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Snow on the RTU says much.

I am retired now, I was appalled at the blatant weed smoking by so many in the HVAC industry. Obviously the insurance companies have decided to just absorb their ignorance. One bunch smokes on top of...

Remember, In most areas this time of year there are plenty of "Yes Men", that is what immigration has always been about. Fussy citizens whom think they have rights are not going to be tolerated. It...

From my measly 20 years around HVAC contracting companies(previously hospital HVAC and comm maintenance) here in Tampa Bay area there is not any part time because they don't want to accommodate it,...

I did a class on -80C, -140C freezers back in 2003, It was being run by the then teacher of best practices on deep cascading freezers for the then ThermaForma. He swore by the JB7, Robinaire, regular...

i have noticed that when companies have a temporary surplus of work or want a more permanent form of probation they supply a well used truck to temper the cost their investment. CHEAP.

Touristy stuff in Thailand, so much stuff is sugared, fatted, and adulterated for westerners.

Lots of good advice here, if you have time, if they have money,. I worked at a major cancer hospital a few years and got to try all these ways, finding leaks of a few ounces per month from a...

Mitsubitshi strongly needs an immediate and thorough reorganization of their sites to address these type issues. So far as I can tell it is all there in the various manuals if you take the time to...

Recently I was tasked with helping on a weekend for a supposed sheave change that turned out to be a whole lot more. Being as the intended outcome is energy savings is why I post here.
On an 18 year...

This is a chill water unit in a clean room.Any tricks known on field bearing replacement.Bearings are mounted on a tripod support with rubber damper integral to bearing. I can't see any way to pull...

I lived in Florida 40 years.Weather great.Economy Up and Down.Labor "dime a dozen".
Most companies believe in 3 cheap techs versis one expensive one.
Trend is multiple facet HVAC/ELEC/PLUMBING...

When you get tired of disposable junk that will fail you,which may be best for those that can't keep track of their tools buy a SUREFIRE maximus.
It will not fail you in the attic many yards from...

Surefire,Maximus headlamp,you will never regret using this light.It's powerful and light weight(and rechargable) and last plenty long.I also carry a 6PX in back pocket.In the confined areas or the...

Surefire 6P,6PX,and Maximus the finest headset flashlight on earth.As the eyes age, light strain is a critical factor for safety.
All others lights are just Less.

I don't use it.Tried it.Found yellow dye"varnished"to the surfaces in my Appion G5.
Today...Dye=desperation in my world which may not count for much.

What effect would copper double/single flare piping have on this?
Have you ever seen low double digit micron levels that sustained overnight?Hmm!

I did a year in Kandahar for KBR when the food was great.April2006-2007.
I went after class one and serviced transport reefers which was a good gig.Got me away from micro managing kooks and the...

Folks,YOU CANNOT SPEND YOURSELF INTO PROSPERITY!
Only postpone the inevitable.
Just wait and see what happens as the boomers start wanting their teamster pensions and find out those are missing......

Well,One of the problems is some techs tell the customers too much trying to convince them they are doing a good job,like a dog begging for the throw stick,many young techs have plenty of energy to...

Some lightweight materials are in order.carbon fiber/metal matrix/kevlar.If we are willing to pay a premium price we want a premium product.
I am certain the weight can be cut in half with the same...

The nurses at a major Cancer center in Tampa told me no one ever cleaned them before I did,not in years.Some I had to chisel apart to tear down and soak parts in acid baths.
I no longer do work...

Well,My neighbors have been checking it out too because they smell the wonderful aromas.
I tried targetmans recipe a couple times and it sure was good with chicken thighs on just the regular grill...

I remember the hoshizaki nickel safe stuff is Phosphoric acid based,is that still so?

Spent a year at Kandahar Air Field(a NATO base) in Afghanistan and 6 months
at Al-Taji,Iraq.I worked for the evil Halliburton and friends KBR.
I was Reefer one at Al-Taji.At KAF they loved me for...

Think"Mass spectrometer"

I am checking multiple condensers daily and buy home depot soft knee pads that have one velcro strap.Every three or four months I buy a new $16.95 pair.
Too me,I like disposable stuff that I don't...

Cool,I bang every time specially in the summer on the grill or condenser.
On a ladder 12 feet up banged,no response so I pulled the 4'X4' grill and WOW!!!!!.They tore up my forearm,meanwhile the DA...

I been wanting to do this for quite awhile,So I ordered one from Walmart.
It's a MECO 1500 watt "Deluxe"electric table top model.
$127.33 delivered site to store.
I can run it outside and not heat...

I have seen the dye "dried" onto the inner cylinder walls of my blown seal Appion G5.
It washed off easily with brake cleaner(the chlorinated kind my favorite).
I don't judge others for using...

I sure like the accuracy of mine.

Nostalgia,I love my beatup cracked display Fluke t600 but it dont do everything I need.

For 18 months I have used the cheap,light,and small Ryobi cordless drivers (4V)and recently replaced the #18650 Lion battery @$7 each.They will easily loosen and tighten 200-300 A/H,condensor screws...

I don't have much use for the UV either.Numerous times I find them mounted to the bottom of the A/H or package unit and they die due to moisture and I have to explain why the dummies did it.These...

The pungent hydrochloric and hydroflouric fumes are what most smell from this wonderful breakdown.Halides are so cool.

I got mine from an optometrist,3mm thick polycarbonate progressives,in polycarbonate black "Vuarnet"made in france frames even stylish,survived 1 year in Afghanistan,six months in Iraq,and a couple...

Well,I have a relative that retired from the BATFE.He was and is a redneck bordering on being real mean.This agency has almost unlimited resources to control this product.They will control it.You...

These people are addressing the new age religion started by the Mother Earth folks.It was born of drug use and foolish aberrations of logic mixed with symbolic spiritualism and is here to stay...

Hey,I have more of an institutional background (10 yrs Cheif Engineer)and with a couple years at a major cancer research hospital and (thermo electron school,hoshizaki seminars,copeland...

I did a year in Kandahar,what do you want to know?Will you like it after a couple months?..No.You will hate it.
What kind of equipment will you really work on?JUNK
What will you most likely do 12...

Folks,I did one year in Kandahar,Afghanistan and 5 months in Taji,Iraq for this org.Anything less than a supervisory position is below your professional skill.Most new applicants will be washrats,get...

I agree,the supply house.I stop at the better pawn shops and buy backups on a regular basis and save a lot but this takes time.Many pawn shops collect stuff like an old museum,if you buy regularly...

First,bag your area with a large transparent garbage bag or make one from clear plastic and tape.Cut hole to insert tool and hand,cinch with tape around arm.Saw away.Wait to settle and remove bag and...

+1 on ultra-low school.Earl Robertson was a hoot to work with.Follow the rules to the T.Copper flares instead of hoses,Not 70 but 30 microns,fresh oil never exposed to air more than ten minutes=long...

You have to ask yourself "How many other things do we still use 18th century technology on?"

I use the streamlight argo HP headlamp and surefire pocket stuff with the portable rechargeable battery powered LEDS stuff,and streamlight led stuff for tiny areas.Multiple stuff for varied...

I spent a year in Kandahar,AF. for KBR the "non"Halliburton entity;) .What would you like to know?It's a bXXXX but pays good.I also spent 3 weeks in Thailand in April as I finished.:DThey would love...

I spent a year in Afghanistan babysitting a couple hundred of these transport reefers in Kandahar.Thermokings,Carrier,and some Mitsubishi.Tough SOB's.I watched these things make -25C all summer with...

Trade it for a collectible 1911.

Hey does anyone know what kind of stuff they use to cool tents,portables,etc.?5-20 ton?