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Our 5 ton AC unit has completely and utterly poo poo the bed (compressor) and I'm looking at a first quote of $9500 replace it and bring the system up to local code. Is there an HVAC thread?
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tactlessbastard posted:Our 5 ton AC unit has completely and utterly poo poo the bed (compressor) and I'm looking at a first quote of $9500 replace it and bring the system up to local code. Is there an HVAC thread? https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3761260 Is $9500 a whole new system? That seems cheap for summer gently caress you pricing.
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Jun 20, 2021 17:22
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H110Hawk posted:https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3761260 Yeah, new Rheem unit with 15 year warranty, move the condenser out of the crawlspace.
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Jun 20, 2021 17:25
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that seems like a lot, I had my furnace, AC and condenser all replaced together last summer for about 9k
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Jun 20, 2021 17:29
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actionjackson posted:that seems like a lot, I had my furnace, AC and condenser all replaced together last summer for about 9k Yeah, meanwhile it's 97 outside and 83 and climbing inside so whatcha gonna do 
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Jun 20, 2021 17:46
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tactlessbastard posted:Yeah, meanwhile it's 97 outside and 83 and climbing inside so whatcha gonna do oh yeah I get it, did you get any other quotes?
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Jun 20, 2021 17:55
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actionjackson posted:oh yeah I get it, did you get any other quotes? We're getting 2 more tomorrow.
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Jun 20, 2021 17:57
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My coworker had a good experience getting her ac system replaced through Costco
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Jun 20, 2021 18:00
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Decided to de-ice my freezer today. I'm pretty sure I'm missing something I should be able to put here:  There was a detachable thing underneath the freezer (sitting on the ledge) that also seems like it would possibly be attached to the end of whatever goes in the slot. The combined fridge/freezer was included when I bought the apartment, so it is likely the previous owner didn't leave this part when he left. I considered googling to see if anybody sells the part I'm missing, but then I ran into a problem: I have no idea what this part is called. Could any of you tell me?
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Jun 20, 2021 18:51
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That looks like a space for a drawer to me.
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Jun 20, 2021 19:04
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The old shutters I'm replacing were chalked on the window edge of one of my windows. I can't see any reason to have done that other than appearance? The picture window near it didn't have this done and I'm hoping I don't need to bother redoing it.
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Jun 20, 2021 20:08
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Final Blog Entry posted:If you have an attic above that area you can access you may have better luck looking from in there. Water can be coming in from pretty far away from where it ends up. If the water stain is by an outside corner of the house it may be coming in much further up the roof and running down the underside to where it ultimately dripped onto the ceiling. We're in a east-coast city rowhome, so no attic and the roof is too high up for me to access. We have a guest bedroom right above the kitchen, and during inspection they pointed to the other back corner of the house and posited that, if it was going to leak anywhere, it would be there. I guess I'll pull up our inspection report and re-read what they said about the roof...
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Jun 21, 2021 20:47
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So when I moved into this house, I had to change the cord on my dryer to fit the plug. Posted it here, got it right, it turned on, it was fine. Now it's a week or two later and I went to do my load of laundry and the dryer wouldn't turn on. The breaker wasn't flipped to off, but flipping it off and back on fixed the issue and everything seems fine now. Is this anything to be concerned about? The other day I was flipping some of the breakers off and on(but not the dryer I don't think? I can't remember about that one specifically tbh) to test what was causing some emi interference in my guitar, perhaps that could have to do with it.
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Jun 21, 2021 22:43
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Our new house is on a well, and there's a drought on. I'd like to install an on-demand hot-water recirculation system. This is a 1931 house, so it's going to need to be the kind that returns water from the faucet farthest from the hot water heater to the cold pipes. I'm going to talk to the local plumbers to see what they install and service (not a great idea having the only Unicorn 2000+ in 200 miles). Is there anything I should watch out for or know? This is an example of the kind of thing I'm thinking of: https://chilipepperapp.com/index.php/how-it-works-2/ Arsenic Lupin fucked around with this message at 01:24 on Jun 22, 2021 |
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Jun 22, 2021 01:12
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Quick question before I fry myself: I need to replace a 30A breaker in my panel. I'm lucky enough to have one of the old and lovely split-bus panels, and this breaker is in the upper section. As far as I can tell, that means the bus bars will always be hot unless I can get someone to pull the meter. It *seems* like it would be fairly low risk to swing the offending breaker out and swap a new one in, even with the hot bus, but I might be an idiot. Should I just call the power company and see if they can have someone pull the meter for 10 minutes?
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Jun 22, 2021 02:25
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Fats posted:Quick question before I fry myself: I need to replace a 30A breaker in my panel. I'm lucky enough to have one of the old and lovely split-bus panels, and this breaker is in the upper section. As far as I can tell, that means the bus bars will always be hot unless I can get someone to pull the meter. It *seems* like it would be fairly low risk to swing the offending breaker out and swap a new one in, even with the hot bus, but I might be an idiot. Should I just call the power company and see if they can have someone pull the meter for 10 minutes? If you have to ask you should absolutely not work on a hot panel. Period the end. This is one of those things that you would know if you should do it from changing outlets and switches hot. Which you also shouldn't do. If you have a smart meter they can kill the power remotely, whether they will do it on demand over the phone is another question entirely. Otherwise you should call an electrician.
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Jun 22, 2021 03:10
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That's exactly the answer I was looking for, thanks. I get why they made split bus panels but man, seems dumb now. We did switch to smart meters a couple years ago, I'll call Pacific Power tomorrow and see if they can help. If not, I think I still know people at local 48. Edit: I'm extra dumb, cause I missed the wiring thread completely. Look forward to more posts of me installing this mini-split and then tearing out an insane resistive ceiling heat setup. Fats fucked around with this message at 06:58 on Jun 22, 2021 |
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Jun 22, 2021 06:35
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I am trying to hang my clothes dryer in my euro laundry (glorified cupboard) I cannot find a stud anywhere to mount the bracket on. How much of a bad idea is using four of these anchors? https://www.bunnings.com.au/ramset-24mm-hollow-wall-carded-fastens-anchor_p2260193 The bracket is a similar model to this, a flat piece of steel. https://www.bunnings.com.au/carinya-clothes-dryer-bracket-wall-mounting-kit_p0091713
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Jun 22, 2021 08:11
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C-Euro posted:We're in a east-coast city rowhome, so no attic and the roof is too high up for me to access. We have a guest bedroom right above the kitchen, and during inspection they pointed to the other back corner of the house and posited that, if it was going to leak anywhere, it would be there. I guess I'll pull up our inspection report and re-read what they said about the roof... Your leak is at the corner where your scupper for roof drainage is, and the tar/asphalt seal between your roof membrane/parapet wall opening and the scupper box has failed. Step outside and see, the downspout is right there. If it is only leaking during wind-driven rain events, then the issue is more where the scupper meets the rear elevation. If the water damage ain't bad, I wouldn't report it to your homeowners, but get a competent roofer to re-seal it or replace the scupper if it's bad. Flat-roof guys in metro areas tend to be careless at best, crooks at worst because they know you can't double-check their work. To mitigate chicanery, have them show you photos of what they find before they fi9x it, and photos after they're done. Tell then that you have looked at the roof with a drone. Whether or not you actually have a drone is not relevant to the conversation. You can't believe the poo poo I've found on Phila rowhome roofs: toilets, piles of brick; cans of cold-patch. Junk. Car parts sunk into the asphalt coating. Using roof silver as a sealant.
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Jun 22, 2021 13:15
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slothrop posted:I am trying to hang my clothes dryer in my euro laundry (glorified cupboard) I don't have to click to know you shouldn't mount 100lbs of rotating mass high off the ground without using studs. Try parallel to the pipes and power, and the corners. Be careful, you might hit any of them drilling. Also start drilling test holes.
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Jun 22, 2021 17:22
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Any guesses as to what kind of clamps #5 are in the diagram below? lovely picture, I know. Context: I'm trying to repair a very old snow blower's pull starter and most of its parts are discontinued. But I'm pretty sure that I've seen those clamps on other appliances. I just have no idea what they're called. melon cat fucked around with this message at 20:07 on Jun 22, 2021 |
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Jun 22, 2021 20:02
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that's your ceiling update they sent me the mounting plate with the proper screw holes, but of course the screws are going to run into the attachment clips. Also there's no ground wire attached! I'm just returning this loving thing gently caress this piece of poo poo company
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Jun 22, 2021 20:17
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melon cat posted:Any guesses as to what kind of clamps #5 are in the diagram below? they look to be a "circlip" but that picture is not super good.
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Jun 22, 2021 20:22
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actionjackson posted:that's your ceiling update real easy to attach the ground wire.. drill a hole slightly smaller than the screw.. Then screw it in.
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Jun 22, 2021 20:25
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tater_salad posted:real easy to attach the ground wire.. drill a hole slightly smaller than the screw.. Then screw it in. I don't understand, the mounting plate that works with my pancake box (in the center) does not have a ground wire, so what do I attach the ground wire coming from the junction box to? I'm on hold with them lol
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Jun 22, 2021 20:31
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actionjackson posted:I don't understand, the mounting plate that works with my pancake box (in the center) does not have a ground wire, so what do I attach the ground wire coming from the junction box to? you ahve a screw on the mounting bracket that's not attached. Unscrew it.. Drill a hole somewhere in the new mounting bracket.. Attach ground screw
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Jun 22, 2021 20:33
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tater_salad posted:you ahve a screw on the mounting bracket that's not attached. Unscrew it.. they told me it only works on a 4" junction box they could have told me this three weeks ago, and it was not advertised that way oh well
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Jun 22, 2021 20:42
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I just ordered a different fixture - it weighs five pounds, but they are telling me to anchor it to the ceiling? I mean I can, but doesn't that seem like overkill for something that incredibly light it's a 15x15x1 inch fixture that attachs with screws to those two holes at the end of the mounting plate. and yes i did verify it works with my pancake box!!! 
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Jun 22, 2021 23:12
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melon cat posted:Any guesses as to what kind of clamps #5 are in the diagram below? Its obvs hard to tell from the picture, but E clips? https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/...aw.ds#store=424
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Jun 22, 2021 23:12
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actionjackson posted:I just ordered a different fixture - it weighs five pounds, but they are telling me to anchor it to the ceiling? I mean I can, but doesn't that seem like overkill for something that incredibly light Looks like it provides stability? It will be hard to know without seeing the fixture itself.
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Jun 22, 2021 23:30
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Can you link the actual product you are trying to purchase so we can maybe suggest viable alternatives. Is it something simple? I have this guy form Home depot in my basement the plate screwed to the box.. no extra bullshit needed https://www.homedepot.com/p/Feit-El...WH-V2/313707726 Even the 2 big boys I have in the main area.. dont need anything extra if I recall. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Feit-El...WH-V2/313707722
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Jun 23, 2021 12:54
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tater_salad posted:Can you link the actual product you are trying to purchase so we can maybe suggest viable alternatives. sure https://www.quoizel.com/interior/ceiling-lighting/outskirts-flush-mount-flushmountost1615
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Jun 23, 2021 16:55
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actionjackson posted:I just ordered a different fixture - it weighs five pounds, but they are telling me to anchor it to the ceiling? I mean I can, but doesn't that seem like overkill for something that incredibly light Looking at the install selection it it looks like it attaches to the ends of the brackets. This will prevent the metal from sagging over time since it's attaching away from where it's attached to the box. I'd attach with those drywall anchors to ceiling, if you don't not the end of the world but you might want to do it later on if you notice sagging.
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Jun 23, 2021 18:43
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tater_salad posted:Looking at the install selection it it looks like it attaches to the ends of the brackets. This will prevent the metal from sagging over time since it's attaching away from where it's attached to the box. I'd attach with those drywall anchors to ceiling, if you don't not the end of the world but you might want to do it later on if you notice sagging. alright will do, thank you
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Jun 23, 2021 20:17
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Two questions: 1) There is water leaking into my freezer from the back of the freezer and freezing in the bottom  Where do I start with this? e: Looks like I have a blockage in a drain and need to clear that out somehow. WIll try to take off the panel and see what I can do. 2) The prior owner put some very textured paint in the basement. How do I repaint this? Sand first? Is this a nightmare job? 
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Jun 23, 2021 20:36
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gvibes posted:Two questions: There's a drain behind that panel that is clogged. It's very common. I guarantee someone has made a youtube video on exactly how to fix it. When it happened to my old Whirlpool, I took that cover off that's covering the evap coil, defrosted everything, and then made sure the drain line was clear.
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Jun 23, 2021 21:16
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  I need to remove these broken screws from a vintage guitar with as little damage as possible. The holes will be covered by the pick guard and tremolo. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Jun 23, 2021 21:50
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File them flush and leave them in place?
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Jun 24, 2021 03:11
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skipdogg posted:There's a drain behind that panel that is clogged. It's very common. I guarantee someone has made a youtube video on exactly how to fix it.
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What are the rules on multiple cross posts? I've put this in a general thread earlier, then found the plumbing thread. Though I probably should have come straight in here...MeKeV posted:GAS?
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