Recent content by dreasoner

I think the Bosch impact that accepts 1/4" drivers and 3/8" square drive in the same tool is innovative. Any thoughts?

Nobody has mentioned Bosch cordless tools. Nobody likes them?

For the HVAC guys: heat anticipator meter, stat cover keys, halide leak detector, swaging tool using a hammer. Use adjustable wrenches all the time.

Your disconnect I think is considered your main. It wiil require 2 ground rods to meet current code. The panel is considered a sub panel and will require separate neutral and ground connections. The panel will also have to be grounded.

Life is hard. Life is harder if your stupid.

It will feel better when it quits hurting.

I agree the brake was not adjusted correctly. Does it have a counterbalanced handle? Most pan/finger brakes I have used, there was a gap between the fingers to prevent them binding. Just curious.

I don't know if this is the most correct method, but it works. I have wrapped existing attic ductwork with 6" unfaced fiberglass insulation on three sides and tuck the insulation under the bottom of the ductwork. The attic was then insulated with blown in type of insulation.

Have you tried 45% silver solder with the correct flux. This used all the time in the HVAC world. It is not cheap however, and it is sold by the troy ounce.

What pressures are you running on the oyx acetylene? Brian uses the same approach I use. it is a matter of practice to get the proper feel. I typically use about 7 psi on the acetylene and 10 - 12 psi on the oxygen. Everybody will tell you something different. I do 2 passes on the joint. first...

The furnace will not sense that the heat exchanger is cold. There is a hi limit to sense an overtemp condition but there is nothing like the old bi-metal fan/limit control on newer furnace. Those went away with standing pilot furnaces.

Simple: If the thermostat was still calling for heat, the furnace tried to start. After multiple attempts going thru ignition cycle, the furnace went into a lockout condition. The furnace is operating as it was designed to.The new furnace does not use a bi-metal control to control blower...

Why do you need so many takeoffs? Is the space open or divided up with walls? For reference, a typical exhaust fan is about 100 CFM. You will have problems with airflow unless you can keep the air velocity up.

You need to know what the CFM rating is on the blower. A 2000 CFM drive is typical. With 16 runs, you would have 125 CFM per outlet not taking into account for duct loss.

The cause of the problem could be from a manufacturing issue, material issue or even flame impingement. The heat exchanger will be under a negative pressure because of the induced draft on the venting. Old standindg pilot furnaces operated under positive pressure. In any event, it needs looked...