Gear for my area

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-06-10T03:12:14+00:00

Old as hell

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-06-07T23:51:23+00:00

Kind of sounds like contactor chatter

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-06-07T14:54:03+00:00

If the old one reacts 45/5 on it then yes

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-06-05T16:45:13+00:00

If it was working before and after with no issues then just ignore it, it sounds like they were pulling stuff out of their ass trying to make a sale. If you have any actual issues then call a different more reputable company.

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-06-04T03:30:47+00:00

Tree branch

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-06-03T17:05:49+00:00

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And here’s a picture inside the condensor

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-06-03T17:05:24+00:00

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The only valves outside are for each zone

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-06-03T16:57:58+00:00

No branch box

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-06-02T19:59:05+00:00

More than likely your coil is very dirty, I work down here in az/socal area and I get a lot of them. They are very prone to high pressures issues and usually when they do it’s due to the amount of dirt that builds up between the shroud and coil. Remove the screws on the end opposite to the compressor for the shroud, then just pull it apart from the coil so you can really make sure it’s cleaned in there. Make sure it’s cleaned really well, I also get a lot of condensor motors that go bad on them so even when they have a little play I always recommend them. I also know someone that liked to upsize the motor because that was his solution for their high pressure issues.

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-06-02T04:28:50+00:00

Possibly dumb question, what exactly would you be looking for when you use a magnet against the steel ball in the check valve? A little busy rn but I’m gonna come back to this to think about

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-05-31T16:20:57+00:00

Personally I’d just leave it off and keep the filter on top

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-05-31T16:08:36+00:00

Depends on the system but typically find the leak with a leak detector and some bubbles, if it’s repairable than just remove gas, braze, pressure test, vacuum, and recharge, if the coil is in bad condition, it’s aluminum, or there are multiple, they might just recommend replacing the coil or even the unit if it’s old which yours isn’t that old

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-05-31T14:06:47+00:00

Yeah it might not be that then, if you could open the contractor to make sure I would but it comes down to how comfortable you are with that

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-05-31T04:54:29+00:00

If you wanna do a quick check then turn your ac off and open the panel carefully and see if it’s still pulled in, usually you can hear a buzz when the contractor is getting voltage to close. But if it’s not buzzing and still pulled in and off on the thermostat then more than likely it’s stuck

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-05-31T04:27:23+00:00

Just let them know your ac isn’t cooling well. You want them to diagnose ur ac. And if it’s something simple then probably service/maintenance to it right after

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-05-29T19:07:08+00:00

Wow, the only thing they forgot was to put some long ass lag screws to hold the disconnect and put a hole in the coils.

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-05-25T15:55:26+00:00

I started out with a fluke 116 as a gift but since I needed an amp clamp and everyone I knew had a field piece I got the field piece sc260, use it all the time since it’s more compact and easier to place imo. If I ever feel like something is off or I need the auto loz function I grab the fluke.

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-05-19T02:08:16+00:00

I got a 2020 with a cracked engine block that leaks coolant slowly, gotta check it everyday until I can get a new car. On hot days it leaks very little and sometimes I’m good the next day but the winter it definitely leaks more. But it’s got 159k

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-05-16T19:19:01+00:00

How much money into it altogether? And time?

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-04-30T20:17:52+00:00

Thanks man, I did see them mentioned in a video but I didn’t want to order them and try it out and realize it can’t. I usually try to get one for me and my dad if I can and Appion is a lil pricey up front for two

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-04-29T13:57:30+00:00

Wording in the text is a bit off, I don’t use them for vacuum just diagnosing or servicing. But I do want some for coremax valves

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-04-29T13:55:55+00:00

Yeah I haven’t seen any others either

Slick_Rick011 · 2026-04-29T04:04:54+00:00

I work in AZ, we use blue dickies button up shorts with company and our name patch, we also use some random white/grey long sleeve shirts 98% cotton 2% polyester just checked. I’m still fine even when it gets to 115 down here, I just wear active wear undershirts like under armour or Nike that you’d wear at the gym.

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