Some techs and contractors swear that flex ducts are an evil invention and should never be used in ANY circumstance. I agree with what duct design expert Jack Rise said on the podcast when I asked him about flex ducts: “There's a lot of problems with flex duct, there really is, and it's a good product, […]

Some of the scariest practices that occur in the field surround brazing practices and tank and regulator handling. A few obvious tips are: Store tanks completely secure and upright with nothing nearby that can easily open or damage the tank valve. NEVER store tanks in a torch kit with it off only at the torch […]

I got a lot of comments that many of you discharge run capacitors with a voltmeter. I test this method vs. the capacitor discharge tool I created. Obviously, many of you use needle nose pliers or a screwdriver. While this is widely practiced, it could result in an arc, shock, or damage to the capacitor. […]