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12-13-2009, 04:11 PM
Thread: throttling chilled water
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It appears that the system may be over sized....
It appears that the system may be over sized. This will remove the sensible heat, but not the latent ( Humidity). Siuggestion: Slow down the fans and change the valve motors to a modulating three way...
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05-09-2009, 09:32 AM
Thread: Undersized geothermal system?
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I agree, you need two system in order to have a...
I agree, you need two system in order to have a comfortable temperature range in side your home. If you go with the two systems approach you will elimate furture headaches. Duct zoning system will...
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05-09-2009, 09:27 AM
Thread: Undersized geothermal system?
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I agree, you need two system in order to have a...
I agree, you need two system in order to have a comfortable temperature range in side your home. If you go with the two systems approach you will elimate future headaches. Duct zoning system will...
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02-04-2009, 11:50 AM
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If you decide to buy a new one try the Dell...
If you decide to buy a new one try the Dell Auction site on the web. I've bought two reconditioned units with the 12" screen for the computer division and they work like a charm. $220 with 1 gig of...
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12-18-2008, 02:27 PM
Thread: Ductless with ODA
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Thanks, I was looking in all the wrong places as...
Thanks, I was looking in all the wrong places as they say. :cool:
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12-18-2008, 01:17 PM
Thread: Ductless with ODA
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Ductless with ODA
Hello Gentlemen, I was wondering if anyone knew of a ductless system (3 ton or larger) that has a outdoor air connection on it.
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07-15-2008, 01:16 PM
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The first problem is that you are going to have...
The first problem is that you are going to have trouble using a heat pump to dehumidifity with. The unit should be able to run in a dehumifing mode year around. I don't know how you are going to use...
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06-23-2008, 01:45 PM
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I agree. I was having so many problems with the...
I agree. I was having so many problems with the quality of tools the Tech were using I decide to supply them and take out the guesswork. A cheap leak detector can cause the job cost to become...
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02-29-2008, 08:08 AM
Thread: What am I worth?
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Our commecial is mostly light commercial so...
Our commecial is mostly light commercial so really not much of a learning curve not like going from res. to 200 ton chillers. I'm more or less riding along right now and learnign where stuff is at...
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02-18-2008, 08:46 AM
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You need to check your LOCAL building codes. If...
You need to check your LOCAL building codes. If you are in CA, SC, FL the code will probably require you to use Stainless Steel duck with welded seams. That code item you quoted does not only apply...
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01-17-2008, 10:50 AM
Thread: Service Technician --Clearwater FL
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The cost does not seem to be to bad to me....
The cost does not seem to be to bad to me. Originally I'm from Charleston SC and than to LA and San Francisco. We are having problems with insurance companies and taxes in Fl.
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01-09-2008, 01:53 PM
Thread: Service Technician --Clearwater FL
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Sorry about that. I have been having some...
Sorry about that. I have been having some problems with my server and it apparently sent the e-mail three times. :confused:
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01-09-2008, 01:17 PM
Thread: Service Technician --Clearwater FL
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Service Technician --Clearwater FL
Good pay-$17-up
Late model truck/Sprinter-Van.
Company tools-Vac pump,reclaim, leak detector, field piece and more.
Light commercial and some refrigeration.
Holidays, 401 K and vacation.
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12-27-2007, 02:32 PM
Thread: Ribeye Secret Sauce
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I have started to cook the steak on medium heat...
I have started to cook the steak on medium heat until it is rare and than sear it. It ends up medium rare and is extremely well cooked. This works better than searing it first and than cooking it...
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11-29-2007, 01:03 PM
Thread: Do I need a Passport?
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I went to the Bahamas last January (2007) and I...
I went to the Bahamas last January (2007) and I had to have a passport to get into Freeport. I would not go unless I had a passport and it takes about three-four weeks to get one back.
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11-07-2007, 02:42 PM
Thread: MIT sues architect
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They must of been very cross-eyed. Ugliest...
They must of been very cross-eyed. Ugliest building I've seen.
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11-02-2007, 01:08 PM
Thread: advice on poorly designed zoned system?
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He is probably losing the CFMs due to the length...
He is probably losing the CFMs due to the length of the duct run and fittings on the upstairs zone. The amount of Flex duct will also greatly inhibit the air flow to the grills.
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10-19-2007, 09:05 AM
Thread: heat pump vs. heat strips in air handler
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You are correct in that a BTU is equal to 3,413....
You are correct in that a BTU is equal to 3,413. If a heat pump uses 1 KW it will produce approximately 3 BTU (10,239). If a strip heater uses 1 KW it will produce 3,413 BTU.
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10-19-2007, 08:46 AM
Thread: heat pump vs. heat strips in air handler
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The 3 times per KW is the way the power is used...
The 3 times per KW is the way the power is used in the application of the equipment. It is more efficient to run a heat pump (motor) than it it is to heat with electricity( strip heat), but that is...
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10-18-2007, 02:53 PM
Thread: heat pump vs. heat strips in air handler
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You will get approximately 3 BTU of heat for...
You will get approximately 3 BTU of heat for every Kilowatt of electricity used on a heat pump, but only 1 BTU for each KW used on electric heat. It will take at least 3 times as much power/money to...
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09-19-2007, 06:40 AM
Thread: Techanican needed-Clearwater, FL
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Definitely, We still need a Tech in ST. Pete and...
Definitely, We still need a Tech in ST. Pete and on in Lakeland. If you are interested send me a resume and I'll call you to discuss the job and salary. :)
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09-14-2007, 09:16 PM
Thread: Techanican needed-Clearwater, FL
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I'm originally from Charleston SC and I don't...
I'm originally from Charleston SC and I don't find the cost of living here extremely higher than Charleston. I came here from San Francisco and the cost dropped like a rock from California.
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09-11-2007, 07:06 AM
Thread: Techanican needed-Clearwater, FL
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No. Call and we can talk about anything you want....
No. Call and we can talk about anything you want. This business at times require a place to let off steam and discuss things. If you are interested in a a job eveb better.
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09-08-2007, 12:34 PM
Thread: Techanican needed-Clearwater, FL
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Thanks Dash-- It is 727-573-4822.
Thanks Dash-- It is 727-573-4822.
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09-07-2007, 12:12 PM
Thread: Techanican needed-Clearwater, FL
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Yes, we can work out somenthing to help offset...
Yes, we can work out somenthing to help offset the cost of moving. What I have done in the past is to advance an allotment and remove it from the books at a $50.00 per month worked ratio. Example-...
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