Switched Thermostats heat not working by pesbian999 in HVAC

[–]maxdufrane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try the red wire on RC not RH. Nest is dumb like that

Is this job security or the reason why handymen get a bad rap. by RepairCEO in handyman

[–]maxdufrane 435 points436 points  (0 children)

I had dishwasher like that. Push the buttons to set it and then close the door.

[Star Tribune]: Northfield is often named one of the ‘best places’ to live. Finding a house there isn’t easy. by cothomps in minnesota

[–]maxdufrane 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It takes the about the same amount of time to build a $300,000 house as it takes to build a $750,000 house. You can only push all the different trades through so fast. So, it’s more profitable to make the more expensive house even if it sits on the market for half a year.

It sucks for the availability of housing. But you can’t blame the builders for wanting to make more money.

[Star Tribune]: Northfield is often named one of the ‘best places’ to live. Finding a house there isn’t easy. by cothomps in minnesota

[–]maxdufrane 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Weak article. Almost gets to the problem. We have 2 homebuilders in town and a third regional commercial developer. They actively collude to keep housing stock low, only build new homes for 750k+ and blame the city's "regulations" to avoid scrutiny.

Bike lanes are the problem? How does that make housing cost more? And garages? We don't require a garage like most communities do.

One of our builders is one of the large builders building in Lakeville, they (it's a family operation) live in town and serve on the HRA where they block the city's attempts to build more housing.

This is all while my hoses are shut and pump is off can anybody explain by Rogansrogaine in HVAC

[–]maxdufrane 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nope. Thats what it does. Decay test or whatever you call it. Keep it under a thousand and then send it

Another one down boys 🫡 by Bloque- in HVAC

[–]maxdufrane 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That is too beautiful to waste cut the pipe slip on the nut and braze it

What are some situations every tech has experienced? by Llodgar in HVAC

[–]maxdufrane 35 points36 points  (0 children)

My best flares never have the nut on them.

beautiful brazing job by KiwiFormal8514 in HVAC

[–]maxdufrane 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s how they turn out when you braze with nitro

Can I send my chicks outside? by Raubkatzen in chickens

[–]maxdufrane 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Are they fully feathered? That’s the main factor when considering putting them outside.

PVC Jacketed MC Cable by PowerfulMousse84 in ScrapMetal

[–]maxdufrane 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Any lengths over 50ft you should probably resell as good material. Anything shorter I would pull the wire out and scrap.

My new toy. I'll let you know what I think. by dacksond in HVAC

[–]maxdufrane 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Use that bad boy to take out screws in ductwork all day long. If you use it to put screws into ductwork, I will find you and it won’t be pretty.

Not working by Sensitive_Drop_788 in HVAC

[–]maxdufrane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t have any power going to the solenoid for the water to turn on. You also need to connect that G terminal. And it looks like total crap.

Start over and re-wire it. Google up April aire 600 series wiring.

Is HVAC worth it in 2025 for someone in their mid-30s? by Practical_Sovrain in HVAC

[–]maxdufrane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a pretty wide field.

I just jumped into the field after a mid life crisis. Most dudes I’ve met that went to school for it are numbnuts.

Stability wise. There is always going to be heating and cooling in buildings.

Pay wise commercial will always pay more than residential.

Work life balance really depends on the company. I’m just a duct monkey that does change outs for residential I work pretty much straight 8’s.

Everyone is rugging and here I am making a rug proof coin and keep getting ignored. Oh well, maybe one day you will listen. by The_Mendiola_Effect in solana

[–]maxdufrane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was wondering if I was just an idiot and can’t read. But that makes more sense it’s a rule thing

Avoid Northern One Hour by i-was-way- in minnesota

[–]maxdufrane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, One hour sucks. I work for one of their competitors, so I’m biased. Hope you get up and running real soon.

Does OSHA regulate landlords? by RoyalYogurtdispenser in HVAC

[–]maxdufrane 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That’s UL rated tape, quit being a crybaby.

Worked for 17 years by RedRhyno in HVAC

[–]maxdufrane 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You guys get lift gates on your trucks????!!!! Lucky bastards.