to hvac at 35 no big stretch at all. Your not a stranger to the trades and know what the life is like. Get on in!

[@nickguerriero8659]

Another quality video. Somehow I don't believe that's your first felony assault! 🤣

[@chrismoody1342]

Get away in a company van; you’ll blend right in. I’d rather have a truck load of the fittings instead of the tool.

[@TheRealJoeCarter]

Very interesting. I've heard of this stuff but never seen it. Good job! That ending was great!

[@AKHVAC]

Joe Carter 😁😆

[@carlosdyer1113]

Excellent video, zoom zoom bwhhhaaa

[@jhhvacplumbing1944]

Ak isnt he wrong when he mentions the copper burst and not the fitting? Looked to me that was the coupling that blew , yes the middle area , not the seal area but that's still the fitting

[@AKHVAC]

Yes I think his point was copper itself will burst before the crimped seals/o ring failed

[@clintglasgow5633]

👍

[@Pipefitr18201]

Great video!

[@throttlebottle5906]

to be honest, I came to watch the ending and have a lol. I'll add that there's still is not a form of rubber compound known to man that I trust....

[@g.martinez2871]

The ending is HILARIOUS! 😂 Even cat videos are more popular lol! This is one of your best videos!

[@AKHVAC]

G. Martinez 😆 thanks brotha!

[@dillonlexington]

AK HVAC you are in Louisville? I am HVAC and plumbing apprentice from Lexington

[@raytinsman2672]

now that funny right there! Great video

[@JuanTodoli]

"Even cat videos are more popular than HVAC videos"... and that look on 09:02, THAT LOOK!! xDDD

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

That was spectacular 😂😂😂😂

[@jamesjustice4072]

How much does it cost?

[@hvacslayer2929]

I’ve been using the pro press for the past year inside buildings on vav and boiler loops due to hot work BS. I really do like it, makes the job quick and don’t have to worry about customers freaking out when they hear the torch. I have the 12v version from Milwaukee up to 1 1/4 then 18v for bigger stuff. I was at Johnstone when zoomlock showed up doing there tour down here in SoCal, I do like there stuff looks like quality work but I’m little optimistic on the length of time until the fittings fail or start to leak, this stuff is still somewhat new and I know it will only improve in the future to driers and valves and until my company wants to drop money on a kit or starts telling us no more flame on rooftops, I’ll just keep the 🔥 alive and embrace the art of brazing. Q- if you didn’t have the zoomlock for the government building job what would you guys have done since you can’t have flame, flare everything ??

[@truetothecraft5725]

Great stuff man!! Love it 😂😂

[@johntravolto4058]

That ending though bahaha love it brethren.

[@AKHVAC]

John Trovato 😁😆

[@ChrisHVAC]

"Cat videos" Cracked me up!

[@johnd4348]

EXPENSIVE FITTINGS

[@twiz8789]

I see job security. Should provide plenty of future work. Ending was funny as fuc&

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Hahahahaha. Great vid my man !!!! Awesome !!!

[@AKHVAC]

🤜🤛

[@hvaclifewithalex4051]

Great video, AK!!! Zoom zoom mother flower!!!😂😂😂😂

[@SombraLocs]

When were you out here in Louisville?

[@AKHVAC]

Yesterday!

[@jodep3748]

He wacked him like a Looney toons character😂

[@AKHVAC]

Jodé P 😂

[@Alex-yk6he]

Damn that is impressive

[@THEBIGGUY718]

Hahahaa this was awesome. Great videos man!

[@justin0957]

Did he dieded dead??

[@AKHVAC]

Justin Hernandez he is very died

[@commercialelectrician133]

that was a good one

[@mike31958]

Great Video Brother. Happy Veterans Day. And Thank You For Your Service

[@AKHVAC]

Thanks so much Mike!

[@alphatechrefrigeration3983]

Alright dude, I've been watching your videos for a while and I got to say they're very funny. I enjoyed them a great deal thank you for putting them out and most importantly thank you for your service! Have a great Veterans Day!

[@AKHVAC]

Alpha, thank you for that. Appreciate your support and for watching!

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Right on brotha great video! #zoomzoommothaF$#@%^

[@AKHVAC]

HVACR VIDEOS 😁😆

[@doe3013]

Zoom zoom mutha!!!!

[@MR-nl8xr]

Watch using subliminal messages to boost sales, thank me latter.

[@brandonskater911]

Such a great ending! Zooomm Zoommm!! Hahaha

[@Hvac_Cool_Jay]

Zoom zoom motherffffffff😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TedCookHVAC]

lol !!!

[@mekyleavacadogaming7354]

Zoom zoom

[@MR-nl8xr]

All right all right, let's be Al Pacino for a minute here and play devil's advocate. Let's say fine, the fitting can hold up to the crazy X amount of pressure at X amount of refr. temperature and vibration from a 2 hour long 9.9 earthquake with all the ambient heat, moisture, and direct sunlight that a nice Florida beach day has to offer, fine. But it has seals, and seals aren't metal and don't last forever, they 99.99% of the time NEED to be REPLACED. What then🤔.

[@AKHVAC]

I just know that schraeder cores, txvs, service valves, king valves, and semi hermetic compressors all have seals and/or gaskets that often last the entire life of a system. Rubber and Teflon is nothing new to sealed refrigeration systems, quite the opposite. One thing I WOULD doubt, though, is that any of those little gaskets and Teflon o rings would stand up to 4K psi like those fittings did. Just my opinion, thanks for watching man!

[@MR-nl8xr]

@@AKHVAC 😮.

[@1lefty123]

You shouldn't braze with that beard anyway, LOL

[@Akvan79]

Yo epic ending I almost crashed when I saw the ending. Mind you I was still parked lmao

[@AKHVAC]

Akvan79 😂😂

[@geoffhoweth]

OHHH MAN That was Great lol👍👍

[@AKHVAC]

😆thanks man!