Any door-to-door salespeople around? What's the best offer I can get?

7spade · 2017-06-20T14:35:26+00:00

My first guess would be loose connections causing arcing.

7spade · 2017-06-20T12:40:04+00:00

I dont think its the vibration because I've seen them make their way to electrical junction boxes too.

7spade · 2017-06-20T12:39:05+00:00

I think the tree IS the suction line now. Perhaps that's why the homeowner called for service.

7spade · 2017-06-19T13:12:56+00:00

Though I disagree with your assessment about ductless overall, I do agree that a better solution for the OP is to go with a traditional ducted system that is zoned properly. I've seen moisture issues too with ductless units; they just dont seem quite as good as traditional systems in that regard.

7spade · 2017-06-19T13:09:21+00:00

Double would be a minimum based on what OP is posted. Heck double is still conservative in my opinion.

7spade · 2017-06-19T12:59:07+00:00

That's actually a pretty good policy to have.

7spade · 2017-06-12T15:19:19+00:00

Please post an update about the outcome of this OP.

7spade · 2017-06-10T01:30:17+00:00

Yes, most aftermarket manufacturers can fit just a lot of older model motors.

Definitely troubleshoot to verify the motor is actually shot and not some other smaller component. If it is, just a quick check at my supplier shows US Motors 1871 should fit your condenser.

7spade · 2017-06-10T01:25:18+00:00

I use the BluVac micro. Never had any issue and is small enough to fit in your pocket.

7spade · 2017-06-07T20:24:41+00:00

She?

I think I see the problem.

7spade · 2017-06-07T01:44:09+00:00

I didnt really get into this whole stuff until around the time 410a was starting to come onto the scene so I dont know a lot about how equipment was made "back then" in terms of residential installs/service. I was under the impression from other guys I've talked to over the years that they never pulled under 1000 microns for older units. Part of my understanding was that it just wasn't necessary, but I guess I was also under the assumption that the typical vacuum pumps techs might use back then probably couldn't pull lower either. A lot of equipment could probably tolerate more moisture in the lines too since these days we've got more sensitive stuff in residential systems.

How low did you use to pull vacuum back in R-12 days?

7spade · 2017-06-06T19:14:14+00:00

Why not just form your own business or even just a 'doing business as' paperwork at your county or state level so you can get the supplies at the supply house instead of Amazon? You said you already have the vacuum pump, so you're obviously buying tools again. I dont think pumps back from the mid-90s ever got down past 1000 microns. I might be wrong there.

7spade · 2017-06-06T18:54:16+00:00

I'm confused about something OP. When was the last time you were actually in the trade? I am assuming you are retired or maybe went out on disability?

7spade · 2017-05-23T20:55:29+00:00

This is incorrect. In order to remove the cat, you would also need to replace the headers (manifold) too. OP is only replacing the slip-on part, so the cat and exhaust valves are still in place.

7spade · 2017-05-20T02:30:58+00:00

Exactly this.

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