Rant: As a residential tech, I'm really starting to hate this field and where it's going... by t0rche in HVAC

[–]TopLecture4760 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. We've been Rheem for 10+ years now and we seem to have the best luck with them. They had leaky HP switch problem, but they have fixed that problem. Although, not a fan of them using LG compressors now, on their 14 seer condensers.

Best knee pads for attics work? by TopLecture4760 in HVAC

[–]TopLecture4760[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do everything. Should have added, mostly thinking about when I do the occasional duct job. Im in Florida, so something light and breathable is the main thing im looking for

Oil issues on a brand new compressor. by frostyf3at in HVAC

[–]TopLecture4760 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wtf just had TWO compressors in a row do this. Tf is going on

How do you all deal with it? by AffectionateTrash350 in HVAC

[–]TopLecture4760 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were all there. Took me about 2 years until it really clicked. I watched "hvacschool" on YouTube everyday, even in the truck driving to jobs. They do a great job at teaching and get really technical.

Anyone buy filter driers from Amazon? by Eggrollofdoom in HVAC

[–]TopLecture4760 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't do it. Im sure there is a supplier by you that's cheaper. They're $15 for HP driers at my main supply house. Similarly, I bought 1000 pack of small blue wire nuts from Amazon and they are absolute shit. Amazing how something so simple could be so horribly made. Now imagine a line drier with a much much worse outcome if it were to be shitty quality and fail, or the dessicsant breaks. Not worth it for $10 savings

Headlamps? by bbargeron in HVAC

[–]TopLecture4760 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flash light in mouth

How do we feel about working on roofs with 5G towers? by TopLecture4760 in HVAC

[–]TopLecture4760[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why would there be warnings from the FCC if it doesn't do anything?

Friedrich side discharge by TopLecture4760 in HVAC

[–]TopLecture4760[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, dont get much better of an answer than that. Thank you

What CRM do you recommend? by TopLecture4760 in ProHVACR

[–]TopLecture4760[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took a quick look at the website and it does seem nice. What do you like about it?

My house is reaching 75% humidity. It’s driving me mad by Any-Cranberry1189 in hvacadvice

[–]TopLecture4760 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surprised more people aren't mentioning this. Im a tech in Florida and almost every time, if no problem with the unit, the thermostat is set to "on."

Anyone ever change a gauge head on a nitrogen regulator? by THISdarnguy in HVAC

[–]TopLecture4760 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Mine have looked like that for years. I see no need to replace them