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02-15-2009, 02:11 AM
Thread: AC Pad "foundation"
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I dug two post holes 3' apart and poured two sono...
I dug two post holes 3' apart and poured two sono tubes. Each was fitted with rebar and a wet-set saddle bracket to hold a 4"x6". Two 3' sections of 4"x6" were then bolted to the saddle brackets. A...
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02-05-2009, 06:31 PM
Thread: How do I insulate pier and beam floor?
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You could cover it with a sheetstock or panels...
You could cover it with a sheetstock or panels and fill with blown cellulose. Depending on the beam spacing you could build a "framed grid" for the panels to be supported with. Often the panels can...
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01-31-2009, 12:24 PM
Thread: A coil configuration...
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A coil configuration...
Current A-coil has the refrigerant lines routed through the cabinet on it's lower left side. Can a replacement A-coil be purchased with the lines formed to exit the cabinet on it's lower right side?...
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01-31-2009, 01:08 AM
Thread: System flow balance...
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Insulation is to be cellulose. I do not know the...
Insulation is to be cellulose. I do not know the techs rationale for measuring in fpm, but I did specifically ask them to balance the duct system via the installed dampers before insulation was...
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01-30-2009, 11:31 PM
Thread: System flow balance...
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There is two places where I believe turning vanes...
There is two places where I believe turning vanes could be added. One is directly below the AH where it empties into an 8x20 trunk in the crawl. One side of that trunk turns 180 up to the upper story...
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01-30-2009, 10:30 PM
Thread: System flow balance...
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The tech just stated SP was .63. I asked "is that...
The tech just stated SP was .63. I asked "is that with the 5" media filter?", he stated it was. Did not actually use the term "total static". Would he typically be referencing it if it was not total...
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01-30-2009, 09:02 PM
Thread: System flow balance...
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Glad I checked as I found the blower setting...
Glad I checked as I found the blower setting different than I thought I was told. The dip switch settings matched against the chart show 1625. The AH is a 4 ton. SP measures .63 with media filter.
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01-30-2009, 01:09 PM
Thread: System flow balance...
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Ooops, I do believe I set Tinner and everyone up....
Ooops, I do believe I set Tinner and everyone up. I am sure it was feet per minute.
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01-30-2009, 11:44 AM
Thread: System flow balance...
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It has been and all appears well. 90% is what the...
It has been and all appears well. 90% is what the techs were talking for optimum also.
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01-30-2009, 11:34 AM
Thread: System flow balance...
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Thank you tinner! Do you see a need to have...
Thank you tinner!
Do you see a need to have them re-test after a blower adjust for system critique?
Does the methodology the techs used for balance indication seem accurate enough?
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01-30-2009, 10:31 AM
Thread: System flow balance...
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What does that mean...how could that be? Wrong...
What does that mean...how could that be?
Wrong setting...Larger AH than being told?
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01-30-2009, 10:13 AM
Thread: System flow balance...
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I may have the AH and HP sizes reversed. One is...
I may have the AH and HP sizes reversed. One is rated as 3.5 tons and one is rated 4 tons. The tech specifically told me he changed the setting at the AH to 1850, I believe from 1400.
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01-30-2009, 08:39 AM
Thread: System flow balance...
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System flow balance...
3.5 ton downdraft @ 1850 feeding 9 registers on the first story and 6 on second story. The second story maximum fpm values tested @ 672,667,654,645,665,644. The first story maximum fpm values tested...
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12-27-2008, 12:40 PM
Thread: Long lineset run / too many fittings?
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That seems to be a no brainer...fallow a straight...
That seems to be a no brainer...fallow a straight path from the AH to the HP. A casing installed through the slab will cost a little but quite easy.
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11-27-2008, 11:46 AM
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haawill, I have seen nearly exact what you are...
haawill, I have seen nearly exact what you are describing performed. I was a little stumped as to what exactly the units were until reading your post. It was a high-end remodel of a mid-century style...
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11-08-2008, 11:43 PM
Thread: all time favorite movies
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Anne of Green Gables Mr. Blandings builds his...
Anne of Green Gables
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10-24-2008, 12:32 AM
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Mr. H.I. is a supposed non-trade proffesional...
Mr. H.I. is a supposed non-trade proffesional (DIY) asking for advice to impersonate a trade proffesional (for a fee). Paying for the info on a ride along basis or joint trade basis is apparently not...
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10-22-2008, 03:31 AM
Thread: hydronic zone valves
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http://www.penray.com/managex/index.asp?x=313&y=31...
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09-07-2008, 01:31 AM
Thread: spark plugs
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Autolite copper core cheapies are still the best...
Autolite copper core cheapies are still the best value in a over the counter plug. AC's have been farmed out and de-specced for several years now. Beru from Germany makes a silver core plug that is...
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08-22-2008, 12:42 AM
Thread: drum brakes
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silicone grease
silicone grease
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08-21-2008, 02:47 AM
Thread: drum brakes
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GM's return to drum rear brakes on selected...
GM's return to drum rear brakes on selected trucks is based on several things. Most notably is the fact the low quality steel the rotors are made from does not hold up to the de-icer's. For hauling...
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08-19-2008, 03:23 AM
Thread: Motorcycle mechanics, need advice.
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With todays low voc belended pump fuels the...
With todays low voc belended pump fuels the distilation curves are completely wrong for throttle response and making power. Aside from purchasing private label sealed cans of properly blended fuels...
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07-15-2008, 03:52 AM
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You do not need a seperate checking account for a...
You do not need a seperate checking account for a sole proprietorship. Most people working at banks today have absolutely no working knowledge of such details. I would pull the account and go to a...
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06-20-2008, 12:13 AM
Thread: 4-cycle engines on a 25 cc tiller
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Generally speaking what you have said is not...
Generally speaking what you have said is not accurate. Octane levels of regulated fuel station pump fuels have no influence over combustion temperature.
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04-30-2008, 01:25 AM
Thread: My 7 year old daughter has been diagnosed
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We will add your family to our prayers.
We will add your family to our prayers.
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