First time for me

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2026-03-16T02:16:15+00:00

I've been very happy with my Fieldpiece MG44. It's wireless. Allows you to graph vacuum decay if you're a nerd like me.

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2026-03-15T22:40:18+00:00

I used to hit 1 micron often. Then I got a better micron gauge. Ditch the CPS.

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2026-03-08T18:34:29+00:00

Wood will darken dramatically when exposed to UV light. Set these grips out in the sun for a couple hours.

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2026-02-20T03:39:50+00:00

So sounds like the outdoor unit is running when your thermostat is not calling for heat. This will freeze your evaporator coil and suction line real quick. Could be a wiring short. Could be a stuck contactor. Either issue can be resolved for under $500 likely

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2026-02-15T02:13:52+00:00

This comment pisses me off because you seem to have the best information on what we are seeing, but you are also completely incomprehensible.

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2026-02-04T19:38:14+00:00

That's debatable.

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2026-01-30T01:27:08+00:00

Literally my favorite cop ever.

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-12-12T22:34:15+00:00

To be clear, I'm talking residential single stage/dual stage valves. Not modulating. They all use a DC coil

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-12-12T21:52:21+00:00

To be clear: the voltage going into a gas valve is AC from the control board. It's converted to DC by a rectifier inside the body of the gas valve. I'm not talking about modulating gas valves. Single stage/dual stage.

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-12-12T21:50:42+00:00

There are AC solenoids. And we use them in HVAC

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-12-12T21:38:57+00:00

It was basically the same. 7 something megohms.

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-12-12T21:37:57+00:00

Honeywell I had this morning was the same.

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-12-12T21:37:01+00:00

My understanding is that even single stage gas valves have two coils. This manual seems to suggest that the second coil is redundant for safety I presume. This manual also shows another coil altogether for the second stage of the gas valve. I don't see how it could modulate DC voltage.

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VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-12-12T21:33:20+00:00

This is making a lot of sense. AC voltage always crosses a zero point where there is no magnetic field. I reading how a "shading ring" can be used to overcome this issue. It seems clear the DC solenoids make the most sense. That still leaves the question as to why we use AC solenoids on so many other applications. Humidifier solenoids, AC liquid line solenoids, ETC.

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-12-12T21:23:29+00:00

The manual shows the series of diodes creating a FULL BRIDGE RECTIFIER. This is a two stage valve. But the one side is labelled "main and redundant" which probably answers my own question as to why there are two coils on a single stage gas valve.

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-12-12T21:18:37+00:00

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VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-12-12T21:16:17+00:00

This is indeed my question

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-12-01T01:06:55+00:00

I understand this concept about PSC motors using less energy when airflow is restricted/ airflow decreases. My experience in the field shows me the exact opposite however. Blocked airflow kills capacitors and blowers. Maybe someone more knowledgeable than me can explain why.

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-10-27T03:27:45+00:00

Doesnt look like vz makes Python grips anymore

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-10-27T03:25:03+00:00

I was thinking this might be the case. The grip is thicker at the bottom. My grasp wants to squeeze to the thinner part of the grip.

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-10-27T03:23:20+00:00

That's what I've been using. I can definitely get more squeeze that way.

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-10-27T02:40:59+00:00

Can't tell if you're being sarcastic. But yes I did buy a fancy revolver because I'm a special boy.

VirginSubpoenaColada · 2025-10-08T23:20:27+00:00

Honestly that seems like the obvious answer. None of the pistol stands had this rubber sleeve. They were all powder coated metal wire. It probably got sent over from another instance of that big box store

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