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    Lost oil from condenser venting?

    During the installation of a 2.5 ton R-410a multisplit unit, approximately 7 pounds of refrigerant were inadvertently vented outdoors due to a DIY installation mistake. The location where the cut happened did have visible PVE oil residue. The entire yard was filled with mist for about 20...
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    Still using T8 lights for new installs?

    After perusing the Best Light Fixture sticky post, I started looking around for new 4 foot hardwired T8 fixtures. So far the results have been underwhelming: The Maxlite fixture in the sticky post takes single-ended bulbs. I see posts here suggesting that double-ended fixtures are better (and...
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    First time using MegaPressG for gas line retrofit

    I have a press tool with IPS jaws. I've previously done water plumbing with ProPress. I've never used it for gas before; all of my prior gas work has been threaded. I would like to tap into an existing gas line which sits behind a garage drywall ceiling. I believe that the easiest way to do...
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    Weatherproof enclosure for outdoor gas outlet?

    I want to add outdoor outlets for gas (quick connect for grill) and compressed air (quick connect for tools) on the side of my garage. I see that you can buy ready-made weatherproof boxes but they are expensive...
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