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Will Cover
| Favorite team: | North Carolina  |
| Location: | Davidson, NC |
| Biography: | John 14:6 — "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." |
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| Number of Posts: | 40264 |
| Registered on: | 3/8/2007 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: We'll be coming through Baton Rouge next week about lunch time
Posted by Will Cover on 6/12/26 at 6:45 am to ThroughThickAndThin
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We'll be coming through Baton Rouge next week about lunch time
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Just the wife and I and a 22lb. dog. Wanting seafood, the wife is expecting oysters.
These aren't necessarily known for seafood restaurants by the cuisine they serve, but they are still good restaurants and may have what you are looking for and are very dog friendly:
SoLou
Cocha
BLDG 5
The Chimes East
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re: Anyone recommend a brand of mini-split?
Posted by Will Cover on 6/11/26 at 12:54 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
My research shows Mitsubishi as one of the very best, followed by Daikan, and then Fujitsu.
re: Kleinpeter Family is Throwing a Fit
Posted by Will Cover on 6/11/26 at 7:07 am to WinnPtiger
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Perkins Rowe would work great in Vermont
Minus the homeless people, it's set up very nicely in "downtown" Burlington with many retail shops and restaurants.
re: Planning for HVAC system and things I need to know
Posted by Will Cover on 6/9/26 at 9:37 pm to Wilson
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You might have to get quotes from a bunch of HVAC companies before you find one that actually knows what their doing and actually gives a shite. 90% of them don't.
Without going into too much detail, the HVAC company that I plan to use has been around for over 70 years. Yes, it's changed ownership, but I know and trust the people who run it today and the person who is in charge today also came highly recommended by the builder I am going to use -- and the builder of the house that I am in today -- once I connected the dots.
re: Planning for HVAC system and things I need to know
Posted by Will Cover on 6/9/26 at 7:14 am to Citica8
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I think WillieC has spent way too much time watching Matt Risinger. I
:bow: :cheers:
I'm glad I posted here ... just saved quite a bit realizing that a variable speed will more than effectively handle dehumidifcation and that a whole home dehumidifier is most likely not necessary!
re: Planning for HVAC system and things I need to know
Posted by Will Cover on 6/9/26 at 7:11 am to CrawDude
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CrawDude
I just learned that my HVAC contractor does a Manual J calculation. However, it looks like for Manual D and S, I will need to seek a 3rd party.
I imagine that once I go that route (D and S), I provide this information to my HVAC contractor and ask them to review these documents and confirm whether they can install the system according to this design?
re: Planning for HVAC system and things I need to know
Posted by Will Cover on 6/9/26 at 6:54 am to Koolazzkat
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A lot of unnecessary shite to break and tech will have to order because he doesn’t carry it on his truck. Go basic, you’ll be a lot happier.
I just responded to another poster in this thread, and I now agree. Thanks for helping me come around to this conclusion.
re: Planning for HVAC system and things I need to know
Posted by Will Cover on 6/9/26 at 6:53 am to Citica8
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The vari speed and the dehumidifier probably won't be necessary.
I did both and the humidity stays in check without the dehumidifier.
My only experiences have been one-stage (single) HVAC systems. I've been very fortunate to never have experienced any HVAC issues in my current home - 18 years. I attritube that to a good product, and an even better install -- and preventive maintenance.
The only "downside" to the single stage is that relative humidity tends to creep up inside my home. I use 2 portable dehumidifiers and they certainly make a meaningful impact.
After posting in here, I'm doing more research on the variable speed HVAC systems, and this looks like it may be the answer and won't "require" me to add a whole home dehumidifier system. I had initially thought that a variable speed system and a whole home dehumidifer system were almost a requirement for one another. I am glad to learn I was wrong.
I do believe in the concept of "less is more" and with this new information (to me), this helps.
:cheers:
re: What’s the best everyday use vacuum these days?
Posted by Will Cover on 6/7/26 at 8:51 pm to cubsfan5150
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What’s the best everyday use vacuum these days?
This is the best vacuum for "quick" clean ups --- and for baseboards and crown molding.
Lightweight, about a 30 minute battery, and good suction. Oh, and it's a Dyson, so it's expensive. But there is nothing else in the market that I could find that comes close.
And that damn little neon green light --- it's amazing how much dust and whatever else in on the floor.
I also have another cordless Dyson for heavier duty jobs --- all of my floors are either wood, or tile. Not having an electrical cord is nice --- no restrictions, other than about a 60 minute battery.
re: New Screwdriver
Posted by Will Cover on 6/7/26 at 8:49 pm to AUVet21
I have all Milwaukee tools, but that's because I am heavily invested in their ecosystem (blower, drill, hammer drill, sander, vacuum, etc.).
My suggestion is to buy the one that fits you the best. Klein makes a great product as well.
My suggestion is to buy the one that fits you the best. Klein makes a great product as well.
re: Planning for HVAC system and things I need to know
Posted by Will Cover on 6/7/26 at 8:47 pm to doubleb
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Do not use flex duct.
What do you recommend?
re: They did it again - Pratt not advancing to runoff
Posted by Will Cover on 6/7/26 at 7:42 pm to Gator5220
It's not impossible to count faster — many countries and red states do it routinely.
CA chooses not to, because the current setup benefits the dominant party.
The current process sacrifices timely, credible results for volume --- which allows the Democratic party to craft as much "volume" needed to get the result they want.
CA chooses not to, because the current setup benefits the dominant party.
The current process sacrifices timely, credible results for volume --- which allows the Democratic party to craft as much "volume" needed to get the result they want.
re: Planning for HVAC system and things I need to know
Posted by Will Cover on 6/7/26 at 7:09 pm to CrawDude
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In essence, the electronics in a variable speed inverter HVAC condensing unit operate in same manner as a soft start - there is not a large temporary surge in “starting amps” required to start the variable speed inverter condensor’s DC compressor motor, as is required with a single stage condensor’s AC compressor motor.
Thank you for the information. I did not know that a variable speed inverter essentially acts as a soft start.
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Another thing you did not mention and probably have it covered, not HVAC related directly but important to it, install a whole house electrical surge protector to help protect the sensitive electronics of HVAC, and also all other appliances and electronics circuit boards. Voltage surges are real issue here particularly during hurricane season. Some HVAC companies require/insist a surge protector be installed on a variable speed inverter condensing unit to help protect the $1-2 K control board which runs that’s unit.
I actually have this on my list, and I will make sure to have it installed. Seems very minor in terms of cost versus the potential savings due to lightning strikes.
re: Planning for HVAC system and things I need to know
Posted by Will Cover on 6/7/26 at 7:07 pm to JusTrollin
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For even better results sheath each side in plywood then rock or even double rock.
I'm actually planning to sheath each side in plywood as well. Will help with sound insulation --- and --- I will have blocking everywhere inside my walls.
:cheers:
re: Palermo in Baton Rouge --- closed
Posted by Will Cover on 6/7/26 at 7:05 pm to NickyT
Interesting. I hope that is true. I don't like seeing small businesses fail.
re: When you own family deceives you.
Posted by Will Cover on 6/7/26 at 5:38 pm to WWII Collector
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When you own family deceives you.
It happens. If you pay close enough attention, people will reveal to you who they really are.
My own blood sister had my mom's will changed --- and removed my other sister and me from it --- AFTER my mom was diagnosed by a medical professional with vascular dementia. She's pure evil masked behind a friendly, manipulating smile. She lobbied and told everyone who would listen the complete opposite. I lost family members over this because they chose to side and believe her story, which is fine. I don't have to defend. I sleep well at night. I have a clean conscious. I know what is right, and what she did is far opposite of this (she also allowed my mother in her very late stages of dementia to live by herself without a caregiver, and she had her sleeping on a mattress ----- on the floor).
Money has the tendency to bring out the worst in many people. I don't harbor any hate, but I will gladly smile when I learn that she comes down with a terminal disease. My wish is that her death is a slow, long and painful one.
re: Planning for HVAC system and things I need to know
Posted by Will Cover on 6/7/26 at 5:31 pm to CrawDude
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That’s about as comprehensive's list of items as one can come up with, you’ll have the HVAC contractor’s head swimming…..lol.
:lol: To me, this is such a critical component of one's home, especially in south Louisiana.
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Once you have building plans-blue prints you can hire specialists around the country to do manual J, S and D for you. Email the prints and details to them. Really not that expensive in the grand scheme of things. But there should be locals that do this.
I had no idea this information could be sent off electronically to those who specialize in this area. Makes sense. And this is something I will look into.
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Also, if these are variable speed inverter HVAC units that you are considering, sounds like it is, you will not need soft starts to start and run the units on a portable generators during power outages.
I am looking at a whole-home generator (Kohler). I assume this applies here as well?
In general, I thought it was always a good suggestion, generator or no generator, to consider a soft-start. Is that not the case?
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Assuming you are not including a whole house standby generator, have everything set up that you have a properly sized natural gas line near the main outside electrical panel-disconnect (near the electrical meters) where a standby generator would be located. Often times the natural meters and electrical service are on opposite sides of the house, like mine. Easy thing to do with a new build.
Agreed. I am planning to place the condensers on the shaded side of house (as much as possible), and I will have my generator located on the same side as electrical panel and gas line -- and by my condensors.
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You have manual D (ductwork) on your list. Can’t over emphasize the importance of this as duct work sizing and location is every bit as important in home comfort as the cooling & heating equipment/install, and as I understand even more so with variable speed inverter HVAC equipment that operate at low speed/capacity for much of the year.
Agreed. The "supply" to cool/heat the house is just as important as the source.
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As I recall, duct leakage tests are required by code in Louisiana for new construction.
I believe this is correct.
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don’t recall if blower door test (house envelope air leakage) is required but add that to your list to discuss with builder. It’s relevant to HVAC.
I don't believe this is required by regulations, but this is something that I want and will do.
:cheers:
re: Planning for HVAC system and things I need to know
Posted by Will Cover on 6/7/26 at 5:13 pm to wickowick
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Variable speed gives you the ability to run on on a temperature point and a humidity point, it will run a low speeds to remove humidity even when the temp is in check
Noted.
:cheers:
Are you suggesting then that a dehumidifier might not be necessary?
re: Planning for HVAC system and things I need to know
Posted by Will Cover on 6/7/26 at 5:11 pm to LSUtigerME
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Are you locked to that brand, American Standard?
No. I could also choose either Rheem (and Ruud) from my HVAC contractor. I've read that American Standard is essentially Trane, and Ruud is essentially Rheem. Same parts --- one goes one way down the assembly line, and the other goes another way -- with different badging and colors.
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Your residential contractor is gonna hate you, and you’ll get a high bid just for the hassle. Not saying it’s right, but you’ll have to be pretty selective and pay for it with these specifications.
Not likely, and hopefully not. There is a long-standing relationship in play here that is not your customary relationship.
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Also don’t see anything about heating, gas vs electric vs heat pump. I’m assuming gas furnace, but just as part of that conversation.
Correct, gas furnace.
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Also seems pretty critical in this specification that your HVAC contractor closely coordinates with your insulation contractor.
Agreed.
re: Sammy’s Highland Rd Closing
Posted by Will Cover on 6/7/26 at 5:02 pm to VoodooGlowSkull
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The fried cheese will be missed.
Chimes and Dempsey's -- and I think evn Walk-On's have an excellent fried cheese.
Former Bull and current Bulls announcer, Stacy King has died
Posted by Will Cover on 6/7/26 at 1:10 pm
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