HVAC Discussions

H-10 leak detectors. Who can fix mine?

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:23:29 -0400

Anybody know Wheres Andrew when you need him CJE@snip.net ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Air Conditioning a Skyway

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:05:28 -0400

Hello, I am currently engaged on a project where I have to air condition a skyway which links a passenger terminal to ships which dock about 160metres away from the terminal. The skyway is made out of steel and glass. A very large amount of glass is...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

use heat pump for cooling only??

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:16:32 -0400

I can get a better deal on a NOS heat pump than on a cooling only unit.The guy says it would be ok to use the heat pump in a cooling only application.Is this correct ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

New Evaporator Coils necessary for new Condenser ?

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:50:41 -0400

My moms 22 year old 4 Ton 10seer Carrier A/C condenser is shot. Her furnace is relatively new. She wants to replace the old unt with a new Puron Carrier 4 ton condenser. One HVAC company is saying that they do not install new evaporator coils ...... The post has 22 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Identify part and possible problem

Sun, 04 May 2008 23:18:18 -0400

I am not a hvac guy, so excuse some of the verbage I may use. I have a tempstar 80 eff natural gas furnace. It has an electronic ignition. It is about 15 years old or so. Recently the burners have not been igniting. If i gently tap the gas shuto...... The post has 12 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

R22 or 410A

Sun, 04 May 2008 22:20:54 -0400

For those of you whove been installing 410a units I was just wondering if youve had any problems with them. I was going to wait until next summer to start with 410A but the price of 22 is already getting close. I remember what happened to R12 so ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Central air comes on when heat comes on, also with...

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:02:13 -0400

Hi guys, We moved into our house in Nov2007. I just turned the central air system breaker switch back to the on position for the summer and I noticed that whenever the heat comes on (Havent even flicked the switch over to cool yet on the ther...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

New Air Conditioner Advice

Sun, 04 May 2008 09:41:07 -0400

I just have new Trane XV 80 (two stage variable speed furnace) installed about two week ago At the time of installation, contractor tried to run air conditioner and he told me that he could not start air conditioner. He found that compressor is dead...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Bolt Together Garage

Sun, 04 May 2008 07:49:06 -0400

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Government work

Sat, 03 May 2008 20:34:04 -0400

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Central Air ducts

Sat, 03 May 2008 15:19:03 -0400

Hi all, I need to get into my attic to do some electrical work, however my attic is pretty low and full of central air ducts, so to get to the place I need to work I am going to have to lay quickly on top of some ducts that are roughly 3 feet high si...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Defibrillate immediately!

Fri, 02 May 2008 21:33:00 -0400

This list is dead, tonight. Monday I just bought a new Flimflammer thermostat. Got it at the junk auction. The screws on the back of the thermostat are Rh, Rc, O, G, W, Y, C, and B. My cousin Ernie, th...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Thermostat Transformer

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:06:08 -0400

My White Rogers programmable thermostat died yesterday. My wife came home and found the house "very cold" so she turned the system off. When I looked at the thermostat I found the LCD panel was backlit but wasnt displaying anything so I swapped it...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

heating and cooloing degree days

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:02:51 -0400

does anybody use heating or cooling degree days for building management here ... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Return Bends

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:52:56 -0400

I have a condenser with corroded return bends can I seal the leaks with my 15W soldering iron OR do I have to UPGRADE to 30W ... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Which Carrier gas furnace: Performance 80 or 93 ?

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:01:58 -0400

I have to choose between the Carrier Performance 80 and the Carrier Performance 93. My average yearly gas bill comes to 410 for heat and hot water. So theres not much to save. Since the Performance 93 costs an additional 800 for the furnace al...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Portable Room A/C

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:40:14 -0400

I live in Southern California, and the summers here are pretty hot. I have an aging Central A/C unit. I will be replacing this system at some point, but now Im looking for a temp solution. I am considering putting a portable a/c unit in an upsta...... The post has 25 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Radiant Heat Transfer

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:08:19 -0400

I92m looking for a formula to show heat transfer from one object to another. Since my math skills are limited the formulas I92ve found are way too complex. I92m specifically looking for the amount of radiant heat transfer form a building and wha...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Question about Amana motel through-wall unit

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:39:06 -0400

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/filmteknik/misc/IMG0450.jpg Can this unit be set for continuous fan instead of cycling Its a PTC093B35AM ... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Need Advice for Quiet 14,000BTU Window Air Conditi...

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:08:03 -0400

Hi. REquesting recommendations I need to replace a 14,000 BTU air conditioner. Id like one that is energy star compliant and quiet. The one Im replacing, an old Kenmore, is very noisy. I checked Consumers Unions rating but they didnt ...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

The power of 14.7 PSI

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:45:56 -0400

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Thermostat - The best place for one in a house?

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:40:21 -0400

What is the best place to put your thermostat My thermostat is currently placed in my TV room. I dont believe this is the best place for it because the temperature fluctuates based on the number of people in the room. In the dead of winter, and...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Honeywell Chronotherm III - AC

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:25:34 -0400

Hi there My Honeywell Chronotherm III shows " AC" and blinking "TEMPORARY". Any ideas why and what can be done to fix it I changed the batteries it did not help. Thank you in advance, Alex. ...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Single stage thermostat / 2-stage air handler

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:58:46 -0400

I know I should be using a 2stage thermostat. This is only temporary. I have a Honeywell Round thermostat (CT87B) hooked up to our new American Standard air handler (2TEC). The problem is when I turn the A/ C on, warm air is coming out of vents. Her...... The post has 17 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Live and learn

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:17:14 -0400

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Custom Wood Garage Doors

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:50:38 -0400

Custom Wood Garage Doors Access Custom Garage Doors offers custom garage doors. Designing and manufacturing of fine garage doors. Customize your own garage door. Shipping across the U.S. http://www.ogogo123sina.cn/GarageDoor.htm The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

remote control of furnace off/on switch

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:50:48 -0400

We live in the northeast and have an oil fired furnace for (radiant floor) heat and domestic hot water. When the seasons get warm I usually turn off the furnace for periods of time when we dont need to use hot water, so we can save energy. This i...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

RH Seminar

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:03:58 -0400

How many of you guys attended Vaisala seminar Tony ... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

What method do you all use to lubricate blower whe...

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:53:56 -0400

Its one of those things thats extremely basic, yet I have seen a wide amount of variation on techniques, products and greases used, etc. Ive worked with three different techs in the last couple of months and each one had their own products a...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Reasonable price for glycol loop tie-in...

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:57:09 -0400

My contractor is really sticking it to me with a new 5ton Liebert unit I need connected to the buildings glycol loop. Our original unit was done for 5200. The unit was about 50 feet from the tiein location. Now we have a second unit that is only...... The post has 28 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Totally OT - a new program I wrote

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:17:33 -0400

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dukane furnace

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:18:50 -0400

my furnace5years old doesnt work has a green flash 3 times code for what could anybody help me thanks very much Delivered via http://www.www.thest...... The post has 12 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: SERIOUS QUESTION

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:22:22 -0400

Well hooked up and find out isnt that simple "LEDAMAY" wrote in message news:47fea07b0221664c368faf@roadrunner.com... i> My SUV A/C compressor went out and I want to put my home window A/C unit /i i> in ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Safe money with water-bearing chimney boilers

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:34:56 -0400

Heat technolgy with verve. Since more than 30 years waterbearing chimney boilers. As the costs for energy explode and the responsibility for everyone towards the environment becomes clearer day by day, it is time to draw the consequences. And to ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Re: SERIOUS QUESTION

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:46:10 -0400

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Re: SERIOUS QUESTION

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:26:32 -0400

We saw photos of that, a couple months ago. Its been done. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org . "LEDAMAY" wrote in message news:47fea07b0221664c368faf@roadrunner.com... My SUV A/C compre...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Recommend Installer Atlanta Area

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:21:51 -0400

Im in the midst of getting estimates. Trying my best to compare apples with apples. From what Ive read, I believe it will come down to who will do the best installation. Id like some *unbiased* opinions from people who have had installati...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Alco Electrical control valves

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:52:37 -0400

Has anyone had any experience with these valves These things are awesome. Stepper Motor Drive provides 750 2600 steps between open and closed. and the same valve can be used for TXV, Liquid injection,hot gas bypass,EPR, CPR, HPR or liquid level...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

refrigeration service contracts ,procedure

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:18:29 -0400

Hi ,i am new I am interested about service contracts models and technical procedures . If you can help my .. thank you Giani ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Free job search database for HVAC mechanic jobs

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:21:10 -0400

There are several job sites around charging for getting access to HVAC job databases. If you dont like to pay for this service use free databases like http://2ajobguide.com/jobsUSA.aspx where you actually can find almost 3000 job vacanies for HVAC...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Sheet metal work.....

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:29:30 -0400

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Adjusting an L6006A Aquastat

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:30:48 -0400

Hi, I have a couple of questions I have a 3zone hydronic heating system. Only one of the zones uses a blower. The other 2 use baseboard registers. What are the determining factors for the temp setting on a L6006A aquastat that is mounted inline with...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BASEMENT IS COLD

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:34:55 -0400

I would like to know how I can improve on heating my basement. My basement is heated when my France when it kick on when the Up Steers temperature drops to kick it on. I would like to know why it get warm an...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

April Aire Humidifier Installation Question

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:51:03 -0400

Hi; I had an April Aire 650 Whole House humidifier installed in my house. It is a bypass model. They ran a thermocouple outside and I am not quite grasping why. I am not questioning the install, I am just trying to understand the concept. I can see ...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Determining size of existing heat pump

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:40:40 -0400

I recently bought a house with a Lennox heat pump, about 18 years old. Model HP194113P. I have the sticker from the HP unit & the installation, operation & maintenance instructions. Ive also looked at all the labels/wiring diagrams o...... The post has 12 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Hydronic Heating in our farm greenhouse

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:12:18 -0400

Farmer Ron Okay, this is a weird one, but... were farmers, so everything here is weird. Maybe someone here will be inspired by our "challenge" and help us out I have a very "home built" hydronic heating sys...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Hydronic Heating in our farm greenhouse

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:47:34 -0400

Mod 322 from The Singer Company

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:22:41 -0400

I have a refrigeration machine simulator Mod 322 from The Singer Company. Nice piece of equipment. I cant find this company in web (apart from sewing machines company having similar name). Anyone knows about the company I am looking after a di...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Discover How To Finally Unleash Your Computers Tru...

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:21:38 -0400

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Ball Park Estimate

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:48:36 -0400

Could anybody give me a ball park on the cost of a Payne PF4M Fan Coil the unit cost and installation cost. My ripoff home warrenty co. wants to give me only 600.00 for both. I cant even get anyone to look at the Payne unit. I call HAVC compan...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here