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05-16-2013, 10:31 PM
Thread: Mitsubishi heat pump question
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I went to a Mitsu class that was run by a guy...
I went to a Mitsu class that was run by a guy from tech support... 14ga 3 conductor with a ground, 14ga 3 conductor with a ground, 14ga 3 conductor with a ground, 14ga 3 conductor with a ground... he...
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05-14-2013, 09:38 PM
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I see that many are putting gauges on so I have a...
I see that many are putting gauges on so I have a question (try not to beat me up too bad, I am trying to learn). Do you ever find a problem by way of the gauges that doesn't present itself by lack...
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05-14-2013, 08:19 PM
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http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread.php?1309681-Br...
http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread.php?1309681-Brush-up-on-TEET
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05-14-2013, 06:05 PM
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We check the same units every 6 months, some...
We check the same units every 6 months, some commercial stuff every 3. If we put gauges on that often every couple years each machine would be down a pound or so on refrigerant. It could also make...
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05-13-2013, 11:04 PM
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I generally check motors amp draw, check...
I generally check motors amp draw, check capacitors, check voltage in/out across contactor, give all spade connections a little tug to see if they are tight, clean coils, vacuum out drain line and...
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05-13-2013, 06:46 AM
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Our company charges x dollars an hour for leak...
Our company charges x dollars an hour for leak search, not to mention what the repair may end up being. About an hour of searching is equivalent to the same price as applying the easy seal. If its a...
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05-12-2013, 10:46 AM
Thread: MY VANS A WRECK
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Take everything out and start over. Clean it up...
Take everything out and start over. Clean it up and make it something you are proud of. Once you do get it straight, dont fall back into bad habits of just putting something wherever, When finished...
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05-11-2013, 06:59 PM
Thread: TXV troubles?
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When changing out those compressors did you also...
When changing out those compressors did you also change out the start relay?
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05-11-2013, 12:50 PM
Thread: Space Station Refrigerant Leak
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At least in space it is easy to do a proper...
At least in space it is easy to do a proper evacuation.
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05-08-2013, 06:32 PM
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I did a tune up on one today that my company...
I did a tune up on one today that my company installed a few years ago. This was the first time I had the displeasure to deal with it. It had a 13d delta when I got there.Refrigeration lines were...
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05-08-2013, 06:24 PM
Thread: COOL GEL, HEAT PASTE, OR WET RAGS?
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I tried the gel for the first time recently. You...
I tried the gel for the first time recently. You have to really goop it on to get good protection. Ended up needing a wet rag to wipe it off my hands and the equipment when done anyway. Back to the...
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05-06-2013, 06:42 PM
Thread: Fresh out of trade school
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relocation assistance?
relocation assistance?
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05-06-2013, 04:07 PM
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do you have a true suction port to compare...
do you have a true suction port to compare pressure to the suction line? When I hear "proper airflow" and "trailer" I am generally doubtful. Did you use an air handler or just stick a coil on a...
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05-05-2013, 06:58 PM
Thread: scary scary.
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I had seen a documentary about the NSA and how it...
I had seen a documentary about the NSA and how it has a computer program that "listens in" on every phone conversation and records and flags them for later review by a person if they contain certain...
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05-04-2013, 12:26 PM
Thread: Storage Place
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theft deterrent
theft deterrent
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05-03-2013, 04:21 AM
Thread: Who gets stuck being on call
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I just have to vent right now or I will explode....
I just have to vent right now or I will explode. It is 4am and I just got home from an "emergency" service call because the lady was cold and couldn't sleep. Woke me up at 2:38am and I was out the...
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04-30-2013, 09:52 PM
Thread: Leak Checks and Pressure Tests
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I am using a Robinair 16600, and Big Blu soap...
I am using a Robinair 16600, and Big Blu soap bubbles. He used to work at the gas company selling fireplaces is what i was told, he is more there for sales than anything else, gets our restock for...
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04-30-2013, 08:31 PM
Thread: Grilling with R22
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That's what happens when you put a woman behind...
That's what happens when you put a woman behind the grill.
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04-30-2013, 08:24 PM
Thread: Leak Checks and Pressure Tests
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Prime example today, went on a no cool call this...
Prime example today, went on a no cool call this morning, found the unit had about 5 psi of refrigerant left in it, R410a. I added about half a pound of 22 and run the nitrogen in as high as my...
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04-30-2013, 03:46 PM
Thread: Line Set vs Charge Assist Help
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I gave him the short version of what i got from...
I gave him the short version of what i got from here and he was not pleased to say the least and said he would take care of it. I believe he will make it right. I hope.
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04-30-2013, 06:54 AM
Thread: Line Set vs Charge Assist Help
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I have decided the best thing for me to do in...
I have decided the best thing for me to do in this case is recommend relocating the equipment for the proper line set size and length, or get trane involved if it must stay where it is.
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04-29-2013, 11:12 PM
Thread: Line Set vs Charge Assist Help
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Thanks for the replies. Printing that piping...
Thanks for the replies. Printing that piping manual now, looks like something handy to have around. Boss wont be too thrilled though.
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04-29-2013, 07:48 PM
Thread: Line Set vs Charge Assist Help
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Line Set vs Charge Assist Help
My company installed a new unit Friday, Comfortlink II, xl20i CU, TAM8 AH and xl900 stat. The problem is the existing line set was used, which is about 150 ft long, has a 30ft rise, and has a 1 1/8...
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04-27-2013, 09:19 AM
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CSI:NY could catch them in one hour.
CSI:NY could catch them in one hour.
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04-27-2013, 08:47 AM
Thread: Leak Checks and Pressure Tests
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That was actually the post that motivated me try...
That was actually the post that motivated me try an get them to get different regulators because I just had a job with a 410 unit and the only leak I could find was a very small one at the suction...
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