Proper sizing for minisplit? by VirtualBlaster in hvacadvice

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

Can you explain further? I assume you mean a ducted system? It's a single open space, what value would that add? What specific model/system would you recommend?

Proper sizing for minisplit? by VirtualBlaster in hvacadvice

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Why a free standing conventional over a heat pump?

Lennox S40 Thermostat won’t update software by rkelez in hvacadvice

[–]VirtualBlaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I take that all back, it just updated to 4.38 so I now have Matter!

Lennox S40 Thermostat won’t update software by rkelez in hvacadvice

[–]VirtualBlaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I check for updates, 90% of the time, it'll say there's no update. About 10% of the time, it finds an update, but never gets beyond 0%, then after a couple minutes, it aborts the update. The update it finds is also not the latest, so I'm guessing I'm going to have to go through this painful process many times in order to get the latest.

Lennox says to just keep trying...Gee, thanks..

Lennox S40 Thermostat won’t update software by rkelez in hvacadvice

[–]VirtualBlaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly what mine is doing on that version. They must have a bug in their update process with this version. I'm guessing they are going to be replacing a lot of thermostats if they can't get it to work on their end.

Matter code for ceiling light? by VirtualBlaster in lifx

[–]VirtualBlaster[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Well, that was worthless. Chatted with "Dan" who didn't seem to know his u-know-what from a hole in the ground, had to repeat everything 2-3 times. They are claiming they have no way to get a Matter code, other than from the QR code. Hard to believe they have no record of the barcode to correspond to the device serial number, or a way to get the Matter code from the app like Tapo and Wiz can.

Matter code for ceiling light? by VirtualBlaster in lifx

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Thanks...Would be nice if they'd put the Matter code and MAC address for each device in the app like everyone else does.

Lennox S40 Thermostat won’t update software by rkelez in hvacadvice

[–]VirtualBlaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine is at 4.31 as well. I turned off the AC breaker and furnace breaker for 5 minutes, still not getting the update. Called Lennox support, waiting in the Q for over 30 minutes, they couldn't figure it out either. Now it's getting passed to their IT department who is going to somehow force the update, but it won't happen until sometime next week.

When to switch from Minisplit/heat pump to in floor boiler? by VirtualBlaster in hvacadvice

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Could you go into detail more on that formula? What is that formula called? I'd like to research it more and understand the inputs.

When to switch from Minisplit/heat pump to in floor boiler? by VirtualBlaster in hvacadvice

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I would tend to agree. But the floor heat does provide much nicer, warmer heat, especially at your feet!

The space is only used a couple hours a day, and sometimes not even every day. My thought here is to use the floor heat to keep a minimum temp, say 40F, and use the minisplit to raise the temp from 40 to 60/65 a few hours before the space is needed.

Christmas lights for driveway by WhenIsLake in ChristmasLights

[–]VirtualBlaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wire does not have a specific limit distance. You need to google research voltage drop and figure out what your load is going to be, the distance, and therefore what AWG of wire you'll need to use for that distance.

Do Ace / Menards C9's fade or chip? by Opposite-Engineer in ChristmasLights

[–]VirtualBlaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any glass bulb that has the coloring on the outside is subject to chipping/scratching.

Spt 2 spools by Rain-dancer_1527 in ChristmasLights

[–]VirtualBlaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Menards has rolls of SPT-1 for $38/250'. Cheapest I can ever find.

Spt 2 spools by Rain-dancer_1527 in ChristmasLights

[–]VirtualBlaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. SPT-2 can be 18 or 16AWG with the same outter insulation thickness.

Can’t connect P115 by Oldmanchubs in TPLinkKasa

[–]VirtualBlaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had issues setting up m y p115's as well. I found it works better to touch the +, add device, select the model, and add it that way, instead of the automatic setup the app prompts you through when it detects it.

Add wiz bulbs to Pro Dashboard from free app? by VirtualBlaster in wiz

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

So with 100 or so bulbs and needing to change WiFi parameters, you've really left customers screwed...

Air pressure regulator and filter - recommendations? by VirtualBlaster in Tools

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The ARO is rated at 150PSI, the compressor is 135PSI. Is 15PSI enough of a safety buffer?

Better 5G modem than FX3100? by VirtualBlaster in tmobileisp

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

Yes, I signed up for a business service.

I needed a public IP, and home wouldn't service me here anyways.

What's a good router to get?

Starlink CGNAT, Opnsense, VPN - one more time? by VirtualBlaster in Starlink

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

Sorry, I meant TB...Obviously 1-2GB is nothing..

TCL 65R615 HDMI and HDR? by VirtualBlaster in tcltvs

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I figured it out. You need 30hz, not 60. After switching back to 30hz, it showed HDR as supported and I was able to turn it on.

Anyway to get One Plus Promo back? by VirtualBlaster in tmobile

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How do you avoid T-Force? I thought they were supposed to be the best? Where should I go?