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07-16-2005, 01:53 PM
Thread: Nice window unit
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I think it is closer to a running trap.
I think it is closer to a running trap.
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06-13-2005, 10:43 AM
Thread: A/C Installation job
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I guess that would be a matter of preference. If...
I guess that would be a matter of preference. If you install it on the ground on patio blocks it may become unlevel over the years and the bottom is in contact with the cement. If you mount it on the...
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06-13-2005, 10:30 AM
Thread: DIY or PRO?
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I would recomend hiriring a contractor to come...
I would recomend hiriring a contractor to come out and find the leak. It is illeagle to gas and go,where do you suppose you are going to go and buy this freon
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06-13-2005, 10:26 AM
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If it does not run I would say about 100%
If it does not run I would say about 100%
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06-13-2005, 06:41 AM
Thread: breaker trip
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I have never seen a 2.5 ton on anything more then...
I have never seen a 2.5 ton on anything more then a 30 amp, 10 gage wire, A 60 amp would require 6 gage wire. Is there 6 gage wire running to the unit.I have installed time delays on units before to...
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06-13-2005, 02:53 AM
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Roth makes panals that you can glue down and the...
Roth makes panals that you can glue down and the the tube snaps in.I dont know how big of area you are talking about, but as far as loop size goes have the person you buy the tube from design the...
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06-12-2005, 02:35 AM
Thread: 2 transformers
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This is the correct answer, Learned the hard way...
This is the correct answer, Learned the hard way once, I have rewired the indoor unit with a bigger transformer many times, I think it is cheaper then buying the kit. Not sure but I think that is the...
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06-11-2005, 04:50 AM
Thread: not a enough air
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Why is there more supply then return. I am not...
Why is there more supply then return. I am not all that familiar with York,but if I look at the model number I am assuming the 18 in the condensing unit means it is a ton and a half with the 24 in...
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06-03-2005, 01:56 AM
Thread: New Construction
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Just wondering wha the idea was?
Just wondering wha the idea was?
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06-03-2005, 01:41 AM
Thread: Water Heater for Garage/Bsmt Slabs
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A.O Smith makes a water heater that is called a...
A.O Smith makes a water heater that is called a Comby core, or something close to what I wrote. This is designed for this application and you can use it for domestic hot water, and infloor heat. I...
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06-03-2005, 01:02 AM
Thread: list of HVAC Brands
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Look into Maytage it's made by Nordine. The 1010...
Look into Maytage it's made by Nordine. The 1010 series comes with a 10 year warranty. A air conditioner and furnace are only as good as there installation. When we were selected to be a Maytage...
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05-20-2005, 10:47 PM
Thread: no power from Tstat to outdoor unit
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I went on a call this winter, customer said...
I went on a call this winter, customer said furnace was a year and a half old. He told me he had one of our competitors back 5 tlmes, and the furnace would never satisfy and cycled often. Went to...
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05-19-2005, 11:22 PM
Thread: mini brakes
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I had one of those malco mini breaks. I used it...
I had one of those malco mini breaks. I used it for building tray packs for air conditioners and doors on ac retrofits. you could probably use it for adapters and such, but I prefer to do this at our...
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I know I was told this only pertians to the 10/10...
I know I was told this only pertians to the 10/10 series
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05-19-2005, 01:16 AM
Thread: 4 ton condenser with a 2.5 ton evap
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Maybee you should have looked at the condencer ...
Maybee you should have looked at the condencer before relacing the coil. what kind of pressures are you running, I can not assume that this is a good combination something is bound to fail.......
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05-18-2005, 11:55 PM
Thread: Replacing Old Unit...Need advice
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refering to indoor coil,more surface area on out...
refering to indoor coil,more surface area on out door condencing coil higher seer
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05-18-2005, 11:40 PM
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It sounds as if it in the unit itself, dump about...
It sounds as if it in the unit itself, dump about a pound of freon in the system then add nitrogen and get your d-tek out you should be able to find it. I have put up to350lb with a set 0f 410aa...
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05-18-2005, 11:29 PM
Thread: Replacing Old Unit...Need advice
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What is desired temp during the summer months? Do...
What is desired temp during the summer months? Do you set your T-stat and leave it at a constant temp?, or do you try to swing your temp between night and day? A/C is just like having a big...
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05-18-2005, 10:08 PM
Thread: Replacing Old Unit...Need advice
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Did 2 ton work before? If it came out at 2.6 I...
Did 2 ton work before? If it came out at 2.6 I suggest a 2 and a half ton condensor with a 3 ton coil and add some insulation.
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05-18-2005, 09:39 PM
Thread: plugged off hole in furnace manifold
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I heard it works real well if you plug the one...
I heard it works real well if you plug the one right by the pilot or ignitor, preferably on propane. NOT NOT I am just joking. Lots of manufacturs offer a derate kit not to exceed 25%. This means...
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05-18-2005, 08:03 PM
Thread: ACR Hard everytime.
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I would rather run ACR any day over line sets,...
I would rather run ACR any day over line sets, Makes the job look so much more proffesional. I have used benders less joints and you can make it look decent,but you will newer get that rolled up...
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I have installed around 100 unit over the past...
I have installed around 100 unit over the past year. All the units that we install are the 1010 series. Knock on wood we have not had any problems with any of them yet.When you buy the 1010 series...
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05-18-2005, 07:01 PM
Thread: Is it worth starting your own buisness.
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I live in a small town. Population of about...
I live in a small town. Population of about 10,000 in the winter,50,000 In the summer. There are about 5 heating contractors in the town now. Two of the 5 do good work, and I have worked for both of...
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05-17-2005, 11:54 PM
Thread: New Construction and HVAC
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I live in Michigan,climate similar to Minnisota,...
I live in Michigan,climate similar to Minnisota, I have installed clossed loop heat pumps with infloor heat and they work great.A air to air heat pump with with a high seer condensor with gas back up...
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05-15-2005, 11:00 PM
Thread: Our Well Hung Unit!
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It looks like "Lets flex it" Somebody asked me to...
It looks like "Lets flex it" Somebody asked me to do a job like this. My pride is worth more then money.
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