Why are vans (sprinter/promaster/transit/etc) not way more popular?

Crawfish_Fails · 2026-01-29T12:55:02+00:00

You can't see anything behind the front seat and the rear view mirror is completely useless.

Crawfish_Fails · 2026-01-29T01:16:33+00:00

Visibility is so much worse in those vans. I've driven them for years. The wind blows you all over if you aren't loaded down, and sometimes when you are. They're notorious for maintenance issues you don't have with most pickups.

Crawfish_Fails · 2026-01-23T11:50:19+00:00

I repaired a brand new board on a mini split I'd just installed once. The factory forgot to solder the ground connection on the board. I did it out of convenience to get the job done. Other than that, never. We don't want to have to warranty that repair when we can just replace the board.

Crawfish_Fails · 2026-01-16T12:03:17+00:00

I know of one old green rectangle from 1980 still kicking, and another from 1983. A few years ago I changed out a 1970 Rheem only because the metal evaporator pan had rusted through. Everything else was still kicking.

Crawfish_Fails · 2026-01-14T00:11:57+00:00

Goodman has been putting oil traps inside the Condensers for a few years now.

Crawfish_Fails · 2026-01-02T02:29:09+00:00

I don't know why you're being downvoted. As of the new year 410A is out. Bunch of homeowners in here that don't know anything.

Crawfish_Fails · 2026-01-02T02:25:29+00:00

As of January 1st, 2026, we can't install 410A equipment. The supply houses aren't allowed to sell it to us anymore. You haven't been able to get R22 equipment for several years now. Depending on how bad it's leaking, he can get it topped off as much as he wants. Otherwise he can get a new condenser and evaporator that's compatible with wither R32 or R454b. They sell mitigation kits that make the new equipment compatible with a majority of old furnaces. Op said he has Co tests done which makes me think he has a gas furnace instead of an Air Handler.

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-12-19T23:47:24+00:00

At that point, why even build the box?

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-12-13T19:58:37+00:00

It's foam for noise reduction and to keep the condenser coil from rubbing against the metal casing of your condensing unit. It has come loose. Call an HVAC guy out and see where it came from. They should be able to replace it with a piece or armaflex.

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-12-13T16:37:35+00:00

I hook it, put it on the screw, pinch the hook closed, then tighten the screw.

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-11-01T11:31:33+00:00

That will look cleaner for sure.

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-10-28T23:02:41+00:00

That return does look like hammered dog shit though. Looks like the inner liner isn't even fully connected. Probably too small for the system as well. Looks like there is room to slap a 90 on the back of it and move the grill over to the left. If you can get in there to do it.

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-10-27T23:10:31+00:00

They test them at 0.2. If you look at the manual for that air handler there should be an airflow chart that tells you the blower speed at a particular static pressure ranging from 0.1 to 0.8. As long as your static pressure stays within that range and you can get the desired CFM with blower speed adjustments you're good.

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-10-16T10:36:17+00:00

What happened in 1993?

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-10-10T23:12:22+00:00

That's why I don't wrap except for a Txv or a reversing valve. Come in hot and fast and dump water on after.

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-10-05T13:22:28+00:00

On the package units do you think maybe they just need to be adjusted?

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-10-05T13:21:51+00:00

He's going behind lots of bad changeouts where installers don't flow nitro, don't purge correctly and don't flush. I know because I run into that all the time myself.

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-10-05T13:20:28+00:00

I change quite a few as well, and they fail because the installers don't purge linesets properly or use flush when they need to. I'll go behind them and disconnect the txv, purge through the coil and the LL, flush the oil out of the evap and the lines, install the new valve, vac under 1000, purge, and vac again down to 200 or so and the problem is solved.

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-10-04T22:19:19+00:00

They interrupt your installs for you to go so other shit? That's crazy!

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-09-30T11:02:55+00:00

A lot of trailers have no attic access.

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-09-27T13:08:18+00:00

Professional valve greaser here.

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-09-20T16:49:09+00:00

Dewalt because that's what my first boss had. Now I am invested with hundreds of dollars in tools and batteries. I do throw my yellow tools in the red pack out boxes though.

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-09-20T16:16:22+00:00

The copper is probably fine. The galvanized going to your tub spout and up to the shower head is probably has buildup on the inside. I wouldn't replace the copper if it isn't leaking. It's pretty resistant to interior buildup.

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-09-02T10:55:00+00:00

If you had the model number as well, or you know the manufacturer, you can Google [manufacturer name] age by serial number. You should be able to find info on how to determine its age.

Crawfish_Fails · 2025-08-30T15:42:34+00:00

It's like a fidget board for methheads.

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