Recent content by HVACR1

I gotta ask, what lightbulb lit up for you?

Innovate1, If you have not had service in the last few years, which the definition "service/maintenance" varies based on company maintenance checks and procedures, I would have it done regardless. Dirt catches more dirt and you may not realize the efficiency losses that are occurring due to...

yeldogt, the only true load calc that is recongnized industry wise is the ACCA Manual J, or one of their three accepted software makers, Wrightsoft, Adtek and I am having a senior moment on the other one. You are 100% correct about all the duct issues you mention, it must be a nationwide...

Showkey, you are so right, especially the "sigh" part.

I have been in the HVAC industry for 24 years, and owned an HVAC business. True 10 years ago some mfg were better than others. Now most parts come from Asian countries or Mexico, few parts or components are made here in the states. All mfg warranty the parts for 10 years if the system is...

We used one in Vermont to heat a two story 1500 Sq ft house. The input was I believe 65,000 btuh. The space to non-combustible surfaces range from 18" to 30" depending on stove rating. At 40 lbs per bag and needing to keep them dry storage was a problem. You might need fresh air for...

Dave, without seeing the space you are working with, and assuming this is a low temp radiant heat set up (90 to 140 deg F) have you considered using a SharkBite fitting? They are rated up to 200 deg F for copper piping, (installing on Pex, might be different due to temp limitations of some...

Thanks Nadogail, I did get the wobble out of the drill press, FrankLee's thread was invaluable for the work I did. Thanks for the Welcome message!

Thanks Frank! Ok, good to know about the belt, I will get the Duralast other than Mexico mfg. I thought I had read about the linked belt in one or more of your posts, then someone must have remembered incorrectly that you posted you no longer used the linked belts, signs of an aging brain...

Still trouble uploading, hope they show up here.

Don't know why all the pics did not appear in the above post, here are a few others :

Except for the electrical revamp I am done for now with the rehab of my Craftsman 150 DP. When I bought this it drilled elongated holes and was very noisy. After rehab I am happy to say it drills round holes and is not noisy. I am going to get a shorter belt the 44" forces the mount stud that...

I have a couple of questions if you don't mind answering them. What model and year is this DP from? What is the purpose of the hole in the cover, if you remove the center pulley (vari-speed?) does it allow the column to come through the cover? Looks sorta like a beluga whale. I like the...

Good to know. Thankfully I did mark the jaws. I had not heard of green lock tite, if I cannot find it locally this weekend is there an alternative I can use on the feed stop bracket for a short while until I order some in? I got the chuck back together and it works smooth as silk now. That is...

thanks Frank! got the orings too. going to put it all back together this weekend barring any work interruptions.