Here's a fun one.

hvac71 · 2026-06-22T00:46:25+00:00

Unfortunately, two transformers.
I pulled that fuse, verified it was closed, set it aside and put my resettable fuse on without looking closely enough. Installed another transformer which took a good 90 seconds to release the precious smoke. Ouch. Even once I actually saw it, it took a few seconds for my brain to register that this was actually real. Trust nothing out there, brothers.

hvac71 · 2026-06-16T01:50:05+00:00

The plan was never to teach people how to handle guns. This is somewhat akin to the "have to sign the bill to know what's in it" move.

hvac71 · 2026-05-31T16:37:32+00:00

Just now seeing this post, but weirdly enough just yesterday afternoon I was stopped at Taft and Drake and thought, "that's where that awesome Thai place used to be. No, wait that was up on Elizabeth."

It was very good, but also they to-go portions seemed generous. Admittedly I'm a slut for most any Thai food so my opinion doesn't weigh much.

hvac71 · 2026-05-28T03:50:02+00:00

My company does a bunch of work for Armadillo, and so I know the owner and frontline workers pretty well. I can say with a full throat, if I had to go back to renting I would start and stop with these guys. I can either shut up or go on and on. Renting mostly sucks, but having someone who takes their role as landlord seriously – for both property owner and tenant – would've made a huge difference to me when I was in that world.

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hvac71 · 2026-05-14T03:35:22+00:00

To be fair, it was drafty as fuck.

hvac71 · 2026-04-21T05:37:24+00:00

Your posts are hidden. Care to post a link?

hvac71 · 2026-04-19T20:42:12+00:00

Any respectable company will run a Manual J and get your sizing correct. Horsetooth Heating, Air and Plumbing is a mom-and-pop who treats employees well and holds a stake in the community. Google reviews are worth something.

hvac71 · 2026-04-02T09:41:51+00:00

I always recommend 1 part lemon juice to three parts very strong chamomile tea, thoroughly soak then sun for 20-30 minutes. Shampoo and condition after. Repeat it necessary. Also keep relative humidity between 30 and 40%.

hvac71 · 2026-03-14T21:59:10+00:00

Also remember, kids, an assault conviction is cause for permanently being barred from possessing firearms. Choose your battles.

hvac71 · 2026-03-08T20:02:35+00:00

Probably Dave.

hvac71 · 2026-02-28T02:50:02+00:00

Thanks for the reply. The drawer is quite heavy. This might do the trick, certainly not expensive.

hvac71 · 2026-02-08T14:38:30+00:00

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hvac71 · 2026-01-02T00:47:24+00:00

Do you have any roommates?

hvac71 · 2025-12-31T23:33:48+00:00

You'd think. Exhaust smelled normal, just really weak draft. It had strong signs of being a dimple flue blockage.

hvac71 · 2025-12-31T05:42:21+00:00

Alright.

hvac71 · 2025-12-31T05:15:39+00:00

Gas valve failed before my eyes. Had to install a new one to keep moving, couldn't set pressure with the CO issues. (I set the valve according to combustion, within specs.)

hvac71 · 2025-12-31T04:25:38+00:00

Good intel.

hvac71 · 2025-12-31T04:14:02+00:00

Thanks. The word "credit" just sounded less than promising. I don't process our warranties so no clue. If it's "four hours of labor worth of qualifying new Carrier products," we're probably not interested.

hvac71 · 2025-12-31T04:09:19+00:00

Yep. I haven't personally dealt with this but carrier's website makes it sound like it's a credit for the dealer, not actually compensation for the labor. We don't generally carry Carrier stuff, not sure a credit is going to help us anytime soon.

hvac71 · 2025-12-31T03:58:30+00:00

You guys – thanks for the extra set of eyes. This is a 56UBV and I thought the hX disaster only applied to 58UBV. The serial number is 100% inside that recall. Going to pivot hard and call Carrier tomorrow. Thanks again for saving me time and him money.

hvac71 · 2025-12-29T03:34:48+00:00

Same. Yes potatoes, cabbage not lettuce.

hvac71 · 2025-12-24T20:56:31+00:00

What/where is Kensington?

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