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by tritontr
Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:23 pm
Forum: All Other HVAC Questions
Topic: It's the time of the season...
Replies: 6
Views: 3674

RE: It's the time of the season...

First if you can only cool your home to 80 deg. after the unit has been running all day you do have a problem. The answer "doing all it can do" is a subjective phrase meaning the way it is set up now it might be "doing all it can do" but that doesn't mean the set-up or capacity i...
by tritontr
Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Water Leaks
Replies: 2
Views: 1676

RE: Water Leaks

What is the water pressure inside your home? Could you be more specific on what kind of plastic pipe i.e., pvc,pex
by tritontr
Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:17 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Reflective shingles
Replies: 3
Views: 2455

RE: Reflective shingles

Check out the aura ventilator at www.roofvents.com no power required and no moving parts to wear out.
by tritontr
Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Roofing Help Needed.
Replies: 8
Views: 4407

RE: Roofing Help Needed.

kamiller, when I was referring to vents I meant venting your attic heat and moisture. I realize there is not much space to vent and maybe attic is the wrong word it is the space between your ceiling and the roof deck. Without vents the heat and moisture will cause damage to your decking and shingles...
by tritontr
Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:28 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussions
Topic: ? for JD
Replies: 2
Views: 2727

? for JD

Just curious after seeing your avatar all this time did you name your dog DeWalt?
by tritontr
Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:57 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: PEX v. PV ...
Replies: 3
Views: 2081

RE: PEX v. PV ...

If by PV you mean Polybutylene then you can get crimp rings at www.plumbingsupply.com Just click on( P) in the index scroll down to Polyybutylene Parts then scroll down again and you will see the crimp rings. Bought some as spares but have not used them yet.
by tritontr
Thu May 07, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: All Other HVAC Questions
Topic: outside unit
Replies: 2
Views: 2348

RE: outside unit

On your heat/ac question the first thing to find out is what size unit you need. This is done by calculating what is known as a heat load on your house. This formula takes a lot of things into consideration not just your square footage. Once you have the tonnage size from the heat load(also gives yo...
by tritontr
Mon May 04, 2009 5:13 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Finding area of a roof.
Replies: 6
Views: 2755

RE: Finding area of a roof.

Chris if you want somthing better then a static vent for removing the heat&moisture take a look at the Aura Ventilator at www.roofvent.com
by tritontr
Mon May 04, 2009 9:11 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: metal roof or shingle
Replies: 3
Views: 2200

RE: metal roof or shingle

Are you buying a single or doublewide? Does your part of the country see a lot of high winds each year say above 40mph? When you say metal are we talking the traditional metal like the home you have now or the new architectual metal like on site built homes and now offered on mobile homes? Do you kn...
by tritontr
Fri May 01, 2009 10:45 am
Forum: All Other HVAC Questions
Topic: Duct Replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 34788

RE: Duct Replacement

Craig it sounds like it could be mold I would suggest you have a licensed HVAC tech. come and check it out. You don't want to take a chance if it is mold that it could effect your health.
by tritontr
Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:48 am
Forum: All Other HVAC Questions
Topic: Mobile Air conditioning/heating units
Replies: 10
Views: 8390

RE: Mobile Air conditioning/heating units

No power= no a/c
by tritontr
Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: elec ? for water heater
Replies: 6
Views: 2678

RE: elec ? for water heater

We are cautioned about giving out any electrical advice on this forum due to the safety issues and not knowing the skill level of the people performing the work. I would advise contacting a licensed electrician in your area to guide you on how to proceed.
by tritontr
Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:38 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: replacing a water heater
Replies: 6
Views: 2999

RE: replacing a water heater

The MH electric waterheaters have side inlet and outlet. Follow Gregs advice above on wiring.
by tritontr
Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:28 am
Forum: All Other HVAC Questions
Topic: Proper Crossover installtion
Replies: 3
Views: 10050

RE: Proper Crossover installtion

Collins where the crossover starts is on the side with the furnace then where it attaches to the other half is usually at a spot in the ductwork that has been chosen by the factory engineer to meet the required airflow for that half of the home. The size of crossover pipe can be calculated by lookin...
by tritontr
Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:21 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: In need of a good checklist
Replies: 6
Views: 4382

RE: In need of a good checklist

JD and Yanita have great suggestions. Your worst enemy is water whether it is from plumbing problems of the past a leaking roof or windows. Look under the sinks and see what kind of plumbing system it has we may be able to tell you what your up against as far as future problems or repairs. Like JD m...