Ben with lotsa numbers
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#uglydogs, DM, Fix-it monkey, generally confused, I make hot people cool and cool people hot
From kitchen to service van...yeah, this tracks.
December 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
From kitchen to service van...yeah, this tracks.
If you really want to get confused I can dip into VAVs, VRF, VRV, and rhe joy of WSHP.
December 2, 2025 at 5:46 AM
If you really want to get confused I can dip into VAVs, VRF, VRV, and rhe joy of WSHP.
If you're really fancy your unit will combine make up and exhaust, will heat/cool, and will use the exhaust air to moderate the temperature of the incoming air. All while interfacwith the Building Automation System (BAS).
That would be a DOAS or Dedicated Outdoor Air System.
That would be a DOAS or Dedicated Outdoor Air System.
December 2, 2025 at 5:40 AM
If you're really fancy your unit will combine make up and exhaust, will heat/cool, and will use the exhaust air to moderate the temperature of the incoming air. All while interfacwith the Building Automation System (BAS).
That would be a DOAS or Dedicated Outdoor Air System.
That would be a DOAS or Dedicated Outdoor Air System.
Sobyou put a big fan on the building that pulls outside sir through a filter and dumps it in the building a little ways away from your exhaust system. It's common for these units to have basic heat capability as well.
December 2, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Sobyou put a big fan on the building that pulls outside sir through a filter and dumps it in the building a little ways away from your exhaust system. It's common for these units to have basic heat capability as well.
Well...close
Make Up Air
Any time you have exhaust fans pulling air out of an enclosed space (think kitchens or manufacturing facilities) you need to replace that air volume or doors become tricky to open/close among other issues.
Make Up Air
Any time you have exhaust fans pulling air out of an enclosed space (think kitchens or manufacturing facilities) you need to replace that air volume or doors become tricky to open/close among other issues.
December 2, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Well...close
Make Up Air
Any time you have exhaust fans pulling air out of an enclosed space (think kitchens or manufacturing facilities) you need to replace that air volume or doors become tricky to open/close among other issues.
Make Up Air
Any time you have exhaust fans pulling air out of an enclosed space (think kitchens or manufacturing facilities) you need to replace that air volume or doors become tricky to open/close among other issues.
To be fair, if it weren't for the stupidity I wouldn't have as much work.
December 2, 2025 at 5:14 AM
To be fair, if it weren't for the stupidity I wouldn't have as much work.
One if these days I should start writing all these little koans in a notebook.
December 2, 2025 at 4:19 AM
One if these days I should start writing all these little koans in a notebook.
Well, hold on. I take the resi onzcall duty next week and then again Dec. 29th. On-call generally is good for a story.
December 2, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Well, hold on. I take the resi onzcall duty next week and then again Dec. 29th. On-call generally is good for a story.
Well....
I'm generally pretty willing to explain just about anything. Knowledge is just another flavor of privilege and I'd like everyone to have as much as they'd care to have.
I'm generally pretty willing to explain just about anything. Knowledge is just another flavor of privilege and I'd like everyone to have as much as they'd care to have.
December 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Well....
I'm generally pretty willing to explain just about anything. Knowledge is just another flavor of privilege and I'd like everyone to have as much as they'd care to have.
I'm generally pretty willing to explain just about anything. Knowledge is just another flavor of privilege and I'd like everyone to have as much as they'd care to have.
Unit 2 had a fried wireless communication board/zone controller. Ten minutes to replace the board. An hour to get it to recognize 3 tstats, 4 remote sensors, and their associated zone dampers.
Ridiculous.
Ridiculous.
December 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Unit 2 had a fried wireless communication board/zone controller. Ten minutes to replace the board. An hour to get it to recognize 3 tstats, 4 remote sensors, and their associated zone dampers.
Ridiculous.
Ridiculous.
With the OEM part number and a little digging found that the company that supplied the original manufacturer with draft inducers has a current equivalent/will fit.
Johnstone had 1 in stock.
Johnstone had 1 in stock.
December 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
With the OEM part number and a little digging found that the company that supplied the original manufacturer with draft inducers has a current equivalent/will fit.
Johnstone had 1 in stock.
Johnstone had 1 in stock.
Job 2b
Same county site, no heat in the offices. 2 of 3 furnaces down on arrival. Unit 1 serving the reception area and a couple of offices needs a draft inducer motor. OEM no longer stocks that particular motor and has no superceding part number.
Same county site, no heat in the offices. 2 of 3 furnaces down on arrival. Unit 1 serving the reception area and a couple of offices needs a draft inducer motor. OEM no longer stocks that particular motor and has no superceding part number.
December 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Job 2b
Same county site, no heat in the offices. 2 of 3 furnaces down on arrival. Unit 1 serving the reception area and a couple of offices needs a draft inducer motor. OEM no longer stocks that particular motor and has no superceding part number.
Same county site, no heat in the offices. 2 of 3 furnaces down on arrival. Unit 1 serving the reception area and a couple of offices needs a draft inducer motor. OEM no longer stocks that particular motor and has no superceding part number.
We might be able to thread an articulated boom lift through to it.
Maybe.
Site manager was told to call us back when they got a baby lift delivered and could shut down a sort line and a shred line.
We'll see what happens.
Maybe.
Site manager was told to call us back when they got a baby lift delivered and could shut down a sort line and a shred line.
We'll see what happens.
December 1, 2025 at 11:43 PM
We might be able to thread an articulated boom lift through to it.
Maybe.
Site manager was told to call us back when they got a baby lift delivered and could shut down a sort line and a shred line.
We'll see what happens.
Maybe.
Site manager was told to call us back when they got a baby lift delivered and could shut down a sort line and a shred line.
We'll see what happens.
Job 2
Another MUA located at the county recycling center. The burner assembly and controller is 20 feet (6 m) above the floor abd because of equipment and piping installed in the last 18 months there's no way to access it via ladder or scissor lift.
Another MUA located at the county recycling center. The burner assembly and controller is 20 feet (6 m) above the floor abd because of equipment and piping installed in the last 18 months there's no way to access it via ladder or scissor lift.
December 1, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Job 2
Another MUA located at the county recycling center. The burner assembly and controller is 20 feet (6 m) above the floor abd because of equipment and piping installed in the last 18 months there's no way to access it via ladder or scissor lift.
Another MUA located at the county recycling center. The burner assembly and controller is 20 feet (6 m) above the floor abd because of equipment and piping installed in the last 18 months there's no way to access it via ladder or scissor lift.
Blower is out.
It is not pretty, but it's out.
And a coworker now understands exactly how stubborn and violent I can be when the need arises.
New blower is on order from manufacturer who was also told that I would like a private meeting with their engineering department.
It is not pretty, but it's out.
And a coworker now understands exactly how stubborn and violent I can be when the need arises.
New blower is on order from manufacturer who was also told that I would like a private meeting with their engineering department.
December 1, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Blower is out.
It is not pretty, but it's out.
And a coworker now understands exactly how stubborn and violent I can be when the need arises.
New blower is on order from manufacturer who was also told that I would like a private meeting with their engineering department.
It is not pretty, but it's out.
And a coworker now understands exactly how stubborn and violent I can be when the need arises.
New blower is on order from manufacturer who was also told that I would like a private meeting with their engineering department.
Cut through the visible welds holding a blower assembly in place in a MUA. Discover there are additional welds that can only be reached from below the unit. Discover there is no way to access the unit from below without building scaffolding over a CNC mill and robotic arm.
December 1, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Cut through the visible welds holding a blower assembly in place in a MUA. Discover there are additional welds that can only be reached from below the unit. Discover there is no way to access the unit from below without building scaffolding over a CNC mill and robotic arm.
Oof....
Hot coffee sounds amazing right now.
I'm on a roof at 20⁰F (-6⁰C) trying to remove a blower that was never designed to be serviced or removed before the next round of snow hits in.... an hour and a half.
Gotta go!
Hot coffee sounds amazing right now.
I'm on a roof at 20⁰F (-6⁰C) trying to remove a blower that was never designed to be serviced or removed before the next round of snow hits in.... an hour and a half.
Gotta go!
December 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Oof....
Hot coffee sounds amazing right now.
I'm on a roof at 20⁰F (-6⁰C) trying to remove a blower that was never designed to be serviced or removed before the next round of snow hits in.... an hour and a half.
Gotta go!
Hot coffee sounds amazing right now.
I'm on a roof at 20⁰F (-6⁰C) trying to remove a blower that was never designed to be serviced or removed before the next round of snow hits in.... an hour and a half.
Gotta go!
Houses are like boats with a slightly lower chance of drowning.
November 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Houses are like boats with a slightly lower chance of drowning.
Hoping to bring my parents up for a Wild game this season yet.
November 30, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Hoping to bring my parents up for a Wild game this season yet.
Actually....
Kinda missed you guys over here.
How's the rental house surviving?
Kinda missed you guys over here.
How's the rental house surviving?
November 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Actually....
Kinda missed you guys over here.
How's the rental house surviving?
Kinda missed you guys over here.
How's the rental house surviving?
Okay, you have my attention...
November 30, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Okay, you have my attention...
Hey!
How's Emmett pupper?
Is Traffic still unpredictable?
As for names...
If you're looking for the same sort of jokes maybe nane him Weather?
Late for something because of kitten? Weather delay.
Kitten chaos? Stormy weather.
Cats being chaos together? I know what storms fo to Louisville roads.
How's Emmett pupper?
Is Traffic still unpredictable?
As for names...
If you're looking for the same sort of jokes maybe nane him Weather?
Late for something because of kitten? Weather delay.
Kitten chaos? Stormy weather.
Cats being chaos together? I know what storms fo to Louisville roads.
November 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Hey!
How's Emmett pupper?
Is Traffic still unpredictable?
As for names...
If you're looking for the same sort of jokes maybe nane him Weather?
Late for something because of kitten? Weather delay.
Kitten chaos? Stormy weather.
Cats being chaos together? I know what storms fo to Louisville roads.
How's Emmett pupper?
Is Traffic still unpredictable?
As for names...
If you're looking for the same sort of jokes maybe nane him Weather?
Late for something because of kitten? Weather delay.
Kitten chaos? Stormy weather.
Cats being chaos together? I know what storms fo to Louisville roads.
Ahhhh...
Those would be customers.
Those would be customers.
November 27, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Ahhhh...
Those would be customers.
Those would be customers.
Seconded.
November 27, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Seconded.