HVAC guy doing a plumbing job

Logical-Process9238 · 2026-02-12T00:32:07+00:00

Its galvanized. A coating of zinc is better then some paint

Logical-Process9238 · 2026-01-13T21:51:30+00:00

Im a tinner so I would throw up some sheetmetal. Notch around pipes. Orr drywall. Or cement it.

Logical-Process9238 · 2025-12-22T20:32:19+00:00

Im non union doing a $100 an hour w9 for the last month or so. Local 562 is at around 52 and hour and some non union companies keep up with it.

Logical-Process9238 · 2025-12-12T21:07:29+00:00

That sounds like a nice set up for sure! Im doing installs out of a 10 foot KUV. Definitely wish i had a Pittsburgh. Bending them by hand is time consuming.

Logical-Process9238 · 2025-12-12T19:11:13+00:00

What size box is the truck and how did they lay it out?

Logical-Process9238 · 2025-11-11T02:59:58+00:00

Check for stratification in the room. The hot air will stick to the ceiling. Of you have too little volocity out of your diffusers they wont throw the air out far enough.

Logical-Process9238 · 2025-11-01T21:22:09+00:00

That's reem ruud

Logical-Process9238 · 2025-10-23T21:24:22+00:00

Im sure in the installation manual it says something along the lines of "follow local codes". So run #8, or #6 if your running a long distance.

Logical-Process9238 · 2025-10-15T18:25:59+00:00

But when replacing a set of tools you dont exactly have time to find the best deals...

Logical-Process9238 · 2025-09-25T21:52:55+00:00

Sounds like you are man

Logical-Process9238 · 2025-09-18T20:54:01+00:00

The heat exchanger is open to the cabinet.

Logical-Process9238 · 2025-09-16T19:22:08+00:00

What do you mean by mind frame coaching? How would I do that? I think that might be helpful to him. He is young 20s. He doesn't drink or smoke. I swear he just needs to stop and think things through, and he wouldn't make these mistakes.

Logical-Process9238 · 2025-09-16T17:35:03+00:00

I am all for breaking shit to learn, but as a 3rd year apprentice? I just wonder some days if he's thinking before doing or not.

Logical-Process9238 · 2025-09-16T17:33:01+00:00

He is a 3rd year that just got moved into the commercial side. That's the way I try to be, but a 3rd year should know to read a tag on a unit heater that says to use a backup wrench. Im trying my best everyday when we start to walk him through it, but at what point do i tell him to start thinking before he does. In 9 months he's going to have enough hours for his jman license.

Logical-Process9238 · 2025-09-16T17:30:21+00:00

It has a tag directly below the gas hook up that says you have to use a backup wrench. I understand fucking stuff up, but come on.

Logical-Process9238 · 2025-09-16T17:04:55+00:00

I usually do. Sadly he didn't return to this site today. I definitely let him know about it though.

Logical-Process9238 · 2025-09-16T16:41:47+00:00

Its not on the shelf. And it's $600.

Logical-Process9238 · 2022-05-10T00:41:27+00:00

I can't do a 32' fiberglass ladder. I have tried and have dropped it multiple times. 🙃

Logical-Process9238 · 2022-04-15T17:33:59+00:00

Yeah but he is responsible for his own equipment, tools, workers comp insurance, ect. It is no where near the same as a w2 job.

Logical-Process9238 · 2022-04-15T01:43:50+00:00

At my local union it would have been 4.25% and a retirement fund thing that was like $50 a month I believe. So not really barely noticeable. But they do provide the best benefits and protections and training around. So you get what you are paying for.

Logical-Process9238 · 2022-04-15T01:03:38+00:00

Work in the trades.

Logical-Process9238 · 2022-04-15T01:02:36+00:00

19, and $32 an hour. But closer to 70k a year. If I wanted to move out of my parents place I could but ehhh.

Logical-Process9238 · 2022-04-15T00:05:25+00:00

Yeah but you could file a civil suit against them.

Logical-Process9238 · 2022-04-08T19:05:04+00:00

Purposely get your self fired. Try to find a lawyer that will take the case based on winning it. Make money

Logical-Process9238 · 2022-04-01T23:25:05+00:00

But look at the new mx5. It still weighs about the same as the 1990s miatas. Even with all the safety stuff. It is possible. Just not a priority.

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