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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

Comments

  • Larry Weingarten
    Larry Weingarten Member Posts: 3,914

    Also, who would use Knipex style pliers that way, with two hands… and in such a way as to damage the chrome finish? He should be smoking a cigar to complete the image. 😉

    Yours, Larry

    Alan (California Radiant) Forbesrick in AlaskaHVACNUTEdTheHeaterMan
  • 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_guy
  • rick in Alaska
    rick in Alaska Member Posts: 1,495

    That just screams Europe.

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

    Rick

    kcoppPC7060
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 13,756

    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: 18,327
    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: 16,880

    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: 1,707
    edited August 14

    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) Forbesratio
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,880

    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_3PC7060
  • 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: 688

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

  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 18,327

    @Kaos

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

  • Intplm.
    Intplm. Member Posts: 2,703

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

  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,880
    edited August 15

    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: 1,055

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

  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 13,756

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