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01-27-2013, 08:13 PM
Thread: Got an APP idea someone should make
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I open word up on the laptop and write filter,...
I open word up on the laptop and write filter, belt sizes, and any other notes about the units I service.Keps it all nicey nice.
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01-04-2013, 12:26 PM
Thread: Basement Hvac and balancing
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Leave the current system intact and add another...
Leave the current system intact and add another system for the basement only.I used to see alot of people think they can stretch the existing system to find out they can't and have a complete mess.I...
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12-17-2012, 09:13 AM
Thread: HVAC / Condo Question
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Ask your neighbors to see if the problem is...
Ask your neighbors to see if the problem is building wide or is it local to you?
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12-05-2012, 12:27 PM
Thread: School district HVAC control techs
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Sounds like your a little understaffed.Where I am...
Sounds like your a little understaffed.Where I am at we cover 2 milion square feet with five hvac techs,three plumbers,three electricians,and 1 handyman.All buildings within walking distance.
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12-04-2012, 02:46 PM
Thread: Need help with return air grill
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I'm guessing you added molding and themolding is...
I'm guessing you added molding and themolding is encroaching of the exìsting hole.
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12-04-2012, 12:15 PM
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If the fan belts are changed often,maybe the...
If the fan belts are changed often,maybe the pulleys are out of alignment.Could be a dirty blower wheel,or fan blade,and or system.We have 50 year stuff still chugging along.
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12-04-2012, 12:10 PM
Thread: Need help with return air grill
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If you go to small it may become noisier.
If you go to small it may become noisier.
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11-28-2012, 12:12 PM
Thread: Christmas bonus
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3% of my yearly salary.
3% of my yearly salary.
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10-19-2012, 12:09 PM
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The only way to find a leak is to isolate the...
The only way to find a leak is to isolate the outdoor unit,the copper lines and the indoor section separetaly and fill them up with nitrogen.Costly yes but might help you out.
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10-10-2012, 12:13 PM
Thread: Duct muffler, anyone had one installed?
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Never have I installed a duct muffler in my 20...
Never have I installed a duct muffler in my 20 plus years of doing this type of work.Any contractor that suggests such an item isn't very professional.Blower speed set too high,wrong registers,wrong...
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10-08-2012, 11:57 AM
Thread: How would you address this?
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The plenum will be custom fabricated by the...
The plenum will be custom fabricated by the contractor.
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10-01-2012, 07:53 PM
Thread: How would you address this?
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If the flue went to the outisde of the garage...
If the flue went to the outisde of the garage then up the side that would be considered a "outside" flue.This type of flue requires a chimney liner be installed.but your ok if the flue pipe stays...
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10-01-2012, 12:05 PM
Thread: How would you address this?
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Where does the flue pipe run? Post a pic of the...
Where does the flue pipe run? Post a pic of the chimney.You might have another problem brewing.
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10-01-2012, 09:07 AM
Thread: How would you address this?
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I would agree to previous answersand also I would...
I would agree to previous answersand also I would change the water heater as I think it is againest code to have it sitting on the floor of the garage.Once a contractor steps foot on the job he has...
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09-28-2012, 11:50 AM
Thread: Noisy duct work
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Identify what is causing the problem.you're only...
Identify what is causing the problem.you're only band aiding an underlying problem.
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09-14-2012, 12:09 PM
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Make sure the contractor you choose is geared to...
Make sure the contractor you choose is geared to do residental.Most of the folks in Queens dabble very lightly in residental and are truly commercial companies that are slow and need something to...
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09-13-2012, 09:17 AM
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Do you have a plan in mind should you decide to...
Do you have a plan in mind should you decide to go with ductwork? Kneewalls,soffits,chases... How about your electrical service?
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09-07-2012, 11:53 AM
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They might be cooling the crawlspace so they...
They might be cooling the crawlspace so they didn't have to insulate the ducts.
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09-05-2012, 09:16 AM
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Check your local zoning office for issues...
Check your local zoning office for issues regarding unit placement alongside your house.
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08-08-2012, 11:58 AM
Thread: Outdoor condensate tube routing
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Colllect the water and water your flowers with...
Colllect the water and water your flowers with it.i collect five gallons a day.
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08-02-2012, 09:13 AM
Thread: looking for quiet supply registers
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Try SW Anderson Sales in Farmingdale.
Try SW Anderson Sales in Farmingdale.
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08-02-2012, 09:08 AM
Thread: High velocity AC or Mini split
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What are going to do with all the copper lines to...
What are going to do with all the copper lines to connect all the sections of the mini splits.Don't forget about drain lines.
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07-31-2012, 12:14 PM
Thread: What size duct for a main trunk line
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OH my.
OH my.
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07-24-2012, 12:10 PM
Thread: National Balancing Council Certification
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I took the resi and light commercial air...
I took the resi and light commercial air balancing class a few years ago.it opened my eyes to some good info. A little sales "pitchy" but if you can see thru that it's worth it.
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07-24-2012, 12:02 PM
Thread: Confused homeowner needs guidance
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Not bad at all. I was expecting alot worse.Don't...
Not bad at all. I was expecting alot worse.Don't waste your money on moving the ducts.That's not the problem.
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