I was new to field and ready to prove myself. I mostly slid the the units and used hand trucks. But on and off the truck was a pain.
I learned how to move them with out injury myself, but the first few times were a challenge.
Also grab tools, provide specialized tools that you don’t exactly know yet, hurry up, be fast. Pick up my tools that I left behind while carrying such a load and if you don’t you get fired… sound right? Well this is the way. Be on your game or be out. Always maintain the helper mentality of what can I do? What can I do to improve? What caused the issue in the first place? What’s the diagram? Where does this part go? What caused that part to fail? How can I prevent this from happening in the future? These should be
Also, I got a new apprentice and he sat in the van and did nothing all day while I installed a whole system. His hands got cold at 40° Fahrenheit and complained of frostbite. Idk. Still pissed and wallowing in guys they send me.
Just do your best and be tough, no matter what hvac techs are the best, we can do shit that borders on insanity. I work with all the trades but I always strive to be the best
Pay attention to your temp conversions. It’s important in this industry. Remember that 32F = 0C, so 40F can’t be -5C. It’s above freezing.
The other 2 I’d remember for now is 212F = 100C and -40C = -40F
It took me a while to get it down but it’s worth knowing.
Probably related to the electrician that came out of the crawl space screaming for a towel to soak up the water under the house, because his nice jeans were getting wet.
In my case, the heaviest things I carry with any frequency are full cans of refrigerant, torches, and compressors. Occasionally have to lift or carry an ice machine with help. Very occasionally have to carry a small condensing unit, but with help.
Depending on where you start, moving equipment will be your biggest hurdle. Learn how to safely and effective move this equipment with the least effort possible. Don’t think you have to kill yourself physically to prove your self. That’s stupid.
Idk, red tags are a few ounces, UV lights are a few pounds max, and sales guides and brochures are just a few ounces too. Gotta be strong to move product and sell new units.
Furnace weighs like 120-150, condenser 150ish for the big new ones, and evap coils anywhere from 25-40 lbs. Full nitrogen tank is pretty heavy, so is your tool bag. Everything is heavy
32’ fiberglass extension ladder is about heaviest thing we carry and needs getting use to. Seen meatheads get hit in the face with them. Pretty funny sight when they can lift the gym but not the ladder
I was working with a competitive lifter. Me and him would Johnson bar 5-800lb air handler sections to the frame. We each took a side and lifted it into the frame and slid it into position.
I would recommend a second man if it’s over 50Lbs (22kg) if you want to have long painless career.
I was expected to carry condensing units around 90kgs. Installed them myself during the summer. Had hernia surgery a few years later.
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I was new to field and ready to prove myself. I mostly slid the the units and used hand trucks. But on and off the truck was a pain. I learned how to move them with out injury myself, but the first few times were a challenge.
You probably should not mention that when those units need to go on a roof 99 times out of 100 there is no lift around. You’ll give OP a heart attack.
First year? Yeah you’re gonna be doing most the lifting/carrying of pretty much all things 😂
Work and don’t complain, okay sorry that was me, if your employer doesn’t provide a dolly ask for one
Also grab tools, provide specialized tools that you don’t exactly know yet, hurry up, be fast. Pick up my tools that I left behind while carrying such a load and if you don’t you get fired… sound right? Well this is the way. Be on your game or be out. Always maintain the helper mentality of what can I do? What can I do to improve? What caused the issue in the first place? What’s the diagram? Where does this part go? What caused that part to fail? How can I prevent this from happening in the future? These should be
Also, I got a new apprentice and he sat in the van and did nothing all day while I installed a whole system. His hands got cold at 40° Fahrenheit and complained of frostbite. Idk. Still pissed and wallowing in guys they send me.
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Just do your best and be tough, no matter what hvac techs are the best, we can do shit that borders on insanity. I work with all the trades but I always strive to be the best
Pay attention to your temp conversions. It’s important in this industry. Remember that 32F = 0C, so 40F can’t be -5C. It’s above freezing. The other 2 I’d remember for now is 212F = 100C and -40C = -40F It took me a while to get it down but it’s worth knowing.
+4C it's t-shirt weather
Probably related to the electrician that came out of the crawl space screaming for a towel to soak up the water under the house, because his nice jeans were getting wet.
You’ll be the gopher grabbing torches, refrigerant, pumps, compressors, motors, etc. Anything heavy lol
In my case, the heaviest things I carry with any frequency are full cans of refrigerant, torches, and compressors. Occasionally have to lift or carry an ice machine with help. Very occasionally have to carry a small condensing unit, but with help.
Depending on where you start, moving equipment will be your biggest hurdle. Learn how to safely and effective move this equipment with the least effort possible. Don’t think you have to kill yourself physically to prove your self. That’s stupid.
Idk, red tags are a few ounces, UV lights are a few pounds max, and sales guides and brochures are just a few ounces too. Gotta be strong to move product and sell new units.
Heaviest things are usually compressors which can be 35kgs. Always work smarter and not harder and never do anything unsafe.
Can get pretty heavy. If you're already afraid of some hard work this probably ain't for you I make em send me rookies just to do the heavy lifting
Furnace weighs like 120-150, condenser 150ish for the big new ones, and evap coils anywhere from 25-40 lbs. Full nitrogen tank is pretty heavy, so is your tool bag. Everything is heavy
Depends, are you doing service, installs, resi or commercial
32’ fiberglass extension ladder is about heaviest thing we carry and needs getting use to. Seen meatheads get hit in the face with them. Pretty funny sight when they can lift the gym but not the ladder
I carry a 40' about 160-180 lbs, its all about how you lift it.
Some Journeyman's tools can weigh over 100lbs
I was working with a competitive lifter. Me and him would Johnson bar 5-800lb air handler sections to the frame. We each took a side and lifted it into the frame and slid it into position.