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I meant for just a normal thermostat. I’d replace a battery smart thermostat in a heartbeat, fuck that.
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So we don't have a C-wire hooked up to ours, meaning it uses the hvac wiring to recharge the battery, but that takes a long time, so if the Nest is constantly running there is a period of time whereby it needs to shut down completely and re-charge...
We also have radiant floor heating in our house, so each individual room has its own thermostat. The Nest only controls the A/C to the upstairs. When they installed it they probably believed that you didn't need the C-wire, but as the article below says... you don't need it until you do.
smartthermostatguide.com
Our house was built in the 60s. Our old house, same thing. We didn't have a C-wire running to our thermostat so I never bought a Nest.
edit: from the article, this is exactly what happened to us which caused the A/C to overheat:
In this case, Nest will very briefly attempt to draw power from your HVAC system on its own. Some users call this “power stealing”. The Nest only “power steals” when the HVAC system is off, and it stops when the system is on. This call for power is meant to be brief and undetected, a tiny “pulse”, but some systems are very sensitive and see the Nest’s small power draw as a call to turn on. Of course, once the system is on then the Nest stops its attempt to charge itself and the furnace or AC turns off again, but then the Nest is still low battery so starts to draw power again. The end result is a furnace or A/C in a loop of rapidly turning on and off.
We also have radiant floor heating in our house, so each individual room has its own thermostat. The Nest only controls the A/C to the upstairs. When they installed it they probably believed that you didn't need the C-wire, but as the article below says... you don't need it until you do.
No C-wire? Install a Nest thermostat at your own risk
Nest says you don't need a C-wire - until you do.
smartthermostatguide.com
Our house was built in the 60s. Our old house, same thing. We didn't have a C-wire running to our thermostat so I never bought a Nest.
edit: from the article, this is exactly what happened to us which caused the A/C to overheat:
In this case, Nest will very briefly attempt to draw power from your HVAC system on its own. Some users call this “power stealing”. The Nest only “power steals” when the HVAC system is off, and it stops when the system is on. This call for power is meant to be brief and undetected, a tiny “pulse”, but some systems are very sensitive and see the Nest’s small power draw as a call to turn on. Of course, once the system is on then the Nest stops its attempt to charge itself and the furnace or AC turns off again, but then the Nest is still low battery so starts to draw power again. The end result is a furnace or A/C in a loop of rapidly turning on and off.
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When we had this issue, removing the lose scale from the aerator fixed it.
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Blazin
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I'll try this now since that is quick and easy. If that doesn't work I could replace the stem cartridge as well. Challenge there would be finding the right one. I installed this faucet 16yrs ago.
MOEN 2-Handle Replacement Cartridge 1224 - The Home Depot
The MOEN 2-Handle Replacement Cartridge fits most MOEN 2-handle kitchen and bath faucets. It can also be used in most 2 and 3-handle tub/shower faucets.
www.homedepot.com
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My kitchen faucet has had the same issue for a while now. One day I noticed there's a tiny pinhole on the top of the faucet. I assume someone left a rag soaked with something corrosive and it ate through the top of the faucet. I haven't bothered to seal the pinhole or replace the faucet yet.
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the house i'm bidding on (i'm bidding on 3 actually) is 1990s and has this huge ass ac unit
and right next to it, is the one i'm used to seeing
i thought one replaced the other, but they both look in good condition.
then i check the break and it fucking connects the small one is for the top and the huge one is for the living room.
jesus, looks like i'm gonna actually switch it up and use the ecobee and have like 4 sensors
how would one thermostat even control 2 units like that? (or just 2 thermstats in the house? didn't see one on the top floor but wasn't looking) i gotta go check on the wiring online.
and right next to it, is the one i'm used to seeing
i thought one replaced the other, but they both look in good condition.
then i check the break and it fucking connects the small one is for the top and the huge one is for the living room.
jesus, looks like i'm gonna actually switch it up and use the ecobee and have like 4 sensors
how would one thermostat even control 2 units like that? (or just 2 thermstats in the house? didn't see one on the top floor but wasn't looking) i gotta go check on the wiring online.
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Yeah, that's something to look in to. I haven't a clue how you'd control all that with one thermostat.
Sounds like you have separate systems for upstairs and down, you'll want separate stats for each. Lot of guys like ecobee and nest, do not recommend nest as even with a common installed they fail in lots of weird ways.the house i'm bidding on (i'm bidding on 3 actually) is 1990s and has this huge ass ac unit
and right next to it, is the one i'm used to seeing
i thought one replaced the other, but they both look in good condition.
then i check the break and it fucking connects the small one is for the top and the huge one is for the living room.
jesus, looks like i'm gonna actually switch it up and use the ecobee and have like 4 sensors
how would one thermostat even control 2 units like that? (or just 2 thermstats in the house? didn't see one on the top floor but wasn't looking) i gotta go check on the wiring online.
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On the other hand, I’ve had a Nest for ~ 8 years and it’s rock solid. I highly recommend it.
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Any recommendations for a battery powered mowers? My new yard is much smaller than my old one, so no doubt I could do it on a single 60 minute charge.
My old one is almost 10 years old and is starting to shit the bed... replaced the spark plug so not sure if I fucked it by putting old gas in it or what the problem is, but I'm thinking I need a new one.
My old one is almost 10 years old and is starting to shit the bed... replaced the spark plug so not sure if I fucked it by putting old gas in it or what the problem is, but I'm thinking I need a new one.
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Friend has the Greenworks 80v and loves it. I haven’t used it but trust his judgement on stuff like that, we’re pretty similar in our expectations.
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Fogel
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I upgraded from my 40v kobalt to a gas Honda and it was a huge upgrade. And gas mowers have come quite a ways since I was younger and getting a workout just trying to pull start it. Starts on first pull and eats through everything. And being a Honda it should last forever with just basic maintenance and cleaning.
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The first year we had a house my dad gave me his electric mower that used a cord. It sucked so bad having to flip that cord out of your way. You got a pattern down where you didn’t have to do it a lot but it was unavoidable eventually.
Bought a gas mower the next year and it’s been running ever since with no problems. Craftsman with a Briggs Stratton engine. All I’ve done in 13 years is adding oil, changed the air filter a couple times. Replaced the back wheels at like ~$15 each when the plastic gears broke.
If it dies I will probably try the Greenworks 80v, just because I’m already in their line so why not. It doesn’t seem like it’s going to ever die though. The body has no rust on it still. Starts on first pull still.