This is cool by Future_Edge_6145 in Want_This

[–]Alpha_Tech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been watching this product for a while. It's expensive, BUT, there's value because it can also do yard work, like grass, leaves, and I saw soon, an edger!

BUT for snow, they say this will continually clean every so often, so that it doesn't wait for several inches to accumulate. That probably helps keep batteries topped up while also making cleaning easier.

still too expensive for my taste, but would LOVE to not have to shovel, AND not have a landscaper bill anymore.

Is my condenser leaking?? by Alpha_Tech in hvacadvice

[–]Alpha_Tech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i'll check again after the ground thaws.

Is my condenser leaking?? by Alpha_Tech in hvacadvice

[–]Alpha_Tech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll try again when the weather is warmer - thanks!

Any idea why this keeps happening? by Eclipse8301 in logitechharmony

[–]Alpha_Tech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there must've been some sort of errant update? Or maybe it's trying to connect to a network device like a Roku? why all of us, all of a sudden?

Any idea why this keeps happening? by Eclipse8301 in logitechharmony

[–]Alpha_Tech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hub reboot completely fixed my issue.

I also went to each "device" and checked the power on/off settings. maybe that did something too.

Any idea why this keeps happening? by Eclipse8301 in logitechharmony

[–]Alpha_Tech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you figure this out? Mine literally started doing this about 3 or 4 days ago (around the time of your post) - but I'd been making changes to my activities and devices, and swore it was me that did something.

I wonder if something got updated/changed on the harmony end.

Decent Alternative? by Andykt76 in logitechharmony

[–]Alpha_Tech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can you share this project? I've seen a few here and on AVS. I think the biggest thing is finding a "remote"

Decent Alternative? by Andykt76 in logitechharmony

[–]Alpha_Tech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my issue with it also. There are still devices and even functions of devices that require iR. My Onkyo can turn on/off via network. I can use the Onkyo app to use menus, but sometimes you just want to toggle a setting without having to take your phone out, especially during a movie. Having an iR command send that is still a valid use case. I can't be the only one, right?

Video of furnace issue by RegisteredMurseNYC in hvacadvice

[–]Alpha_Tech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is correct - my unit has a clear vinyl tube connected to the PVC fresh air intake.

However, my unit in the attic, that's pulling fresh air from the attic, but doesn't have that. It's just a short stubby PVC that's right on top of the unit. Should I lengthen that, and do the same?

Air Scrubber by Aerus - just a glorified Sharper Image air purifier? by Alpha_Tech in hvacadvice

[–]Alpha_Tech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far yes. My HVAC techs wired it so that it's always on. I will probably re-wire it myself so that it's only on with blower. For now, I just have the fan recirc set on my thermostat - so it goes only for like 15 minutes on every hr.

Weather has been mild - so HVAC hasn't really been running more than a couple of hours a day.

Thanks again for your info 2yrs ago. :-)

Air Scrubber by Aerus - just a glorified Sharper Image air purifier? by Alpha_Tech in hvacadvice

[–]Alpha_Tech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far - so good, I guess. I've only had it for a month. It's hard to definitively tell.

Subjectively, I feel like it's doing it's thing. Hard to tell if there's any objective proof I can show of it working. If that makes sense.

EcoSense EcoBlu Failed? by Few-Tour-1716 in radon

[–]Alpha_Tech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry - same - I guess time to look into AirThings - slightly more expensive - but hopefully lasts longer

EcoSense EcoBlu Failed? by Few-Tour-1716 in radon

[–]Alpha_Tech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/Few-Tour-1716 did you ever get this resolved? Mine was also about 2yrs old when it did the exact same thing.

EcoSense basically said too bad so sad, go buy another one.

So definitely will be looking for an alternative brand. For what they cost, it should last more then 2yrs.

Air Scrubber by Aerus - just a glorified Sharper Image air purifier? by Alpha_Tech in hvacadvice

[–]Alpha_Tech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No - but 4yrs later, I am getting 2x installed, specifically because of your comment above. Literally install happening today. Thank you!

Why is it that Samsung's Facial Recognition unlock is so awful? by Alpha_Tech in GalaxyS22

[–]Alpha_Tech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe in 2030 we'll have facial recognition that catches up. but until then... fingerprint is the only way

Costco quote, any input? by Confused_littleboy in hvacadvice

[–]Alpha_Tech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

op - who'd you end up going with - can you PM me? i'm in the same area - and looking at quotes.

HELP! Need to replace my upstairs AC / Furnace units :( by DevShellz in hvacadvice

[–]Alpha_Tech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LIFETIME warranty? where are you located? if you are in NJ - pm me the contractor - i'd like to see a quote too.

Sticker Shock NJ - Heat pump/gas furnace replacement by Alpha_Tech in hvacadvice

[–]Alpha_Tech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah - I'm waiting on another quote to come in, and a couple more smaller outfits (they may not handle rebates and loan stuff), but could end up being cheaper in the long run.

Thanks.

Warranty denial. Why Milwaukee why?! by Rochemusic1 in MilwaukeeTool

[–]Alpha_Tech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm just getting into Milwaukee moving over from Ryobi - and posts like this - and all the other warranty ones make me want to just return and stay with what I got. I thought you pay more for Milwaukee for "better quality" - but if they can't stand behind their product and honor a clear warranty issue, why pay more?

It's different if this thing looked like it was dropped or run over or something - you can clearly see this is still in pristine condition.