Replyare you sure on this?Originally Posted by wetbar
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Hey I'm just starting my company and have been doing service and checks for a few months now. I am starting to get calls for no heat, and gas heat service. I was wondering what checks need to be done on gas heat to make sure every thing is running well. What tools/ meters do I need to purchase? I have flute and field piece for the ac side and heat pumps, but nothing for nat gas. I know how to check the pressure coming in the then through the gas valve (11 WC for nat gas). I was thinking there was a fume detector or something I needed. something to check to flame maybe, not sure what all I need.
Thanks for the help
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are you sure on this?
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you pressure seems to be a bit off... you need schooling..... stop before you hurt your self....
it was working.... played with it.... now its broke.... whats the going hourly rate for HVAC repair
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sorry lp is 11 natural gas is 3 - 3.5
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Not to be mean but maybe you should just run the business and hire an experienced tech to do the work. A list of tools doesn't help if you don't know what the readings are telling you.
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I just love posts like this.....what are you qualifications 5 months carrying a guys tools? You have insurance for when something goes bad?
I admire you trying but please get more schooling
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You need the same tools you used last winter?
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or someone else.
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The best way to do it is work for a company and make all the mistakes you can so it is at least covered by their insurance and then the least that can happen is you look for another job. I am not mad at you though for trying but you do need some more experience.
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Don't take this the wrong way, but if you're really in business for yourself and got to ask what kind of tools you need to properly service a gas furnace......uh......you might think really strongly about going to work for a quality experienced contractor before you lose everything in a horrible lawsuit. Lawsuits may be in your immediate future.....so get some more experience!
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While were on the subject- what tools do I need to change out my transmission? I changed the oil last week.
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What if you have a 2 stage gas valve then what? X2 on training.
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2 stage gas valve is 3.5 x 2 right?
7" w.c. ? ::
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Isn't it 6.10? I know lp is 11 and 22, nice even numbers, seems like i always have to really crank down the regulator to get to 22 lol.2 stage gas valve is 3.5 x 2 right?
7" w.c. ? :
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Well, maybe he used to be in his high school band being that (according to his first post) he's already got a "flute" so maybe he just needs a drum to carry a tune...
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cyber bullies
It`s better to be silent and thought the fool; than speak and remove all doubt.
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hey dandyme..... i love your signature....
im also thinking the OP should have read it before posting a loaded question
the OP deserves all the barrage coming for asking a question like that.
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Yes get a few years experience and you may be prepared for residential, maybe. Sounds like you got an ocean behind your ears. Not trying to be an a-hole just my opinion.
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just making fun, generally just shake my head when these type questions arise.
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All joking aside wetbar, CO is serious and you could face criminal charges if someone dies after you sign off on a system. The fact that you would even ask tells us you shouldn't be doing this. Hire a tech with experience and tools...you scare me, bro!
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