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  1. Thread: Death Trap

    by shaygetz
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    Wow...my wife lost her grandparents and two of...

    Wow...my wife lost her grandparents and two of her aunts to a blast that completely leveled their home. It killed her grandfather and one aunt instantly, but it took a week for her grandmother and...
  2. Awesome ideas guys...many thanks...

    Awesome ideas guys...many thanks...
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    The writings of Job taught me early on that his...

    The writings of Job taught me early on that his friends were at their best when their words were few. With my like minded brethren, I pray that your peace with God matches that with which you've...
  4. Coil cleaning with no reliable water pressure...

    I've got some properties where the water sources are more than 200' away--if they exist at all. Is there a backpack sprayer or something similar out there that has enough umph to do regular coil...
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    I have both the Wave and the Charge...the Charge...

    I have both the Wave and the Charge...the Charge has a screwdriver with interchangable bits that will get you out of a bind in most cases but is a bit awkward for regular use. Other than that, both...
  6. Thread: winter gloves

    by shaygetz
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    I use the 3 pack of cheap jersey gloves...put all...

    I use the 3 pack of cheap jersey gloves...put all three pairs on my hand, then pull it off and cut off the fingers. I just can't work with my fingers covered and I've worn them that way down to...
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    Hafta agree with that one...I owned a "Wave" and...

    Hafta agree with that one...I owned a "Wave" and it was disappointing, my "Surge" has a more useful array of tools handy. I only wish they'd put on an extended bit holder as the ones provided get...
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    My Estwing 28 oz. straight claw framing...

    My Estwing 28 oz. straight claw framing hammer....

    ...just sayin'...
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    The huffers around here have already figured out...

    The huffers around here have already figured out how to break them off with pliers...
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    Like he said... ...

    Like he said...

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    Glad my residents aren't that "helpful"...

    Glad my residents aren't that "helpful"...
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    We always did ours unless otherwise specified...I...

    We always did ours unless otherwise specified...I remember as a young trainee a small war I inadvertantly started on a site with union sparkys over similar circumstances...:whistle:
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    I love my job...

    ..I get to see so much....ummmm...stuff...

    One is obvious...and, of course, is right next to a large play area. The other took me a moment to figure out...apparently the new fan motor takes up...
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    A 1/2" cabinet plug and some caulk...after...

    A 1/2" cabinet plug and some caulk...after relocating it...an it be equally perfeshunal lookin'....:cheers:
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    Tell the HO to hold the check 'till they fix...

    Tell the HO to hold the check 'till they fix it...and the joist.
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    Awesome...:cheers:

    Awesome...:cheers:
  17. Thread: competence

    by shaygetz
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    I find an incredible lack of critical thinking...

    I find an incredible lack of critical thinking ability...my guys simply cannot think things thru in a logical, deliberate way. Our education system does not encourage that anyway, churning out folks...
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    Latent noise suppression devices...keeps the...

    Latent noise suppression devices...keeps the noise from the rattling unsecured flue pipe from transfering to the unit, duct or surrounding structure...basic stuff, you should know this on sight by...
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    That's a rare glimpse of roof units caught in...

    That's a rare glimpse of roof units caught in their annual mating ritual....
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    Oh yeah...please leave me your business cards at...

    Oh yeah...please leave me your business cards at the office--for my "BAN" file...

    Great pix, thanks...:grin2:
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    I would say a circumcision is in order, call the...

    I would say a circumcision is in order, call the Moyel...
  22. Thread: oops

    by shaygetz
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    Nope...never done that...more than once:whistle:

    Nope...never done that...more than once:whistle:
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    Exactly my recommendation...I'd add a floor to...

    Exactly my recommendation...I'd add a floor to mine done in heavy expanded steel. It could still be used as a hand truck with little added weight. I had a variation of this that I hauled my tools...
  24. I always just cut 'm outta the circuit and...

    I always just cut 'm outta the circuit and straight pipe it in...:whistle:
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    Oh yes...the change out works fine. The...

    Oh yes...the change out works fine. The condenser has the dirty coils...I figure he just blew the charge, soldered, checked the numbers and ran...there's no way he could've done a proper evac or...
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    When I saw that 5 year old line dryer still...

    When I saw that 5 year old line dryer still there--put there after a burnt out compressor was replaced on the previous unit--I knew I was dealing with a real peach. Who knows what kind of goo is...
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    Appreciate the input guys...too bad the tech is...

    Appreciate the input guys...too bad the tech is the owner, I'm sure the loss of 6 properties would not have helped enhance an underling's resume.
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    Worn compressor valves...really?

    Got a call for help yesterday from one of my property managers..tenant calls, cools fine 'til about noon, gets too warm in the apartment after that. A/C tech says unit has worn valves, needs to be...
  29. Thread: Run cap hack

    by shaygetz
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    If only I've found them THAT bad in the...

    If only I've found them THAT bad in the past...seen more than my share swingin' from the wires like some electronic Tarzan...
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    It's one of those tools you won't use often, but...

    It's one of those tools you won't use often, but when you do, you're glad you bought it. It's definately not the end-all-be-all tool, nor is it a must have...pick it up if you can, don't miss it if...
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    ...so that we can learn to remember to turn on...

    ...so that we can learn to remember to turn on the disconnect after we clean it---but before we're across town from it. I guess it beats the charge one gets when the unit kicks on as you lift the...
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    ...and turn it back ON when finished...gets me...

    ...and turn it back ON when finished...gets me everytime anyway....
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    A check that cashes, a company car that I commute...

    A check that cashes, a company car that I commute to work with AND they pay for the gas...can't ask for too much more than that...
  34. Thread: Storm season

    by shaygetz
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    ...then there's this.... ...

    ...then there's this....

    http://www.infowars.com/gangs-plan-hurricane-looting-spree-via-twitter/
  35. Thread: Storm season

    by shaygetz
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    You all be careful up there...no time for games. ...

    You all be careful up there...no time for games. For us down here it's a way of life...5 foot stacks of bottled water and chest freezers are part of the furniture. If this thing comes in at 935...
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    Ooooooooo,,,,pretty....:eek2:

    Ooooooooo,,,,pretty....:eek2:
  37. http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff514/3shayget...

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    I figured as much...he fell quite a few notches...

    I figured as much...he fell quite a few notches with me because of that "America's Best Handyman" competition. That stuff I see on there would have me firing him for creating a dangerous work...
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    Owwwww...the managers whose properties I inspect...

    Owwwww...the managers whose properties I inspect call me "MIke Holmes"...I HOPE not because I'm a drama queen.

    ...alas, sigh, groan...I shall lose much sleep over this as he is one of my heroes......
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    Wait a minute...I'm the boss and still...

    Wait a minute...I'm the boss and still can't...http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/blogger/RUN.gif
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    It's called "patina"...folks pay big bucks for...

    It's called "patina"...folks pay big bucks for that on antiques...
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    I'm sorry for your loss, Tim...I truly am.

    I'm sorry for your loss, Tim...I truly am.
  43. Thread: Stolen tools

    by shaygetz
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    Lost a bunch of tools when they hit the...

    Lost a bunch of tools when they hit the maintenance shed at one of my properties. Thought it much more secure than it turned out to be...after that, I took my tools home every night.
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    Awesome...http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff51...

    Awesome...http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff514/3shaygetz/Blog/beakrzap-Copy.gif
  45. Haven't you heard of the new Pop-n-fresh...

    Haven't you heard of the new Pop-n-fresh collapsible squirrel cages?
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    Mummified puddy tat...awesome...

    Mummified puddy tat...awesome...
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    Thank you for your service... Diplomas are the...

    Thank you for your service...

    Diplomas are the last thing I look at--if at all--when I'm interviewing you. Chances are pretty good I'm looking at a bonehead who spent two years partying before...
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    Agreed...summer's almost over....

    Agreed...summer's almost over....
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    Just drill the cover and put a pull chain switch...

    Just drill the cover and put a pull chain switch on it....
  50. I weaned my self off mine when I found myself...

    I weaned my self off mine when I found myself literally in the middle of a pasture, face to face with a mule. I swear he looked at me and said, "Garman...right?"
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