@outofgashvacr: Heres a helpful tip for checking if a solinoid is energized or not! #hvac #tipsandtricks #hvactechnician #hvactech #refrigeration

stan b :

Ok did not know that. But they make solenoid tester there like $8. And made to be on keychain

marknoell :

17 amps? no solenoid at least in HVAC doesn't draw 17amps

Eddie607 :

Good but.... the screwdriver method still is better here considering u probably have the screwdriver in ur pockets 🤣

Corner.Pocket_ftw :

That’s cool. Good way to see visualize the coil working. I normally take the screw out and lift, I want to hear that solenoid pop open and closed.

chriscastleman25 :

Gotcha, but it may pull amps, and it may be magnetic, but this doesn't prove that the valve is opening so it's basically a waste of time. Its just a different video for content

techtalk142210 :

6 17 Amps seems about right

Lewcifur :

you know you can just use the danfoss app right?

Rogueone :

I just used the danfoss app this week. has a tool in it that detects emf specifically for solenoid.

sjm_96 :

Has someone who’s always checked with the meter? What exactly are you doing with that screwdriver?

jossiemack1588 :

Nice tip, I just grab it and gently try to rotate it, if it's energized you will feel it vibrate.

ronnigrjóna🌲⚔️ :

Red tools app👍

Dan&Otto :

I have a magnetic button tester that spins. It also tells you direction. But there’s also an app for your phone now. You hold your phone up to motors or what you have here solenoid

Ben Dover :

Idk how there’s a good amount of people not knowing how to do this lol

Floridaman :

𝗱𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝟭𝟮 :

oh the screwdriver method is just seeing if it has a magnetic field? lol I thought it was to hit the solenoid with a screwdriver to get the valve unstuck 😂

rob :

I usually just disconnect the active and neutral and put one on each hand and turn on power and see what happens

coo.spd :

Theres an application from danfoss that does that by detecting magnetic field

vlarrketujzbzwhhpu :

screwdriver has never let me down

Slayden :

julioochoa8 :

Ha fucking genius!!

Fearless rebel :

He listened when he was taught the right way. 😁👍👍

user303374497703 :

Nice trick

Ewan :

There are magnetic field detecting pens, they’re shit for anything atex rated though or with a decent casing

Luis Elizalde :

Excellent thanks

Heyheychik :

I love hvac techs