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    I work at a hospital full of doctors. An a/c tech...

    I work at a hospital full of doctors. An a/c tech is a good choice.
  2. I think "Michigan1" was looking for help a couple...

    I think "Michigan1" was looking for help a couple months ago. He's in Austin.
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    My relay for my electric heat took a dump. Eff...

    My relay for my electric heat took a dump. Eff it, it’s may in Texas, I don’t care.
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    I don’t care that I just put in 46 hours.

    I don’t care that I just put in 46 hours.
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    Trailblazer Lifecard

    Trailblazer Lifecard
  6. I use a receptacle tension tester when I’m...

    I use a receptacle tension tester when I’m concerned that a plug is too “sloppy”.
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    Is there a VAV box opening and closing? That may...

    Is there a VAV box opening and closing? That may account for the motor slowing down when that VAV box is closed.
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    I haven’t heard of the EPA slapping anyone on the...

    I haven’t heard of the EPA slapping anyone on the wrist. Ever. :whistle:
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    Damn. My isolation room hoods are similar to...

    Damn. My isolation room hoods are similar to those and at least have a drain for rain water.
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    But if they installed correctly the sticker would...

    But if they installed correctly the sticker would be upside down.
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    Facilities maintenance may be the way to go. Work...

    Facilities maintenance may be the way to go. Work the shifts that none of the other employees don't want. I work two twelves every other weekend but I only have to work four days a week to get my...
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    I usually only use use merv 13 filters on a...

    I usually only use use merv 13 filters on a system on a blower that has a VFD on on it. The VFD can speed up to maintain static pressure. On residential use i usually go as low merv as possible and...
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    Where are you located?

    Where are you located?
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    I had a few of those in the shoe stores when I...

    I had a few of those in the shoe stores when I worked at the mall. They would change over to a different setting after the lights were turned off. The problem was as stated, product being stored over...
  15. I replaced the throttle position sensor and I...

    I replaced the throttle position sensor and I ended up calling a mobile mechanic to re-flash the idle parameters with his expensive scanner. Oh and my truck is a 2011 GMC Sierra with the 4.3 liter.
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    I don't feel so bad then. I didn't have a forty...

    I don't feel so bad then. I didn't have a forty on board their cap was 33 out of forty. I threw in a 7.5 until tomorrow. Just wondered if anyone else had to do this.
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    Cap question

    Has anybody piggybacked a low performing cap to increase its rating to get it by temporarily.
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    I do have one Carrier chiller with the digital...

    I do have one Carrier chiller with the digital display. I'll have to take a closer look at it. Thanks.
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    Oh, well I didn't know if Carrier had carried on...

    Oh, well I didn't know if Carrier had carried on with their orfice tube set up. I'm a on site fella and just know what is here.
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    What kind of expansion devise?

    What kind of expansion devise?
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    I looked into working overseas about 10 or 12...

    I looked into working overseas about 10 or 12 years ago. I looked into it and it didn't look like it was worth it.
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    They are available if the air handler was mounted...

    They are available if the air handler was mounted differently. Loosening or removing will not be of any help. The unit has two drain pans, one for verticle installation and one for horizontal...
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    In the straight section over the emergency pan....

    In the straight section over the emergency pan. (In case it leaks)
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    Those two knobs are drain taps for if your air...

    Those two knobs are drain taps for if your air handler was mounted vertically instead of horizontally.
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    I worked for JLL a while back when they took over...

    I worked for JLL a while back when they took over management for a building I had. I don't recall if there was a limit on the back ground check timing.
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    I had an old Novar system in a Bath and Body...

    I had an old Novar system in a Bath and Body Works store in a mall here in Austin. I think their corporate office was up north and when their office went into heating so did the store here in Texas....
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    I used the tape on my parents drain pan. I pulled...

    I used the tape on my parents drain pan. I pulled the pan out of the unit, wire brushed the loose rust out, and sprayed it with automotive primer. I used the flex seal spray on the inside of the pan...
  28. Just use all thread. Cut it to desired length.

    Just use all thread. Cut it to desired length.
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    I bought a used set of Matag Neptunes about ten...

    I bought a used set of Matag Neptunes about ten years ago. I put a water pump in the washer about eight years ago. ( front loader ) and the dryer burned off the belt pulley last year. I found a...
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    You could call it "Two girls, one pump".:whistle:

    You could call it "Two girls, one pump".:whistle:
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    Another spot to look for leaks is the solonoid...

    Another spot to look for leaks is the solonoid valve behind the compressor. It is a pain in the butt to repair.
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    The rep from Lochinvar recommended the dollar...

    The rep from Lochinvar recommended the dollar bill.
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    I'm guessing climate control, and maybe door...

    I'm guessing climate control, and maybe door bouncer. :angel:
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    Cut the ceiling. We have sheet rockers and...

    Cut the ceiling. We have sheet rockers and painters.
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    Yeah, IT doesn't want me to have badge access...

    Yeah, IT doesn't want me to have badge access although my keys open everything. Stupid pricks.
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    I also am a plant technition at a hospital. The...

    I also am a plant technition at a hospital. The "architects" and the "engineers" do not think about us servicing vavs and fan coils. They are a usual quarterly wtf. But I'd rather dislocate my...
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    I used to work at a distillery and we had to use...

    I used to work at a distillery and we had to use stainless pipe on everything. Steam, liquor, air- all stainless. I think the only copper I worked on was either water or refer.
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    I have seen the same. They are constantly moving...

    I have seen the same. They are constantly moving walls around, and I have to figure out which thermostat controls what area. Not to mention I have three different control systems running everything.
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    Yeah, then I get to cut out a gate valve and...

    Yeah, then I get to cut out a gate valve and propress in a ball valve. Then cross my fingers that the actuator works.
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    I work in a hospital too. When I get a cold room...

    I work in a hospital too. When I get a cold room call, the first thing I have to check is that someone didn't valve off the water to the reheat coil in the vav.
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    That looks pretty good. I had a nightmare getting...

    That looks pretty good. I had a nightmare getting to a air tube transfer box last night.
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    Grave digger

    Grave digger
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    Maybe salt in the air from the chocolate?

    Maybe salt in the air from the chocolate?
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    The one time I had a real bad day I had to do an...

    The one time I had a real bad day I had to do an equipment check on top of an old ass JC Penneys. The damn roof hatch hinges were at the top of the ladder. I had to reach behind me to unlock it. The...
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    Another sideways pic. 😑

    Another sideways pic. 😑
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    A little too close to the fryer.

    Reach in Traulsen freezer. Half of it is under the exhaust hood.

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    I replaced those headers before and its a lot of...

    I replaced those headers before and its a lot of work. I've seen some TXV conversion kits out now and I would try one of them if I had to replace another one. The headers I've done were on 1997ish...
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    Some companies don't hook up their gauges unless...

    Some companies don't hook up their gauges unless there appears to be something wrong. Especially if your unit is R-22.
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    I like commercial because I can climb inside some...

    I like commercial because I can climb inside some of the equipment. In residential I have to to stand out side of it and guess.
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    I would see if there's a rental company close by...

    I would see if there's a rental company close by that could rent you a stair climbing dolly.
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