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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-25-16, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,829
Posted By STM
The instructions for calibration in the lid don't...

The instructions for calibration in the lid don't seem so bad to me. For what it cost I'm sure it'll serve my purposes. I love old tools too! :D
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-22-16, 12:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,829
Posted By STM
$30 micron gauge

http://i.imgur.com/cElDXTm.jpg

Just came in today.
I think I did alright. Gotta go pick up two D-cell batteries and I'll give it a test. :D
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-16-16, 08:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,278
Posted By STM
Well my A/C guy left the vampire tap open. :( I...

Well my A/C guy left the vampire tap open. :( I pulled vacuum on the system for a few hours yesterday. He tapped into the suction line and the dryer is between the tap and the compressor so hopefully...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-15-16, 04:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,278
Posted By STM
It's cool, I got the 5k emptied last night by the...

It's cool, I got the 5k emptied last night by the A/C guy from work. Should be sitting full of nitrogen now. Picked up 1/2lb of Sil-Flo at the hardware store today but my normal torch head isn't...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-15-16, 11:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,278
Posted By STM
Alright, learned another tidbit then. So I should...

Alright, learned another tidbit then. So I should choose one with a listed temperature range.

For instance a Sporlan EFV-1/2-c is an Adjustable superheat valve, R22, with an internal equalizer and...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-15-16, 06:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,278
Posted By STM
Ok from what I can gather this is an adjustable,...

Ok from what I can gather this is an adjustable, pressure limiting TXV. I think that's what I need after reading on what the pressure limiting does. Apparently it allows the system to work wider...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-15-16, 04:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,278
Posted By STM
http://www.sporlanonline.com/literature/10/10-10.p...

http://www.sporlanonline.com/literature/10/10-10.pdf

The F series are adjustable. :D
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-15-16, 01:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,083
Posted By STM
Huge refrigerant chart

May be of use to someone. PDF.

http://detector-cooling.web.cern.ch/Detector-Cooling/data/Refr.ptchart2.pdf
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-15-16, 01:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,278
Posted By STM
So propane is better than R134a? What about the...

So propane is better than R134a? What about the R152a from electronics dusters? Just read a little bit on that and people are claiming better performance than R134a.

How do I tell if the TXV is...
Forum: Lighting 07-15-16, 01:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,359
Posted By STM
Great Value LED's

Put two 60W equivalent Great Value (Wal-Mart house brand) LED's in the other day. These things throw off way more light than 60W equivalent CFL's. Looks like it to me anyway. Only $8 for 4 of them.
...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-15-16, 12:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,332
Posted By STM
That's making C25 look better. Lol, that's what...

That's making C25 look better. Lol, that's what I'm used to using with a MIG anyway so it's probably what I'll get.
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-15-16, 12:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,278
Posted By STM
On the capacity loss issue, wouldn't changing the...

On the capacity loss issue, wouldn't changing the cap tube out for a TXV help alleviate some of that? This is the one I was looking at.
...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-14-16, 11:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,278
Posted By STM
I'm in the Grenada/Greenwood area. I do come up...

I'm in the Grenada/Greenwood area. I do come up to Batesville from time to time to slide the old Lowe's card. I'd be happy to take it off your hands if it's in the way. :D Never turn down free...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-14-16, 12:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,332
Posted By STM
Will keep an eye out every day till I have the...

Will keep an eye out every day till I have the cash freed up to order from Cyberweld if not. Just wanted to say I'm on page 42 of your aquaponics thread and that looks great!
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-14-16, 12:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,332
Posted By STM
My squirt gun is a Lincoln 125, 120v running flux...

My squirt gun is a Lincoln 125, 120v running flux core now, mainly want the gas for thinner stuff, I'll still have flux core and stick for heavier iron. Done a tiny bit of O/A welding but the MIG is...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-13-16, 09:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,278
Posted By STM
Well howdy! I'll have to see what the weekend...

Well howdy!
I'll have to see what the weekend holds for me work wise before I can give am answer but I'll definitely keep it in mind. Thanks!
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-13-16, 11:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,332
Posted By STM
I checked craigslist but didn't see anything....

I checked craigslist but didn't see anything. Will be next week before I have the "disposable" funds to buy one, maybe something will turn up in the meantime. I'll be buying a pound of silphos 5%...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-13-16, 10:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,332
Posted By STM
I priced it for 75/25 argon/co2, most common mig...

I priced it for 75/25 argon/co2, most common mig shield mix.
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-13-16, 02:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,332
Posted By STM
Cyl Tec Inert Gas Cylinder - 80 Cubic Foot...

Cyl Tec Inert Gas Cylinder - 80 Cubic Foot...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-13-16, 02:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,332
Posted By STM
75/25 argon/co2 works fine for brazing right?...

75/25 argon/co2 works fine for brazing right? Bottle is more expensive but then I'd have a bottle to convert my Lincoln flux core welder to MIG.

Edit: I see elsewhere this was tested and...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-12-16, 03:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,278
Posted By STM
Oh, and I agree that running the condenser into...

Oh, and I agree that running the condenser into the top isn't best. I'm thinking now to tee the drain valve to the side and run the condenser coil in there. Keep it nice and low in the coolest part...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-12-16, 03:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,278
Posted By STM
Hm, I thought there wasnt much difference in the...

Hm, I thought there wasnt much difference in the compression ratio between R22 and R4R410a. Like 3.2:1 vs 3.4:1 or so. Already have the 5k, but I could charge with 134a if it would be better, no...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-12-16, 03:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,332
Posted By STM
Cool, that's what I'll use then. I'll call the...

Cool, that's what I'll use then. I'll call the rental place and airgas to see. If I can't rent then I can get a 5lb bottle on ebay or amazon to fill or swap. GCA320 nipple only $10 so no issue...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-11-16, 09:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,332
Posted By STM
http://i.imgur.com/EQsIzky.jpg Here's my...

http://i.imgur.com/EQsIzky.jpg

Here's my regulator. Victor inert gas, max inlet pressure 3000psi. Seems like it would work for purging, since we wouldn't be trying to build pressure.
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-11-16, 09:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,332
Posted By STM
Hm, if that's the case then a 5lb industrial...

Hm, if that's the case then a 5lb industrial style tank may be better. Easier to fill locally. I have a MIG flow regulator, would that work for purging if I swap the tank side nipple out to fit the...
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