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08-16-2006, 08:50 PM
Thread: pipefitters or sheetmetal workers ?
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What I want?
Good days pay for good work.
Training stay on top things.
What is the difference in sheetmetal workers and
pipefitters? When I talked to the guy at he mentioned
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08-15-2006, 08:42 PM
Thread: pipefitters or sheetmetal workers ?
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Considering relocating to St louis area so I...
Considering relocating to St louis area so I could
be closer to family.I am not familiar with unions
or the way they operate.Contacted sheetmetal workers
local#36 and pipefitters local #562 to... -
06-01-2006, 08:12 PM
Thread: Any HVAC Companies in Chicago that........
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Thats the thing about residential its a feast or...
Thats the thing about residential its a feast or famine.
The sad truth is there is hardly any customer loyalty
if you dont get them quick they move down the phone book.
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06-01-2006, 07:33 PM
Thread: Any HVAC Companies in Chicago that........
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which end are you in residential or commercial?
which end are you in residential or commercial?
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05-06-2006, 10:50 PM
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they do
They make an epoxy sealer rated for freon available at
most supply houses.I used it once on a line set at
a hospital on a hole rubbed threw a line set.It was in
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04-27-2006, 08:12 PM
Thread: Any st louis techs around?
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any body out there
Any stlouis techs in the house.
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04-12-2006, 08:15 PM
Thread: Any st louis techs around?
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Planning on relocating to the St Louis area. Been...
Planning on relocating to the St Louis area. Been in the
trade for about 10 years looking for commercial shop. Like
St Louis alot seems like a nice town. Who are the good and
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03-12-2006, 10:09 PM
Thread: Is this appropriate?
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what a bummer
I hate dumb a** dispatcher.They are part of the office
crowd.With there over the phone unit diagnoses and know
it all attitude.This is all just part fo an underlying
problem.I had another... -
02-07-2006, 05:16 PM
Thread: laptop coputer?
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In the process of buying a laptop for home and...
In the process of buying a laptop for home and work.
Due to the fact the shop has 2 laptops for 12 techs
which stay broke more than not.Whats the best laptop
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10-22-2005, 07:22 PM
Thread: For you Florida techs...
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I agree with cracker
We picked up a commercial install duct banger.He knows
service but likes getting off on time.He worked in
the orlando area for 7 years and form what he says
Florida is the bottom for many... -
10-20-2005, 07:37 PM
Thread: Got To Get Out Of Here!
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to cascader
So halliburton pays what??? You may not have been here
when a company called klm a sub contractor for Hallibuton
which they proudly bosted.They promised 80.000 to 90.000
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10-01-2005, 08:58 PM
Thread: Technicians Salary
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no billion dollar company?
2004 Lennnox appraised for 14 billion.Goodman sold for
several billion.Carrier is owned by one of the largest
employers on the planet united technologies which
develops you now cheap stuff like... -
10-01-2005, 08:00 PM
Thread: Got To Get Out Of Here!
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Head north
I have only heard bad things about Florida seen alot of
guys saying the same thing your saying.Im in tn pays a
little better here Only in the cities.The south in
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08-25-2005, 07:11 PM
Thread: If you could choose?
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Read some of Norms posts seems pretty sharp on...
Read some of Norms posts seems pretty sharp on hvac.
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08-25-2005, 07:08 PM
Thread: If you could choose?
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thanks r12 for the input.You know a good tech is...
thanks r12 for the input.You know a good tech is always
learning.Theres alot of talk at the shop about me and a
couple of other techs to do most of the commercial.
So Id say I will be putting more... -
08-21-2005, 08:54 PM
Thread: If you could choose?
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I have the luck of this year going to get some...
I have the luck of this year going to get some advanced
traing.The boss wants 2 of us to go to get some training
on air packaged chillers and controls.From the way he
talks he would pay for a... -
03-27-2005, 08:09 PM
Thread: Getting more risky?
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Mr wallynut?
You in your own business?If so and you have a bullet
proof plan tell us about it.I seen lots of friends
in our industry work 24-7 not just talk it.I seen it with
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03-26-2005, 09:43 PM
Thread: Getting more risky?
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I was watching a special on bankruptcy?They say...
I was watching a special on bankruptcy?They say when
the current bankruptcy bill now just made into law
hits the small business will be felt by everyone thats
strugling.From what I read in the... -
03-20-2005, 09:36 PM
Thread: Vacuum Compressors
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oh ya
First charge the unit full of water to get it clean.
Then use a shop vac if you cant find a vacuum pump.
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03-19-2005, 10:27 PM
Thread: lifting equipment {RTU's}
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wow
Id never guessed 1400lbs for 7.5 rtus
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03-19-2005, 07:02 PM
Thread: Age of Sears Units
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dont laugh?
Whats Prestons guide?
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03-19-2005, 06:56 PM
Thread: R-22 VS A410 - Cost difference
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I feel for the customer
I think 410-a is probably is like any thing else.You put
it in correctly and it will probably work fine.The problem
is like anything else I our trade no training other than
ojt.So the customer... -
03-14-2005, 02:25 PM
Thread: Whats my worth
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Sit and wait
I agree with the get it now because you wont get it later.
Ive seen techs be loyal and pay a heavy price.Hvac owners
will lie cheat and steal to keep there profits high.When
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03-03-2005, 12:38 PM
Thread: So I had Hack Job Harry come today...
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big or little
Big or little.You can get bad work out of either.Look
for a professional attitude in the sales person and
without being rude watch the unit go in if there in and
out slam bam.If your not sure... -
03-02-2005, 07:53 PM
Thread: electrostatic filters
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Straight hepas.Made to order from the filter...
Straight hepas.Made to order from the filter company.It only
does the 4 surgery rooms.It is pre filtered with 4 inch
pleated filters.Got a toshiba freq drive motor, carrier
premier link ccn...
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