Pressing Refrigerant Lines with RLS.

[icolorgood]

Had to fix 31 leaks on a Samsung VRF system that used rls fittings. We started cutting them open and they didn’t use the tool correctly. Didn’t clean, reem, or use the depth tool on most the fittings. That’s what they get for going with lowest bid…

[RiceRiceBaby]

If you do it yourself then that’s a great product. If you work for a company…. Hope you trust your install teams. I’ve seen these things leak like crazy because people rush it. You have to ensure everything is lined up precisely or it will absolutely leak

[brito]

First hvac technician that I see using a Makita tools.

[reds]

I'm a fan of the Milwaukee press tool because once the press starts you don't need to hold down the button. Granted it's not a big deal it's just a nice convenience.

[dgsrks]

Have yet to see manufacturer installations instructions call for anything other than brazing .
Looks fun to pull armaflex over also .

[KTK_Rockstar]

Never had an issue using these. If you are competent it saves a ton of headaches especially in a building where the sprinkler guy is finished

[Sean_ykl]

had one of those blow up and lost all the refrigerant. the guys came back and brazed it. they said the fitting maker would pay for everything.

[LoganMiller]

Make sure you tap the pipe with your reamer where you aren’t pressing. That can leave a mark on the copper that will cause gasket failures…. Know from experience.

[Brazda]

We’ve been using zoomlock max for 6 months. No complaints so far

[KevinRobinson-ej]

Is that the old zoom lock or the new fittings old ones leak to much

[samborambobo]

I'm an HVAC school right now and I want to grow up to be just like you

[matthockman]

This is future service job security brother. 😎

[metzemog]

Nylog can be a good seal for this one to "ensure" against future leak. A thin apply on external pipe can be ok

[jordanarcano]

Have you tried the new Maxie pro they are notched for deepth so you don't have to line up the fittings anymore

[nowherefast]

The prep work makes it slower I think, I’d rather just braze a fitting in real quick if need be but in the install you are doing I would have definitely tried to bend it with a bender or by hand and if not then braze a fitting in. But It’s probably really good for tight spaces using the press tool.

[LT_Commander_Data]

That will get u right out of the warranty period and leave the homeowner screwed, but bad contractor don’t care! As long as they get there nut, that’s all that matters

[martinheatingcoolingmartin]

Is that a straight length of hard ACR that you put a bend in because that soft copper looks awfully straight?

[ddcws]

Isn’t there a raised section inside fitting that prevents it from going in further than needed?

[valentinbelchev]

That's some skill pressing the button on the crimper to do a joint 🤣🤣🤣

[paulgill]

I need to run 3/4 inch soft copper tubing for my heat pump. Its gonna be 27 to 28 ft run with two 90s in drop ceiling and two 90s out of the wall. How can I run the line without kinking it. The two ceiling 90s will have a 12 to 13 inch radius. Someone told me to fill it with water or sand and close the ends to run it but not sure if I want to do that. I dont want any joints. Can someone give me any suggestions please! The 3/8 inch line will be easy. I have a outer bending spring for that and seems to work great for even tighter bends than I need. I couldnt find the spring for the 3/4 anywhere to try it. Thanks