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Agree good debate. If there is missing tube insul...
Agree good debate. If there is missing tube insul in a hot attic and additional refrig is added, your head would also increase. I like what the said, charge at condenser but take a look in the attic...
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03-29-2013, 06:32 AM
Thread: HVAC/R super seal. My 1st experience
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I used it once on a truck. It lasted almost a...
I used it once on a truck. It lasted almost a year then leaks poped up in the seals on the compressor. Ended up having to flush the system three times to get it out then replaced comp, reciever,...
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03-28-2013, 10:11 PM
Thread: Low ambient temperature control
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The icm 325 is probably most often recommended...
The icm 325 is probably most often recommended but ranco and supco also make one. Those are simple to install with a tee. Also not very expensive.
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03-28-2013, 03:41 PM
Thread: Amana HP cycles too frequently
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Replaced filter a few months ago tells me that it...
Replaced filter a few months ago tells me that it may need to be replaced again. The expensive ones are very restrictive anyway and I rarely see them get the 90 days or whatever they claim.
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03-28-2013, 01:20 PM
Thread: HVAC/R super seal. My 1st experience
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I have had nothing but bad expierence with it. I...
I have had nothing but bad expierence with it. I will never use it again. Remember some leaks are caused by vibration and rubbing on something. Some took a while, but most had compressor failure...
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03-27-2013, 10:19 AM
Thread: anyone else getting old?
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Good ole BC powders for me. About twice a year my...
Good ole BC powders for me. About twice a year my back goes out, then it's cortizone and pain for two weeks. Hell I even have to make sure my back is straight when on the toilet. I work alone also...
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03-25-2013, 11:44 AM
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The glass jar at the regulator catches most of...
The glass jar at the regulator catches most of it. I have painted 4 cars with the same drier and still have it. I do realize the pressure is alot lower although.
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03-25-2013, 06:08 AM
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I paint cars occasionally, using a regulator with...
I paint cars occasionally, using a regulator with a glass jar plus a drier inline to keep moisture out. Not that I would use air but a drier would remove moisture.
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02-26-2013, 12:27 PM
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Oxy/acetylene is my pick. Although I also use...
Oxy/acetylene is my pick. Although I also use mapp gas and staybrite in the attics most of the time.
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02-21-2013, 02:44 PM
Thread: Can't find a job in the field of HVAC
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Are you using references?
Are you using references?
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02-14-2013, 09:45 AM
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All I use is staybrite#8 on txv. I slip the pipe...
All I use is staybrite#8 on txv. I slip the pipe in slightly then flux. This helps keep the flux out of the system. Solder doesn't like to flow where there is no flux. Needs to be very clean.
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02-13-2013, 08:52 AM
Thread: Saw a tech using these..
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I had one many years ago but was not too...
I had one many years ago but was not too impressed, constantly adj. I think I got mine at Johnstones Supply.
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02-12-2013, 07:01 PM
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I have replaced several condensers like that....
I have replaced several condensers like that. Most did not have dogs and were behind fences. In all cases there were irrigation heads in that area. Imo the irrigation caused it.
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02-11-2013, 04:40 PM
Thread: Found money !
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Had an old friend who had been saving for...
Had an old friend who had been saving for retirement. Had $30,000 saved. His wife had to go thru surgery and they took all of it before the government took over. They can barely put food on the table...
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02-11-2013, 02:16 PM
Thread: Brazing sticks % of sliver
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I used to use 15% but with the cost of it now, i...
I used to use 15% but with the cost of it now, i use 5%. Haven't had any problems yet and flows fine on copper to copper.
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02-11-2013, 02:03 PM
Thread: Digital Manometer
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I read where fluke was designed in USA but made...
I read where fluke was designed in USA but made in China.
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02-07-2013, 03:01 PM
Thread: Hand cramps
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I get cramps bad especially in the hot attic....
I get cramps bad especially in the hot attic. Been taking a magnesium/zinc suppliment and after a month or so it seems to really help. A pharmicist recommended this.
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02-07-2013, 11:41 AM
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If he is innocent then I want him to win, and if...
If he is innocent then I want him to win, and if not then losing is what it needs to be. Evidence will hopefully tell.
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02-05-2013, 07:35 PM
Thread: Caught in the act
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I am not sure what they are even worth now but...
I am not sure what they are even worth now but every install I do I call this guy I know and he shows up to remove the metal for me. I give him condensers, coils, furnaces, water heaters, and etc....
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02-05-2013, 11:33 AM
Thread: Why do you feel the need to own a gun?
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Have you guys seen video of This Man Owns...
Have you guys seen video of This Man Owns Congress. From a Newtown resident. I haven't mastered entering video's yet.
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02-01-2013, 04:30 PM
Thread: R-22 Alteratives Pro's and Con any help
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You shouldn't need to add refrigerant unless of...
You shouldn't need to add refrigerant unless of course there is a leak. If they are fairly new as you say, and just needs a leak repair, i would give the replacements a try if that is what the owner...
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01-31-2013, 01:17 PM
Thread: Why do you feel the need to own a gun?
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I would guess the ratio in auto accidents has...
I would guess the ratio in auto accidents has gone up even more since 2011 partiall due to texting and driving. I see drivers everyday texting while driving.
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01-29-2013, 06:07 AM
Thread: Man lost a finger yesterday
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Jad a friend(plumber) who will not wear gloves...
Jad a friend(plumber) who will not wear gloves anymore cause he lost a finger when the auger snagged his glove.
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01-27-2013, 07:42 PM
Thread: Is 43 too old to pursue this field?
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With all your other skills you could even do apt...
With all your other skills you could even do apt maintenance work which requires a/c and elect also. Some of those jobs pay decent. Here they pay 40-60k a yr. I did that for awhile and had my own...
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01-26-2013, 08:29 PM
Thread: Is 43 too old to pursue this field?
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I would much rather have an older person than a...
I would much rather have an older person than a younger one. From my expierence the older guys are very dependable,hard working, and less likely to leave. Three of the best workers I have ever worked...
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