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05-10-2013, 07:31 AM
Thread: Figure this one out...
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Do you really think the compressor would live...
Do you really think the compressor would live long enough pumping water to accumulate that much water in the coil. For it to get in the condenser coil it would have to go through the compressor....
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05-09-2013, 09:46 AM
Thread: Figure this one out...
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Just a weak spot. Finally gave out. If nothing...
Just a weak spot. Finally gave out. If nothing else was found I would not over think the problem.
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05-06-2013, 08:38 PM
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Best zoning system Ive ever installed or worked...
Best zoning system Ive ever installed or worked on is the carrier Infinity. Using all Infinity equipment and carrier dampers as well. The system lets you set air flow limits for each zones and runs...
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05-06-2013, 08:29 PM
Thread: Why copper?
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Not that I endorse it but there is Aluminum line...
Not that I endorse it but there is Aluminum line sets available. There is also a soldier that will join it to itself as well as join it to copper or brass. I know this because my company used this...
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05-03-2013, 11:31 PM
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"Hot Water High Limit (Domestic Hot Water Option)...
"Hot Water High Limit (Domestic Hot Water Option)
This mode occurs when the hot water input temperature
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05-03-2013, 09:41 PM
Thread: Is this Condensor Fan Motor bad?
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Expert recommendation...... Leave it to the...
Expert recommendation...... Leave it to the experts. Thats how they make a living.
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04-30-2013, 08:27 PM
Thread: digital psychrometer
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UEI DTH31. Been using the same one for years....
UEI DTH31. Been using the same one for years. Only thing I have ever done is replace the battery once a year.
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04-29-2013, 10:59 PM
Thread: Going to start on this one soon.
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Work looks amazing (with the exception of the...
Work looks amazing (with the exception of the source piping) but Kevin is correct. You are not supposed to hook a hot water generator to a gas water heater.
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04-29-2013, 10:14 PM
Thread: carrier infinity system
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Try taking the UI to the outdoor unit. hook it to...
Try taking the UI to the outdoor unit. hook it to the unit with a short piece of stat wire. Leave the wire running to the indoor hooked up inside and outside but remove the stat wire that went from...
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04-29-2013, 09:54 PM
Thread: STATIC PRESSURE "0" ?
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are you zeroing the meter to atmospheric pressure...
are you zeroing the meter to atmospheric pressure before you stick it in the duct?
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04-29-2013, 09:43 PM
Thread: carrier infinity system
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Check the stat wire you have running to and from...
Check the stat wire you have running to and from all the Infinity connections. The green and yellow are used for communication and if you have any splices that are not 100% or have been exposed to...
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04-29-2013, 09:23 PM
Thread: H-10G says leak, but no bubbles.
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H-10 is the gold standard of the industry. It has...
H-10 is the gold standard of the industry. It has never let me down. If it says there is a leak. Then there is a leak. I too like to visually verify but I have learned to never doubt my trusty friend.
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04-28-2013, 10:27 PM
Thread: Cannot find the leak!
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Im not familiar with that particular leak...
Im not familiar with that particular leak detector. On the H-10 the low, med, and high reference the leak rate not the sensitivity. So the Low setting would be most sensitive setting.
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04-28-2013, 10:03 PM
Thread: Cannot find the leak!
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Yes put a few oz of r22 gas in the system. Then...
Yes put a few oz of r22 gas in the system. Then fill to a good pressure with nitrogen. If you have a H-10 try searching on Medium first and if that does not come up with anything switch it to low.
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04-28-2013, 05:46 PM
Thread: Restriction from hell
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This by no means is meant to be a training tool....
This by no means is meant to be a training tool. I only posted it in this "Tech to Tech" forum because a few people had asked about how the material was joined. The guy doing the soldiering was a rep...
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04-28-2013, 05:42 PM
Thread: Restriction from hell
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Let me explain how things are done here. We...
Let me explain how things are done here.
We have crews that do nothing but run line sets, PVC flues, and set equipment. The service department does the actual start up of the system. The systems... -
04-28-2013, 04:17 PM
Thread: Restriction from hell
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Well I didn't find the plug inside the line set...
Well I didn't find the plug inside the line set but all I can figure is something must have been loose floating around inside it. I cut the lines into 2 foot sections after I pulled it out and still...
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04-28-2013, 04:11 PM
Thread: Restriction from hell
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Its on a Carrier 2 ton condenser. The line set is...
Its on a Carrier 2 ton condenser. The line set is 3/4 suction and 3/8 liquid. I went back in with the same size. Even took the exact same rout through the house. Only took 32 holes in the drywall....
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04-28-2013, 04:05 PM
Thread: Restriction from hell
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I checked ever inch of the line set. No kinks at...
I checked ever inch of the line set. No kinks at all.
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04-28-2013, 04:03 PM
Thread: Restriction from hell
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Not sure where the stuff is purchased from. We...
Not sure where the stuff is purchased from. We use a solider that can join aluminum to aluminum, copper, or brass. Below is a link to a demonstration video.
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04-28-2013, 07:47 AM
Thread: Restriction from hell
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04-28-2013, 07:32 AM
Thread: Restriction from hell
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Yes Aluminum. My company gave it try. It was in...
Yes Aluminum. My company gave it try. It was in an effort to cut cost. They have since changed their minds and we no longer use it.
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04-28-2013, 06:53 AM
Thread: Restriction from hell
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Restriction from hell
I love a good challenge and the chance to learn something new. But this one was ridiculous.
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04-28-2013, 06:28 AM
Thread: Cannot find the leak!
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I use 2 of the methods mentioned above and have...
I use 2 of the methods mentioned above and have had great success with them both. The dye works great on the formicary corrosion leaks at the indoor coils. During the summer you can usually see the...
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04-25-2013, 11:05 PM
Thread: Liquid line solenoid valves
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Liquid line solenoid valves
Can I get some opinions on liquid line solenoid valves? Installation location, purpose, wiring, and some experiences both good and bad.
I know they are recommended on long line set applications....
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