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    I'll bite... This batter will handle about 1-2...

    I'll bite...

    This batter will handle about 1-2 lbs of product...

    1-12 Ounce beer of choice...Use your own judgment here...I prefer using darker ales, but hey, what do I know...stouts, lagers,...
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    Top 5 Beef Steaks 1.) PORTERHOUSE:D--with the...

    Top 5 Beef Steaks

    1.) PORTERHOUSE:D--with the Filet Mignon on one side and a sirloin on the other, cut nice and thick, there is no better steak...
    2.) Rib Eye--a close second. The best...
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    I had to buy that Fieldpiece model in a pinch...

    I had to buy that Fieldpiece model in a pinch once when my Robinair crapped out and it was all the distributer had, aside from Supco, which I hate; I like the Fieldpiece and now, it's definitely the...
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    Beautiful. Smooth choreography by obvious...

    Beautiful. Smooth choreography by obvious professionals. Wish my company got jobs like that!
  5. Thread: pizza crust

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    One thing I'd say about the previous two sauces,...

    One thing I'd say about the previous two sauces, is that one should cook the dry spice mix in some olive oil--before the addition of water...Briefly sauteing dried spices really invigorates their...
  6. Thread: Idea!

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    Poll: Just playing devil's advocate here, but the heat...

    Just playing devil's advocate here, but the heat comes from the home, transferring to the colder condensate pipe (assuming it's copper), just as it would the DX coil just a bit further upstream.
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    Unichiller with a buffer tank.

    Unichiller with a buffer tank.
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    1.) I don't know of a licensed electrician (here...

    1.) I don't know of a licensed electrician (here in NJ at least) that would not check the condenser name plate before installing any breaker, regardless of what the HVAC told them to do, their name...
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    Joe, I had a similar situation in a Cape I...

    Joe,

    I had a similar situation in a Cape I used to live in. Try removing the insulation temporarily were it eases up between the roof rafters. In each rafter bay, install corrugated baffles...
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    I've seen this done, but the customer had a...

    I've seen this done, but the customer had a storage (buffer) tank in between the the source and the load so as to keep the water heater from cycling excessively at low temps. Loop was pumped from...
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    On this point it's important to note that the...

    On this point it's important to note that the "SEER" rating is the Fed's DOE benchmarking tool, and is a rating developed to compare units in strictly controlled, pre-market setting. It's like the...
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    You may also be losing heat through the attic...

    You may also be losing heat through the attic access (either a scuttle or pull-down), through a loose fitting return box and/or poorly installed insulation above your ceiling (or a generally lack...
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    Condensation will form not due to heat, but...

    Condensation will form not due to heat, but because of the lack thereof in the ducts. Cooler air holds less water, thus if the air which is currently blowing out of your registers in the winter...
  14. Thread: pizza crust

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    Whale posted a good crust. Yeast feeds on the...

    Whale posted a good crust. Yeast feeds on the sugar, producing more CO2 as a byproduct, resulting in a nice, less dense crust. Since it also flavors the crust slightly, honey is a better choice...
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    If it were me, I'd dry it off real well. Pat it...

    If it were me, I'd dry it off real well. Pat it real dry with paper towels (so it sears well but doesn't steam) and season well with salt. Preheat your grill (or start your coals). Leave the meat...
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    Lamb shanks braised in Guiness stout (plus...

    Lamb shanks braised in Guiness stout (plus mirepoix vegs).


    Brown the lightly floured shanks on high heat in canola oil, remove.


    Brown the veggies. Add a tablespoon of tomato paste...
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    Above, plus, disclaiming DIY then asking for...

    Above, plus, disclaiming DIY then asking for elaboration on the simplest of tasks is a contradiction, and airmechanical saw through it. Stop whining already.
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    Also, did the 2 and 2.5 ton proposers make...

    Also, did the 2 and 2.5 ton proposers make similar "stand by their numbers" statements, with reasons? Did they provide copies of the system sizing sheet? Better yet, ask them to sit down next to...
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    Millions and millions of tiny little bubbles no? ...

    Millions and millions of tiny little bubbles no? Taking together, there's quite a bit actually. Although the gas isn't atmospheric air, the principal of resistance to thermal migration is the same.
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    Ahhh, didn't read closely enough...Thought he was...

    Ahhh, didn't read closely enough...Thought he was still in the planning phase
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    Hi-velocity systems with motors that operate...

    Hi-velocity systems with motors that operate under high static conditions might be your answer. Try asking Unico or Spacepak dealers in your area. Both are proven solutions with long track records....
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    Answers above... Get the sizing right and most...

    Answers above...
    Get the sizing right and most of the other stuff will fall into place. We have installed more than a dozen Unico systems. They are awesome systems, nearly invisible and utterly...
  23. Thread: Possum

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    Living in Jersey, I can't imagine eating one of...

    Living in Jersey, I can't imagine eating one of these large rodent lookin things found smeared all over the roads around the Meadowlands...I'm sure in the country they don't look as foul and...
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    35 mins for a salmon filet? That is WAY too much...

    35 mins for a salmon filet? That is WAY too much time at any heat...For a nice fillet cooked medium (say at 1 to 1.5 inch thick) shouldn't be more than 8 to 10 minutes...Get the grill super hot but...
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    We're in Bergen County...if interested shoot an...

    We're in Bergen County...if interested shoot an email (address on profile). If we're out of range, we have contacts all over Northern NJ for reference. Best of luck.
  26. Thread: Rheem Furnace

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    Karst is right but the only other thing might be...

    Karst is right but the only other thing might be that the blower speed is too high. Of course it's not going to be as warm as after running a few minutes, but cold or cool even? Thats not my...
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    Sounds good. Substitute an unfinished raw cedar...

    Sounds good. Substitute an unfinished raw cedar shake for the tin foil and man o man, is that good. Salt and pepper too. Don't have the coals or burners right under the wood though, use indirect...
  28. Stand-Alone hard piped humidifiers

    You could have one of these professionally installed:

    http://www.aprilaire.com/index.php?znfAction=ProductDetails&category=5&item=350
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    I can tell you from a standpoint of multiple...

    I can tell you from a standpoint of multiple Sanyo installations that this is absolutely incorrect
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    Did a Sanyo 12 K heat pump today, worked like a...

    Did a Sanyo 12 K heat pump today, worked like a charm.
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    2 sides to this coin....

    As an HVAC contractor enormously concerned about my company's reputation, I would kill for a slew of potential customer's woven from the same cloth as you sir. The truth is, 95% just roll their eyes...
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    Superb job. Send that old nameplate to loonie;...

    Superb job. Send that old nameplate to loonie; he collects em.
  33. Thread: Carbon M ??

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    Heathman what preventative steps do you recommend...

    Heathman what preventative steps do you recommend for customers who want a wood burning fireplace--a nice Rumford for instance--but who have also just sealed and insulated their home up to current...
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    Try here: ...

    Try here:
    ...
  35. One thing to remember, that humidifier of yours...

    One thing to remember, that humidifier of yours is adding moisture to the
    home only when the furnace is running. Might seem obvious but its true. This is particularly an issue if you have an...
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    What's your eBay ID so we can look into all your...

    What's your eBay ID so we can look into all your stuff through there? Real sorry to hear about your back.
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    Funny...the slow motion part at the end was...

    Funny...the slow motion part at the end was feckin hilarious...
  38. Thread: Venison

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    Sounds good, thanks for sharing. I'm trying both...

    Sounds good, thanks for sharing. I'm trying both real soon...
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    Hilarious!

    Time for the scrap yard, wherein at this point, most of its value lies.
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    This guy is dead on...Water will immediately boil...

    This guy is dead on...Water will immediately boil causing a huge upsurge in the hot fat as the steam seeks a way out. Same thing can happen if your turkey is too wet. Ensure it's well patted dry...
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    Also, mix in those eggs rather quickly so they...

    Also, mix in those eggs rather quickly so they temper and remain creamy instead of scrambing and curdling; nothing good about scrambled eggs and pasta.
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    I second this. And if you have the Gallo fields...

    I second this. And if you have the Gallo fields nearby you'll never need another souce. Grape vines, being seriously dense, burn hot. Use them on any meats you wish and fish even. They have a...
  43. It could be that replacing the line set with...

    It could be that replacing the line set with larger diameter lines was not included in the quote; what you have now might not have the capacity to give you the efficiency you're paying for: Your...
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    Claydean, They're great filters; once or twice a...

    Claydean,
    They're great filters; once or twice a year filter changes, depending on need and run times. Why ask for a discount anyway? Get the feeling he's padding the bill or something?
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    I'm a Heating/AC contractor in Northern NJ and...

    I'm a Heating/AC contractor in Northern NJ and for retrofitting A/C into Cape Cods, cooling the second story from the basement is always a bit problematic--if the ducts were designed long ago around...
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    You may want to also look into the Aprilaire...

    You may want to also look into the Aprilaire 5000. Great feedback from all that I've installed. When properly installed and maintained, it's one of the best air cleaners on the market; no collector...
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    You make it sound like anyone who works for a...

    You make it sound like anyone who works for a company instead of owning it is some sort of belly-crawling P-on. "Temp" people have been complimenting your work here left and right and all you...
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    That is essentially exactly what I said. You'd...

    That is essentially exactly what I said. You'd be hard pressed to find find anyone on this forum who claims equal sizing for equal air flow 'tween the two.
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    What PTSU closes with IMO is an accurate...

    What PTSU closes with IMO is an accurate statement. There is no fundamental diminishment in airflow so long as proper diameter is installed per Manual D. There is however, an incongruence in...
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