Recent content by OldCarGuy

I'm sure you're right about refrigerant pricing dropping. As far as R12, I own six old cars that still use it. And five systems using R22.. Furthermore I only have $.40 per pound invested in both R12 and R22.

High voltage leaves no room for error. Treat every circuit as live until proven dead.

Ohio truly is the heart of it all. I’ve visited all 50 states, better part Mexico and Canada, along with 30 countries abroad. But after 80 years, I can safely say: there is no better place to live than Ohio.

It's a 3phase power and has two contact relay, leaving a hot wire. Some of the single phase units that I've worked had double contacts and some single.. I'm used to working on 480 volt three phase industrial equipment that always has triple contact relays.. Everything is tight and lines are...

I was quick to see how regulations was going to force major increases in Freon in 1980. And purchased both R12 and R22 in large quantities. At a cost of $.40 per pound. Since R134a was being phase out I have stocked up on it and have invested $2.00 a pound. Like money in the bank...

Three weeks ago my 15 year-old R22 house AC condenser compressor died. Having insight, ten years ago I snagged a new Carrier 4-ton replacement at a bargain price $300.00. It's a nitrogen charged unit designed to run on R22 that's 3-phase. Best of all, refrigerant isn't an issue—I have a...

I've been a subscriber to Photobucket for over 20 years. And lived through them stop hosting videos, losing images, and locking accounts to enforce extreme fees.. This new Groupy feature, that no sane user asked for, and the worst idea yet! It's time to move on.... What is the best site for...

We both grew up understanding that diligence and effort are essential in life. We're not afraid of hard work nor getting dirty. And with 25 years on you, I can tell you're just getting started.

In my home machine shop garage.. All Cresent wrenches 4” to 24”. Ridged pipe wrenches 6” to 18” regular and end style. Hanging elsewhere in shop 24” and 36” ridged pipe wrenches.. Vintage offset pipe wrench from early 1900. And vintage monkey wrench. In my home auto repair shop garage...

You're spot on! My wife was thinking her next car would be an EV. And if she insisted, it would be parked it 250 feet down the driveway under a makeshift cover. With a long extension cord to charge it. After seeing what a 12 ounce lithium battery can do my shop. What a thousand pound battery can...

The fire department is five miles down the road. Being in a township we have no fire hydrants. Within two minutes the police arrived followed by three tanker fire trucks in another five minutes. One fire truck was parked 20 feet from my shop. Mind you it's 3:00 AM and the Fire Chief asked me...

While fire insurance provides excellent financial protection and peace of mind, the best way to secure true peace of mind is to combine a robust insurance policy with proactive physical fire prevention. Insurance helps you rebuild after a disaster, but prevention ensures you rarely, if ever...

I'm with you on this one! Drywall is the absolute standard for a reason, offering the best balance of fire resistance, affordability, and smooth finishing. Yes, you absolutely should emphasize the fire safety of drywall, as it is one of the most effective and common passive fire-resistance...

The Norcold refer in my Winnebago power input is 12 Volt only. And does not require a converter..

I have been pleased with absorption refers for over 50 years. All with some minor improvements. Up to replacing the cooling units. The Amish replacement absorption cooling units are far better in design that will out preform and last longer. The photos showing my handheld thermometers readings...