The popularity of the "Old School" thread got me thinking. Perhaps there's a place for new fangled ideas that could serve as solutions for old unit problems? Since I'm a older technician I'm not familiar with most of the new technology over the past decade. But I'm willing to learn, and hope that you current techs might share your opinions on things.
Qwik Swap
What if you have a newer high efficiency unit with a bad ECM in it? Those variable speed motors are quite pricey. Came across this device that allows you to swap out that OEM variable speed blower with a generic ECM or even an older PSC motor. $300 plus the price of a PSC would be alot cheaper than an OEM replacement - and probably available locally, too!
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ICM-U Universal defrost control
I used ICM back in the day because they offered a whole line of custom fit OEM direct replacements for various manufacturers defrost controls. Really came in handy on older 1970's and 80's NLA controls. But I see they've discontinued those for this "Universal" defrost board. Anybody uses it?
https://www.icmcontrols.com/product/icm-udefrost/
Portable battery power vac
I dragged around a corded shop vac for various jobs but have seen these Li-Ion vacs used with various attachments that allowed one to pull clogs out of condensate lines rather than the pushing I did with nitrogen.
The guys used this adapter and hose kit for PVC drains.
Qwik Swap
What if you have a newer high efficiency unit with a bad ECM in it? Those variable speed motors are quite pricey. Came across this device that allows you to swap out that OEM variable speed blower with a generic ECM or even an older PSC motor. $300 plus the price of a PSC would be alot cheaper than an OEM replacement - and probably available locally, too!
QwikSwap
QwikSwap®X1, X3, V3QT6101 | QT6100 | QT6104 | QT6110 Low-Cost ReplacementNo Programming Necessary1-Year Manufacturers WarrantyMade on the Space Coast in Florida, USADirect replacement for any Constant Torque or Variable Air Flow ECM motor up to 1 HP. Use QT6110 QwikConnect™ ECM...
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ICM-U Universal defrost control
I used ICM back in the day because they offered a whole line of custom fit OEM direct replacements for various manufacturers defrost controls. Really came in handy on older 1970's and 80's NLA controls. But I see they've discontinued those for this "Universal" defrost board. Anybody uses it?
https://www.icmcontrols.com/product/icm-udefrost/
Portable battery power vac
I dragged around a corded shop vac for various jobs but have seen these Li-Ion vacs used with various attachments that allowed one to pull clogs out of condensate lines rather than the pushing I did with nitrogen.
The guys used this adapter and hose kit for PVC drains.
