On Nov 2, 2012 11:45 PM, "Craig" wrote:
>
> Just Fri, 2 Nov 2012 23:38:33 -0400 "WILTON" wrote:
>
> > Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC.
I'm in Durham now, but I have lived in all three of the above plus
Morrisville in the past 15 years (the greater "Research Triangle Park"
area). I live close to Duke Un
On Nov 2, 2012 11:51 PM, "Craig" @
pisquared.net > wrote:
>
> Would someone with a 5-cylinder W123 send me some pictures of the
> clamping of the injection lines so I can compare with my car? I presume
> the clamping of the injection lines is the same for turbo and non-turbo.
On my NA 77 I have an
Install a new heat pump and air handler for our downstairs, replacing dead
Carrier unit which is 18 years old. Goodman unit going in. Toughest part will
be all the connections to the air handler, working in a crawl space.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
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Yep. Goldsboro - 55 mi east-southeast of Raleigh.
Wilton
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From: "Craig"
To:
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 11:45 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] drive safe this winter
On Fri, 2 Nov 2012 23:38:33 -0400 "WILTON" wrote:
Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC.
Wilton
You're near t
You got your permits on that, right?
--R (who is debating getting a permit for my mini-split system)
On 11/3/12 10:09 AM, Max Dillon wrote:
Install a new heat pump and air handler for our downstairs, replacing dead
Carrier unit which is 18 years old. Goodman unit going in. Toughest part will
I will be in the Peoples Glorious Progressive Demokratic Republik of
Chapel Hill/Carrboro for Thanksgiving. Maybe I'll ride my bike up to
your neck of the woods.
--R
On 11/3/12 9:02 AM, Tim C wrote:
On Nov 2, 2012 11:45 PM, "Craig" wrote:
Just Fri, 2 Nov 2012 23:38:33 -0400 "WILTON" wrote
Is it OK to run a 240v device on a 25 amp breaker through two parallel 14-2 NM
romex instead of one 10-2 NM?
Mitch.
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A split unit? 'Hope all goes well.
Wilton
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From: "Max Dillon"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 10:09 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Todays job
Install a new heat pump and air handler for our downstairs, replacing dead
Carrier unit which is 1
no
--R
On 11/3/12 11:24 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Is it OK to run a 240v device on a 25 amp breaker through two parallel
14-2 NM romex instead of one 10-2 NM?
Mitch.
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'Need to visit the Republik soon, myself, to take # 1 grndson to lunch, etc.
He especially likes Carrboro.
Wilton
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From: "Rich Thomas"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 10:24 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] drive safe this winter
I will be
I have a friend who lives in Chapel Hill right off campus in the middle of a
bunch of frat houses. Great place to hang out, especially if you're looking to
party. Not a good place for peace and quiet, as she discovered on Halloween
night.
Dan
On Nov 3, 2012, at 10:24 AM, Rich Thomas wrote:
Not if you're attempting to comply with code. Serious no-no. Do it right.
Dan
On Nov 3, 2012, at 11:24 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
> Is it OK to run a 240v device on a 25 amp breaker through two parallel 14-2
> NM romex instead of one 10-2 NM?
>
> Mitch.
>
>
Grndson is in 5th floor apt on Martin L. King Blvd. 'bout 3 blocks north of
Franklin St.
Wilton
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From: "Dan Penoff"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] drive safe this winter
I have a friend who lives in
Not sure what Elizabeth's address is. I've been there, but she vectored me in
over the phone at 1:00 am in the morning. I had a layover there when I was
driving the 300E back from Philly.
That reminds me, I need to get her address
Dan
On Nov 3, 2012, at 10:59 AM, WILTON wrote:
> Grndso
Is it OK to run a 240v device on a 25 amp breaker through two parallel
14-2 NM romex instead of one 10-2 NM?
No. The purpose of the breaker is to prevent fire in the
wiring. 25A through 14ga wire will cook. 25A through
two paralleled 14ga wires will not cook. Ah, but how
does the _breaker_ k
On Sat, 03 Nov 2012 10:09:39 -0400 Max Dillon
wrote:
> Install a new heat pump and air handler for our downstairs, replacing
> dead Carrier unit which is 18 years old. Goodman unit going in.
> Toughest part will be all the connections to the air handler, working
> in a crawl space.
You have you
I'm going to buy one of these to wear to that grocery store in Carrboro
that always seems to have a "diverse" set of patrons
http://www.cafepress.com/mf/45296368/celebrate-diversity-_tshirt
http://www.thoseshirts.com/diversity.html
Their heads will explode.
--R
On 11/3/12 10:41 AM, WILTON wro
My local Car Quest came through with a radiator for my '78 240D so yesterday I
replaced it and while I was there the oil cooler. Rusty had come through with a
great deal on that a couple weeks ago but its been so cool here it quit leaking
so I hadn't bothered).
Anyway removal is almost stupid ea
Good blog and nice work. Inspires me to give it a go.
--R
On 11/2/12 9:19 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
Thanks! I taught myself. Basically bought a welder 17 yrs ago to repair some
rust. Struggled for a while but figured it out with some practice. The welding
is the easy part, although but
Grndson always likes to go to that grocery store, too. I usually wait in
the car while Grndma and he go in.
Wilton
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From: "Rich Thomas"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] drive safe this winter
I'm goin
Joy! Is it a DX unit or a package unit? (I'm presuming DX with pre-charged
lines?)
I've heard that goodman is to carrier as stulz is to liebert.
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On Nov 3, 2012, at 10:09, Max Dillon wrote:
> Install a new heat pump
John Reames wrote:
Joy! Is it a DX unit or a package unit? (I'm presuming DX with pre-charged
lines?)
I've heard that goodman is to carrier as stulz is to liebert.
I don't believe Goodman is related to anything except Amana.
Amana Distinctions = Goodman in beige paint.
Real Amana stuff has so
Sure! Come on over and take a look, wear something you can get dirty...
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
Rich Thomas wrote:
>You got your permits on that, right?
>
>--R (who is debating getting a permit for my mini-split system)
>
>On 11/3/12 10:09 AM, Max Dillon wrote:
>> Instal
Yes, thanks.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
WILTON wrote:
>A split unit? 'Hope all goes well.
>
>Wilton
>
>- Original Message -
>From: "Max Dillon"
>To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
>Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 10:09 AM
>Subject: [MBZ] Todays job
>
>
>> Install a
Thanks, did the upstairs last summer.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
Craig wrote:
>On Sat, 03 Nov 2012 10:09:39 -0400 Max Dillon
>
>wrote:
>
>> Install a new heat pump and air handler for our downstairs, replacing
>> dead Carrier unit which is 18 years old. Goodman unit going i
Not sure what DX is, it's a split unit, not a package.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
John Reames wrote:
>Joy! Is it a DX unit or a package unit? (I'm presuming DX with
>pre-charged lines?)
>
>I've heard that goodman is to carrier as stulz is to liebert.
>
>
>--
>John W Reames
>
Also not tracking your comparison with Carrier, is that good or bad?
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
John Reames wrote:
>Joy! Is it a DX unit or a package unit? (I'm presuming DX with
>pre-charged lines?)
>
>I've heard that goodman is to carrier as stulz is to liebert.
>
>
>--
>J
> Mitch Haley wrote:
> Is it OK to run a 240v device on a 25 amp breaker through two
> parallel 14-2 NM romex instead of one 10-2 NM?
Yes. But it's likely doesn't satisfy local code. A pair of 14
AWG wires is equivalent to a single 11 AWG wire. NEC ampacity
chart shows 12 AWG is suitable for 25
As usual for me getting the air out is a bastard.
I pour the coolant into the tank, then pull the top hose halfway off
the radiator and backfill water until it starts spilling out over
my hands, then jam the hose back on. Top off with water in the
tank as required after driving. Seems to work
12 AWG = 25 ga for an extension cord maybe, but in the wall of a house?
That ought to be 20A ?
On Sat, Nov 3, 2012 at 10:37 AM, Fmiser wrote:
> > Mitch Haley wrote:
>
> > Is it OK to run a 240v device on a 25 amp breaker through two
> > parallel 14-2 NM romex instead of one 10-2 NM?
>
> Yes.
We may be in Asheville.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
Rich Thomas wrote:
>I will be in the Peoples Glorious Progressive Demokratic Republik of
>Chapel Hill/Carrboro for Thanksgiving. Maybe I'll ride my bike up to
>your neck of the woods.
>
>--R
>
>On 11/3/12 9:02 AM, Tim C w
Back of the shirt needs the "PEACE through superior firepower" B-52 in a circle.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
Rich Thomas wrote:
>I'm going to buy one of these to wear to that grocery store in Carrboro
>
>that always seems to have a "diverse" set of patrons
>http://www.cafepre
I was referring to the quality and durability.
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Mobile: +14437915905
On Nov 3, 2012, at 13:15, Mitch Haley wrote:
> John Reames wrote:
>> Joy! Is it a DX unit or a package unit? (I'm presuming DX with pre-charged
>> lines?)
>> I've heard
25A is not a rating for your basic Romex 12AWG or a 12ga extension cord,
though it could probably carry that current for awhile before it starts
getting toasty. It would have to have the higher temp rating. If you
have ever wired up a cooktop or oven, they have pretty small wires
attached to
Direct expansion, as opposed to packaged... It's too small to worry about
glycol and dry coolers...
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Mobile: +14437915905
On Nov 3, 2012, at 12:34, Max Dillon wrote:
> Not sure what DX is, it's a split unit, not a package.
> --
> Max Dil
Depends on whether you own 'em or service 'em.
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jream...@verizon.net
Home: +14106646986
Mobile: +14437915905
On Nov 3, 2012, at 12:36, Max Dillon wrote:
> Also not tracking your comparison with Carrier, is that good or bad?
> --
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
> '95 E300
> '87 300
On Nov 3, 2012 10:52 AM, "Dan Penoff" wrote:
>
> Not a good place for peace and quiet, as she discovered on Halloween
night.
All three local universities (total almost 90k students) celebrate
Halloween on Franklin Street. That should not be considered representative
of the Chapel Hill experience
That's the way I usually do it, too.
Wilton
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From: "Jim Cathey"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Backup car back in service
As usual for me getting the air out is a bastard.
I pour the coolant into t
On Nov 3, 2012 10:41 AM, "WILTON" wrote:
>
> 'Need to visit the Republik soon, myself, to take # 1 grndson to lunch,
etc. He especially likes Carrboro.
Speaking of, are you available around noon next Friday? I've tentatively
scheduled the trip to Wilson.
Best,
Tim
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We may be in Charlotte.
Wilton
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From: "Max Dillon"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 12:59 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] drive safe this winter
We may be in Asheville.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
Rich Thomas wrote:
I
I have on my dirtys now, fixin to go sand some sheetrock compound so I
can get a head unit put in after that is done. funfunfun
On a related note, I have this (pricey) fan control I thought I had
fried back in the summer when I tested it out by plugging it into an
extension cord. Heard a pop
Then all three of us should get and wear that diversity shirt!
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Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
WILTON wrote:
>We may be in Charlotte.
>
>Wilton
>
>- Original Message -
>From: "Max Dillon"
>To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
>Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 12:59 PM
>Subj
Ah, well given that the going local rate is $5k installed, if DIY lasts about
ten years, I'll be happy. I paid $1600 for this unit.
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Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
John Reames wrote:
>Depends on whether you own 'em or service 'em.
>
>--
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>jream...@verizon.net
>Hom
Fri, the 9th, yes; that'd be great!
Where's the destination? In town, or out in countryside, suburbs?
Wilton
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From: "Tim C"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 1:23 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] drive safe this winter
On Nov 3, 2012 10:41
Stulz compared to Liebert?
Just caught that
Dan
>>> Also not tracking your comparison with Carrier, is that good or bad?
>>> --
>>> Max Dillon
>>> Charleston SC
>>> '95 E300
>>> '87 300TD
>>>
>>> John Reames wrote:
>>>
Joy! Is it a DX unit or a package unit? (I'm presuming DX wi
On Sat, 03 Nov 2012 13:37:04 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote:
> Stulz compared to Liebert?
>
>
>
> Just caught that
How about explaining it for those of us who are in the dark
Craig
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A diversity of feelings - upset with self for "ruining" a good controller;
elation at finding that it's still good, anyway, and not having to order
over-priced replacement; regret for not checking it thoroughly earlier;
disappointment in not knowing why it wouldn't work after the pop, etc.
Wil
Sorry.
Liebert is essentially the "gold standard" in the raised floor computer
room/server farm environmental and electrical infrastructure. They make
chillers and UPS systems that are probably used in 90% of the computer rooms in
corporate America, if not worldwide.
Stulz, well, suffice to s
'Nother ATTABOY!
I helped a heating/cooling technician/installer friend in Warner Robins, GA,
install several heat pumps in '67/'68. When I moved to Raleigh in Jun '68,
I bought a house that had gas-fired forced warm air heating system but did
not have cooling. 'Friend in GA ordered cooling e
'Just asked Grndson if he were there on Franklin St. this Halloween; yes, he
was.
Wilton
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From: "Tim C"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] drive safe this winter
On Nov 3, 2012 10:52 AM, "Dan Penoff" wr
> ...Is it OK to run a 240v device on a 25 amp breaker through two parallel
> 14-2 NM
> romex instead of one 10-2 NM?..
>
Just place a smoke detector nearby.
RLE
>
>
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You're way ahead of me, haven't a clue who either are, guess I need to let
Google educate me...
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Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
Dan Penoff wrote:
>Stulz compared to Liebert?
>
>
>
>Just caught that
>
>Dan
>
>
>
Also not tracking your comparison with Carrier, i
I certainly do have THE permit that counts, signed by SWMBO!!
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
WILTON wrote:
>'Nother ATTABOY!
>I helped a heating/cooling technician/installer friend in Warner
>Robins, GA,
>install several heat pumps in '67/'68. When I moved to Raleigh in Jun
>'
On Nov 3, 2012 1:20 PM, "John Reames" @
comcast.net > wrote:
>
> Depends on whether you own 'em or service 'em.
A colleague frustrated the Goodman service guy, when a new valve failed
under warranty... three times. (That is, two defective "new" valves direct
from Goodman.) The problem wasn't repl
Dan Penoff wrote:
Sorry.
Liebert is essentially the "gold standard" in the raised floor computer
room/server farm environmental and electrical infrastructure. They make chillers and UPS
systems that are probably used in 90% of the computer rooms in corporate America, if not
worldwide.
Stulz
Tim C wrote:
On Nov 3, 2012 1:20 PM, "John Reames" @
comcast.net > wrote:
Depends on whether you own 'em or service 'em.
A colleague frustrated the Goodman service guy, when a new valve failed
under warranty... three times. (That is, two defective "new" valves direct
from Goodman.) The proble
Dash cams are becoming more popular, as the cost of them drops and are
handy in case of an accident.
Particularly with truck drivers, as they are usually assumed to be in
the wrong.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzxHvZaOLgU in this case it would be
easy enough for the car driver to say that th
Mitch Haley wrote:
The guys on HVAC-Talk bemoan the fact that there are no really good
thermostatic expansion valves (TXVs) on the market now.
Hmm, maybe not everybody says that.
Here they seem to be saying that idiot technicians kill TXVs:
http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/archive/index.php/t-150941.
Also, keep your cell phone charged and with you at all times and write your
insurance agents number in ink on your arm... but.. go ahead... the Darwin
Awards are always accepting new applications...;) Code books are
cheapsuggest you want to own one.
Grant...
On Sat, Nov 3, 2012 at 3:2
I've been looking at them and find several that have both front and rear
facing cameras, both with GPS . speed information, time date stamp, etc
recorded to a hard drive with hours of time available. Seems to me, it
could be very handy to have, presuming you drive safely.
If you speed or violate r
I've had good experience with Trane. One relay replaced. After 15 years,
heat pump model is still cooling well. Dealer said Trane uses "off the
shelf" parts, so Tranes are cheaper to repair.
Gerry
In RE: Carrier and Goodman:
Goodman is good, cheap stuff.
Maybe thinner cabinet metal and lo
The new cars come with tracking devices in the computer system. Insurance
fellow comes out to see your car and plugs his laptop in. Downloads all sorts
of data they then use to argue you are at fault so as not to pay up. The
camera is a nice addition to refute or at least have something to po
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