HVAC Community Hub | Tristan | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/tristan-girard25/activity/ Activity feed for Tristan. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:07 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.18.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 5b0b0cc48b18696d4bacb788162e5667 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6775/#acomment-6793 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:40:44 +1200 Raised mine and didn’t lose any work.

In reply to - Pietro posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Hey, ]]> 5bc8d15f05e93edfd4fb3c9f030639e8 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6773/#acomment-6780 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:08:58 +1200 Helps with job descriptions and notes.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Anyone here using AI for day to day office work? ]]> 1c3794531e8f629da06890fa4061c0ab Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6608/#acomment-6630 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:44:23 +1200 Welcome to builder pricing 😄

In reply to - Hunter posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Trying to get in with a few builders right now and still figuring out my pricing. Feels like I’m coming in too high because I’m not getting […] ]]> 09a8ca67e09d4e06c18714eaa3b87a95 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6511/#acomment-6520 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:03:28 +1200 Good to know it’s not just me.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Bought a new vacuum pump thinking it would speed things up, but honestly not seeing much difference compared to my old one yet. Maybe I’m missing […] ]]> 15b2ddadf8f4064db483f878ecbb4501 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6511/#acomment-6515 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:02:21 +1200 That’s interesting, maybe I haven’t really tested it on bigger jobs yet.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Bought a new vacuum pump thinking it would speed things up, but honestly not seeing much difference compared to my old one yet. Maybe I’m missing […] ]]> 7cf7f9659230ea68cf9ebd5ac641ae3e Tristan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Bought a new vacuum pump thinking it would speed things […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6511/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:41:00 +1200 Bought a new vacuum pump thinking it would speed things up, but honestly not seeing much difference compared to my old one yet. Maybe I’m missing something, but as long as I’m pulling down properly and holding, it all feels the same on most jobs. Curious if anyone actually noticed a real upgrade going from a basic pump to a higher-end one.

]]> 10 f151d94d337a61df36f20da4bd42fff2 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6353/#acomment-6354 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:48:10 +1300 Subcooling at 18°F with superheat at 8°F on a 74°F day that TXV is overfeeding. Liquid backing up into the condenser raises head pressure. New valve doesnt mean correctly set valve.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Carrier 24ACC636, R410A, 3-ton. First startup of the season. Suction 115 PSI Discharge 445 PSI. Superheat 8°F. Subcooling 18°F. Ambient 74°F. Charge […] ]]> b04217b2e89aec2e0018f54181addd9f Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6315/#acomment-6351 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:46:08 +1300 The business reality is that leak detection on residential takes time that most flat rate pricing doesn’t cover. So guys skip it. Not defending it, just explaining why it happens.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices System is low on charge. No obvious leak. No oil staining anywhere on the lineset, no traces at the fittings, coil looks clean. Customer […] ]]> 53c884e3e0106e379ee02aa961180d62 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6248/#acomment-6261 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:48:43 +1300 Should’ve just set them with a helicopter. Way faster.

In reply to - Luca posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs New RTUs just landed for a warehouse changeout. Three units going up on the roof later today. Always a bit of coordination getting the crane […] ]]> c2c4af288e7435d8aaef369ecf918c41 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6182/#acomment-6200 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:35:38 +1300 That’s the best way to say it. Systems can hide problems for months before they tap out.

In reply to - James posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had a customer today tell me, It was working fine yesterday.” Funny how that sentence usually means I’m about to find something that’s […] ]]> 0cd9a484ee715a5380156eced209b158 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6065/#acomment-6103 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:29:17 +1300 If mice got in once, they probably chewed the inner liner too.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Alright I need a reality check. Redoing some duct runs at my Dad’s place. He bought flex and left it sitting for a while. Mice clearly […] ]]> 163bab6356ac748dc7de6afd43f4c65d Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6081/#acomment-6092 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:47:26 +1300 Trace is good but since they stopped updates it feels dated. We switched to IES for bigger projects.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello, ]]> 3efb1c0a897f91b572019d0123e49e53 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5491/#acomment-5493 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:21:12 +1300 Did you check voltage drop across the contactor under load or just visual so far?

In reply to - Francesco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Contact points are showing early signs of heat stress and wear. Pitting and discoloration suggest rising resistance, which can lead to voltage […] ]]> 6ceb7b0c3322230a8ee5ad5502012410 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5376/#acomment-5406 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:14:45 +1300 Funny how customers never believe something that small can shut everything down

In reply to - Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Tiny part. Big problem. ]]> 403ff0ccbe39b5246cc56b704a7c955f Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4964/#acomment-4966 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:46:21 +1300 Hard offsets like that create turbulence right at the discharge. Even if total CFM isn’t terrible, you lose efficiency and the fan works harder than it should. Seen this cause premature blower failures too.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer complained about poor airflow and high runtime even though the unit was cooling. Pressures were fine, compressor was doing its job, but […] ]]> 4e817a1893c59f4080764fe28dbc3f2b Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4948/#acomment-4958 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:44:50 +1300 Even partial buildup on a forward-curved wheel kills efficiency fast. You don’t need it fully packed to lose airflow, especially on older systems already marginal on static.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer’s been saying the air never really feels strong even though the system runs all day. Opened it up today and this is what we’re working […] ]]> 64c08996bcc2d3431a929d7d0bb09c1d Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3889/#acomment-3890 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:44:10 +1300 I still worry automation makes things feel less personal.

In reply to - Matthew posted an update in the group The HVAC Automation Blueprint I used to think our office was on top of things. Then I started noticing how many follow-ups depended on someone remembering – […] ]]> 7d3b2eb6da42ef37274ae14db6acd8de Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3096/#acomment-3097 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:03:41 +1300 This is exactly what I needed. My email pipeline is half done and I don’t even know what’s missing.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals I’ve been noticing that a lot of members are working hard on improving their follow-ups, but the email […] ]]> ce8d1c39ba1ef878b3b088d3886659c0 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3069/#acomment-3086 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:21:24 +1300 Are there any new groups or topics coming soon?

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I’d love to see everyone getting more involved across all the groups here. Jump in, share your thoughts, ask questions, and support each other – it […] ]]> 80ab754f03929bc11d5796c229e1cea3 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2773/#acomment-2779 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:36:00 +1300 That’s a great point. The control logic might not be rotating the circuits evenly.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Has anyone run into sporadic compressor overheating on multi-circuit rooftop units? We’ve got a few systems where one circuit keeps running […] ]]> d400984e767f7619246de2d5f34362e6 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2773/#acomment-2777 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:35:59 +1300 Yeah, I was thinking along those lines. Will check if there’s any oil imbalance between the sight glasses.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Has anyone run into sporadic compressor overheating on multi-circuit rooftop units? We’ve got a few systems where one circuit keeps running […] ]]> 2d7b4050b2e702218c89ff02527ab73f Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2773/#acomment-2775 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:35:58 +1300 Good catch. I might swap sensors between circuits to confirm if that’s what’s going on.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Has anyone run into sporadic compressor overheating on multi-circuit rooftop units? We’ve got a few systems where one circuit keeps running […] ]]> 19e1dcb8fa3ee85f3700f543854c5af8 Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Has anyone run into sporadic compressor overheating […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2773/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:35:57 +1300 Has anyone run into sporadic compressor overheating on multi-circuit rooftop units?

We’ve got a few systems where one circuit keeps running noticeably hotter than the others – even though suction/discharge pressures and superheat readings look pretty normal. Oil levels and refrigerant charge check out fine, too.

It’s not tripping on high… Read more

]]> 6 520aa173e99c3d926c3b08b9784f2f92 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2506/#acomment-2507 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:56:42 +1300 Sure, voltage drops randomly… must be ghost electrons again.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Variable speed drive blower isn’t ramping properly -voltage keeps dropping intermittently, connections all checked. Could this be VFD […] ]]> e8125e000ed3c1d397c62e9624031a77 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2283/#acomment-2284 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:24:13 +1300 Yup, had that happen with an Ecobee. Ended up being low 24V on the common line – not enough power to stay connected.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Ran into something weird today -a smart thermostat kept losing communication with the air handler, even though Wi-Fi and power were fine. Tried […] ]]> 46e832379dabf7bd8a754c9ba3e0f1db Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2082/#acomment-2085 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:58:06 +1300 Do you recommend any specific tools for lead capture?

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group The HVAC Automation Blueprint Hey HVAC pros, I’ve been thinking a lot about how automation is changing our industry-and honestly, it’s a game-changer. One […] ]]> 2179b5fcec61c27db0fca562a01c7127 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1921/#acomment-1922 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:36:22 +1200 In my experience, starting off with just a piece or two makes a huge difference. When we went fully automated right off the bat, it felt like a circus with all the moving parts, and I ended up spending more time troubleshooting than actually fixing stuff. Focus on the scheduling and invoicing first to lighten the load, then ease into the rest… Read more

In reply to - Jameson posted an update in the group The HVAC Automation Blueprint Just sat in on a demo for this full HVAC automation blueprint—scheduling, dispatching, invoicing, the whole nine yards. It looked incredible, […] ]]> e8580500482a7eac1b7897c4a869e50f Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1837/#acomment-1854 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:35:26 +1200 Future HVAC should focus on reliable tech over complexity.

In reply to - Alejandro posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Lately I’ve been diving into automation in HVAC, and honestly, I’m kind of torn about it. The energy savings and real-time monitoring […] ]]> b1fb35d936b784196a14017b36234146 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1617/#acomment-1626 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:11:13 +1200 We tried automating follow-ups but ended up confusing some customers. Any advice?

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group The HVAC Automation Blueprint Automation Isn’t the Future of HVAC-It’s the Present When it comes to scaling an HVAC company, automation isn’t just a […] ]]> de2f7bd1cb9d2d2d0a1cb26a5941f264 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1322/#acomment-1325 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:43:39 +1200 Don’t skip the filters-the inlet filter often gets overlooked and lets contaminants in. I clean mine every other job.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Just walked into a new build and the tech vacuum pump was coughing out a milky oil cloud-sign of moisture contamination right there. We […] ]]> 12c1fb830fc985b9ff4847ec4e2afbb9 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1247/#acomment-1248 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:26:03 +1200 Nice-those wall racks keep hoses off the floor and prevent kinks. Cuts downtime uncoiling.

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Upgraded my hose storage: installed a wall-mounted aluminum rack for quick hose hang-up, plus added a water/oil-resistant “Hose Hauler” bag for vacuum […] ]]> a85a526067576527441e1df939e50bfa Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/862/#acomment-886 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:39 +1200 100%. Learned that the hard way more than once.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos before and after every install or repair. Didn’t think much of it at first, but […] ]]> 45c1469f74444d6ecf2795e2b3d9a65d Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/862/#acomment-884 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:38 +1200 That’s a brilliant use of your photo archive. Respect.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos before and after every install or repair. Didn’t think much of it at first, but […] ]]> 0511849a7d5a4873e5f94ef286ca8b79 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/862/#acomment-882 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:38 +1200 Sometimes petty = protection 🤷‍♂️

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos before and after every install or repair. Didn’t think much of it at first, but […] ]]> 4afb00504490b8bfe29320d0665a8156 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/862/#acomment-880 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:37 +1200 That’s solid. Might add that as a final-step policy.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos before and after every install or repair. Didn’t think much of it at first, but […] ]]> d4273250e2ef084565c9f427fabf0854 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/862/#acomment-878 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:37 +1200 🤣 Nothing beats catching them in their own photo!

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos before and after every install or repair. Didn’t think much of it at first, but […] ]]> 3a897a4e80a1dacdaa02fd1dfa7a5687 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/862/#acomment-876 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:36 +1200 Didn’t think of geo-tags. That’s gold for compliance jobs—appreciate the share!

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos before and after every install or repair. Didn’t think much of it at first, but […] ]]> 40c0539b1b98e2528c77fcab3440b30e Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/862/#acomment-874 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:36 +1200 And worth every penny of effort too 😂

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos before and after every install or repair. Didn’t think much of it at first, but […] ]]> 778f1b9a21eab4431689dfd13737fc86 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/862/#acomment-872 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:35 +1200 Same here. The work got tighter without needing to say a word.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos before and after every install or repair. Didn’t think much of it at first, but […] ]]> ce154c2be6e9401a11084c7fec24a7e0 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/862/#acomment-870 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:35 +1200 That’s gotta go in the crew hall of fame 😂

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos before and after every install or repair. Didn’t think much of it at first, but […] ]]> b7ceca8a0ec208752eeb8a87e4ec29af Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/862/#acomment-868 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:34 +1200 Smart. That little habit probably saves hours on callbacks.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos before and after every install or repair. Didn’t think much of it at first, but […] ]]> 2b47fd5eae324bfe9e13c19082c8b190 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/862/#acomment-866 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:34 +1200 LOL. Same here—until a client “remembered” something we never installed 😅

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos before and after every install or repair. Didn’t think much of it at first, but […] ]]> 3438b528b5e81920ffcc9eb351c93134 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/862/#acomment-864 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:34 +1200 That’s next-level. Might add that step for our bigger installs—good call.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos before and after every install or repair. Didn’t think much of it at first, but […] ]]> 8e253eadf6e8ad2b04f53fe043ccd082 Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/862/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:33 +1200 One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos before and after every install or repair. Didn’t think much of it at first, but now it’s part of the process. Helps with: ✅ Client disputes
✅ Training new techs
✅ Liability issues
✅ Showing clean workmanship
✅ Warranty claims

We just snap a few pics before, during, and after—and… Read more

]]> 24 9112afa39defc93c1b5c9ba2ab4d84d8 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/646/#acomment-653 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:48:37 +1200 We use Metabo for some of the cutting tools. Surprisingly durable. A bit heavy but worth it for the torque.

In reply to - Agustin posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Cordless tools have come a long way, but not all of them hold up in the HVAC field. After trying a bunch of brands over the last couple years, I’ve […] ]]> a67802eb6b5ebb8035086990f9564c7a Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/583/#acomment-600 Sat, 05 Jul 2025 20:20:40 +1200 Sometimes the VAV boxes are simply not opening all the way due to firmware bugs or miscalibration. We’ve had to reprogram dozens on one job.

In reply to - Salvatore posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs

I’m honestly pretty stressed right now. We’re working on this big office project, and the chillers are just not keeping up during the peak […]

]]> dd2e1babdd6c8ba71ea87750f45f4c9f Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/485/#acomment-492 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:16:42 +1200 Valves really mess things up when they’re off. Good call!

In reply to - Hugo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs

Had an interesting moment today on an office project. We were troubleshooting a server room with a 100 TR chiller, and everything seemed fine. […]

]]> e1021813ee378c6f03833341032ebb10 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/347/#acomment-353 Mon, 05 May 2025 06:16:48 +1200 I’ve had projects delayed for weeks because reused ducts were moldy inside. Never worth it.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs

A Big Lesson from a Big Project – Water Leakage from Existing Ducts

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a recent situation from a major project I’ve been […]

]]> 1863785e120c42f8c1ab576e6ef01f07 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/299/#acomment-306 Thu, 01 May 2025 10:41:27 +1200 Totally agree—line set size alone can kill performance.

In reply to - Michael posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices

HVAC Install Tip of the Day:

Level it, seal it, size it right!

Clean work = happy clients + fewer callbacks.

Quality work always shows!




]]> 9bf968f1d035bbdf3bbd9d6759ba3759 Tristan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/200/#acomment-206 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:47:05 +1200 Duct sealing. I use mastic every time. Foil tape only where it makes sense.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices

HVAC Installation – Where It All Starts

Over the years, I’ve learned one thing that’s never failed me: no matter how high-end the equipment is, […]

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