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Can anyone recommend a decent socket set that includes a sturdy and durable carrying case? The case is almost as important as the tools, hate the cheaper ones that flop open and spill your sockets...

I did, but maybe not well enough. I roughed it up with sandcloth but probably could have done a better job. Then again, it was a severe duty fan (not a blower) and the shaft was pretty rusty and mean.

Sorry, should have said that's what I tried to do (push bearing back, clean shaft, then slide off). What happened was that it was a tight space and when I pushed it back and cleaned shaft I still...

That's my method with condenser fan blades and it always works. Tried it last week with a bearing and got into a cluster F where the bearing was pushed into an area I couldn't cut it with...

I've done both of they above, but thought there might be a puller dedicated to the task. Grinder is a cumbersome option in facilities that require burn permits or where occupants are sensitive to the...

Can anyone recommend a puller that works well for pillow block bearings? I have several 2 jaw and 3 jaw pullers, but none seem to work well on pillow block bearings....

I'll be the black sheep and recommend against Fenix. My PD35 broke after 3 months of use. If you buy one, make SURE it's from a brick and mortar store you can return it to. Otherwise, your return...

That's a voyager, right? I've found lots of leaks at the condenser return bends when someone splits the coils to clean and doesn't re-zip tie them together. They rub against the sheet metal...

I work for a company that provides tons of training...problem is, a lot of it isn't relevant to what I do on a daily basis. Then the inevitable situation comes up where you're asked to work on...

The reason why is because the condensate will shorten the life of the roof....especially in a desert area.

Among contractors, this company is very poorly thought of in the area, and recently got into serious hot water over charging customers permit fees when the permits weren't pulled. It was a major news...

I feel your pain. What soured me on field piece was their pipe clamp temp probes. Not only did mine not stop reading, but MULTIPLE coworkers' did too. I'm no fan of fluke, but I won't buy field...

You didn't offend me; your post was just useless. If I asked for recs for a tool,why would you post "I use sta cons?" Dont mean to be a D""k, but...really?

That's wonderful that you use sta cons for your crimps. Perhaps you missed 100% of my post, asking for recommendations for a crimping tool to crimp 90 degree terminals?

Can anyone recommend a good crimper for 90 degree (flag) terminals? Copland says to use a "barrel" crimper....anyone have a recommendation?

If I don't ask for it, how will they know to provide it?! LOL. Chill dude, just wanted to see if others have got the specs so I don't have to screw around with manufacturers.

I want to see numbers regarding the moisture content of CO2. I've read all the debates here, but never seen proof that co2 has more moisture than nitro. And by proof I mean definitive specs from a...

Wondering if anybody here is doing this? Have you had any negative consequences at all? Want to make the switch from nitro...and need ammo to convince the boss.

I use a 120V rig to wash coils with, it works surprisingly well. Rather than mess with a battery, why not just use the units power to power an AC pressure washer? Even if it means carrying an xfmr...

I switched from R to HVAC, and am eternally grateful I will never have to look at the bottom of a service meat case ever again.

One of the worst calls fo' sho. Quote for re insulating whole drain and repair of burst areas. I know I'll get some flak for this but I always repaired with shark bite couplings. Never had an...

I think it's an intriguing concept and might be good for new construction, but in service no way that tool is going to fit where you need it to fit 50-60 percent of the time.

Anybody have any experience with these? Fought some insulation in a stud cavity today installing t stats in a remodel, coworker says they work well even in insulated walls?!...

I generally don't like fluke products, but do like the twist lock leads. The grip on them is really good, the leads are long, and like someone else said it's super easy to check contactor coils...

Just an FYI...if you're new and you show up to your first job with digital gauges, expect a fair amount of $@&} talking. As a matter of fact, I wouldn't even do it if I were you. Just my .02....

I get the 6 inch nut setters from the parts houses...brand is Jiffy Chuck. Love those things...

Haha the minute I hit the "post" button I knew I was gonna get $%#+.

Thanks for the info guys. Never heard of back probing....

I've recently started doing a lot of work with Voyagers and Intellipacs. Many times the service literature will direct you to measure voltage at the white plastic wire plugs that connect conductors...

I, for the life of me, will never understand why any techs would buy TWO meters (fluke) when one fieldpiece meter can do all the things both of those meters do, AND MORE. Its more accurate, comes...

I wear red wing 606s....best boots ive ever owned. In my opinion ideally suited to hvac work....no insulation, no fancy crap, just leather and a (durable) sole. Best value out there.

Wow, there are actually people who dont carry an impact driver?!

I have an appion and yj crt, appion always seems to get the core in much more quickly and easily than the yj crt. Not a big fan of the yj crt at all.

I thought you usually started by calling a pro?!

ONLY at the inducer? Try putting it in cool and check voltages. Or try running 208 to it strait from a power source to rule out bad connections or burnt contacts in the unit....

Thanks for that!

Just bought my rig. 1/2 inch diameter with 1/4 inch female flare and 3/8 female flare...other hose is the same. Bought a 1/2 inch female flare to 3/8" male adapter to put on my pump. Should work out...

If your husband doesnt have the initiative, curiosity, and drive to post questions like this himself....he wont be a very good tech. And neither would you; you couldnt even figure out this wasnt the...

Ok, you guys convinced me.

Just found some YJ 5/8" hoses...anybody wanna race to lowest vac? :p

Does it really matter what size hose you use (1/2", etc) if you can only pull through a 1/4" service port on the unit (even without schrader?). Thinking about a new vac setup, and wanted to know...

Wow, 3 TX valves failing in a row? What are the chances?!

Hey JP....ever tried a hot wire for discharge air velocity in cases, i.e. at the honeycomb? Wonder if it would be a good tool for PMs....

Thanks for the replies...

Jim, what do you recommend for flex? Testing at the terminal unit/register?

Thinking about pulling the trigger and picking one of these up. Its a lot of money, but if it works well I think its a good investment. Anybody have one?

I do this a ton. Custy probably wont care about color, but 4100 will pop a lot more off the cello wrappers. They will be unhappy with 3000k, trust me. We buy the LED light bars that fit into the...

Make sure youll get the same hours at the new shop. We had a guy leave for a union shop, got about a 15 percent raise...and is only working 20 hours a week now. Our shop has so much work I could work...

Love it already! Love the fact that I can get an actual reading while ohming compressors/motors other than zero, love the lead holder on the amp clamp, just love the thing so far. Not really getting...

I had one until two weeks ago...loved the thing. Lost it at a market. :(

FWIW, I have one of those Wyotech schools near me....it had a really bad reputation for taking advantage of vulnerable people. Im truly glad it was shut down.

Dude...Chill. I used air acetylene (turbotorch) in school, i do have experience with it. I should have stated that. My sincere apologies. That being said....
Beginners have enough trouble brazing in...