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Using You Tube to show 'em your stuff
Some of you know Kurt from his time at Solar Skies. A former NJ plumber now plying his craft in Minnesota. Take a look at this church re-do. A great example of a nicely produced You Tube video, a powerful advertising tool, and a nice upgrade for the church.
Atta boy Kurt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7Jli6KJYWs
Atta boy Kurt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7Jli6KJYWs
hot_rod
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The stories are tremendous!
Yesterday I had the privilege of listening to Dan speak about his many years in this business and the many characters he's encountered along the way. Its not my first time meeting Dan nor the first time I've heard a couple of the stories. Nonetheless, being able to spend the whole day listening and imagining was a treat!
Dan has been a great supporter of my efforts and a wonderful mentor as I try to find my own path in the industry. If you have the opportunity to attend one of the few remaining talks he's got scheduled don't hesitate. As you already know, he's a class act and a great entertainer, you won't be disappointed.
Dan has been a great supporter of my efforts and a wonderful mentor as I try to find my own path in the industry. If you have the opportunity to attend one of the few remaining talks he's got scheduled don't hesitate. As you already know, he's a class act and a great entertainer, you won't be disappointed.
EricAune
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Re: Navien ch-240. Too much pressure.
Snowmelt ,
I actually know you and you I . What you have stated is so far off base I am astounded , and that's hard to do . By the way , you cannot do a backflow certification , that is a whole different license . By the way , it takes 10,400 hours of field experience and 4 years of 2 nights a week at school to even be permitted to take a master plumbers test in NJ . less than 20% pass . 2% of that 10% is real plumbers . I could go pay a fee and take your hvac test tomorrow and pass . That license is more of a joke than the contractors license which anyone can get by paying their 90.00 . Georgie , I am surprised to hear that out of your mouth , I forgot more than you know , hate to be cliche but it's so . Keep on installing the Naviens and hope you don't get caught up in one of the recalls . Just so ya know . Whenever NJ or any state makes licensing mandatory , it's usually because they need money . Once you're licensed is when the real fun begins . Wait till the CE that is required . See you in class , I'll be the guy standing in the front .
I actually know you and you I . What you have stated is so far off base I am astounded , and that's hard to do . By the way , you cannot do a backflow certification , that is a whole different license . By the way , it takes 10,400 hours of field experience and 4 years of 2 nights a week at school to even be permitted to take a master plumbers test in NJ . less than 20% pass . 2% of that 10% is real plumbers . I could go pay a fee and take your hvac test tomorrow and pass . That license is more of a joke than the contractors license which anyone can get by paying their 90.00 . Georgie , I am surprised to hear that out of your mouth , I forgot more than you know , hate to be cliche but it's so . Keep on installing the Naviens and hope you don't get caught up in one of the recalls . Just so ya know . Whenever NJ or any state makes licensing mandatory , it's usually because they need money . Once you're licensed is when the real fun begins . Wait till the CE that is required . See you in class , I'll be the guy standing in the front .
Rich_49
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My wife Judy McElwain is now
in a nursing home and on her way to recovery Thanks for all the prayers and concern you all displayed. This is one great place for getting encouragement when things get rough.
Tim McElwain
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Re: Is a high efficiency boiler worth it?
I can't keep my mouth shut anymore.
The name of this website is heatinghelp.com.; not inflatedegos.com or haughtybeliefs.com or knowitall.com or fauxtoughguy.com. There's nothing helpful about insulting others to make yourself feel better about yourself.
This place is a bunch of people who swing pipe wrenches and fire up torches and come home blackened at the end of the day and many of us have been doing just that for decades and we're going to call into question someone's toughness??? Grow up! It's embarrassing.
We're suppose to be professionals, right?
The name of this website is heatinghelp.com.; not inflatedegos.com or haughtybeliefs.com or knowitall.com or fauxtoughguy.com. There's nothing helpful about insulting others to make yourself feel better about yourself.
This place is a bunch of people who swing pipe wrenches and fire up torches and come home blackened at the end of the day and many of us have been doing just that for decades and we're going to call into question someone's toughness??? Grow up! It's embarrassing.
We're suppose to be professionals, right?
Re: Is a high efficiency boiler worth it?
Environmental impact should be a concern for everyone consumers, and installers. One boiler at a time, one car at a time etc. We as an American society are gluttons in so many ways with all our resources compared to other geographical areas of the world.
Gordy
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Re: Is a high efficiency boiler worth it?
And we barely talk about the difference in environmental impact.
JStar
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Re: Is a high efficiency boiler worth it?
What type material do you prefer to use going up an existing chimney...For high efficiently?I use centrotherm polypropylene chimney liners. Then go in fairly easily less then an hour in most cases. The kit makes the chimney a air intake as well.
Re: Is a high efficiency boiler worth it?
All the above comments are correct. My experience with a Knight 80 that is about 7 or 8 years old is that savings are about 30% from the old weil mclain 133,000 btu unit. However, because of the way modern high efficiency boilers operate, the comfort in my home is noticeably better. We have a 1960's house with about the same amount of baseboard as you and about 3000 sq. ft. of space. Temp swings are non-existent and it is very, very quiet. As far as maintenance, I do my own annual cleaning and it takes a few hours. The newer wall mount Knights may require less frequent attention, but others may have opinions about that. I have not had to replace any parts since the install. There are a couple of gaskets that get replaced during normal cleaning but that's been it.
Re: Is a high efficiency boiler worth it?
The maintenance on a high eff. boiler is identical to every other boiler. Sure, some of the parts are more expensive, but 80% systems have expensive parts, too.
Not only do you save on thermal efficiency, but you can look at another 20-30% savings from burner modulation.
Not only do you save on thermal efficiency, but you can look at another 20-30% savings from burner modulation.
JStar
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