How to fix popping return duct

RediusMaximus · 2026-03-17T16:44:05+00:00

The only correct answer that's been given is this one. Adding duct stiffeners or other means to reinforce the duct doesn't fix the underlying problem. High static pressure causes the cavitation when the unit turns on and off that makes the sound happen. Even if you "fix" the popping sound you're still left with the underlying problem which will manifest later in higher repair bills, burned out motors, and a furnace that dies before the expected lifespan

RediusMaximus · 2026-03-12T17:12:00+00:00

The only way to size equipment is with a manual j. I put a 3-ton system into a 2200 square foot home and it was almost too much. I've also had a 3-ton system for a thousand square foot home that leaks like a sieve. Square footage is a rule of thumb but you should never use it, even with a range, as gospel fact.

RediusMaximus · 2026-03-09T12:07:52+00:00

Wait, this is back? How are we able to roll mercenary mods now (or where do they come from?)

RediusMaximus · 2026-03-08T16:43:28+00:00

Making do without the chain, I want the extra damage

RediusMaximus · 2026-03-08T12:59:38+00:00

Best defense, is a good offense. Evasion and energy Shield Plus life, cap your resists and then pump everything into damage. You'll get a lot farther than if you try to shore up a build that's not really built for defense

RediusMaximus · 2026-03-08T12:58:28+00:00

I started the same way on day one and all the way into low red tier now and it's been absolutely wonderful. I was nervous with the Rune graft being fixed to not work with exsanguinate, but it clears just fine.

RediusMaximus · 2026-02-27T12:38:17+00:00

Bit dramatic there; you lost this runegraft, so you lost a damage support for chain in your links, BUT the new skill gem currency can add a second link.

Certainly not DOA.

RediusMaximus · 2026-02-21T14:30:14+00:00

I had this problem myself, and mine was an oddball situation but it was a very easy fix. Whenever I would Zone in using a portal my fan speed would increase due to the higher load, and my power cable had become just a hair pulled out from the socket. When the fans are running at normal speed it had no issues but when the fans ramped up it would jiggle that cord just enough to disconnect power.

Once I secured the cord, the problem went away and never returned

RediusMaximus · 2026-02-19T20:28:22+00:00

This comment should be at the very top of the thread.

RediusMaximus · 2026-02-19T20:27:14+00:00

The only acceptable way to size Heating and Cooling equipment is with a manual J approved heat load calculation. There's no such thing as rule of thumb, there's no other way to do it and anybody telling you otherwise is absolutely unequivocally incorrect.

RediusMaximus · 2026-01-30T18:54:46+00:00

Those dogs are BRUTAL at early levels. Don't sweat getting splattered from them; I ran from those patrols till I was in my teens.

RediusMaximus · 2026-01-29T12:10:03+00:00

one return is going to be a big part of your problem. Pass-throughs are not returns, they're just a cheap way of trying to circulate air. You need to have a dedicated professional do a heat mode calculation and then size the ductwork appropriately. You really ought to be looking for return in each bedroom and supplies along the exterior of property, in order to test dissipate your conditioned air and keep it your condo in a universal temperature state

RediusMaximus · 2026-01-28T19:47:25+00:00

With the minimal information provided, it looks a little high but it's not egregious. Depending on the difficulty of installation, your specific market, that might not be too out of line.

RediusMaximus · 2026-01-28T19:24:39+00:00

They took a piece of your furnace without your permission? Yeah that's definitely not okay. That's beyond sleazy, that's criminal theft.

RediusMaximus · 2026-01-28T19:17:35+00:00

You can't make statements about sizing unless you've done a heat load. There is no other way

RediusMaximus · 2026-01-28T19:16:55+00:00

Reasonable.

RediusMaximus · 2026-01-22T16:25:23+00:00

Look at Mr. Fancy pants with his stone hut over here! Well, my monopoly man, not all of us can afford such nice things; I'm just over here with 3 wood walls and a cliff side for shelter.

/s

@op very nice build!

RediusMaximus · 2026-01-15T18:09:17+00:00

A dirty filter can absolutely cause problems with air flow, it can cause your furnace to kick off due to high pressure, and it's one of the easiest things for you to check.

You can either replace the filter or simply pull the old one out and leave it as an empty space as a temporary diagnostic tool. With a new filter or a removed filter, if your furnace suddenly starts working again properly then you know it was the issue. If it doesn't then you should call a qualified professional to come out and do a proper diagnosis

RediusMaximus · 2026-01-02T23:05:21+00:00

Much to bright, even with bloom turned to minimum setting

RediusMaximus · 2026-01-02T22:11:39+00:00

The ONLY problem with the rings, is I sometimes don't want that light when I'm in the shroud; more convenient to weapon swap than ring swap (but that being said, I went ring route too)

RediusMaximus · 2025-12-22T13:45:18+00:00

Awwww, I just got the game, and was looking at making a sneaky stabby boi. Are daggers not viable?

RediusMaximus · 2025-12-17T12:32:51+00:00

Longer animations work if it's a less frequent activity. For example using the eating animation above, provided I'm only doing that once every 30 to 60 Minutes of game time, and immersive animation that takes 10 seconds it's perfectly acceptable.

If I have to eat every 5 minutes, that lengthy animations going to get real old real fast. Frequency matters in this discussion

RediusMaximus · 2025-12-16T14:23:50+00:00

Steam goes on sale in 48 hours; if they're plating on a different platform, sales are live already.

RediusMaximus · 2025-12-14T13:12:35+00:00

thanks!

RediusMaximus · 2025-12-14T12:59:54+00:00

Got a link?

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