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i epoxied a pipe on an auto condenser. Should that hold? I used jb fast and jb weld on a tiny slit. First cleaned it up...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by zekor
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by zekor

Window Unit Shot in the Dark

I've got a Frigidaire faa067p7a 6000 BTU, 10.7. Probably a zillion of them out there. If you can help me, fine, but I d...
14 comments posted 15yrs
posted by mung_me
14 comments posted 15yrs posted by mung_me

A question about gas/liquid valves

I'm an electrical engineer and saw this show on PBS about how easy it was to install a mini split ductless AC system. I...
37 comments posted 15yrs
posted by default
37 comments posted 15yrs posted by default

Qualified AC Tech In NYC?

I have a brand new Friedrich window unit (SS12M10) with a noisy compressor. It vibrates and produces more noise than an...
29 comments posted 15yrs
posted by agent-c-hates-spam
29 comments posted 15yrs posted by agent-c-hates-spam

Sun Shades for AC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te7bVfLzA2sIf the sun isn't pounding on the AC, it will work better. Right?????
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Duct tape

i have been usin partially clear, silvered Mylar like tape. It seems to stick a lot better than aluminum tape. Practica...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by zekor
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by zekor

changing return air duct size?

Would like to field a duct size question. I am splitting up a ceiling return air box. The original was two 12" flex hos...
16 comments posted 15yrs
posted by a2rjh
16 comments posted 15yrs posted by a2rjh

Roof kit

Now that I'm doing filter changes, I've had a couple "need one tool that is in the van" moments. I'm making a small too...
16 comments posted 15yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
16 comments posted 15yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

R417a when in the presence of a flame; deadly ?

An open flame in the presence of R22 creates deadly phosgene gas . How about R417a which seems to be the favorite drop i...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ilbebauck
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by ilbebauck

An Actual Craig's List Ad

To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Savannah night before last. Date: 05-27-2010, 1:43 a.m. EST. I was the guy w...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by nospam
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by nospam

Smell only when using Cool setting?

Heil Dual Gas pack. Operates well. Heat is great and air has no noticeable odor. However, when switched to cool cycle a...
1 comments posted 15yrs
posted by skellerinnc
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by skellerinnc

Mold

i have seen stuff to put in my car air conditioning to reduce mold and mildew. I am looking for something redly availabl...
6 comments posted 15yrs
posted by zekor
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by zekor

Price of freon

The jug of juice I bought last year, has doubled in cost, in a year. Anyone want to guess? Will the price go down next y...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##