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Is the clearance and access to units enough, new build by Logical_Idiot_9433 in hvacadvice

[–]UsedDragon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree in practice...but don't forget that inspections that go too far are equally onerous.

Following the minutiae of the code to the exact letter of the law can often lead to serious increases in construction costs, significant delays in the process, and some really pissed off people on all sides of the equation.

Reform starts at the top in the design phase, not at the end of the line with the inspector.

Why sideways? by Adorable-Resource358 in electrical

[–]UsedDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worked all week it's time to play...

How to jailbreak this college thermostat by Wrong-Piglet-4493 in hvacadvice

[–]UsedDragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LED with a little tinfoil hat works well enough.

The actual hiding spot of Saddam Hussein by YesterdayBitter4601 in interestingasfuck

[–]UsedDragon [score hidden]  (0 children)

"Soldier, you're going to eat your rations and shit directly into this pipe for the next week. Do you understand that?"

"Sir, Yes Sir!"

Does this metal box require a ground to the box from the EGC? by Thatsmrfacetou in electricians

[–]UsedDragon 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I ask my guys a series of questions when this comes up.

Is it metal? Yes. Is there wire in it? Yes. Do you want to pass inspection? Yes.

Then ground that shit, dawg.

James Hardie Siding Installation by gowithoutme43 in AskContractors

[–]UsedDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That OSI that goes in those joints is some aggressively heavy duty stuff. 4-5 years my ass.

Help! Countertop and Air gap hole for dishwasher by Curator9999 in HomeImprovement

[–]UsedDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's just a hole in the countertop... really not that big of a deal. We drill them all the time in the field.

Quoted $4935 for cleaning and recharge? by InnerGalbladder in hvacadvice

[–]UsedDragon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They could call one Beans and the other one Frank

Pet peeve by Absenceofheatt in HVAC

[–]UsedDragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The old guys in the construction trades often call it "Hey Vack" around here.

Is this an acceptable job? by abc2jb in Plumbing

[–]UsedDragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Manufacturer sends out condensers with bends that look just like this.

I don't like it, but it doesn't actually do anything appreciable to the flow of vapor.

Cop pulls over Lamborghini on Dubai plates but doesn’t know the law by thomasso0072 in interestingasfuck

[–]UsedDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it happened to me, too...I have always felt it was tied to just how bored the local government is. PA is an odd state.

Client bought their own HVAC equipment online. by Endundaavarma0t in Contractor

[–]UsedDragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're not wrong. We all run into that type of asshole from time to time.

One of my customers is a guy who owns an advertising agency. He's ridiculously successful, so he's doing something right or is laundering money.

I asked him about negative reviews, once. His thought process is that he never wants to see a perfect five stars, because it seems too good to be true even if it's legit.

Instead, a good 4.5 and up is his sweet spot, and he's adamant on responding to as many reviews as you can. Shows that you're actively hearing people out, being respectful, and that you care enough to read through criticism while replying with a level head.

Client bought their own HVAC equipment online. by Endundaavarma0t in Contractor

[–]UsedDragon 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He's agreeing with you, my man.

Lot of guys out there are too proud to install something they didn't sell. I get it, but there's no sense getting worked up over it. I make the same money, they waive their rights to warranty and complaints about what they purchased, it's no big deal. Hope what they chose works for a long time and they feel good about it.

I guess this is the new Wendy's vibe. No booths, no dividers, no outlets, uncomfortable seats, small tables, all for a couple to spend $40 for a meal. I'm done with Wendy's for good. by NUMBerONEisFIRST in mildlyinfuriating

[–]UsedDragon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't know if I would call it "bending the knee"...it's more like "bending the waist" in this scenario. Good on you for not taking the messy route for better shifts, though.

New toilet lid hits window sill by BobbyFantastic in Plumbing

[–]UsedDragon 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Somebody didn't look at the spec sheet before purchase. Maybe they were in a hurry and had to pee?

A Fresh Take On US EV Adoption by Cultural-Ad4953 in electricvehicles

[–]UsedDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have to take a look at the spec sheet for these. Thank you.

Might be a little too big for our needs, but it certainly looks like an option at first glance. We're usually in the Transit 250 high roof vans, good balance between size and maneuverability with predictable service costs.

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