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09-22-2009, 11:13 AM
Thread: NFPA Books
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NFPA Books
I'm looking for:
NFPA 90a Installation of Air Conditioning and Venitlating Systems 2002
NFPA 90b Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems 2006
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11-03-2005, 06:30 PM
Thread: What type of pipe?
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Thanks for the reply. I have made a lot of final...
Thanks for the reply. I have made a lot of final connections at furnaces, but the whole underground thing is making me question the method I should use. I don't like flare fittings on refrigeration,...
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11-03-2005, 06:19 PM
Thread: What type of pipe?
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I want to run a 1/2in gas line from my gas meter...
I want to run a 1/2in gas line from my gas meter to a small appliance. The distance is only about 5 or 6 feet where it would penetrate a brick wall. I would like to run it underground and was...
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06-04-2005, 09:20 PM
Thread: super boost cap
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I was just refering to start assists that are all...
I was just refering to start assists that are all in one type devices (simply plug onto run cap). I live in Florida and have never heard of or had any trouble with the superboost not working in hot...
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06-04-2005, 07:13 PM
Thread: super boost cap
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Some people don't like the start assist type...
Some people don't like the start assist type devices (superboost, kickstart, etc). I have had problems with kickstart, but I've had good success with the superboost SPP6. It is a solid state type...
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06-02-2005, 04:00 PM
Thread: Quick question
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Quick Question Lennox Dealers
I used to work for a Lennox dealer and we used to never match a different brand condenser to a Lennox A/H. This was only true for heat pumps. I know it is better to do a complete change out, but some...
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01-10-2005, 01:40 PM
Thread: Need help finding part
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I'm have trouble finding a part for a...
I'm have trouble finding a part for a refrigerator. The part number is WR12667 or WR120667. Do you know of a place on the web I can go to find hard to get parts? Or, maybe a place that sells used...
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10-23-2004, 06:33 PM
Thread: Mechanical Engineers
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I have been an HVAC technician for about 5 years...
I have been an HVAC technician for about 5 years now, so I'm not a conventional student. I do get ideas about how it could have been done better or how something could have been designed better to...
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10-22-2004, 09:54 PM
Thread: Mechanical Engineers
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Are there any mechanical engineers that visit...
Are there any mechanical engineers that visit this site? I just started my third year/junior year at a university and was thinking about changing my major to mechanical engineering. I haven't done...
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10-02-2004, 05:53 PM
Thread: Need quick reply
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When the power goes off in commercial buildings...
When the power goes off in commercial buildings and the power is switched to a generator, does the power only feed low power consumption devices? Will it still power A/C condensers if the transfer...
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09-22-2004, 11:34 PM
Thread: Flue pipe size
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No need to get pissy. I don't do work for myself....
No need to get pissy. I don't do work for myself. I can ask my boss why we don't. There aren't a whole lot of 90 % in central Florida, and there definitely aren't a whole lot of people that would...
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09-22-2004, 11:23 PM
Thread: Flue pipe size
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I have noticed on some changeouts that the flue...
I have noticed on some changeouts that the flue pipe is smaller than would be put in if it were new construction. For example, a 100,000btu furnace with a 40,000 water heater tied into a 5" flue. Is...
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09-13-2004, 12:11 PM
Thread: If you could do it all over
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I know some of you here like being in the HVAC...
I know some of you here like being in the HVAC business, but if you had the chance to do something else, would you do it? I know there are doctors out there that would change their career if they...
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07-30-2004, 10:20 PM
Thread: Grounding 3phase
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In my area, we are only suppose to do electrical...
In my area, we are only suppose to do electrical work from the after the disconnect. However, it is very common for installer/technicians to replace the box. I think this unit is extremely dangerous...
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07-29-2004, 12:03 AM
Thread: Grounding 3phase
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We do primarily residential work, but we do deal...
We do primarily residential work, but we do deal with some commercial. I was installing a 3 phase condenser and notified my boss that there was no ground coming into the disconnect box. He told me...
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06-29-2004, 02:22 PM
Thread: excessive condensation
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I had this same problem in Florida with an A/H in...
I had this same problem in Florida with an A/H in the garage. Do you have a variable speed A/H? See if the dip switches are set correct and make sure the installers didn't hook the yellow wires to...
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05-18-2004, 06:40 PM
Thread: Refrigerator
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I am a service tech that just does HVAC. My...
I am a service tech that just does HVAC. My friend called me up today and said his refrigerator at his house wasn't working. I haven't worked on a refrigerator since HVAC school. Well, I found that...
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