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  1. 06-04-2004, 06:09 PM #1
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    This air handler was actually installed in an upstairs bedroom. We are ripping out both systems. I will post "after" pics next week. -DF
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  2. 06-04-2004, 08:20 PM #2
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    WHY was the plastic coating missing on the flex duct???

    Mice, or rats????


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    Looks like the rats and mice put this system in. Just when
    I thinks I've seen it all.
    Whoa Maynard - that's not how it works.
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    Nice electronic air filter... but where is the humidifier and ultra violet air cleaner?
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  5. 06-05-2004, 09:14 AM #5
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    Flex duct

    You guessed it - the rats got to the flex. The house sat vacant for a little over a year and the rats overran the place. The new owner is doing a good job remodeling the entire house in a very nice section of Washington, DC. -DF
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    Thats how that old grey flex looks in just about every attic I see it in, mice or no mice, stuff just falls apart over time
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    Are you guys leaving the radiators or will you put in a split system?
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  8. 06-05-2004, 12:15 PM #8
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    The radiators are staying but the boiler will be replaced with a Burnham or Viessmann (ho has not decided). Basement system is a 13 SEER Carrier w/ var. spd A/H and sheet metal duct system (no flex). 2nd and 3rd floor system is Carrier 12 SEER C/U tied to Unico A/H and duct system. -DF
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    Unico...dats expensive sh*t.
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    you do alot of work in dc df?
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    Most of my work is in the Arlington, NW DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase area. -DF
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    i used to do alot of work there in NW. Seen way too many hack jobs there
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    Wow! Looks like something I would build.

    Can't wait to see the after pics.
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    Originally posted by swampfox
    Thats how that old grey flex looks in just about every attic I see it in, mice or no mice, stuff just falls apart over time
    Ultra violet light will cause the gray jacket to become brittle and fail. That's what this one looks like happened. Doesn't need mice, rats, or the HO storing boxes on top of the flex duct - it just turns to dust.
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    Originally posted by cxagent
    Originally posted by swampfox
    Thats how that old grey flex looks in just about every attic I see it in, mice or no mice, stuff just falls apart over time
    Ultra violet light will cause the gray jacket to become brittle and fail. That's what this one looks like happened. Doesn't need mice, rats, or the HO storing boxes on top of the flex duct - it just turns to dust.
    Exactly! If sunlight (UV) gets to flex with grey vinyl bapor barrier it will crumble. I try to always use foil now.
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    Here are the "after" pics. We ripped out all of the flex and replaced it with hard pipe. The 2nd floor Unico system is not yet complete. I will post those pics when finished. -DF
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    Thumbs up

    Can't wait to see the Unico pics too. I am doing one right
    now. The downstairs job looks 1st class - thanks for being a great example for our industry.
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  18. 06-14-2004, 03:32 PM #18
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    Nice Install....Keep it up and post them other pic's!!
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    Cheeze and crackers! I have no reply....I'm still stunned
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