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Jellis
Jellis Member Posts: 232
edited August 14 in THE MAIN WALL
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Many things about this made me chuckle today.

Perhaps most of all....How many tradies wear suspenders these days!

What's your favorite "bad ad"

HVACNUT

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  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,535

    I like the suspenders and shirt. All he needs is a matching bow tie. He should talk to @EdTheHeaterMan for apparel accessory advice.

    8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

    Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
    HVACNUTEdTheHeaterManold_diy_guydelcrossv
  • rick in Alaska
    rick in Alaska Member Posts: 1,498

    That just screams Europe.

    But two hands on KniPex? And it looks like between two fixed points.

    Rick

    kcoppPC7060
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 13,943

    itis a model in europe although i'm not sure the overalls aren't still being used in europe

  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 18,426
    edited August 13

    The way his thumbs are hooked over the plier handles makes me think he is a pencil pusher. Its probably the first time in his life he has picked up pliers or maybe the first time he has seen any,.

    His outfit is perfectly color coordinated, suspenders, shirt, pants and hat.

    His sleeves rolled up perfectly to suggest a manly appearance

    No hard hat, safety glasses or gloves though

  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,901
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1862466#Comment_1862466

    Id expect he's a model.

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

    mattmia2
  • PC7060
    PC7060 Member Posts: 1,717
    edited August 14
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1862450#Comment_1862450

    Agree, the chrome press connections are the give-away.

  • ttekushan_3
    ttekushan_3 Member Posts: 964

    Acktually, I think we’re overdue for a suspenders revival

    Terry T

    steam; proportioned minitube; trapless; jet pump return; vac vent. New Yorker CGS30C

    Alan (California Radiant) ForbesratioCLamb
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,901
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1862494#Comment_1862494

    I use them.

    I think the typical plumber jokes would suggest 90% of plumbers should be wearing them.

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

    ttekushan_3PC7060CLamb
  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,535

    Dead Men suspenders?

    8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

    Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
    mattmia2
  • Kaos
    Kaos Member Posts: 698

    Its an AI generated picture, they don't always get the hands right, thus the weird thumb.

  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 18,426

    @Kaos

    AI generated in this day and age? LOL no doubt.

  • Intplm.
    Intplm. Member Posts: 2,706

    It will certainly appeal to those who just don't know.

  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,901
    edited August 15
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1862543#Comment_1862543

    You're right.

    I don't know how I missed the thumbs like that. The thumbs are literally part of the tool.

    They're kind of behind the handles, but kind of not…..

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

  • psb75
    psb75 Member Posts: 1,060

    I'm gonna suggest the "belt AND suspenders" approach. Maybe add a cigar? And a dirt-smudge on the cheek.

  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 13,943

    also the water filter that appears to be connected to a panel radiator.

  • GroundUp
    GroundUp Member Posts: 2,399

    There is nothing wrong with the guy's thumbs. The pliers have orange-ish handles that could look like thumbs if you're not wearing your glasses, but the thumbs are clearly visible and very not AI

    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,901
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    I don't know . Either the pictures resolution has the details missing or that thumbs are wrong.

    Not sure which.

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

    GGross
  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,535
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1862480#Comment_1862480

    His arms give him away. He’s no plumber.

    8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

    Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
    Intplm.GroundUp
  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 6,418

    Pretty much with any advertising.
    it’s all BS and it’s bad for you

  • CLamb
    CLamb Member Posts: 338

    The result of a bad web developer. The developer used a stock photo instead of researching the topic. All too common these days.

  • The Steam Whisperer
    The Steam Whisperer Member Posts: 1,300

    I remember a Lenox brochure (IIRC) had an image of outdoor condenser just inches away from the PVC exhaust. I believe that is a code violation and a really bad Idea. Nice way to sell more condensers, through.

    I was reminded of that just yesterday by the proud online photos of thier work on a contractor's website.

    To learn more about this professional, click here to visit their ad in Find A Contractor.
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 13,943

    if it isn't in the code it is probably in their installation manual.

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