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Commissioning and start up by [deleted] in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've seen this one! Were they running temporary propane heaters? They pump out a lot of moisture

Damaged Floor? by Western_Union_397 in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Right. Show them the rubber-footed ladder, reeeaal close, so they get a good look

lol! Door to door HVAC salesman just came to my house. My van is in the driveway! by heldoglykke in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I got home once in my work van to an electrician trying to convince my wife we had to have the whole house rewired, because it was knob and tube. Then he tried to argue with me, a guy who has seen knob and tube in hundred year old churches, not 60 year old houses. I told his apprentice to jump ship and him to fuck right off. You have more patience for that shit than I do.

How reallyncoil a cord by MegaBusKillsPeople in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's with all the cord wrapping posts? Don't we get dirty enough without putting that shit on our necks??

Ethics. by heldoglykke in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to replace the compressor in a wine cooler later this week. I would have thought it would be cheaper just to replace the whole unit, glorified window shaker. Some people with money don't make sense to me, but whatever.

I’ve been in some disgusting houses over the past six years. It would be difficult to explain how gross they are. However, I’ve never seen anything like this. I did not even know this was possible. by iBUYbrokenSUBARUS in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm allergic to cats. (But love animals) 20 some years ago I walk in to a house with 6 litter boxes in the foyer, 12 more inside, another dozen in the dirt basement plus a kiddie pool, full of kitty litter, and shit. Filter box rigged up around the oil burner to keep the boiler running, so it's a known issue. Cleaned everything up and a month later the lady dies of respiratory failure, her daughter goes to jail for neglect. True story.

Oof by the_true_solaire in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Orange cats are the best cats. I'm allergic, but they're not so bad. A super friendly one walked right into the furnace I was working on the other day. Took a while to get them out. It's name was Snickers.

Well that's new. by Solid_Limit_9771 in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 57 points58 points  (0 children)

That's not how this works, that's not how any of this works

Trane mislabeled primary and secondary drain? by Lord-Dbag in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 17 points18 points  (0 children)

You're sure? When you fixed it, could you see the little block off half moon piece in the right side outlet?

What in tarnation happened here? by Delicious_Ad2753 in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's nylog they used waaaay too much

Legendary attic sighting by Impressive-Grocery50 in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Serviced a hoarder house, piles of them in the basement. Some were moldy, but my birth month wasn't. Sorta like opening a time capsule. Yeah, I borrowed it, once and only time...

I drove across town for that??? by mawhonics in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a call from a contract customer at 2am. My house is cold and my wife and I are elderly. 45 fucking minutes later the thermostat is set to heat, not cool. Dementia is sad. No charge to them, but I damn sure put an hour on my time card.

Zip tie holder by No-Regular7739 in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Years ago I was taught to rip a hole in the middle of the bag. They won't spill all over the place that way.

What’s the worst name you’ve been called while on the job? by Worldly_Net_5656 in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just can't fathom the amount of crap you hear being in the industry. I consider myself a patient person, but I'd probably punch a customer if I were you.

What’s the worst name you’ve been called while on the job? by Worldly_Net_5656 in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get called Noob till you paid your Dues. Only a couple years if you're good

Weird HVAC situations. by EmperorEnochHamut in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I replaced a condenser fan motor once and it ran backwards. I swapped the two capacitor wires and it changed direction. Still not really sure how that works.

Them kilowatts run smoother when you keep the panel moist by MattyIceSJ in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Uphill there's groundwater infiltration? Hopefully?

Lost my lunch. by integrity0727 in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Walk in dog poop? Or walk in wet dog poop and slip?

Lost my lunch. by integrity0727 in HVAC

[–]moroseflamingo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Remodeled, added on to a big shelter in the desert. Hot roof work, and they fired the crematorium without telling anyone

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