Mastering HVAC Leak Detection: Finding and Fixing Ghost Leaks

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide

Aug 31 2025 | 00:44:47

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Show Notes

Discover how to master HVAC leak detection with our comprehensive field manual. This episode dives into essential techniques to confirm real loss and stop callbacks. Learn the critical steps for sealing service ports, pressure testing with oxygen-free nitrogen, correcting for temperature drift, and running deep vacuum and rate-of-rise tests. Isolate sections and pinpoint leaks using soap, ultrasonic, and hydrogen detection tools. After identifying the problem, repair with a nitrogen purge, prove it tight, charge by weight, and meticulously document each step. Achieve a flawless inspection every time with our expert advice on HVAC leak detection.

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