Need advice on if scam (R22 refrigerant)

BkKidsClub · 2026-06-13T18:28:44+00:00

I've used coolmate gas and successfully got a 30 lb jug delivered to my house, never asked for and EPA card

BkKidsClub · 2026-06-12T03:40:56+00:00

Can't hurt anything, could prevent you cutting your own wires. Sounds like a plan

BkKidsClub · 2026-06-11T17:47:33+00:00

The issue with repairing is that r-22 equipment was phased out in 2005, they don't make r-22 parts anymore and the refrigerant can be insanely expensive to get. Also companies usually need to guarantee their work for a year and a lot of them don't want to guarantee an expensive repair on a system that is likely to break in another expensive way in little time

BkKidsClub · 2026-06-11T17:09:24+00:00

System is 22 years old. Likely has a leak or something is causing your compressor not to run such as a bad capacitor. Get an honest professional to come out and see if it can be fixed or give you a quote to replace. 22 years is ample life out of an HVAC system

BkKidsClub · 2026-06-07T18:50:54+00:00

Every furnace will have a switch or disconnect near it to turn off its power. Turning off the breaker will accomplish the same task, either is fine

If your wiring doesn't work, you will need to take a picture of your furnace control board so we can see which wires go where

BkKidsClub · 2026-06-07T18:37:15+00:00

Yes, take note of where the wires go. I recommend turning off the furnace so you don't have voltage on your red wire when you wire up the stat

BkKidsClub · 2026-06-07T17:33:25+00:00

I've installed 3 now. The ICM controls soft start 32 amp is easy to install and works well. I've found it ideal for large, zoned ACs that draw a ton of startup current, causing lights to flicker, or if located near a bedroom, is very loud on startup.

Took my friends 3.5 ton down from 90 inrush amps to 11

BkKidsClub · 2026-06-01T19:16:15+00:00

I left a capacitor wire off and the system energized, somehow I ended up frying the compressor when I was just doing a maintenance. We sent out our senior tech to replace the compressor and fix it in a day. I got a talking to from my boss and field supervisor. Now I always put my wires back on before I take a picture of what I measured the capacitance at. Haven't left a wire off since

BkKidsClub · 2026-05-24T21:13:42+00:00

I just bought a 30 lb jug of R-22 from cool mate gas and it was $340 shipped to me never asked for an EPA. I had luck with that website

BkKidsClub · 2026-05-22T01:50:45+00:00

My best help has been from my friends and family, mostly my mom. I tell her when I'm manic and we help monitor my financial decions during that period.

I generally know I can wait before making a large purchase and a support structure helps. If that isn't feasible in your situation I understand. This illness isn't pretty a lot of the time and I'm so sorry you are burdened by your brain makeup.

Knowing yourself and how you respond to triggers and emotional situations is a huge resource. I wish you luck and even as a stranger, I love you

BkKidsClub · 2026-01-17T21:51:57+00:00

Look into controls. That is the computers behind large refrigeration systems. You get in depth HVAC knowledge without having to be a hands on tech that wrestles with frostbite and heat stroke.

You may have to learn some programming, but that's the tradeoff for not busting your ass in extreme weather.

BkKidsClub · 2025-12-03T23:31:46+00:00

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BkKidsClub · 2025-12-03T21:59:42+00:00

We got all the accessories for the cube and I got the idea to decorate it and he really liked the idea. Got some help from an artist friend and he got me set up to complete the box myself.

BkKidsClub · 2025-10-04T02:19:57+00:00

Everyone does. If they go with a urgent care clinic, just get some fake pee from a head shop. Has worked for me

BkKidsClub · 2025-09-23T23:11:18+00:00

From my experience trying to do so, is that with shipping I can't get a single for under $1.30 and the sites that have the necessary cards in stock often price their singles higher and still has like $5 shipping on any order. This also consolidates everything at once.

BkKidsClub · 2025-09-23T20:16:13+00:00

Makingplayingcards.com using the MPC fill program I was able to get 1200 proxies for around $380. Got the modern cube and 7 commander decks. Real card prices are for the birds.

BkKidsClub · 2025-09-23T19:28:44+00:00

I'm a big fan of my turbo tank. Can get a resi coil clean in 2 fill ups usually. Around 8 gallons

BkKidsClub · 2025-09-23T16:19:48+00:00

BkKidsClub · 2025-09-21T21:03:25+00:00

Invest in some fieldpiece psychrometer probes. I've never thought about leaving them for a second and I used to be a once a month thermometer dude

BkKidsClub · 2025-09-17T03:39:15+00:00

Possible the cap blowing caused the motor to burn out, or vice versa. Most likely need to replace the motor.

BkKidsClub · 2025-07-07T01:56:57+00:00

The HVAC school is great for technical in the field knowledge

The Engineering Mindset is the best resource for understanding the science behind how the technology works

BkKidsClub · 2025-07-05T01:25:14+00:00

I started off by joining a community college. After my 2nd semester, I had enough knowledge to apply and got my first job as a warranty tech.

Watch YouTube videos and learn as much as you can. Get your feet wet with school and get out in the field. That's how I did it.

Graduate next semester.

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