How to Make a Flare That Won't Leak

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs · Sep 27, 2018 · 36m

Kevan Mayer with NAVAC comes on and talks all about flaring best practices step by step. From cutting to reaming to torque wrenches, we cover how to make a flare from start to finish. The goal of making a good flare is to reduce leaks as much as possible, especially on ductless units and in commercial HVAC/R.

When you make a flare, you have to make sure the depth is correct and consistent, especially on R-410a systems. NAVAC makes various flaring tools, including fast battery-powered ones, that can help you get a consistent depth on your flares. You can learn more about some of their flaring…