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Re: Good Draw
@Erin Holohan Haskell, maybe we can get a "Groan" button in one of the updates?
Re: Temporarily Moving Compressor For Yard Work
could also install a bracket on the wall and set it on a bracket.
Re: Temporarily Moving Compressor For Yard Work
How extensive is the yard work? Let me Guess…. you want to remove the old pavers that have that "old town" look that other folks would kill for, right?
Can you do the yard work up to the location of the condensing unit then move it about 3 feet without disturbing the line-set, then placing it back in the same location when the yard work is completed?
If it is going to be concrete work BE SURE TO COVER THE UNIT WITH A TARP OR CONSTRUCTION PLASTIC. Wrap it up like a Christmas present so the concrete does not splash on the fins. You will never get that stuff off once it dries up and sets.
Re: Expansion tank waterlogged
And put a hanger on the expansion tank. Even if you just use some plumbers strap it will be better than nothing. That tank is sagging if it snaps off at 90 psi you will have a real problem
Re: Expansion tank waterlogged
Just to add to the above — you can't tell if an expansion tank is bad by tapping on it. Doesn't tell you anything.
Re: chillers
Was the system drained.? Did they run the pumps dry? Does the chiller run in the winter? Does the system have glycol?
Re: Temporarily Moving Compressor For Yard Work
It's a crap shoot moving an old unit like that. Even using best practices with evacuation, etc some units just don't last long after. I've had some work just fine while others had sort lives after. I always quote the removal and the replacement price to give the customer all the information. Another gotcha this yeah is new equipment with 454B. Make sure the contractor has 454B on hand to adjust the charge as needed if you go for a replacement. There's somewhat of a shortage on that right now. I've been waiting over a month for it come back in stock
Re: Expansion tank waterlogged
Drop the water pressure to Zero. Measure the air pressure from the needle valve. Should be near the house standing pressure.
NOTE: 90 psig is extreme. Invest in a regulator and reduce the pressure to around 60 PSIG!
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