The sun was just beginning to rise as the new apprentice arrived at the job site, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. Harry, known for his meticulous work and friendly demeanor, greeted the newcomer with a firm handshake.
"Hey there, welcome to your first day on the job!" Harry said with a smile. "I'm Harry. Nice to meet you. Today we're going to replace an A/C condenser. It's a bit of a tricky job, but don't worry—I’ll walk you through it step by step."
Harry motioned towards the toolbag lying on the ground, filled with a variety of specialized tools.
"First things first, let's make sure we have all our tools ready," Harry continued. "We'll need a set of gauges, a vacuum pump, a recovery machine, and a brazing torch. Do you have your safety glasses and gloves on? Good. Safety always comes first."
Harry walked over to the old condenser unit, which was clearly past its prime. He pointed out the refrigerant lines and the electrical disconnect.
"We'll start by recovering the refrigerant. This is crucial to comply with EPA regulations. Hook up the vacuum recovery pump and make sure all the valves are closed before you start. Once the refrigerant is recovered, we’ll disconnect the power at the breaker box. Remember, always double-check with your multimeter to ensure there's no voltage."
As they worked, Harry explained each step in detail, emphasizing the importance of precision.
"You think you got all that? well I hope so, go ahead and connect the vacuum pump to the low and high pressure lines and recover the refrigerant" Harry steps back and cracks his neck, then takes a can of Copenhagen wintergreen long cut from his back pocket, takes a large pinch of the tobacco and puts it in his mouth