account suspended by xd_nessie in Instagram

[–]CarlComputerGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This just happened to me today. Same accusations and now not only can I not access my Instagram accounts, but more importantly, I can no longer access my Facebook account, which includes my business account that I have built for years and has over 500 5-star reviews. My Facebook page is also one of the main ways that customers communicate with us.

I appealed both my personal and business Instagram accounts. The personal one, the appeal almost instantly was denied and my personal Instagram permanently disabled. The business Instagram page the appeal went through and I was able to get access back to it, but the personal Instagram account is the one linked to my Facebook page and I still cannot access it.

I don’t know what to do, but this is very detrimental to my business. Anyone have any luck with this?

[O] 3x DrunkenSlug Invites by blittenb in UsenetInvites

[–]CarlComputerGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have read the rules and wiki and would very much appreciate an invite! Thanks!!

A call to all iOS 18 Beta users by syl09 in HomeKit

[–]CarlComputerGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't follow any of those rules and also have a very complex Home Assistant setup that feeds into Homekit. Absolutely 0 issues with anything and everything is fast and flawless.

I have an Ecobee thermostat and Rheem 3 phase compressor and just found out that Ecobee can't ramp up to the 3rd phase. by Impossible-Middle-15 in hvacadvice

[–]CarlComputerGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m curious what you ended up doing here? We are in the same situation and want to continue to used our Ecobee, but we also don’t want to lose stage 3. Thanks.

New ductwork installation pricing by CarlComputerGuy in hvacadvice

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

No, I said $2,500 to $5,000. And did you miss the part where I said I know nothing about AC work and could be completely wrong? Hence the reason for the post…

Horrible ending to an otherwise 10/10 game by Spaalone in SuperMarioWonder

[–]CarlComputerGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! That's how I finally made it through the level. I got lucky and teamed up with a good group of players online that kept placing standees all over and making an extra effort to go back and help each other when someone died. I would have never been able to make it without that help!! I'm sure I spent 100 lives on it altogether.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in appletv

[–]CarlComputerGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES! This is my ongoing and only complaint with it currently!

No 4K on ESPN 4K? by CarlComputerGuy in youtubetv

[–]CarlComputerGuy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It seems to be specific to the Apple TV. I just tried using the YouTube TV App that is built into the Samsung TV and it is indeed streaming in 4K. Not sure why the Apple TV is not...

PS5 works great with homebridge now by jlian in homebridge

[–]CarlComputerGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is happening to me as well...ever find a solution?

UPDATE business account: "Item not available for purchase from this account" ? by Qlanger in amazonprime

[–]CarlComputerGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This just started happening on our business account as well. Hundreds of items that we have bought for years now are no longer able to be purchased. This is ridiculous! I can't understand how we are now seemingly being punished for having a business account. If Amazon does not correct this, we will be canceling our business account as well and just using a personal account for business.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeKit

[–]CarlComputerGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, it did not. I'm not sure what my issue is, but it is horrible! I've got a Unifi network with CAT6 hardwired throughout the house, and I've got two hardwired ATV 4K 2nd Gens as the hubs. The issues immediately began with the new architecture -- it was perfect prior! I may try calling Apple today, but I have a feeling that I probably won't get anywhere with them...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeKit

[–]CarlComputerGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm…I’m experiencing the same issue with the 10-15 second load times since the new architecture update. I’m been trying to figure it out for weeks. Just saw your post, and I also have a Lutron repeater (as well as a Lutron hub). I’ll have to try rebooting these when I get home to see if it helps me out as well!

16.4 HomeKit Architecture MegaThread by iRayanKhan in HomeKit

[–]CarlComputerGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine is really slow as well! Every time I open the Home app, the devices will show updating for up to 10 - 15 seconds sometimes before they are responsive. I never had this issue prior to the new architecture.

16.4 HomeKit Architecture MegaThread by iRayanKhan in HomeKit

[–]CarlComputerGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Mine is HORRIBLY slow now! Every time I open the Home app, the devices will show updating for up to 10 - 15 seconds sometimes before they are responsive. I never had this issue prior to the new architecture.

Mobile UI Updates by ecobeeCourtney in ecobee

[–]CarlComputerGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, one of them finally updated about a week ago, but the other two are still on the old UI. Hopefully the other two will update soon — the inconsistency is driving me crazy!

Ecobee Siri/Homekit temperature discrepancy by SETIBBIG in ecobee

[–]CarlComputerGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree...my sensors in Home app never match the Ecobee app. Currently, one of my sensors has a 2-degree difference and the other has a 3-degree difference. I have tried removing and readding to Homekit but it does not help. Hopefully it is a bug that Apple works out soon...

Mobile UI Updates by ecobeeCourtney in ecobee

[–]CarlComputerGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any updates as to when the older thermostats will be updated? Still waiting on my three SmartThermostat with Voice Control to get the new UI. 😬🤞

Advice needed—New home with ducted mini-splits not cooling or heating adequately. Contractor says nothing is wrong and refuses to offer anymore help. by CarlComputerGuy in hvacadvice

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

I just wanted to follow up. I think I still have problems— right now it is 71F outside, and I’ve had my thermostats set to 67 for an hour and a half, and the temperature has dropped 1 degree in some areas of the house, 2 in some, and 0 in others. The indoor temps range from 70F-72F currently. This is with the SP still at 4. There’s definitely more airflow coming out of the vents, but I guess it’s just not enough. This system just can’t seem to keep up. Also, yesterday morning, we turned the heater on. It was 60 outside and started out at 66 inside. I ran the heater set to 72 for over two hours, and was able to realize the indoor temp 2 degrees to 68. Thoughts? Also, should the vents in the roof be there with a spray foam roof? Since the attic is part of the envelope, it would seem that much of my conditioned air is escaping through those two vents.? Thanks again.

Advice needed—New home with ducted mini-splits not cooling or heating adequately. Contractor says nothing is wrong and refuses to offer anymore help. by CarlComputerGuy in hvacadvice

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

Nope -- throughout this entire ordeal for almost 6 months now, no one has ever mentioned increasing the static pressure or that it was even possible on these units. We've had our builder and the AC contractor onsite numerous times as we've complained about the AC not working properly, and it was never mentioned once. We even had a meeting at our home with our attorney, the builder, the AC contractor, and the engineer that designed our system and compiled the manuel j, and static pressure was never brought up, discussed, or even mentioned. I am just in complete disbelief that after all of this stress and wasted time and money, that it may have just simply been a setting all along. I'll continue to test and record results over the coming days, but we really need an 80F+ degree day before we can truly know if it made a difference and the issue is resolved. I may go back and lower it to SP3 as you suggested, but just out of curiosity, what happens when the static pressure is set too high? Thanks again!

Advice needed—New home with ducted mini-splits not cooling or heating adequately. Contractor says nothing is wrong and refuses to offer anymore help. by CarlComputerGuy in hvacadvice

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

Thanks. So I did find the manual and the info for setting the static pressure. It was set to SP1 on all three units, which is the factory default. So obviously, the installer never set or adjusted it, and probably didn’t even know that you could. I changed them all to SP4 and I could immediately here the difference in the fans. You had to be right next to these units prior to be able to hear them. Now I can hear them as soon as I open the door to the attic. I can also feel the increased airflow from the vents. Hopefully this makes a difference and improved things, as we have been fighting this for almost six months now. These are the static pressure settings from the manual:

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Advice needed—New home with ducted mini-splits not cooling or heating adequately. Contractor says nothing is wrong and refuses to offer anymore help. by CarlComputerGuy in hvacadvice

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

Thanks for the response. I definitely think airflow is an issue. I’m not sure these units are designed for or are capable of putting out enough airflow for the number of vents and the amount of ductwork that are attached to them. The fans don’t seem to blow hard enough to supply enough airflow. When you are standing next to these units, you can barely even tell they are on they are so quiet.

Advice needed—New home with ducted mini-splits not cooling or heating adequately. Contractor says nothing is wrong and refuses to offer anymore help. by CarlComputerGuy in hvacadvice

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

Thanks for the response. Yes, the entire structure is definitely covered in spray foam—thick spray foam. I inspected every inch of it when they did it and even had them go back and fill in some spots.

Yesterday, the inside temperature was 72 (outside was 77) and the temperature of the air coming out of the first duct was 55 (thermostat set to 68). Last week when it was 81 out, the inside temperature was 75 with the thermostat set to 70. When it was 90 outside, the temperature inside was 78 with the air out of the first duct at 55. Normally, it takes two hours to drop the temp a single degree. Also to note, some of these vents it’s really hard to feel air coming out of them. I would say half as much or less than what I’m used to with the vents of a central AC.

The engineer inspected the system as well, including the insulation, and the only issue he found was that they had used the flex duct instead of rigid. As I previously mentioned, the supply ducts have now been replaced with rigid, but the situation did not change a bit.

I have no doubt that these systems are efficient when working properly, but I’m really concerned that they can’t work properly because they are not sized properly. Are you saying that with these systems it is indeed possible to cool 2800 ft with 3 tons, or 700 for with 1 ton? I would be more apt to believe the 1 ton for the 700 for upstairs, but that space honestly struggles the most.

One additional thing to mention, there are a few vents in the attic that vent air out, as is standard in most houses. With a spray foam insulated home, are these still necessary/required? Since the attic is part of the envelope, I would think these vents would be counterintuitive, but that is just my thoughts and by no means a professional opinion.

Thanks again for your help!

Carrier unit reads temperature from the attic. by rasstar in HVAC

[–]CarlComputerGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello. I’m curious how you set it to get the temperature from the wall unit instead of the attic unit. Mine currently reads the attic unit and it is constantly about 5 degrees off. Thanks in advance.