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brad281
Brigadier General
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Oct 17, 2008 4:44 pm

You guys are awefully quiet these days. What gives?

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fred ballou
Major General
Points: 1098
Oct 17, 2008 6:55 pm

WE ARE HUNTING RABITS !
fred ballou
Major General
Points: 1098
Oct 17, 2008 6:59 pm

I JUST MOVED A HOUSE ! IT HAS BEEN FFUUUUUUUUUUUNNN , YA , FUN . AND WORK HAS PICKED UP ! SO I HAVE BEEN KIND OF BUSY .
brad281
Brigadier General
Points: 485
Oct 18, 2008 3:33 am

Well, Fred has a valid reason. What about the rest of you slackers?
Chaindriven
General of the Army
Points: 2044
Oct 18, 2008 5:46 pm

I am guilty of not turning on the computer after work.

I've been working 55 to 60 hours a week at the office and another 8 to 16 hrs a week as an Instructor and Range Safety Officer. I'm not complaining, actually quite grateful for the extra in the pay checks.

In the engineering industry, I could be cut to 32 hours at a drop of a hat. And I am seeing writing on the wall I don't like. Other firms are laying off engineers.

"When Determined To Survive, Leave Nothing To Chance"
brad281
Brigadier General
Points: 485
Oct 19, 2008 2:58 am

I don't blame you for not turning the computer on. Seems to be nothing but more bad news every time my home page opens. I've been working similar hours lately myself, but I have to access my work from the computer.

What type of engineer are you? I went to school for electrical engineering, but lost interest, and went to work in the telecom industry.
Chaindriven
General of the Army
Points: 2044
Oct 19, 2008 9:57 am

It's fest or famine my friend, and we have to do what it takes.
I am a mechanical engineer. Commercial HVAC, medical gas piping, domestic plumbing and fire protection design. Received my engineering degree in 1981.

"When Determined To Survive, Leave Nothing To Chance"
brad281
Brigadier General
Points: 485
Oct 20, 2008 11:50 pm

Did you return to school to get your degree? I've been considering going back to finish my degree. I lack 40 credits. The good thing is I'd have a job with the company I currently work for.
Vachss
Captain
Points: 146
Oct 21, 2008 8:31 am

Brad..
Go back to school, work your ass off, make more money and take over the world!!

Chain, I need you to come over and fix my AC..it makes a funny noise when I turn it on..what could it be?

As long as I have a gun in my hand, I control my own destiny.
Chaindriven
General of the Army
Points: 2044
Oct 21, 2008 7:08 pm

Colonel Brad,

Right out of High School, I got a Union Job with Caterpillar as a heavy equipment operator and track shop welder. I was a blue collar 49er. Good job and paid very well, I worked very hard for my check.

However, I had a hard time dealing with individuals that couldn't speak a full sentence without using profanity. And the fact that they smoked cigarettes and leaning against a broom all day only to received the same pay.

So I went to college, got my engineering degree and never looked back.

1st Lt Vachss,

For me to assist, and I want to help. I will need to know more about the type of system you have.

Whole house split system with direct expansion and outside condensing unit?

Ground water source heat pump system?

Through the wall self-contained A/C unit?

Typically, noise is from moving parts and indicates, that we have a bearing going out. Or, it could be a compressor that's bad.

Is your system cycling more frequently that usual and is it currently cooling properly?

"When Determined To Survive, Leave Nothing To Chance"
ak_sniper90
Major
Points: 222
Oct 21, 2008 9:54 pm

MIne is Working weekends and getting back into shape as I was once, for the Marine Corps as i would like to work for my MOS and be sure I get it

Being trained and means your opponent will think again not to attack a expert at arms.
Vachss
Captain
Points: 146
Oct 22, 2008 8:53 am

Chain I'm wondering if I should even get it fixed this year.
Winter is coming and i'm using it less and less.
When it kicks on it I hear "belt whining/whistling" I can hear it through the registers...runs, works fine and then infrequently it "screams" for about 3 seconds..it sounds like a bad belt on a car..and it scares the poop out of me when it does it..I run the swamp at night because that "scream" pops me right up at 2-5AM and then I am wide awake..

But it happens the same every time..all summer long..long..
As long as I have a gun in my hand, I control my own destiny.
Chaindriven
General of the Army
Points: 2044
Oct 22, 2008 7:24 pm

1st Lt Vachss,
Your inclination is probably correct. Your blower motor has a drive belt. Depending on the number of hours of operation annually, they require replacement every 18 to 24 months. Something else to check. Most fan motors have a bronze sleeve or ball bearings. Sleeve bearings will last many years but a ball bearing motor can last even longer. Most motors with sleeve bearings will have a set of removable plugs where you can oil the motor. I recommend a few drops of SAE 20W oil NON DETERGENT every year. Blower motor oil ports are typically placed between 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock on the shaft. There is a device available that will extend the oil ports so you can reach the rear port on direct drive blowers. NEVER use WD 40 to lubricate a motor since it has little or no lubricating properties for bearings and will wash out the heavier oil. I recommend to give it attention now. Don't wait. When is a good time to repair something? Today and never tomorrow my friend. Good luck.

"When Determined To Survive, Leave Nothing To Chance"