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#51
#51
K-town Vol Fan said:
I live in an older home (1959) and still have the original oven in the kitchen. Its a old GE wall oven. It recently quit working. The power light comes on but neither element will come on. Its hard to find info on the internet on these old things so maybe someone on VN can help me out.

I'm planning on remodeling in the next year so I really don't want to have to replace it.
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Our gas wall oven went out a couple years ago. Replacements are EXPENSIVE. Plus they are much smaller than a typical free standing oven. But my spousal unit did not want me cutting out her countertop to put in a normal cookstove. So we got a new cooktop and wall oven. At well over the cost of a typical stove.
 
#52
#52
K-town Vol Fan said:
I live in an older home (1959) and still have the original oven in the kitchen. Its a old GE wall oven. It recently quit working. The power light comes on but neither element will come on. Its hard to find info on the internet on these old things so maybe someone on VN can help me out.

I'm planning on remodeling in the next year so I really don't want to have to replace it.
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Ehh this is going to be a really tricky one. Have you tried calling GE to see if they have any information on it? A lot of times they may still have info on equipment, it’s just not on there website. With it being that old, it’s going to be super tricky finding parts for. I definitely wish you the best of luck!
 
#53
#53
Any HVAC techs out here? Question about single vs two stage A/C compressors.

I'm looking to replace my whole system. Furnace, coils, compressor. 21 years old original to the house. Had a couple of different companies come out for estimates, and I'm just looking for an unbiased opinion from someone that's not also trying to sell me something. I'm down to a 4 ton 16 seer single stage Carrier or a 4 ton 17 Seer 2-stage Carrier.

I live in Memphis so humidity in the summer is a thing. My current A/C is single stage and it's done fine, but I am interested in two stage. If I understand right, two stage compressors can run at 60-70% to 100% instead of full 100% on then off. Two stage compressors run longer so they pull more humidity out of the air. And even though they run longer, since they can run at a reduced power it would also be cheaper on energy bills than a single stage. And also since they run longer they can keep the house temp closer to what I set the thermostat at?

The downside is the increased cost up front? I'm ok with paying a little more for a 2 stage system if it means reduced energy bills vs a single stage month to month. I just don't want to increase my month to month costs to increase comfort. I'm not really uncomfortable, but I like the idea of reduced energy useage when not needed if it really does translate to lower bills month to month.
 
#54
#54
TheDeeble said:
Any HVAC techs out here? Question about single vs two stage A/C compressors.

I'm looking to replace my whole system. Furnace, coils, compressor. 21 years old original to the house. Had a couple of different companies come out for estimates, and I'm just looking for an unbiased opinion from someone that's not also trying to sell me something. I'm down to a 4 ton 16 seer single stage Carrier or a 4 ton 17 Seer 2-stage Carrier.

I live in Memphis so humidity in the summer is a thing. My current A/C is single stage and it's done fine, but I am interested in two stage. If I understand right, two stage compressors can run at 60-70% to 100% instead of full 100% on then off. Two stage compressors run longer so they pull more humidity out of the air. And even though they run longer, since they can run at a reduced power it would also be cheaper on energy bills than a single stage. And also since they run longer they can keep the house temp closer to what I set the thermostat at?

The downside is the increased cost up front? I'm ok with paying a little more for a 2 stage system if it means reduced energy bills vs a single stage month to month. I just don't want to increase my month to month costs to increase comfort. I'm not really uncomfortable, but I like the idea of reduced energy useage when not needed if it really does translate to lower bills month to month.
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Just an architect, so I dont know the actual working efficiencies like an HVAC guy would. But to my knowledge what you stated about 2 stage is correct. Higher up front for smaller monthly, with better comfort. It's supposed to be better for the tweener climates like most of the SE. One stages are better when its hot or cold for a while. But without the extremes you dont need the full power very often here in the SE.

Another thing to consider if the difference in the SEER classifications. SEER 2 is a different/higher standard, so the difference between a SEER 16 and a SEER2 17 could be more sizable than you think. I forget the differences but my understanding is that the government wont allow SEER machines to be made anymore in 2023. So support may be more difficult for the SEER vs SEER2 going forward. Again not sure the technical differences, just what I have been told as this is a new requirement.
 
#58
#58
C-south said:
Sounds pretty hard unless they make a fitting. Probably have to thread the pipe and hope there’s a pvc fitting to fit it.
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Edit* Looks like they make simple push to connect couplings to join them. Sharkbite and Fernco seem to be the most common brands. Check Lowe’s
 
#59
#59
If it's feasible I'd wreck out any cast you might have and restart. If it's not make sure you keep an eye on what remains.
 
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#63
This is probably a stupid question but when it’s this cold out an electric furnace going into auxiliary heat is normal right?
 
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I've actually kept comfortable with reversed ceiling fans through this snap. Holding at 65 with no Aux.
 
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I have run into several projects that needed a little welding done. It is really inconvenient and expensive to haul whatever it is to a shop and have someone spend 2 minutes fixing a bracket or whatever and then charging me $50. So I did what any responsible person would do and bought a fairly inexpensive flux core welder and cheapo helmet and starting teaching myself how to weld using Professor Youtube as my teaching partner. I think I can get the hang of it, but my welding helmet is just terribly dark. I have tried adding lights to hopefully help me see what I am doing, but I still only see a failt glow where the puddle is. Cannot see where I am supposed to be welding. Clearly my shield is too dark. Best I can tell it is a #10?
 
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superdave1984 said:
I have run into several projects that needed a little welding done. It is really inconvenient and expensive to haul whatever it is to a shop and have someone spend 2 minutes fixing a bracket or whatever and then charging me $50. So I did what any responsible person would do and bought a fairly inexpensive flux core welder and cheapo helmet and starting teaching myself how to weld using Professor Youtube as my teaching partner. I think I can get the hang of it, but my welding helmet is just terribly dark. I have tried adding lights to hopefully help me see what I am doing, but I still only see a failt glow where the puddle is. Cannot see where I am supposed to be welding. Clearly my shield is too dark. Best I can tell it is a #10?
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Be careful not to let your eyes catch that arc. Besides the helmet, gauntlets and leather apron are a must.
 
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#72
superdave1984 said:
I have run into several projects that needed a little welding done. It is really inconvenient and expensive to haul whatever it is to a shop and have someone spend 2 minutes fixing a bracket or whatever and then charging me $50. So I did what any responsible person would do and bought a fairly inexpensive flux core welder and cheapo helmet and starting teaching myself how to weld using Professor Youtube as my teaching partner. I think I can get the hang of it, but my welding helmet is just terribly dark. I have tried adding lights to hopefully help me see what I am doing, but I still only see a failt glow where the puddle is. Cannot see where I am supposed to be welding. Clearly my shield is too dark. Best I can tell it is a #10?
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I had a former neighbor that died by being lax about safety. He was a welder.
Be careful.
 
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