Can you PM me Gavins contact as well. Thank you!!
Can you PM me Gavins contact as well. Thank you!!
+1 on that request. PM please & thanks
Sent to both of you
GO FLAMES GO!
Trying to get a minisplit system squared away on the condo in Edmonton.
220v and copper lines are already roughed into the condo, so no penetration (heh) approval required by the board.
For a job that is essentially put the condensor outside, attach the wiring that is already there, connect to the copper tubes that are already there, tear out some chunks of drywall and mount the fan unit inside, I'm averaging $4k plus in quotes.
Thinking I might pickup a cheap Senville unit ($1k cdn shipped) and do it myself, pay an HVAC guy just to connect the copper lines and vac/charge the AC system.
Just ranting I suppose, $4k seems overkill when the hard work is already done.
I paid quite a bit less than that for central AC a couple years ago. That seems insane.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
It was ~4400 for 2500 sq ft home from W&J when I was asking for quotes. Said it could be $750-1k more next year. Not sure if he was trying to sell me on buying a unit now and installing it later, but who knows.
Was quoted $4600 for 2250sq ft home from W&J. Trane 13 SearThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
It's time for my seasonal advice to get a quieter machine. 3db is the threshold for "noticeably quieter" and to me, totally worthwhile.
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That's because a reduction of 3dB is half the noise level.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Aside from smugly stating "it's logarithmic" I don't understand it, at all.
I prolly still deserve a throat punch though...
3dB reduces the wife's complaints by 100%, but the neighbors by 0%, thus resulting in a 50% noise reduction.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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If you fuck the neighbour's wife and/or dad, the complaints end in a big hurry.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Everyone wins.
Prob, but I ain't going to deliver it.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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thanks for the contact info all, I think I'm gonna go with Gavin, he gave me three options to consider (4350-4600), and WJ was 4200+GST with Trane (2000sqft 2 storey), so hopefully install will be May!
Pad or bracket? Which option
Originally posted by GTS Jeff
You know those bored stay at home moms who's entire lives revolve around driving their kids to soccer, various cleaning accessories, and worrying about neighbourhood rapists? The kind of people that watch the View and go "uh huh..." Those unfulfilled people who try to fill the void in their empty lives by writing whiny letters to the editor complaining about shit that no one really cares about?
Well imagine if instead of writing that letter to the editor, she just posts on a car forum for car enthusiasts. That's Kritafo.
Pad. Bracket will transfer more noise into your house (not much, but some).
For those concerned about noise, apparently there are covers that you can install inside the AC unit that basically blankets the compressor. Supposed to be good for a substantial noise reduction.
Dunno if it's been talked about, but noise seems to be a common concern. They are available on Amazon and whatnot.
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I have done zero research on the subject, but something tells me it would have an impact on the lifespan of the compressor if you wrap it in a blanket. Otherwise, why wouldn't companies would be doing that from the outset?
Companies aren't interested in cheap modifications that make their product more desirable. That's the only logical conclusion.
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Mice will love it.