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could put a zip tie around one of them.
one with the zip tie is for the ________.

Originally Posted by hvac wiz 79

Looks good. Shoulda used red and blue heat shrink. That's what I did and makes it easier to know which is which .. .02

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I only thought about it afterwords lol. Im gonna get some colored electrical tape from a wholesaler

Looks good. Shoulda used red and blue heat shrink. That's what I did and makes it easier to know which is which .. .02

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Originally Posted by beachtech

got some pics to post?

Here is a picture, I covered the wiring with heat shrink, the female headphone jacks I picked up from radio shack.

Originally Posted by adam_s05

Hey guys, just putting in my 2 cents. I just modified my ak900 to accept the cooper sensors, works great. I did it the easier way of modifying the temp sensor wiring harness

got some pics to post?

Hey guys, just putting in my 2 cents. I just modified my ak900 to accept the cooper sensors, works great. I did it the easier way of modifying the temp sensor wiring harness

Originally Posted by itsiceman

No, if some one had a disorder like that they would lie about that too

i guess that depends on which disorder they have lmao

Originally Posted by mark beiser

Since virtually all of the residential systems I work on have at least 35' line sets, and usually have the indoor coil >8' above the outdoor unit, I pretty much ignore Lennox and Goodman's ridiculously low suggested subcooling numbers, and charge the systems for best operation.
IMO, their low subcooling target is part of how they game the ARI ratings, and doesn't apply to the reality of most installations.

i could not agree more!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by suBcools

So I'm ordering a set of the AK900's. I was curious, after reading this thread (it seems everyone in this thread is very familiar with the DC's), if anyone had experience with the pipe clamps and also the sensors that are embedded in rubber and lock down with a velcro strap. I'm planning on ordering one of the two, and was curious on any recommendations. Are there are any issues with either of the two I mentioned? I currently have an SMAN3, but my only gripe with them is the accuracy of the k type clamps. I can calibrate them every day, and they still won't be calibrated. Bottom line is that I don't trust them. Some of the XC-21's that I frequently work with have subcooling targets of 2.5 degrees. If my clamps are a degree or two out, it can drastically affect charge. I'll calibrate them, then put them both on the same pipe directly next to eachother and read as much as 3-4 degrees difference. Put them back in crused ice/water mix, and they'll read 32 on the dot. It's more that they don't remain calibrated at different temps, other than 32. I'm really hoping to avoid this with thermistor type sensors, and want to be sure to select the correct ones. Thanks for any input.

I also have the SMAN 3 and have had the same expererience and concerns.

Originally Posted by suBcools

I have also thought the same thing, basically wondering how 2.5 degrees of subcooling could yield a solid column to the expansion valve. On the other hand, i wonder why the engineers would spec that if it wouldn't work. I can't find anywhere in the literature i have indicating higher subcooling for different size line sets. Anyways, i don't want to hi Jack the thread, sorry about that.

Since virtually all of the residential systems I work on have at least 35' line sets, and usually have the indoor coil >8' above the outdoor unit, I pretty much ignore Lennox and Goodman's ridiculously low suggested subcooling numbers, and charge the systems for best operation.
IMO, their low subcooling target is part of how they game the ARI ratings, and doesn't apply to the reality of most installations.

Originally Posted by mark beiser

Unless the systems have 15' refrigerant line sets, with the outdoor and indoor units on the same level, you will need more subcooling than that for the systems to work correctly, regardless of what the data plate calls for.

I have also thought the same thing, basically wondering how 2.5 degrees of subcooling could yield a solid column to the expansion valve. On the other hand, i wonder why the engineers would spec that if it wouldn't work. I can't find anywhere in the literature i have indicating higher subcooling for different size line sets. Anyways, i don't want to hi Jack the thread, sorry about that.

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Originally Posted by suBcools

Some of the XC-21's that I frequently work with have subcooling targets of 2.5 degrees.

Unless the systems have 15' refrigerant line sets, with the outdoor and indoor units on the same level, you will need more subcooling than that for the systems to work correctly, regardless of what the data plate calls for.

So I'm ordering a set of the AK900's. I was curious, after reading this thread (it seems everyone in this thread is very familiar with the DC's), if anyone had experience with the pipe clamps and also the sensors that are embedded in rubber and lock down with a velcro strap. I'm planning on ordering one of the two, and was curious on any recommendations. Are there are any issues with either of the two I mentioned? I currently have an SMAN3, but my only gripe with them is the accuracy of the k type clamps. I can calibrate them every day, and they still won't be calibrated. Bottom line is that I don't trust them. Some of the XC-21's that I frequently work with have subcooling targets of 2.5 degrees. If my clamps are a degree or two out, it can drastically affect charge. I'll calibrate them, then put them both on the same pipe directly next to eachother and read as much as 3-4 degrees difference. Put them back in crused ice/water mix, and they'll read 32 on the dot. It's more that they don't remain calibrated at different temps, other than 32. I'm really hoping to avoid this with thermistor type sensors, and want to be sure to select the correct ones. Thanks for any input.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antis...ality_disorder. Look under diagnosis ....... Know anyone? How would you help?

No, if some one had a disorder like that they would lie about that too

Originally Posted by itsiceman

Just trying to help take it or leave it

Antisocial Personality Disorder?

http://similarminds.com/personality_disorder.html

what? you want results or sumthin???

Just trying to help take it or leave it

Antisocial Personality Disorder?

http://similarminds.com/personality_disorder.html

would be nice if doug would just supply his gauges ready to use with these thermocouples!

the only thing i've never cared much for or use are the temp probes that came with my 1250's

my temp probes have random patches of heat shrink on them where i've had to solder them back together ins various places over the years lol but they still work when i really need them. but on the regular, i just use my clamp meter and a temp clamp from FP

Originally Posted by itsiceman

hvac5646 are you the same guys who posts comments on youtube that goes by hvac5646?

No I am not

hvac5646 are you the same guys who posts comments on youtube that goes by hvac5646?