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    Mini split AC union

    All refrigeration flares are at a 45° angle. Refrigeration supply/ amazon have 1/4" male flare unions. Vacuum pump oil is very important that for the best vacuum oil needs to be changed everytime especially if pump sit for a week or more not being used. Moisture is the problem which relates to...
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    R22 Dupont 50lb Bottle Price Virgin California

    There are companies that buy refrigerate. Part jugs and full. Look on the web.
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    Which Boiler do I need?

    Q Have electric radiate under ceramic tiles in a family room. Run it around 75°
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    Which Boiler do I need?

    There a difference when you have a 70° space and 85° floor temp. RH falls as temp rises. Dries out the wood. kc.warmyourfloor.com/is-radiant-heat-safe-under-wood-flooring/ Please note: Some wood floor manufacturers specify that their flooring should not be subjected to temperatures over 82° to...
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    Which Boiler do I need?

    147,900 btu's total each zone 49,300 btu's Flow through each loop 1 gpm Head .03X300= .9' then add 2' for piping around the boiler. In the house any wood floor coverings or vinyl check with flooring manufacturer for temp limit for water temp most 80-85°. Boiler glycol 30% minimum 50% max...
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    Which Boiler do I need?

    Size of pex ,lenght of loops and number of them. Mernards thinks im a bot.
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    AC Condenser Replacement.

    Retired 14 years probably 10 years before that two pole contactors were normal for 480 vac 3 phase, 240 and 208. Before i retired went to service call 480/3. Customer had a bad condenser fan motor phase two pole contactor told me i couldn't shut the unit down under any circumstance I left. Three...
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    Viessmann 100-W install for radiant heat- Coxial Venting?

    Will the supply house you purchase the boiler make a call to engineering or a factory service person that takes care of your area. Not everything is in a install manual.
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    AC Condenser Replacement.

    Just remember with a two pole contactor one leg will be hot all the time power is on. Also good time to check blower and evap coil for cleanliness. If coil as a expansion valve check the bulb for tightness on the line and insulate it.
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    Installing two TCL 36k heat pump mini splits in my central OK 40x50x14 red iron shop. R454B units, need to pull vacuum, need adapter...

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/3Pc-R32-R454B-Reverse-Thread-Brass-Adapter-1-4-Inch-Female-to-Male-Fitting-for-Refrigerant-Tank-Vacuum-Pump-and-Gauge-Hose/20227004663?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101688989&wmlspartner=wlpa&cn=FY25-ENTP-PMAX_cnv_dps_dsn_dis_ad_entp_e_n&gclsrc=aw.ds&adid=2222222229...
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    Insulation heat-loss improvement, system sizing

    Contact their electric company see if they offer a energy audit with a blower door test. Might also include some rebates on new equipment and insulation upgrades.
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    Does Radiant Floor heat make sense

    Mass is harder to heat than air. Mass- concrete slab and all the stuff in the building. Radiate heat in floor is the best heat. A big draw back is if there is machinery or shelving anchored to the floor there is a chance of hitting the tubing.
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    Apprentice loadout?

    Worked three years in residential non union then went commercial/ industrial for 40 years more. Small contractor that i was hired for warranty work and start up UA union. 3 generations and over a $ 120 m company. Glad my father talked me into the trade verses a auto mechanic.
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    Multizone Mini-split

    All minis in the install manual and brochure state max line lengths and height difference. As for as different size evaps when i bought my two- three head systems they were advertised mix or match. Also see like mine are two ton and using 5 wall units 9k and one ducted 9k. Only thing they...
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    Experience with Mitsubishi or other "ducted minisplits"

    Would imagine that if you contacted any other hyper heat manufacturer they would have the same limitations for operating temps. Refrigeration systems need certain compression ratio to operate and return oil back to the compressor along with velocity of the refrigerant. Even a simple gas...
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