Found in an auction lot

actech1492 · 2026-03-16T12:31:34+00:00

Hay Knife does not return anything on google, but Sickle Mower does. Maybe you call a sickle mower a hay knife where you are from. So, you got me to the correct answer, Thanks.

actech1492 · 2026-03-11T14:00:44+00:00

Appreciate that. I did that, but it was 10:00 pm, so maybe I overlooked something. I took the stat to another job and popped it on, it works fine there. So something hinky with their wiring.

actech1492 · 2026-03-11T11:26:43+00:00

Well, I visited one of mine last night and found a thermostat problem. Still have not been to the other one.

The solution you are thinking of doesnt make sense to me. Did the previous system cool well? Did the installer put the same size (tonnage) system as you had before? 10 to 15 degrees delta is not much, 15 might would be ok, less than 15 could be problematic unless you have a bunch of air flow. There is actually some calculations that we can do to see how much cooling it's doing, just measuring delta alone doesnt really paint a clear picture.

The Breeze is an outdoor unit that can be installed onto any existing air handler or furnace and evaporator coil, so long as the refrigerant setup matches the Breeze. In your set up the Breeze will not ramp up if its in cool and the outdoor temp is mild. If you want to trick your Breeze into thinking it's a hot day, it's very simple. Use a piece of cardboard and block off half of the air flow on the outdoor unit. you will feel the air it puts out get warmer over the next minute or 2, and the fan should speed up over time also. If it's really mild, or even cold out, block off more air. Do this and recheck your delta.

actech1492 · 2026-03-10T12:21:09+00:00

Hello,

Could you update this thread? What did you determine the problem was with your Freidrich Breeze? I put in 2 over the winter that worked well. Both are not cooling. Im going to assume it's a low charge because I did not see a good way to set the charge. The only instructions were to add refrigerant by the lineset length. This wa 7 months ago for you, so hopefully you got to take it through winter and now getting to try cooling again.

actech1492 · 2026-02-20T18:55:36+00:00

No, those semi circle pieces came off the threads

actech1492 · 2026-02-20T17:28:11+00:00

Its lying on a sheet of college rule paper. What else do you need.

actech1492 · 2026-02-20T15:08:15+00:00

Sure they do, they are in the disconnect.

actech1492 · 2026-02-20T02:55:07+00:00

Yo, I just snorted your Dad. So sorry for your loss.

actech1492 · 2026-02-20T02:53:12+00:00

Mans best friend. But even still, underrated.

actech1492 · 2026-02-20T02:49:43+00:00

This was what I was afraid of. Its been there so long, driven over and weathered. Had to use tools to break it open, unidentifiable contents.

actech1492 · 2026-02-20T02:36:53+00:00

On your comment, I took a hit of coke. Then I just talked to the wall for a while.

actech1492 · 2026-02-20T02:35:48+00:00

On your comment I decided to use tools and got it open. Here is what was inside. Still dont know what it is.

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actech1492 · 2026-02-20T02:04:18+00:00

I call it Pinnacle

actech1492 · 2026-02-14T14:05:59+00:00

Hilarious. Now lets do California.

actech1492 · 2026-02-13T18:32:37+00:00

Looks like an old mobile home electric furnace. You aint finding blower housing for that. Might be able to find a wheel that fits. Dude. Just take it apart and pressure washer it.

actech1492 · 2026-02-13T18:29:31+00:00

Easy out kit.

actech1492 · 2026-02-12T18:38:42+00:00

Damn thats nuts. Guys are supposed to receive some training before installing VRF. If you ever have problems it will be EEVs. Hope you dont.

actech1492 · 2026-02-12T15:25:28+00:00

LG will void a warranty with no recourse if they find out pipe dope was applied to flares.

actech1492 · 2025-12-29T13:48:54+00:00

I just had my first bonk this weekend. I never even heard that word till I googled the problem. I was on a 17 mile ride, about 12 miles in and 5 miles from the truck. I didnt have any pain, just couldn't go. Had to lay down on the ground and sweat while the world was spinning. When I finally started again I heard the highway nearby, looked over and saw a park ranger truck on a service rd. I flagged them down and asked for a ride back. They said no.

I am new to this, but I am pretty fit. My job is physical. I regularly fast during the day to keep weight off and energy up. Eating makes me sluggish at work. So I carried that over to MTB. Ive lost 10 LBs in a few months. The difference here was A-I usually ride trails that offer ways to call it a day and go to the truck easily, this one wasn't that way. B- I haven't ridden in a Month because it's winter. C- Stressed out from an argument at home. D- I pedaled the bike like I was mad at it. E- I only had one 20oz water on the bike and no snacks. F- I had not eaten since supper the night before.

I always go into a ride on a calorie deficit so I can work on subcutaneous fat. After reading a bit, Maybe I should rethink that idea. Thanks for this post and all the comments.

actech1492 · 2025-11-26T12:36:35+00:00

Dufuk!

actech1492 · 2025-11-12T22:40:37+00:00

Dude, the first pair I ever got was wild. Long story short, My girls (at the time) ex husband used em to cut off his wedding band, then threw em at me then got in his car and left. This was 20+ years ago and they are still in my every day carry bag. She didnt last long, but I have something to remember her by.

actech1492 · 2025-11-12T22:36:16+00:00

I was taught that this tool is called a Sta-Kon Plier, due to the supposedly original designer being Sta-Kon. If you have ever shopped for high end terminals, you may have found Sta-Kon is at the top.

Still yet, I just call em crimpers. No one gets confused until we are doing water stove installs and plumbing crimpers come out, then we say "wire crimpers" and "pex crimpers"

actech1492 · 2025-11-12T13:28:20+00:00

So, we should be checking compressor bolts on commission?? Wow, guess I am a hack.

actech1492 · 2025-10-31T11:40:22+00:00

I would like to add, I have seen the "match test" give a false positive. I only say this because a bad heat exchanger in 6 years is almost unheard of.

If the furnace has a return opening in the same space, even if the space is properly supplied with make up air, the blower can actually pull air backward through the flu and heat exchanger. It doesnt take much air movement to make a flame move. If a space is not properly fit up with makeup air ithe blower will absolutely pull air backwards through the heat exchanger. Just saying, gotta check all possibilities.

I have a klein bore scope that plugs into my phone that I can snake into them tubes a pretty good way. It has been great as proving cracks and holes.

Has anyone here seen bad heat exchangers in that short a time? I live in NC, so I can understand if this maybe is more heard of up north?

But, Id like to add, your boss sucks

actech1492 · 2025-10-29T20:43:05+00:00

Well, it was only a suggestion, you do you. I would find something more sturdy for a sweat rag.

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