I was at work one day and called you you answered I know you couldn't talk but wow it made me feel so good your a very nice person you don't know how much you do for people like fixing the dryer vent your an HVAC legend in the KZfaq word your my helper in the field I need to know something I can't go to you Thur your videos thank you Mr cook
@TedCookHVAC3 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@maubunky14 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing that there are still such high quality air conditioning manufacturers like Trane that can build a TXV equipped system that can last 5 whole years before it fails and needs a repair. Just like A coils that total replacement cost as much as half the price of a new unit depending on where you live, like here where our local repairmen charge over $150 per hour labor and 10 to 20 times their cost of the refrigerant and about 200 to 300 percent markup on parts. Give me a standard old fixed orifice unit any day. But I guess I can cry about that all day just like the fact that they don't sell R 22 new units anymore either. But I think I'd like to move to South Carolina just so I can get this guy to charge me a fair price for quality work...either that or Steve Lav's town. Then again, I'd have to move to upstate New York to get my cars worked on by South Main Auto youtuber too, man I'd be movin all over the place just to not get screwed.
@TheWoodman0645 жыл бұрын
Your videos are tops with my 13 year old grandson! He loves watching with me!
@TedCookHVAC5 жыл бұрын
Thank You very much for the support !! I really appreciate you watching !! What is his name ? I will give him a shout-out.
@englishruraldoggynerd5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant... your giving him something precious ~ your time, attention, and love so many young people never know ~ and of course instilling in him confidence, giving him education in electronic things and showing him that university education isn’t necessarily the best way forward for all professions, but highly desirable if that’s what he chooses. You sound like a sound bloke Elwood :)
@Rick-rz1gm5 жыл бұрын
I have always loved this, TXV valve, thermostatic expansion valve valve🤣 . Good video.
@bairfamilyfarm13365 жыл бұрын
It's like "PIN number"! Personal Identification Number number.
@sknight03915 жыл бұрын
That's one of the best tech.'s you've had in awhile Ted. Give the man insurance and 401k and see if he'll stick around 👍
@jaybee19302 жыл бұрын
He looks like that Geico gecko
@djastram5 жыл бұрын
You're kinda the Bob Ross of HVAC it seems. Nice video!
@tommyt58154 жыл бұрын
David Jastram what does that mean ? He’s a painter ? Seriosly I’m confused
@picklerix61624 жыл бұрын
Bob Ross didn’t mind helicopters.
@MrMultitool5 жыл бұрын
Glad o see someone else using MAPP gas in an attic. It does a Great job .Jimmy is better than some of the help I've had for sure.
@BangBang-fj5tv5 жыл бұрын
Lol freaked out when jimmy the lizard jumped on top of the fan
@picklerix61624 жыл бұрын
Bang Bang - Apparently, that was not Jimmy’s first rodeo, running across the fan grate.
@Im-not-clever5 жыл бұрын
And here i go thinking you actually got a new helper, i should've known better hahahaa
@jayva325 жыл бұрын
Those helpers are seasonal, awesome in the summer but cant get them to even leave their house in the winter.
@thebluelunarmonkey5 жыл бұрын
and always leaving a tail behind in the weirdest places
@oddjobz98582 жыл бұрын
Man you are a gentleman and a good technician. I like your style and your videos keep up the good vibes
@AMStationEngineer5 жыл бұрын
I'd have had to ask if the homeowner's property was insured thru Geico...
@chrissteene5 жыл бұрын
this is what happens when you are a good guy and treat customers rite they will alowyes want you over any one else because you are the best at what you do
@jimgill57064 жыл бұрын
Good work and very informative. The only suggestion I have would be to use Stay-Brite8 on the liquid line joint.
@kevinbennett25655 жыл бұрын
@7:13 awww he's gonna help us....NO JIMMY NO!!!!! Crazy ass Jimmy hahaha
@BenTh175 жыл бұрын
Jimmy the lizard is working on his EPA certification
@lee-johnson5 жыл бұрын
Great helper and he can get you good rates on car & motorcycle insurance!
@jaydee26203 жыл бұрын
Obviously Jimmy the lizard knows that system inside and out. Good thing he was there to double check ur work. Yeah I know it sucks servicing units far away, being a good person and Doing the right thing can be a hassle sometimes. But you will sleep good at night
@johnsmithjr54985 жыл бұрын
Could have left the door off and put a wet rag on the valve to prevent a future problem. jmo. Your helper pays attention better than a lot of them!!
@dragsterstransmissions4 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking back to when we had our system replaced. The TXV was bad from the start and it had to be replaced. Three years later it had to be replaced again. It's a puron system Recently the big line frosted and I thought here we go again. I cleaned the condenser coil and the A coil (as best as I could still mounted in handler). It needed it. Also cleaned the fan. Seems to be good now it's been a few weeks. Small line is warm the big line is cold and the fan is pumping out slightly warm air
@drifter4365 жыл бұрын
I did a change out today and put a XR in. Nice units.
@OldePhart4 жыл бұрын
I would have liked to hear the commentary during the txv install.
@renecuevas41283 жыл бұрын
We have a lot of Jimmy s here in s Fl. Love ur shoes also and since I m almost retired after 30 summer s of doing AC I enjoy the way u figure stuff,,,,,,we use renew here since day one they figure the sticky txv oil issue We replace so many till the right stuff was added. Yup Jimmy enjoy to see a guy that knows his trade.....ttul. learning and re learning we never get tire ,,,,,,rise my kids doing it.....caiou
@lengthluther4845 жыл бұрын
Jimmy really likes the hot air coming out of the unit!!!!
@sitanhuang94025 жыл бұрын
Cold-blooded
@dpky73333 жыл бұрын
Talks about that lizard the way Bob Ross would talk about a tree.
@richardheyne22352 жыл бұрын
The more I watch. I'm thinking about going to school for it
@JosephArata5 жыл бұрын
Anything under 102 PSI suction pressure with 410a in a residential system, will cause a condensation freeze over on the evaporator coil 99% of the time.
@Oto_Travel4 жыл бұрын
Only a pro would of figured that out
@Chris-wp3ew4 жыл бұрын
bought a couple of those Nebo LED lights you recommended. Very compact and will come in handy!
@MasterTheNEC5 жыл бұрын
I sure wish you were near McKinney TX.....We have a TRANE and has never worked since the day it was installed in 2016.
@josephbailey39685 жыл бұрын
Would have liked to have seen the valve replacement at regular speed, otherwise, a great video.
@lengthluther4845 жыл бұрын
I actually have a lizard named jimmy too. My girlfriend really likes to play with him.
@marklabelle73714 жыл бұрын
LMAO
@mychoclabwinston4 жыл бұрын
Not sure that I’d ever use map gas for brazing though,
@christopherwasmuth36784 жыл бұрын
It works, not sure id ever braze that with out something on the txv though 🤔
@jakelowe35264 жыл бұрын
It is nice to be able to hold it at any angle tho
@OleRazzleDazzler3 жыл бұрын
Lol the longer I watch teds videos I scratch my head. But he’s a lovable guy. He does things a special way. Yeah, some things aren’t practical . But that’s why it helps old guys and young bloods working together and teaching each other stuff
@OleRazzleDazzler3 жыл бұрын
Hey, if you don’t bubble flare joints, you’re asking for it. Such a risk taker .
@1110001001010013 жыл бұрын
If used on small lines, like liquid with little heat sinking, you can knock it out if you’re proficient. The TXVs are pretty tolerant, if you don’t jack around and keep pouring heat into them. Yes, not ideal, but it works; ‘put it to bed and move on.’
@hg2.3 жыл бұрын
Using a doctor analogy, if most of your service calls are sprained ankles, this is brain surgery. We viewers wouldn't mind watching the whole operation at regular speed - I'd like to see every step. But it points to another "genre" I need to study up on. Thanks for making.
@airmechanical71635 жыл бұрын
Jimmy is undercover youtube police.
@CSHayes5 жыл бұрын
Give Jimmy a big bonus
@Sctronic2095 жыл бұрын
He better stay out of the fan blade
@TheWoodman0645 жыл бұрын
Thank you! His name is Joseph and my name is Woody! We really do appreciate and enjoy your videos! B.l.t.n!
@necroticagony9355 жыл бұрын
Glad you never did XB units. Glad Trane got out of the entry level units and left them to Goodman.
@jamescook75885 жыл бұрын
Love the videos, keep them coming.
@scottk06234 жыл бұрын
That was the Geico Gecko trying to sell them A/C service insurance.
@billsimpson6045 жыл бұрын
'Jimmy' lives in that immediate area, watching out for cats & hawks, with a metal shelter and some water from sweating metal fittings in the hot weather.
@Ravagedsoul19882 жыл бұрын
least it isn't like 30 degrees out. Those days suck when it's raining, cold and having to pull a vacuum.
@yettielusive33705 жыл бұрын
I like that little lizard guy...funny that he wants to be an hvac helper. lol
@treymanning86335 жыл бұрын
I pull vacuum with the appion 3/8" hoses down to 350 microns in less than 8 minutes.
@marklabelle73714 жыл бұрын
Trey Manning is that system vacuum or is that with a pump running?
@sknight03915 жыл бұрын
Good Job Jimmy 🦎
@SparkeyDogfish4 жыл бұрын
I used to service telecommunications equipment. Troubleshooting is the same process for most stuff. So I would be interested in having you explain the gauge readings for the non hvac guy.
@hg2.3 жыл бұрын
Ted does HVAC 102, not HVAC 101. There are lots of guys who do HVAC 101. Try Greyfurnaceman, Ty Branaman, or Word Of Advice channels, to name a few.
@lancerudy99344 жыл бұрын
Always like your videos. Keep then commim
@gtrdrejugfde2884 жыл бұрын
Great video I use supco88 oil addictive it works good. Give it I try. Back in the good old days there where no micron gauges just pull a good vac with the valve cores in place and we road with it. The units ran for many years. 🥱
@JamesSamples4 жыл бұрын
LOL, People are helicopters, however the lizard that was sent to spy is a "Buddy" & a "Friend"... Homeowner played this one smart!
@jmccord07164 жыл бұрын
good video. ya got me when the smoke detector went off though thought mine was going off for some reason lol
@bmorekairful5 жыл бұрын
App ion core removers rated for 20 microns. Evacuate system in minutes.
@Sctronic2095 жыл бұрын
Lots of good info 👍👍👍
@RyanKajtor4 жыл бұрын
The bob ross of hvac
@christopherscott88533 жыл бұрын
I thought Jimmy was toast when he ran across the outdoor fan blade.
@robertgregory26185 жыл бұрын
Jimmy was the name you gave the mouse that died on an outside condenser in one of your previous vids.
@tomburson57333 жыл бұрын
I’ve had great luck installing the additive, shifting the reversing valve and letting the unit run awhile in both directions and not having toif
@tomburson57333 жыл бұрын
Change the valve
@mychoclabwinston5 жыл бұрын
2 wrenches, I like this guy already, 1 wrench guys drives me nuts. Watched many of techs try to undo a black iron union with 1 pipe wrench, Me...... woahhhhhh, use to wrenches, there is a reason, and you hand isn’t a wrench
@marklabelle73714 жыл бұрын
Keep these videos Coming!
@throttlebottle59065 жыл бұрын
something similar to jeopardy music, very fast polka or bluegrass would have been great at the sped up part :))
@bradfordgordon65524 жыл бұрын
My SMAN 3 gauges had a leak around the sight glass. The rubber gasket pulls in when you pull a vacuum on those. I took my sight glass out and sealed the gasket with the clear refrigeration sealer and tighten the brass ring. This is the problem with the sight glass gauges.
@549BR3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't Jimmy have a HVAC technician assistant certificate from Spartanburg Tech College? I told the woman that I'd put it in but couldn't service it, and here I am servicing it. Sounds about right. lol 😎
@lawnmoose4 жыл бұрын
Using a hand held acetylene tank is mint. I guess it only works on 3/8" copper, anything larger would need more heat. What type of silfoss is that, seems low temp also.
@ogie51944 жыл бұрын
Man. I'd be pissed, if one of my guys set there tools on the customer washer. Big no, no. I do like watching your videos.
@octaviomartinez75353 жыл бұрын
I connect a CPS micron gauge to the system when I vacuum n it usually gives a lower reading than my fieldpiece digital manifold
@robh19085 жыл бұрын
When I saw the thumbnail I thought Roy was still alive.
@rolandodelapaz39703 жыл бұрын
Good job sir
@Kevin-ib4gv4 жыл бұрын
Great videos but I need to chime in on the evac. Something totally wrong there, even if going through your manifold. I just did 60 feet of 3/8 and 7/8 and had it down to 250 microns in exactly 15 minutes and another 15 minutes to 160 microns, through my Titan manifold and Robinair 5 cfm two stage pump. I pull the schrader cores and use a 3/8 vac hose to the manifold which helps a lot. I would suspect your pump is bad and suggest connecting the micron gauge directly to it and see if you pull down to under 250 and how long it takes to get there. My pump with fresh oil gets to 16 (no typo) microns in less than 1 minute.
@Cuzzy4203 жыл бұрын
Hahahahah my guy had way to much damn time on his hands cringe.
@ianberger46055 жыл бұрын
Good video. 45 mins to get 500 microns for a system that small? Either your running a cheap pump or its worn out.
@brianmahoney1545 жыл бұрын
Ian Berger 1/4 inch hoses through the gauge. Vac may not be as tight as the manifold states. The micron gauge is supposed to be installed at the equipment, not the pump.
@TedCookHVAC5 жыл бұрын
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@TedCookHVAC5 жыл бұрын
It is not the pump ... it is the rig I had with me that day that is so slow and inefficient.
@TedCookHVAC5 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mN2Da7h9lbu5YmQ.html
@TedCookHVAC5 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z6iTa9egmL_QemQ.html
@mychoclabwinston4 жыл бұрын
Changed one on a Bryant the other day, of course everything on the txv was brazed, when will manufactures learn about ease of service, not lugging tools and torches into a crawl space.
@dwarden34 жыл бұрын
I keep a fishing pole in my truck for just such an occasion.
@oldhandyluke4 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@MacMcCabe24563 жыл бұрын
It's a bit hard to here you talking. Love your videos......
@rtoweprojects90725 жыл бұрын
Great working conditions don't know why you wouldn't want to service them. If it's a little further from your radius service area just charge more travel time.
@shawnd5675 жыл бұрын
No wet rag on txv?! Alot of HVAC techs are saying 1/4 go bad when brazing. I personally use stay Brite near those with a rag.
@stevekaufmann81095 жыл бұрын
Lol I've been a tech for years this guy is top notch
@shawnbologna82815 жыл бұрын
@@stevekaufmann8109 I agree and if u know what you are doing and are quick enough u really don't have to use any thing but a wet rag on the txv. Just so it doesn't get too hot
@joekerr86345 жыл бұрын
Great video, my only question, if you knew you were going that far out why the heck didn’t you bring the big guns for the evac?
@throttlebottle59065 жыл бұрын
@ 10:11 who put the tripping hazard in front of the washer/dryer.. think they'd have ran around the unit instead of across the floor directly in front of lol
@hounddoggzgaming69705 жыл бұрын
I luv these videos
@geoffhoweth5 жыл бұрын
Tell that Lizard to stay out of your contactors and caps 😊
@animalcorvair5 жыл бұрын
an fan
@rpfree4 жыл бұрын
Jimmy makes me laugh.
@martindeloach5 жыл бұрын
Well I was taught to not use oxygen for pressure test because you could actually cause explosion due to mix of refrigerant and oil..
@aaronbeaulieu40955 жыл бұрын
Oxygen for pressure test WTF is happening. Only dry nitrogen
@thebluelunarmonkey5 жыл бұрын
@@aaronbeaulieu4095 Aaron.... same last name! do you pronounce yours with a R sound at the end like I do? And Martin... he's using nitrogen at low pressure to keep the inside from oxidizing when he brazes the copper line, which would otherwise quickly ruin that new valve when all that residue would get knocked off during operation. You can see at 15:43 he's got his separate flow regulator (small aluminum cylinder with a sight glass and a ball indicator) which lets him set the pressure low enough (~2psi) so he's not wasting nitrogen and blowing out his brazing material, yet completely prevents oxygen from the air from getting in there.
@Mrflash2220065 жыл бұрын
Jimmy is alright, he’s just chill’in
@twoninecav4 жыл бұрын
May I ask, why no filter dryer?
@ndsmudlogger40614 жыл бұрын
You may not.
@geezus12014 жыл бұрын
Another subscriber made a good comment about they must be insured by Geico bc their gecko is hanging around. 😂
@markraymond22212 жыл бұрын
Wonder why we fast forwarded through the install???
@rgruenhaus Жыл бұрын
Would have been nice to see it cooling inside.
@donnierobertson30885 жыл бұрын
Good job
@HanZie824 жыл бұрын
So amazing to see how drains and electrical wire is just there. Here in my country( the Netherlands) that would so not be allowed. Also it looks ugly hehehe. Love your video's, brings back hope that there are actual people willing to put in the (educated) work!
@lousassole42075 жыл бұрын
13 seer heatpump why not just put a piston in?
@Elfnetdesigns4 жыл бұрын
Oh an anole, very common in the south USA.
@jgarmer4 жыл бұрын
dont add a new dryer?
@Popsicle17-gtag5 жыл бұрын
Top notch Mr. Ted
@nathanbelden82695 жыл бұрын
Hey Ted what is that oil treatment you use?
@hg2.3 жыл бұрын
Min 13:30 Is that a pre-mixed can of ox-acetylene? That's pretty slick! Beats hauling around those 2 tanks, and hoses, and nozzles...
@robbrantley69424 жыл бұрын
was that MAP gas and a 15% silver rod? I know MAP gas and Stay Bright # 8 works well, just curious? Love the videos!!!
@soulme81863 жыл бұрын
Should not we have a high sub cooling in case of a txv failure?
@robbygraves7395 жыл бұрын
What type of solder do you use. I noticed you used map gas to braze. Does that work on bigger suction lines as well? I just some stay bright #8 to try out.
@throttlebottle59065 жыл бұрын
mapp gas brazing is likely best on 3/8th or smaller, indoor and no wind or air blowing (no fans), obviously not near any valves or anything that doesn't like extended heating times
@johnszymanski5485 жыл бұрын
Get trublu hoses will have that pulled down in 3 min 100 to 200 microns
@larryh21613 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you use core remover to speed up the vacuum process?
@bettershooter3 жыл бұрын
you should remove thrad valve which causes slow vacuum, maybe next time. If you did, I am sorry.
@HVACOG5 жыл бұрын
Hey Ted, I'm always paranoid when I braze next to the TXV and I always use thermal paste. Is it not necessary? Those gaskets don't melt?
@shawnbologna82815 жыл бұрын
Don't really need thermo paste just a wet rag wrapped around the txv and it's only 3/8 " copper...if u are good with ur touching it should only take 10 or 15 seconds to make that solder joint, then quickly turn off ur acetylene and use just the oxygen from ur torches to slowly cool the joint
@ramonestrada383 жыл бұрын
@@shawnbologna8281 Good point. Of all my years brazing copper joint's I never thought about cooling the the joints with oxygen. I would always just let it cool down and at some point spray it with water or nothing at all. Good tip. Thk u
@mcroley5913 жыл бұрын
All that space and the contractor places the unit 12 inches away from the larger unit.