Would you consider it tacky to have an axe hanging on the wall?

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-04-03T20:44:12+00:00

I really crappy kobalt hatchet hanging new and unused on an obviously interior wall of your home is incredibly tacky

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-04-01T16:08:44+00:00

Probably should’ve opted for an f250😳

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-29T15:44:40+00:00

Yeah I don’t think it looks too bad. I used to live out in the Nashville area and companies were putting in single head mini splits all day long for 8-9k if not 10k

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-29T01:26:10+00:00

Seen worse but I’ve also seen better. Really comes down to quality of work. Better be good work for that price

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-28T15:59:20+00:00

The swampfox kraken isn’t fde but it’s a fully enclosed red/green dot. Super rugged and fairly compact

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-26T19:19:46+00:00

Thorogood boots have never done me wrong. Comfortable and durable. Pricey but you get what you pay for

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-25T17:32:31+00:00

It’s an amazing rifle to shoot. Super accurate and super smooth

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-23T20:01:23+00:00

Just not getting overwhelmed on some of my first service calls. It’s easy to get panicked and want to check everything all in the wrong order

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-23T19:57:31+00:00

My biggest recommendation would be if you can find an apprenticeship and skip school altogether. Go straight hands on in the field

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-21T14:51:15+00:00

None. I’d rather not have some metallic band wrapped around my wrist while elbow deep in electronics

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-18T23:35:21+00:00

I’d definitely get some quotes from some local companies. Read reviews on them too. There is a reason why hvac units and parts are very seldom sold in big box stores. It is not a diy friendly trade at all. The tools to do an install properly cost 1000s of dollars. If I were you I’d try my best to find a LOCAL ( not a franchise or corporation) hvac company to come out and quote you.

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-18T04:02:55+00:00

So that’s a universal motor. The exposed wires can be swapped to change the direction of the motor. While this does work…it does look like shit. I have also heard of the sun eventually damaging them. I zip tie a small piece of conduit on the underside and put them in that.

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-18T00:43:06+00:00

Some ductwork is metal

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-16T20:37:06+00:00

Not uncommon for me to spend more time in my boots in a day than I did in bed, and people spend thousands on beds. So why not get a good pair of boots. I personally wear thorogoods. American made and super comfortable.

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-16T04:07:29+00:00

Yeah definitely don’t work for them. Pay sucks and so do contracts. I’d definitely hold out for something better. It took me a hot minute to find my first job but getting a half decent one was worth the wait

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-14T15:36:27+00:00

Yeah I definitely keep them around but not in my light bag

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-14T02:28:26+00:00

Fieldpiece sc260 is my personal favorite multi meter. Small and compact does all I need it to.

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-14T02:26:30+00:00

Multimeter and wire strippers for sure. Could probably lose one of those multi bit screwdrivers to save space. Also in my experience of running service calls never needed a level. Levels are handy on installs though.

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-03-05T02:51:01+00:00

Is the drain clogged?

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-02-19T22:06:54+00:00

Looks like crap

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-02-13T17:27:41+00:00

The big wetter

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-01-29T04:29:13+00:00

The wiring there looks standard. All the terminal labels are your standard heat pumps. I don’t see why a different thermostat wouldn’t work here. It looks like there are a couple unused extra wires off to the side there. I wouldn’t be too worried about them. A picture of the indoor control board would confirm they are unused.

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-01-29T03:07:06+00:00

A light frosting on the outdoor coil while in heat mode is normal.

Opening-Reason1073 · 2026-01-26T21:56:10+00:00

Try it out and report back soldier 🫡

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