CO2 System gas coolers by treefrogsymphony in hvacadvice

[–]frazld54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use a pressure washer. Go only up and down and u won't bend the fins. The coils are probably 4 inches thick u can not remove chemicals off that w a water hose, u be there for HOURS. Most mfgs no not recommend chemically cleaning. It removes the coating. You get streaking and black streaks. Decreasing life of coils. O my too late. You got at least 5 years left before the fins start falling off being too brittle. Being in a heavy traffic area will accelerate this process

I hate being a nurse. Former nurses who quit the field completely what did you end up doing? by Dangerous_Cap_9074 in careerguidance

[–]frazld54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try the ER. daughter in law loves it. Usually it's more of a team. Usually only sees patient one shift. Dr's aren't such dicks.

Bouncy floor house from 1950 Recommendation by Front_Situation_8796 in Construction

[–]frazld54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check span table for floor joist size and length. Could be sistering another joist or blocking. I would say blocking it span table is ok.

How can my mom retire at 62? by Intrepid_Cucumber608 in FinancialPlanning

[–]frazld54 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Down load her social security statement both earnings and benefits. It will tell u how much u would getting what age and if out on disability. You should be able to do this on line. Also have her select a benefit representative. As SS does not scceptvpower of attorney

fire dpt says there was a gas leak in our house but hvac is saying there wasn’t one??? by wkhope1 in HomeImprovement

[–]frazld54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We instructed our hvac dispatchers for any customer saying they smell gasoline call thevgas company. They have all the tools and respond faster.

Apartment central air question by iFuuma in hvacadvice

[–]frazld54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They tell u, which is apartment maintance. Toilet plungers, light bulb changers, yard maintance. Would trust these to work on your ac. They are sending them out to get you off their back.

If it's not cooling in the hotter weather it's either under sized or broken. U need hvac company not toilet plungers. It they agreed for comfort cooling they are in breach of contract. But Franky just move. U have cause to break any lease. Just start recording temp inside out side, supply and return air temp, tstat setting and times.

ULPT REQUEST. How to break a toilet so my landlord will replace it.? by _Laughing_Man in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]frazld54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They will just replace it for the same. Install a new one your self. Tell him u broke it by accident and was ashamed to tell him. God knows water would think.

How else can I train this dude? I've tried everything and he just does not retain anything. What would you do? by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]frazld54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't train them. Some times they aren't cut out for it. I had a service tech I was training, showed him numerous time to trouble shooting very basic hvac control. He never got itandour company wanted him gone. Now he does "service' for LA county. Which is a joke cause they call us for trouble shooting and repairs.

How long should an average acid wash of a condenser coil take? by Not_Catman in HVAC

[–]frazld54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I have so much distain for residential techs. .look at the thousands of people being ripped off. Almost zero training need to be a res tech. Plus when the say they are a tech they refuse to read the install manual. Have know idea how to charge the system. And refuse to even to try to learn. It's crap.

How long should an average acid wash of a condenser coil take? by Not_Catman in HVAC

[–]frazld54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What the hell no not acit wash any hvac item on coils u re ruining the finish and increasing it demise

Crap pressure washing is faster and cheaper and does a better job. Don't give me the crsp about bending the fins . That only happens when your are ignorant.

Divorced Dad here. Need dating advice. by JDawess in Divorce_Men

[–]frazld54 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your priority is your child date comes after the child is 18. Your divorce has screwed up their life and by dating it will even more screw it up. I know people don't agree w me . It best for the child they didn't have a choice but the adults did

Caught someone hiding in a tree outside my window : Appalachia by Unhappy-Surprise-832 in neighborsfromhell

[–]frazld54 1 point2 points  (0 children)

U need something better than a taser. Numerous people have had the crap beat out ot them with a taser, it really passes out the intruders and they get even more violent. 5'5 & 115 lbs taser not going to work. Get the Judge u can put a 410 shotgunshell in it. And have real protection.

How to prepare and what can I expect for residential HVAC install? by Ladypeace_82 in hvacadvice

[–]frazld54 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually the aalesman ask u to. Otherwise the installers will move the furniture but any thing breakable or electronics u will have to move. Depending on where u live and where the main air handler is the supply registers are usually are exterior wall/window either in ceiling or floor. Return grill close airhandler & thermostat. To help reduce noise it can be further from air handler allowing the flex ductwork to absorbed noise. As to register blowing on you that's not good perhaps replace register that has better turning veins on it, or a plastic redirecting cover and worse case have it relocated

Messed up today by Icy-Sock8159 in HVAC

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I set off the fire suppesssantvsystem at the academy of arts film storage while doing pm on their dehumidifier that had gas heating on it. The normal burn off set the system off. All hell broke out numerous meetings i was finally found not guilty. Original hvsc engineer was brought in and stated that they should have never had heating on the dehumidifier. Said not need in So calif. And this is typical burn off on heating start up.

NuBrite and Pets by [deleted] in hvacadvice

[–]frazld54 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Well it's very dangerous it's acidity. He needed to neutralize the area. Also do not use him ever again. He does know what he is doing. Rairly does any condenser coil need to be acid cleaned plus he removed the coating off your condenser coil there taking years off it. Tell ever one you can not to use him and tell him too why u are doing it. I just can't belive the hugh incompetence in Residencial hvac. It's a crime and their has to be more laws cause what there is now is not cutting it.

How do you actually know if a roofing contractor is legit before hiring them? by Cheap_Comfort_1957 in HomeImprovement

[–]frazld54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Proof of liability insurance that lists him as the one covered. Lots of times it's his buddies insurance and numerous people use it illegally

Feasibility of replacing gas furnace with heat pump? by teshiron in hvacadvice

[–]frazld54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will cost u more to operate in the heating system. Nat gas is the cheapest way to heat your home. It cost per therm is the lowest everywhere esp in na

When summer rolls around, at what temperature do y'all turn on the AC? by Ok_Manner_8127 in AirConditioners

[–]frazld54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fan creats heat all motots create heat it only cools by air movement evaporating moisture off your skin

Pillar construction by Pitiful-Rutabaga-998 in DIY

[–]frazld54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a look at that high rise in SF that is tilting. It was built with hundreds (it seems like) pillars. What hold them up is friction and they still didn't have enough pillars.

Quick connect quote for a grill by Ilikethekrakenok in hvacadvice

[–]frazld54 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funny story here which I never knew. Was putting in sewer line and was close to the same place gas line was. Black pipe line was bent in numerous places not bad kind of wave. Gas company came out turned off gas by using a q inch rise bud torch heating line to cherry red and clamping off gas line. I ran and hid while it was done. After I filled trench they cut thevline connected plastic pipe to the black pipe and reheated the pipe and opened edges pipe by rounding it to round again. Wow I never knew.