For hard work like that, I'll take cold any day over that heat!

That is actually a pretty nice attic for a low pitch roof. I have been in some that you have to belly crawl and lay in front of. Low pitch attics are hot because you are right against the roof. Not uncommon to find larger size air handlers than the outdoor unit in the south especially goodman, helps meet seer rating and dehumidification. Just ask your local goodman rep.

People in other parts of the country just don't understand how hot the South gets. I've lived in Georgia my whole life and still hate the summer. Good AC is a must. 🥵

Cool video, brother. Be safe in those attics they are rough around this time.. i just used that leak seal the other day..

I can see in the video it has has to be hot as he'll in that attic. Make sure sure you stay hydrated during the day, especially in the summer. Stay healthy!!!

I'm from the south and have a walk in attic from the upstairs bonus room.

#8 isn’t big enough for 10 kw heat strips and the blower…needs at least a #6 or unhook half of the strips which you can’t do cause that’s the only source of heat…your only option is to replace the wire with a #6 then run it off of a 50 amp breaker…still has a leak somewhere…that’s the best design for a rental property cause it’s the most reliable but personally I would opt for the inverter heat pump…runs a considerably less amp draw for the same load….

I’d use that same ladder just the shorter one, versatile. I feel u on the basements tho, I was spoiled in Michigan, now I’m in Vegas with these hot ass attics and nobody has a pull down. Ladder needed for every job.

Good find on the wire. I would cut the KW in half if the wire size was not sufficient. Then tell the customer to get an electrician out there to change the wire. Most of them were reminded when it got cool out and the house was not heating properly. Disconnect did its job, sort of. To small wire = fire. 10KW at 240v and 8KW at 208v I think is how it works, however, wire a #6, always for anything with 10KW, breaker and fuse size very important as well. I know the heat in attics, S FL was a roaster up in there. The AC was a mix. Carrier AHU with a Goodman Condenser. Zombie AC. If in doubt on the size of the Evap coil, pop the panel and see if there is a manuf tag on it. Usually its there. Nice vid. Enjoyed.

In my experience, leak sealers can work OK on slow leaks (makes them slower) but if refrigerant is gone, you'll get a callback. Oversized evaporators can work OK, but may want to reduce blower speed. Attic work this time of year earns a surcharge...

I use a little giant king kombo , its light, and unfolds from a 6ft to a 10 ft, they have many sizes...so I recommend a cordless m12 Milwaukee fan .

Have a great 4th!

Looks like the classic loose lug on the disconnect. Although the wire size is cutting it close.

In Florida I call that a really nice attic

per the install instruction, minimum wire size for single feed is 6AWG. minimum 60 amp breaker/fuse. max wire length 80'. leak seal should be a last resort and ALWAYS mark the unit, in multiple places, that you put that crap in. I, for one, will not connect to a unit that has that crap in it!!! I will buy a set of gauges and hoses that is charged to the customer if I run across a unit with leak seal, UV dye or similar product.

Your HEATH is more important and your safe too first thing in the morning.

8 gauge wire is good for 40amps and 6 gauge is good for 60amps. I think the 8 should be ok for 10kw heater but would like 6 gauge to be much more safe.

Can't pull a vacuum on a unit with a leak, will suck in humidity through the hole. Can't add sealant because it will react to that moisture and create restriction. Need to fix the leak and with a goodman it is probably the evap coil.

410A is garbage wish the EPA just stuck with R-22 now we got this new higher pressure trash R-32 and R-454B they just keep screwing us over, mildly flammable gas that runs at same pressure as 410A. Wild stuff man! Let’s replace a TRUE refrigerant with something that runs at double the pressure and leaks a lot faster than 22. Idk what they’re thinking? Lemme know what y’all think?

Home depot has 6fters for about 60 bucks

Holiday? I'm working the 4th the 5th and the 6th

I've never heard of the right hand rule??? Only rule i followed when taking out disconnects was to make sure i was not leaning on the unit or touching anything with my other hand.

8 gauge wire can hold like 50 amps max I think

You said you were up north where did you use to live

Attic air handlers should be illegal anywhere south of Ohio. LOL

I would carry a 12 and a 6 ft ladder then

I went in white. Know I'm dark brown. 🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂😂😂

Harbor freight those expandable ones.

California attic today. 146 in attic. 😂😂😂