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Originally Posted by jpsmith1cm I will say that the 1200 plugs (which I use) are a bit longer than the 900 plug, if I recall correctly. No matter what, I would not leave them connected for transportation. Ive been doin resi no cools and tuneups all summer, and I haven't disconnected them yet. The new velcro wire is beefier. I do agree, if they fell or something dropped on the plug it would break. I have a very secure spot for them in my truck.
Originally Posted by shaka Degicool making Drsa for yellow jacket? I saw one at the supply house exactly like AK900 Exept manifold is yellow jacket Diff color head The original YJ DRSA was, as stated, the DC 1200. YJ dropped DC, put out an awful set of solar gauges for a while, then took the general shape and configuration of the 1200 and made their new RSA. If I'm not mistaken, it still has the same YJ part number as the DC1200 did.
Ohhh Sorry I'm behind on all the DRSA stuff I just got mine last week I can't believe I waited this long I'm thinking of ordering another one For some reason I don't quite trust my old dinosaur gauges. Maybe I'll sell them all cheap at hvac school here in town
Originally Posted by shaka Degicool making Drsa for yellow jacket? I saw one at the supply house exactly like AK900 Exept manifold is yellow jacket Diff color head I believe they've had one for a few years now but it's the dc 1200 not the ak900 unless they have a new model out.
Degicool making Drsa for yellow jacket? I saw one at the supply house exactly like AK900 Exept manifold is yellow jacket Diff color head
Originally Posted by jpsmith1cm The connector and wiring sticks out of the front of the unit. This makes it an easy target for breakage. If I'm working on one unit with multiple stages like an RTU, I'll leave the sensor connected, but if I'm moving more than a couple of feet, it gets disconnected. I gotcha, sounds like good advice, I'll keep that in mind. I can definitely see how that could cause damage if dropped.
Originally Posted by shaka Mason Thank you for sharing Heading to lowes. No problem, so far I'm liking them a lot more than the Velcro. When you put the screw in it's a little tight getting it through the other side but makes for a snug fit. You can adjust the yellow pad to match the dc pad, could glue that one in place. Keep the extra pads somewhere so of you lose one you have a replacement.
Originally Posted by knave it works well to leave them attached. I wrap them up with the velcro, leaving about 8 in. of slack between the bundle and the guage. Then after the hoses are parked, the bundle fits nicely above the ball valve handle, so no weight is hanging from the guage. I will say that the 1200 plugs (which I use) are a bit longer than the 900 plug, if I recall correctly. No matter what, I would not leave them connected for transportation.
Originally Posted by mason Don't leave sensors connected because it pulls on the wire? Or is there another reason? The connector and wiring sticks out of the front of the unit. This makes it an easy target for breakage. If I'm working on one unit with multiple stages like an RTU, I'll leave the sensor connected, but if I'm moving more than a couple of feet, it gets disconnected.
Mason Thank you for sharing Heading to lowes.
http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=1161101 This should link to the step by step. It's the Irwin micro clamp, mines from lowes, can be found on eBay as well. Check out the thread, you'll find it's a very easy solid setup, no glue, there's a perfect spot for the screw.
Mason Where did you get that mini clamp? Did you glue it on? Did it mount with the small screws it came with? My ak900 Been very good so far. I'm planing to buy another one. Who sells it for $280?
Originally Posted by mason Don't leave sensors connected because it pulls on the wire? Or is there another reason? I disconnect mine because it would be very easy to break the plug leaving it sticking out of the head. JASON sent this from his DUMB-PHONE
it works well to leave them attached. I wrap them up with the velcro, leaving about 8 in. of slack between the bundle and the guage. Then after the hoses are parked, the bundle fits nicely above the ball valve handle, so no weight is hanging from the guage.
Originally Posted by jpsmith1cm Connect hoses as normal. Connect sensor set to manifold. (DO NOT LEAVE IT CONNECTED BETWEEN CALLS!) Connect sensors to lines. Read pressures, saturation temps, SH/SC and line temps off of display. If it is too dark to read, activate backlight and repeat. Don't leave sensors connected because it pulls on the wire? Or is there another reason?
Originally Posted by OldSchoolMech I am asking this question cause it seems like thier is atleast 3 new DC customers posting hear. Can anyone give a (sort of) step by step of how you would use the digi-cool on a resi split to get the Numbers you need? I am trying to see how investing in one would be faster then my current setup? Analog gauges and cooper 2 channel Temp Meter? I would think I could connect my 4 connections as fast as a DC customer could? So what makes this thing better? What am I missing or am failing to see? Connect hoses as normal. Connect sensor set to manifold. (DO NOT LEAVE IT CONNECTED BETWEEN CALLS!) Connect sensors to lines. Read pressures, saturation temps, SH/SC and line temps off of display. If it is too dark to read, activate backlight and repeat.
Originally Posted by OldSchoolMech I am asking this question cause it seems like thier is atleast 3 new DC customers posting hear. Can anyone give a (sort of) step by step of how you would use the digi-cool on a resi split to get the Numbers you need? I am trying to see how investing in one would be faster then my current setup? Analog gauges and cooper 2 channel Temp Meter? I would think I could connect my 4 connections as fast as a DC customer could? So what makes this thing better? What am I missing or am failing to see? Its cheaper than analog, because they stay accurate and are more durable. You can read them in low light situations. Instantly know what your sat temps are without having to look at the small numbers in the "green" or "pink". Hose parks in front are super easy to use. Hold feature for writing down system pressures/temps. All on one screen.... Looks more professional. Saves time on pressure tests because it can read in tenths... you know fairly quick if you have a leak. I'm probably missing something... They fit nice in my hand lol... can you tell I Love my AK900??????????
Have had the ak900 for two weeks now. I'm liking them a lot. Had to tight between the manifold and head on high side about a 1/8 of a turn to keep from leaking but no big deal. Mine came with the stretch Velcro sensor, I like everything about the sensors except having to use two hands to get Velcro tight and it's tough in tight spaces, I found a super easy and cheap way to convert the Velcro to a bar clamp that works great. Started a thread on the conversion if anyone's interested. The final pic here isn't the finished product but you get the idea. Attachment 303251 Attachment 303261
old school, i doubt your as old as me, i have seen the kids show up with all the other digital gages and waited to hear the horror stories of problems, digi is good to go! i have 3. i also like all the appion stuff, bluvac, and very little else,,,
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