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  1. I disagree with the entire premise of this...

    I disagree with the entire premise of this thread. In my field (petrochemical processing) we only seek out and are interested in the most qualified techs. Do you think Bill Gates is the smartest...
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    I put my toe in the pool when I was 18 until age...

    I put my toe in the pool when I was 18 until age 23, then tried some other things. Tried again and committed when I was 30. I am 39 now, and I have my journeyman card and mechanical contractors...
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    Thanks again guys.

    Thanks again guys.
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    Pneumatic controls training.

    Can anyone recommend a good website or book that explains pneumatic controls setup and calibration? I know this is a dying art, but I have a few customers that are going to stay with pneumatics for...
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    Move over OCC.

    Move over OCC.
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    Centurion furnace manuals

    Can anyone tell me where I can download the installation/owners manual for Centurion furnaces? I am troubleshooting a model GF9S100C16UP11H installed in 2005. For some strange reason my customers...
  7. Thread: Ouch!

    by el kabong
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    I make my living with my hands. Never take...

    I make my living with my hands. Never take safety risks, especially when it involves your money makers.
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    How much money was the old chiller worth at the...

    How much money was the old chiller worth at the scrapyard?
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    More shame for Trane? Why so much "Trane" hate? ...

    More shame for Trane? Why so much "Trane" hate? Did they pass on your application?
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    Depending on what make your chiller is, the...

    Depending on what make your chiller is, the tonnage may be in the model number or can be deciphered from a code in the model number if you have the manual for the unit. Calling the manufacturers...
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    The wife and I always get a good laugh when we...

    The wife and I always get a good laugh when we see a buggy go by and the guy is on his cell phone here in MI. The other day we were having lunch at the local pizza shop and an Amish guy comes in. ...
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    Glad I'm not on call this weekend. Did all of my...

    Glad I'm not on call this weekend. Did all of my weekly maintenance today to try and keep the guy who is on call from having to visit my accounts this weekend. Hope it works.
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    Once at a school where I was doing some service...

    Once at a school where I was doing some service work a lady decided to back in next to my van. I was at the rear of the van with the doors open getting some tools together, and this broad backs...
  14. Unbelievably the Detroit Tigers are still in...

    Unbelievably the Detroit Tigers are still in first place. Thats a good story. Bad story...Soccer is actually considered an interesting game by a small but vocal segment of the American population.
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    Anyone playing fantasy football this season? I...

    Anyone playing fantasy football this season? I know there is still several weeks before its time to get serious, but I am already looking forward to the upcoming season. I need a place to play that...
  16. Thread: WDC 087

    by el kabong
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    Remove and weigh the charge. Of course, this is...

    Remove and weigh the charge. Of course, this is only helpful if the nameplate lists the required charge.
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    When was the last time the evap barrel was rodded...

    When was the last time the evap barrel was rodded out? Also check any stainers in the water side. Maybe the pressures are constant, but the flow is slower. I'd ask about the evap tubes first. ...
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    I agree. Carefully pry the coils apart and rinse...

    I agree. Carefully pry the coils apart and rinse thoroughly. Then apply a healthy coating of yellow or pink death to force out anything lodged in the fins. When rinsing coils verify that water is...
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    A strong gust of wind shut my truck door on my...

    A strong gust of wind shut my truck door on my left hand fingertips. My first instinct was to pull my hand out. Bad move! Ripped the fingernail right off the middle finger. The bone was broken in...
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    Typical of "rich" people or customers. Won't...

    Typical of "rich" people or customers. Won't spend any money to fix it properly or replace it in a timely manner. They always think you're trying to rip them off or you're not as smart as they are.
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