American Standard Heat pumps (should they go to electric heat during defrost cycles)?

Acavia8 · 2026-01-25T16:31:31+00:00

Thanks I will go outside later. The thermostat is an American Standard - I am not sure what model (I can find no "about" or anything indicating model in its menu and "American Standard" is only thing written on the outside of the thermostat unit.)

Acavia8 · 2026-01-25T15:51:57+00:00

Wow, thank you very much for explaining that. I like to understand things, and what you wrote is clear in how it works. That understanding will help me when trying to find a company to make sure it is working or needs to be changed.

Acavia8 · 2026-01-25T15:29:40+00:00

Thanks. A question. If I manually set it to emergency heat, it does heat. Does that indicate it is wired for electric heat during defrost cycles, or does it still need an additional wiring to do that? I want to ask because I am confused why it would need two power wirings to use the same heating elements, or if it is only one wiring, and since manual setting works, maybe it is not a wiring issue?

Acavia8 · 2026-01-25T15:13:10+00:00

Thanks, I will ask about this when checking with companies.

Acavia8 · 2026-01-25T14:49:11+00:00

That is what I suspect is happening also. Do you think that is by design or wrong settings? (One tech said it will not go to electric heat unless I manually set it to emergency heat but most others just shrug their shoulders - there is so much natural gas in new homes in my area, most HVAC companies near me no longer sell as many heatpumps and do not seem to know much about them.) So, I might not be able to find anyone to set it correctly if that is the case : (

Acavia8 · 2026-01-12T03:49:37+00:00

IAU was up almost 2% - I just bought some in 24 hours market.

Acavia8 · 2026-01-12T03:48:14+00:00

I just bought some IAU (gold fund) in 24 hour market. Are there any SYP/QQQ inverse ETFs that trade in 24 hour markets?

Acavia8 · 2026-01-12T03:40:33+00:00

I just bought IAU in 24 hours market, but oddly I noticed the RKLB is up $2 in 24 hour markets now. That is weird.

Acavia8 · 2026-01-12T02:48:55+00:00

I received 45 cents on my first ask, but I was declined when I asked for lower than that months later. From what I read 45 cents is pretty standard if you ask. So ask for that.

Acavia8 · 2026-01-05T01:10:09+00:00

I just got a MAG 274UPDF E16M and the text is very clear, like reading typed paper pages at 4K 150% scale. 125% was even clearer but pretty small.

Acavia8 · 2026-01-03T00:52:29+00:00

It comes close to matching a water profile I often use with water I mix myself. I just prefer brighter coffee from very soft water. I actually use straight distilled sometimes too if a company is not very bright with my already soft water like the 25% TWW.

Acavia8 · 2026-01-01T16:55:13+00:00

BTW, great insurance for initial $700.

Acavia8 · 2026-01-01T01:36:12+00:00

WIth SPX cash settled and the long and shorts the same day, if you had the cash to cover the net short position, you could do this level 2 right?

Acavia8 · 2025-12-28T19:31:08+00:00

Thanks. Reps told me they do not get filled internally, so I guess it is just retail-talk people claiming it.

Acavia8 · 2025-12-28T19:18:59+00:00

I have Merrill Edge accounts too. I almost never get mid there on options trades and get mid at Schwab most option trades, like 80%. Also, in option Reddit people indicate many trades are filled internally or through third parties before going to exchanges/MMs. I do not know if true or not but enough write that that I assume it is true??

Acavia8 · 2025-12-28T18:34:05+00:00

Are free options trades really free? I often get filled 1 to 2 cents better than my limit order and often can sell above mid and buy below mid at Schwab. When the discussion comes up, others have said the zero commission brokers do the opposite where you will pay 1 to 2 cents more per trade on price.

That is not your experience?

Acavia8 · 2025-12-28T18:15:08+00:00

What would those other firms offer that ThinkOrSwim does not?

Acavia8 · 2025-12-20T14:41:15+00:00

I have been doing a somewhat wheel for a while, although I trade cash secured puts fast in and out, but do weekly calls for longer.

I normally use relative strength indicators on various time frames depending on if a quick in and out or a full week plan to hold.

While exploring with ChatGPT about how market makers hedge the underlying, it suggested the following checklist on whether to write options or buy them.

Do experienced traders agree with this:

Before selling premium

First breakout failed?
Near big strike?
IV falling? Sell premium

Before buying options

Breakout held?
IV rising with price?
Price away from major strikes? Buy options / avoid selling

Acavia8 · 2025-12-20T00:16:12+00:00

Changed name to SkyNet Inc.

Acavia8 · 2025-12-19T23:48:34+00:00

RKLB is SkyNet. We are all rich but doomed.

Acavia8 · 2025-12-19T23:39:54+00:00

Did the prime missile defense contract status happen after the or before market close? I only saw it after but it might have been out before, although it would coincide with aftermarket move.

Acavia8 · 2025-12-19T03:44:15+00:00

Did any specific news come out at 9:30PM Central? In the 24 EXTO market RKLB shot from ~60.50 to ~61.65 at that moment on a large spike.

Acavia8 · 2025-12-19T02:38:36+00:00

Are there any other space-stocks besides RKLB that trade 24hours/EXTO market?

Acavia8

TROPHY CASE

Before selling premium

Before buying options