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05-20-2013, 08:50 AM
Thread: wall mount condenser brackets
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I have heard of noise and vibration being a...
I have heard of noise and vibration being a problem but that was due to mounting to the building frame instead of to the poured crawl or basement wall.
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05-18-2013, 11:07 PM
Thread: wall mount condenser brackets
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Have'nt seen anything like that ductmate. The...
Have'nt seen anything like that ductmate. The ones in supply houses around here are like you find in The R.E. Michel online catalog in heating and air install accessories listed as mounting braces....
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05-18-2013, 10:08 AM
Thread: wall mount condenser brackets
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wall mount condenser brackets
I'll be finishing a RNC install soon that will be the first time for me to use these brackets and can't remember ever servicing a unit installed that way. I'm wondering how you guys like to do this...
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02-12-2013, 02:28 PM
Thread: Old Williams furnace filter placement
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1" filters is all I've ever seen in that set-up....
1" filters is all I've ever seen in that set-up. Not worth any special order on the old monster.
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02-12-2013, 02:13 PM
Thread: Old Williams furnace filter placement
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2 filter set-up for sure.
2 filter set-up for sure.
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12-30-2012, 12:36 AM
Thread: Attic ductwork
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The owner may not want the duct insulated but...
The owner may not want the duct insulated but that makes him wrong as you would be if you do the install that way.
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12-23-2012, 09:36 PM
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The thing that has me wondering is the burners...
The thing that has me wondering is the burners all being one assembly when all the Bryants I've seen, including mine, have individual burners. Also for the behavior you describe with burners that...
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12-23-2012, 09:13 PM
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In my neighborhood with houses as described (like...
In my neighborhood with houses as described (like mine) that furnace works just fine after I've done some improvement to the return duct.
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10-04-2012, 09:35 AM
Thread: I don't see this as logical
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I don't see this as logical
I have seen numerous older furnaces and now more and more newer installs with the following filter set up. Filter rack on the old ones, media cabinet on the new ones screwed to the side of furnace...
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07-30-2012, 11:55 PM
Thread: Slower than normal for summer?
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Slow summer is typical for me. Did 2 a/c...
Slow summer is typical for me. Did 2 a/c replacements in May and 7 service calls in June. 4 service calls this month. Maybe tomorrow will finish out the month with phone ringing off the hook. YEA...
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05-26-2012, 06:42 PM
Thread: Orifice size
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I'd be concerned about the big difference in...
I'd be concerned about the big difference in those two pistons. The 076 would be something for a system of maybe 4 or 5 ton while while the 056 would be more like what I've been seeing for 2 ton.
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Did the wife kiss that to make it all better ? ...
Did the wife kiss that to make it all better ?
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04-23-2012, 06:04 PM
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Condensate drains don't tie into plumbing. They...
Condensate drains don't tie into plumbing. They are to go to an open drain like floor drain, laundry tub, or some place where the open end of the drain pipe is visible.
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02-07-2012, 06:40 PM
Thread: Condensation from B vent
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The comment about the salesman reminds me of the...
The comment about the salesman reminds me of the last place I worked at as an installer when we would swear that sometimes the sale was made on " a drive by bid ", meaning that the salesman did'nt...
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01-22-2012, 03:03 PM
Thread: First time bending sheet metal
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that kind of creativity will come in handy in the...
that kind of creativity will come in handy in the field when you get in a position that simply demands that you invent something to fit where things have gone through some changes.
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01-17-2012, 10:10 AM
Thread: goodman 90+ intermit. locking out
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at 6 years it's likely time for a trap cleaning...
at 6 years it's likely time for a trap cleaning too.
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01-17-2012, 09:57 AM
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Been a few years since I put in a zone system and...
Been a few years since I put in a zone system and Jackson systems uses sensor in supply. Zone dampers are in supply so let's say only one of three zones is calling for heat that will have furnace...
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01-12-2012, 11:10 AM
Thread: getting the most for my money
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New equipment warranties may only apply to you as...
New equipment warranties may only apply to you as original owner so lifetime policy won't mean anything when you sell unless manufacturer allows transfer of coverage to new owner.
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01-08-2012, 02:13 PM
Thread: Armstrong Furnace age? & no heat
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For age I don't know but those spark to pilot...
For age I don't know but those spark to pilot models suck. Checked for vent blockage ? and clean pilot including orifice. Sensor rod and spark rod together in one assembly right ? Don't know that...
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01-08-2012, 01:54 PM
Thread: Business slow for everyone?
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Had one no heat Tues. and phone dead silent after...
Had one no heat Tues. and phone dead silent after that. Luckily I'd started a full gas pipe rerun in a vacant house for one of my favorite customers Mon.
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01-06-2012, 02:58 PM
Thread: Favorite Tstat
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I like to keep it simple and affordable so...
I like to keep it simple and affordable so nothing programmable unless its requested ( maybe one a yr. )
Honeywell 5000 large screen model. TH511D1022.
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01-06-2012, 02:46 PM
Thread: Freaking pipe fitters
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I have'nt been on an official hard hat job in...
I have'nt been on an official hard hat job in years and don't miss it, but on the other hand it would be some insurance against some of the short basements.
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01-06-2012, 02:19 PM
Thread: A true American mom!
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That young woman worked out something that makes...
That young woman worked out something that makes perfect sense to me. She demonstrated responsibility and keeping her wits about her while showing us vigilante justice. Those guys were up to no good...
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12-27-2011, 05:24 PM
Thread: i dont like landlords
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Maybe that big company was there with a big wad...
Maybe that big company was there with a big wad of furnace cement.
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12-27-2011, 05:16 PM
Thread: goodman permanent filters
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I have'nt seen a filter shipped with any of my...
I have'nt seen a filter shipped with any of my Goodman furnace's. What you describe here is like what I get with a Rheem.
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