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06-05-2013, 09:49 PM
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ga-I like the idea of the fixed pane and the...
ga-I like the idea of the fixed pane and the solid surface counter top. Not real fond of the double or triple pane window outside the glass block. Not sure how that would look and I have 2X4 walls,...
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06-05-2013, 11:41 AM
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Suggestions for a window in a shower enclosure
Maybe this should be in the building science area, but thought I'd try it here in case any of our regular guests also have some ideas/input. I have a bathroom that has a bath tub with a double hung...
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05-13-2013, 04:30 PM
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My opinion? TXV's do not maintain proper...
My opinion? TXV's do not maintain proper subcooling. They maintain superheat. As far as tune ups go, you can do everything but check the charge. Clean coils, drains, blower, filter. Then, if...
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05-13-2013, 09:59 AM
Thread: Space Station Refrigerant Leak
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Isn't it cold in space? Why do they need A/C? ...
Isn't it cold in space? Why do they need A/C? Just open the economizers! :grin2:
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05-10-2013, 09:55 AM
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Try using the contractor locator map from this...
Try using the contractor locator map from this site.
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05-09-2013, 09:07 AM
Thread: Sheet metal
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This is a pretty good book. And as dandyme...
This is a pretty good book. And as dandyme mentioned, thesheetmetalshop dot com is a great site.
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05-09-2013, 09:02 AM
Thread: Fast forward to 4:43
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He needs to contact me to order my new charging...
He needs to contact me to order my new charging tool.
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05-02-2013, 09:02 PM
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Mother Nature can kiss my A$$! 18" of wet heavy...
Mother Nature can kiss my A$$! 18" of wet heavy snow last night. 2 trees on my house, another one blocking the street alongside the house and one took out my neighbors cable and phone. Most of Red...
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04-30-2013, 04:04 PM
Thread: compressor overheating
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Window units don't generally have service valves...
Window units don't generally have service valves on them. Must have been serviced prior. Is the condenser clean? 73 C isn't completely out of line for a rotary compressor dome temperature as these...
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04-30-2013, 09:30 AM
Thread: For you radiant heat fans...
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I stand corrected then. I was reading an article...
I stand corrected then. I was reading an article somewhere that stated Target Field was the only Major League baseball stadium to boast a heated playing surface. Maybe it was the only open air...
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04-30-2013, 08:45 AM
Thread: For you radiant heat fans...
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It is the first and only Major League baseball...
It is the first and only Major League baseball field with a heated playing surface. And, who you calling an "old hat man"? :grin2:
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04-26-2013, 12:46 PM
Thread: Faulty TXV No-Brainer?
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No...smart a$$ comments are good for the soul. ...
No...smart a$$ comments are good for the soul. It did make me grin when I read the tea remark.
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04-26-2013, 11:50 AM
Thread: Faulty TXV No-Brainer?
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Yeah, I hear ya. I just thought by jtrammel's...
Yeah, I hear ya. I just thought by jtrammel's reply that maybe he hadn't heard of that trick. Now that I look, jtrammel, you're in the South Carolina area. Heat pumps are your thing out east. ...
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04-26-2013, 09:46 AM
Thread: Faulty TXV No-Brainer?
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Dunk the bulb in warm water and see if it opens. ...
Dunk the bulb in warm water and see if it opens. Dunk it in cold water to see if it closes.
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04-26-2013, 09:17 AM
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Great news! Yesterday had a high of 35. ...
Great news! Yesterday had a high of 35. Tomorrow should be near 70!!! Cagey, I hear ya. We've witnessed all 4 seasons in a span of 3-4 days quite frequently. "It's nice we're having weather"......
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04-25-2013, 12:31 PM
Thread: For you radiant heat fans...
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Huh? You call them hemorrhoids in Canada? I...
Huh? You call them hemorrhoids in Canada? I figured as cold as it gets up there you would call them Polaroids! :whistle:
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04-25-2013, 08:56 AM
Thread: For you radiant heat fans...
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Of course it's outside. If it were inside, they...
Of course it's outside. If it were inside, they wouldn't need the heated seats. You're not bursting my bubble. I didn't mention the 38 miles of pex under the playing surface. The minimal amount...
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04-24-2013, 02:29 PM
Thread: For you radiant heat fans...
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For you radiant heat fans...
What's that sticking out from under the bench in the bullpen and dugouts at the Twins new Target Field?
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Yep. Radiant tubing from Uponor made right here in Minnesnowta. -
04-24-2013, 12:25 PM
Thread: My good friend is dying
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Sorry to hear that. It's always tough to lose...
Sorry to hear that. It's always tough to lose someone close. He will for sure appreciate your visit and your friendship through the years.
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04-23-2013, 09:47 AM
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I'm getting sick of "sprinter" in Minnesnowta
It's frickin April 23. My lawn was starting to green. Needed the snowblower this morning. Global warming my a$$.
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04-18-2013, 09:23 AM
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Hey tips, Have you tried the HVAC-Calc program...
Hey tips,
Have you tried the HVAC-Calc program on this site? I use it to teach introduction to load calculations. It is a very simple program and is in compliance with ACCA Manual J. Very... -
04-18-2013, 09:13 AM
Thread: Compressor amp draw
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Ac_man, you say in your post that the compressor...
Ac_man, you say in your post that the compressor was drawing 6 amps (averaged) and cannot perform a pump down. Your question at the end of your post asks what would cause near max amp draw, which...
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2% Blue hammer.
2% Blue hammer.
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And expose your backside?:eek2:
And expose your backside?:eek2:
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04-04-2013, 10:47 PM
Thread: Seems legit.
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You apparently missed the sarcasm dripping off of...
You apparently missed the sarcasm dripping off of Snapperheads comment?:cheers:
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