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Podcast: HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Episode: Checking a Heat Pump in Heat Mode - Short #178
Description: In this short podcast, Bryan talks about checking the charge of a heat pump in heat mode. This skill will become more critical as ambient temperatures get cooler. The most reliable way to check and set the charge regardless of operating mode and season is to weigh the charge. This method is most practical during installation and commissioning, and proper commissioning can prevent issues with charge levels later. Weighing the charge is recommended for big repairs, like major component replacements. But in many cases, we don't need to check the charge by hooking up gauges...