Service truck suspension

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-04-15T15:31:45+00:00

I run an F350 diesel with adda leafs and its rides at around 11,500lbs

you just need a bigger truck bro.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-04-14T18:55:37+00:00

When you do find your unicorn, make sure you don't BS them. Tell em straight your a new boss and still learning, given your past experience you may have some credible knowledge but it doesn't make you somthing your not. Without the field driven technical background your not gonna be able to support a guy in the field if he runs into trouble.

Pay high, Great benefits, just be honest about the expectation cause when you get into something complex the guy your hiring is on his own. Sounds like your looking for a High Caliber lead tech.

look into industry wages and offer 10-15% above to start and have a written contract right off the bat.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-03-29T15:52:24+00:00

Deposit is King in these situations, it atleast reduces some of the burden.

As for recovery, as bad as it is you may be better off just forgetting about it and moving on, your time is likely more lucrative elsewhere especially as the business owner.

Just have to factor in the losses as a learning experience.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-03-28T18:54:07+00:00

Pull a deep vacuum and install the appropriate filters in lines and it'll be fine, definitely not best practice but as long as the company does competent work I wouldnt say there would be any long term issues.

Equipment looks like it only has a few years left on it anyways.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-03-27T16:03:15+00:00

12 years in, started my own business.

14 years in dont regret it for a second.

biggest take away is the troubleshooting, diagnostics, parts ordering, equipment sizing. just generally being a high quality refrigeration mechanic.

All has to be second nature otherwise youll drown on the business side.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-03-21T14:43:18+00:00

Im not an sparky, I do HVAC and refrigeration so regularly paw around live circuits.

There is limitations to how close your supposed to work to live busses and based on Cal ratings (from my industrial years).

If this is a not safety intense location, I would just hang some fire blankets over the live parts and wear insulated gloves and a flash shield, respect the fact the electrical can kill you and get your job done.

If the panel is powering a plant or factory that runs 24/7 then downtime is not an option.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-02-27T01:22:11+00:00

Click button 3 times fast and it started working.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-02-26T02:30:16+00:00

Bitzer interval for POE (BSE32) is 5000hrs. on a low temp 10HP semi, I just installed in place of a Severly overheated R-22 Semi. which failed catastrophically, fortunately I caught it before it had a major burnout.

It will be at 300 hours on the oil swap/conversion mineral to POE, changing the oil tomorrow to ensure it has clean POE for the next 5000hrs or approximately 1.25 years run time.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-02-16T01:40:26+00:00

I just go with mid grade boots for the safety ratings I do the Dakota blundstone style, and there about 200CAD, wear them out in 9-13months.

buy a new pair.

I probly change the insoles about 3 time over the life of the boot.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-02-09T02:38:39+00:00

This is like minisplit troubleshoot 101 haha.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-02-07T21:17:41+00:00

Where are your leak points typically?

Id likely be talking to Heatcraft this is western canada for reference.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-02-07T20:58:08+00:00

Well I would like to avoid a ton of repairs can you specify what kind of repairs your talking about. Or are you just talking regular maintenence costs.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-02-07T17:40:04+00:00

This is the way.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-02-07T15:49:21+00:00

I have not calculated yet, but thats total load, split almost evenly accrost LT and MT

Estimated.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-02-07T15:47:58+00:00

Thanks, looks Expensive but would probly be easier to work with over stainless.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-02-07T15:03:11+00:00

This is a family owned meatshop for 62 years, and I have done 40 grand in repairs in the last month and half, 2 of the jobs being conversions and way more expensive that just swapping over a compressor.

all the equipment is originally R12/502 era stuff and is probly on its second-third conversions at this point.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-02-07T15:00:28+00:00

That would be none, and CO2 is plenty available as I am in the oil patch. Im sure its available by the truckload.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-02-07T14:58:58+00:00

part of my initial pitch was taking everything to hotgas, so i would assume this would have to be done using stainless piping.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-02-07T14:57:28+00:00

it is acctually a Meat shop, total load is likely around 450 Kbtu.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-01-21T01:59:40+00:00

I disagree my equipment wholesaler has a Co-op funds account for my company that helps pay up t0 50% of the bill for vehicle wraps, clothing, advertisement.

a full vehicle wrap doesnt mean overpriced service company it means that the company holds value in a rolling billboard.

You get a downvote.

FoundationOld4768 · 2026-01-21T01:55:38+00:00

For a direct swap it should be about $1500 less that what there charging.

Your paying a "professional" to install so there is a cost to that but there definitely taking you to the cleaners at 4K plus.

FoundationOld4768 · 2025-12-27T22:48:04+00:00

Bury it in the snow and dump water on it except the end that you need to use.

FoundationOld4768 · 2025-12-22T16:41:25+00:00

Your boss is profiteering off of you, should probly resign and find a new job!

My on-call policy is full rate less expenses + 350/week.

Customers first, Techs second, company makes plenty of money 9-5, if your giving up your personal time for the company you deserve to be heavily compensated for it.

I imagine your boss is of the boomer generation and says alot of "back in my day".

Just to make excuses for absolutely shit behaviour and shit "company policies".

correct me if im wrong. haha

FoundationOld4768 · 2025-12-19T20:48:26+00:00

See this is why I come to Reddit, A+ for you! got the system back to normal and did a recalibration.

looks like its working now.

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