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10-13-2012, 11:21 AM
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Permit question: Pulling extra circuit for a/c
I installed a new a/c system from scratch to handle an enclosed garage plus a couple other rooms and I need an electrician to pull a couple circuits to my equipment. Sparky is telling me that since...
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10-12-2012, 02:57 PM
Thread: EWC Damper motor wiring
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I'm asking because I want the damper to open in...
I'm asking because I want the damper to open in the cool mode only and this is a heat pump. So I ran a wire from the "O" terminal on the stat to the "PO" terminal on the damper motor... I would like...
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10-12-2012, 02:54 PM
Thread: EWC Damper motor wiring
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EWC Damper motor wiring
On my EWC damper motor I have three terminals: COM, PO, PC. (Common, Power Open, Power Close) What would happen if PO and PC had power on them at the same time? Would it burn up my motor?
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09-29-2012, 11:09 AM
Thread: Simple restaurant controls
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RedLINK?
RedLINK?
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09-29-2012, 10:33 AM
Thread: Simple restaurant controls
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Simple restaurant controls
I'm looking to recommend a control solution for a local restaurant I do the environmental a/c work for... Currently there are 6 RTU's (gas packs) and all have stand alone stats. They want all the...
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07-24-2012, 04:02 PM
Thread: Bigger is definately better!
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Bigger is definately better!
Match ductwork with equipment and oversize the heck out of it...IMO. Just blast em with cold air ...pay no attention to all those "won't run long enough to remove moisture" men behind the curtain.
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07-22-2012, 10:36 PM
Thread: Are fuses in disconnect necessary??
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Every outdoor unit says Max fuse size, NO resi...
Every outdoor unit says Max fuse size, NO resi equipment ever has fuses, only breakers.. So basically all the equipment in my area is installed incorrectly?
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07-19-2012, 10:48 PM
Thread: leaking capacitors
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It depends on the symptoms. If the problem was a...
It depends on the symptoms. If the problem was a bad contactor and the compressor run cap was leaking I would give the customer the option priced in writing. If the symptom was compressor won't...
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07-19-2012, 10:37 PM
Thread: r410A SYSTEM TROUBLES
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Heat element stuck on
Heat element stuck on
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07-16-2012, 04:13 PM
Thread: Condensate overflow - floor damage
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Every pan does this to me and other techs say the...
Every pan does this to me and other techs say the same thing so I don't need to hear from any Goodman reps that claim they never heard of this problem...please, thank you.
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07-16-2012, 04:12 PM
Thread: Condensate overflow - floor damage
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Condensate overflow - floor damage
I'll pay for the floor damage because,,,yep it's may fault...BUT:
The Goodman condensate pan on the upflow AHU is warped so when you screw in the drain fitting it causes the drain to run uphill. ... -
05-26-2012, 10:37 AM
Thread: Vapor barrier seal on flex duct
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Vapor barrier seal on flex duct
I remember reading somewhere that the proper method on sealing flex duct vapor barrier is to tuck the silver foil under and zip tie...
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05-02-2012, 12:48 AM
Thread: clearance to wall mount heater
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clearance to wall mount heater
What are the rules regarding installing an outdoor condensing unit in front of a wall mounted water heater? I'm not going to be directly in front of the water heater but pretty close...
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04-28-2012, 08:05 PM
Thread: Lennox Evap Model Number...
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Lennox Evap Model Number...
According to Lennox literature an indoor evap C14-41-1FF is a "3 ton". Buy my question is what does the 41 mean? 41,000 btus?
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03-29-2012, 02:45 PM
Thread: A recent duct clean pics
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Why would you want clean ducts?
Why would you want clean ducts?
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02-27-2012, 11:42 AM
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You guys with all that basement area around...
You guys with all that basement area around equipment are spoiled.
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02-18-2012, 05:03 PM
Thread: Trane Wreck
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Trane Wreck
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01-16-2012, 08:20 PM
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Sneek up behind him with a zip tie slip it over...
Sneek up behind him with a zip tie slip it over his head and CINCH! No blood, no mess.
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12-26-2011, 09:20 AM
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If you have been in school you have already...
If you have been in school you have already wasted a lot of time. Get out there and get your feet wet! Work in some non profit areas like colleges & school districts to be exposed to many different...
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12-24-2011, 10:30 PM
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Are the Control4 stats getting power from a...
Are the Control4 stats getting power from a common wire or battery? Is the stat set to disable power stealing?
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12-23-2011, 04:50 PM
Thread: Not A Technician, Exactly.
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Andr, your brain understands the written word...
Andr, your brain understands the written word well obv, but that is not always the best way for others to interpret material. Your mom prolly played chutes & ladders with you while their moms were...
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12-21-2011, 06:18 PM
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Work for a college or school district changing...
Work for a college or school district changing air filters. This is where you will learn how to compensate your low wages by stealing all the tools & refrigerant you will need to start your own...
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12-19-2011, 03:50 PM
Thread: conveyer belt manuf
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conveyer belt manuf
Need help identifying the manuf of a conveyer belt system...name plate has been removed.
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12-18-2011, 12:57 PM
Thread: The Customer isN'T always right
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My attorney told me, "you big dummy you're not...
My attorney told me, "you big dummy you're not good at writing collection letters, let me write the letters from now on"...
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12-17-2011, 10:51 PM
Thread: The Customer isN'T always right
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Snapperhead that's a horrible way to treat a...
Snapperhead that's a horrible way to treat a customer...
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