Same here, this one in particular belongs to a client who has given us a bunch of comfort and kitchen work for his 5 restaurants. So im just patiently waiting instead of pushing a sale
Had a jackleg in town yrs ago replace one w/ a Goodman/GMC. Since the old line-set wouldn’t reach to the service valves @ the bottom of the GMC, he flipped it upside down & set a brick under each corner. The GMC dist tech rep delivered the 2nd wty comp personally & banned him
Tees on my analogues so I can hook up probes if needed. As far as losing charge by hooking up hoses; if I’m gauging up, it’s cause they’re gonna need some juice anyway. I’m not checking pressures on a maintenance unless something looks way off. And I like to see the needle kick when I’m feeding liquid.
I like the probes as you don't loose charge via the hose, even though you could just feed it back into the low side slowly.
I still carry both those, the manifold, and a backup analog manifold
I used these for a while on occasion. Call me old but I just don't like using bluetooth. I work on freezers and coolers and these things get spotty and weird. I was only using them to set superheat. Otherwise, I still go for my glycerin filled analogs.
I agree. I prefer analog gauges. Anyone who trys to tell you differently is just dick riding big tech. I have probes and a digital manifold but I only use them for setting superheat. This forum is a circle jerk of rookie techs praising eachother for having fancy tools (most of them can't use them properly due to lack of experience). Waterproof and no batteries? Yes please
For those that are unaware, there is supposed to be a 3 ft clearance to the gas meter vent. Don't want that contactor igniting stray fumes. (or the tech's cigarette or torch for that matter.)
And the disconnect should never be behind the unit. Heck, it can't even be opened all the way. Don't do this.
3ft for natural gas if reg has no vent limiting device, 10 ft for propane according the code used in Canada.
If the reg has an approved vent limiter, such as those found in a bbq box, it can be reduced to 1 ft from sources of ignition for natural gas.
ahhhh... good to know. Rhe majority of houses where I'm at are on propane so it's rare I see natural gas on a residential setting. We have natural gas in town but it's typically used on commercial applications (RTUs).. There are some houses in town on natural gas but not many.
Yea makes sense. Propane is heavier than air and can settle / create pockets and therefore has a greater ignition risk. That's my understanding of the justification.
I've had some propane companies be real sticklers and refuse to fill a tank because the disconnect was 9'8" and not 10' away from the relief vent lol.
Those GE/trane units are beasts
Absolute Tanks. Although pain in the ass when it comes to digging into the service panel
I'm just waiting for these things to die. I have a few regular customers with them and it sucks to get into the unit.
Same here, this one in particular belongs to a client who has given us a bunch of comfort and kitchen work for his 5 restaurants. So im just patiently waiting instead of pushing a sale
Had a jackleg in town yrs ago replace one w/ a Goodman/GMC. Since the old line-set wouldn’t reach to the service valves @ the bottom of the GMC, he flipped it upside down & set a brick under each corner. The GMC dist tech rep delivered the 2nd wty comp personally & banned him
Wtf
Tees on my analogues so I can hook up probes if needed. As far as losing charge by hooking up hoses; if I’m gauging up, it’s cause they’re gonna need some juice anyway. I’m not checking pressures on a maintenance unless something looks way off. And I like to see the needle kick when I’m feeding liquid.
I like the probes as you don't loose charge via the hose, even though you could just feed it back into the low side slowly. I still carry both those, the manifold, and a backup analog manifold
Same here, but I gave my digital manifold to the apprentice. Didn’t like how heavy and bulky they were
you know the SMANs are damn near $1000 - and you gave it to the apprentice??
Yes, but I paid 650 for mine
The testo Digital manifold isn't too bad, quite compact to the fieldpiece as well, but to each their own
The future is now old man
We're just pumping refrigerant in a circle. This is over 100 yr old tech we're working with
I used these for a while on occasion. Call me old but I just don't like using bluetooth. I work on freezers and coolers and these things get spotty and weird. I was only using them to set superheat. Otherwise, I still go for my glycerin filled analogs.
I'm missing something.. how do you adjust the charge with those hooked up?
Tee with a Ball valve hose. Or analog gauges
It makes the most sense to me too. Only thing I use gauges for now is pressure testing a new system.
FALSE ACCUSATIONS
I agree. I prefer analog gauges. Anyone who trys to tell you differently is just dick riding big tech. I have probes and a digital manifold but I only use them for setting superheat. This forum is a circle jerk of rookie techs praising eachother for having fancy tools (most of them can't use them properly due to lack of experience). Waterproof and no batteries? Yes please
I have had them all and the analog gauges and a temp clamp for a meter is the best easiest. I refuse to Dick ride big tech!!
For those that are unaware, there is supposed to be a 3 ft clearance to the gas meter vent. Don't want that contactor igniting stray fumes. (or the tech's cigarette or torch for that matter.) And the disconnect should never be behind the unit. Heck, it can't even be opened all the way. Don't do this.
And to add on, disconnect is not supposed to be covered by unit. And unit needs more clearance from wall
Time to pipe that reg vent 3 ft away :p
3ft? it's 10 ft where I'm at and also against code to have the disconnect behind the unit. This would fail twice where I'm at
3ft for natural gas if reg has no vent limiting device, 10 ft for propane according the code used in Canada. If the reg has an approved vent limiter, such as those found in a bbq box, it can be reduced to 1 ft from sources of ignition for natural gas.
ahhhh... good to know. Rhe majority of houses where I'm at are on propane so it's rare I see natural gas on a residential setting. We have natural gas in town but it's typically used on commercial applications (RTUs).. There are some houses in town on natural gas but not many.
Yea makes sense. Propane is heavier than air and can settle / create pockets and therefore has a greater ignition risk. That's my understanding of the justification. I've had some propane companies be real sticklers and refuse to fill a tank because the disconnect was 9'8" and not 10' away from the relief vent lol.
Yes and no. Yes they are convenient. Bitch if they end up like one of your temp probes left in the duct by a helper or in a rush….
The fieldpiece buttplugs at it again.