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Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by Hotscot
(Post 12671186)
We had to do the same with a C02 detector. Bought one. Stuck it on the wall with sticky pads. Sent pic to appraiser.
Sorted. We have a CO detector, fully functional, but out of the way over a bedroom door, which seems like as good a place as any to have it, given the reputation of carbon monoxide. When we had a new heating system installed last year I left the crew to work on the installation, and came back to find an additional CO detector slap bang in the middle of the living room wall! :frown: Well that came down immediately! |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 12671196)
I thought you are a science guy? :confused: …. Or is the detector designed to detect global warning actually happening? :lol: I can imagine CA might have a requirement for such things! :rolleyes:
We have a CO detector, fully functional, but out of the way over a bedroom door, which seems like as good a place as any to have it, given the reputation of carbon monoxide. When we had a new heating system installed last year I left the crew to work on the installation, and came back to find an additional CO detector slap bang in the middle of the living room wall! :frown: Well that came down immediately! |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by Steerpike
(Post 12666330)
Before I get to your answers - thanks everyone - why are there so many 'brands' of AC unit when they are all made by just a few companies? Given that this isn't exactly a 'retail' product, it seems odd that a company like United Technologies would maintain so many sub-brands (apparently Carrier is another United Technologies sub-brand). I understand that with cars, for example, there's a long history of brand loyalty, and the different brands allow for stylistic variations ... which don't exactly apply to A/C units! Anyway - just a curiosity. ...
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Yes, different marketing approaches to varied demographics.
And stores like Home Depot and Lowe's can carry different lines and have local and store specific offers. It's an effective technique. In addition if a market is flooded with sub brands by the same company that serves to keep out genuine competitors.. |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 12671738)
I don't have a certain answer, just a theory, that the legacy names have persisted in different regions, somewhat similar to why Kroger-owned groceries exist under numerous different names in different parts of the US. While there are numerous AC brands available in different parts of the US there only appear to be limited choices in any one location - that is certainly true here in NC. So when local AC contractors are used to installing Acme equipment there may be no benefit, and some detriment, to United Technologies trying to rebrand Acme after they acquire the name. If I could no longer get the Acme brand that grandpa always used I may go looking at what other brands are out there rather than taking the UT equipment that I am being pushed towards - and personally I certainly would look around if the brand I trusted was discontinued.
A new issue for me is the size of the new condensers; the most expensive / efficient system has a condenser that sits way higher than the current one and will present a bit of a 'view' issue. These are the numbers I'm getting from a Trane vendor: Ameristar by Trane 14 SEER 3 ton gas split system $5,385.00 ï€ Trane XR14 3 ton gas split system $5,985.00 -$300 instant Trane rebate or 0% financing for 12 months Trane XR16 3 ton gas split system $7,098.00 -$500 instant Trane rebate or 0% financing for 60 month +$225 SRP mail in rebate. Trane XR17 3 ton gas split system 2 stage high efficiency $9,160.00 -$700 instant Trane rebate or 0% financing for 60 months + $450.00 Mail in SRP Rebate These include 2 year labor wty. A competitor builds in 10 year labor warranty but offers to drop it to 2 years if I prefer. One of the biggest issues I see is making sure they do a great job of attaching the air handler to the ducting. On both my systems today, there is a virtual wind-tunnel of cold air leaking from the transition area above the air handlers; they seem to use 'tape' which doesn't last. And once the new air handler is in place, it's hard to get at the ducting from the inside. I guess I'll just have to watch them closely on that part. I wonder if I can insist on them creating an access hole/plate - one that can be sealed off, but used to gain access to the inside of the ducting for cleaning / sealing later? I'm talking about the areas indicated by the arrows here https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...a90f5fc4da.jpg |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 12671196)
I thought you are a science guy? :confused: …. Or is the detector designed to detect global warming actually happening? :lol: I can imagine CA might have a requirement for such things! :rolleyes:
Brainfart! :mad: :getcoat: (Trapped in CA too long.) |
Re: Home and garden projects
A local farm was binning a huge number of hops, so I was able to get a bunch for free. They're potted and planted, depending on the type and we have old fence posts without a fence, for them to grow up, but no trellis for them to move along. Was thinking of string, but we'll see. Don't want them to go too crazy.
I've never brewed with fresh hops before, only used pellets, so this could be interesting. |
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Originally Posted by Bob
(Post 12674013)
A local farm was binning a huge number of hops, so I was able to get a bunch for free. They're potted and planted, depending on the type and we have old fence posts without a fence, for them to grow up, but no trellis for them to move along. Was thinking of string, but we'll see. Don't want them to go too crazy.
I've never brewed with fresh hops before, only used pellets, so this could be interesting. I really should try my hand at brewing, ... maybe in my spare time! :rofl: |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by Bob
(Post 12674013)
A local farm was binning a huge number of hops, so I was able to get a bunch for free. They're potted and planted, depending on the type and we have old fence posts without a fence, for them to grow up, but no trellis for them to move along. Was thinking of string, but we'll see. Don't want them to go too crazy.
I've never brewed with fresh hops before, only used pellets, so this could be interesting. We cracked open our first ever batch this afternoon, plenty of room for improvement... |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 12674030)
That sounds cool, fresh hops. :wub:
I really should try my hand at brewing, ... maybe in my spare time! :rofl: Home brew, worth starting on a small 1-2 gallon batch, as you can do that with a spag pot and a gallon sized drinks cooler and then just use a couple of juice containers to brew in. See if you fancy it without spending any money. I only ever did small batches just because of the space, but also could then do a love of them and experiment which is fun. Only gets expensive and a hassle when you're doing 5+ gallon batches. |
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Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by Nutek
(Post 12675144)
Fences... Lots of fences. …..
Is there any room for you, or just horses? :unsure: |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 12675156)
Pretty! :wub:
Is there any room for you, or just horses? :unsure: |
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Installing a metal roof on the porch and two garage doors.
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Is that Adobe style?
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