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Re: Unrecognized return vent
Oh, my! Look what I found rummaging through an old drawer in the basement:
It's the key to the—-now verified—-Breckenridge vent regulation screw!!!
Folks, It may be the only one left in the world! Has impeccable provenance! Found with original identifying tag, and in the building where it was used! Last used by the current owner of 55 years! Step right up closer, folks. This item is now available for purchase for the first time in over 110 years! Now accepting bids of above… $1 million.

Re: Replacing cast iron radiator with smaller one
I feel like you're onto something with this solution though. I think this problem can be solved with more cats

Re: I'm getting solar panels. I'll let you know how it goes in this discussion thread.
If I was in charge of an HOA and someone wanted an armature radio antenna I'd require a decent tower and a reasonably sized yagi. None of this cheesy roof tripod stuff. 😉

Re: Trane dual stage heat but single stage AC control 2 stage AC now? control question
@EdTheHeaterMan I'm going to buy the furnace and the condenser each a cell phone with an international unlimited plan and google translate app so they can chat away with each other regardless of which language they are speaking 😜❄️☃️🔥

Re: Trane dual stage heat but single stage AC control 2 stage AC now? control question
@PeteA said "I assumed most of the logic of ramping up and slowing down the condenser speeds would be controlled by the onboard logic as the sensors built into it would measure all of the outgoing temps and pressures on the line sets and adjust accordingly."
This is exactly how the York system works. the Logic of the PCB on the York condenser will optimize the compressor speed outdoor fan speed and adjust the indoor blower speed to complete the operation of the system to the most efficient use of electric power. The problem is that there is no standardization of communicating control systems, so the York will not talk to the Trane. They speak different languages.
I wonder if Google Translate can help here?
Re: I'm getting solar panels. I'll let you know how it goes in this discussion thread.
I ran an irrigation line up there which worked pretty well, but even with it, the plants up there get absolutely blasted by the sun all afternoon, so what's up there now is fake plants!
Re: 1929 House -- decrepit waste plumbing
Well...not my best work but it's tight and the rubber is pliable.
As Garrison Keillor said, you get to a certain age and realize that all fixes are temporary.
cheers -matt
