Make Trades Great Again Real Talk BS Session
Nov 25, 2025
Join Eric and Andy as they dive into the quirks of the HVAC industry. They share hilarious tales from a lengthy barn-dominium job and tackle the tech frustrations of controlling multiple boilers via apps. Discover why Americans cling to wall thermostats and learn about the challenges with outdoor sensors. They also discuss managing demanding customers, the chaos of early-morning texts, and the impact of communication in service. Tune in for insightful tips on wiring and navigate the tricky world of permits and customer expectations!
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Reluctant Barn Dominium Win
- Eric describes taking one last risky barn-dominium job because the owner was an electrician and motivated to finish quickly.
- The project finished smoothly and Eric got paid despite earlier vows to stop taking jobs from customers directly.
People Don't Need A Number On The Wall
- Eric argues people don't need a wall thermostat number to know comfort because the human body averages temperature well.
- He considers thermostats overrated and calls reliance on wall numbers unnecessary for comfort control.
Power Wireless Sensors Correctly
- Use an external 24V supply when the Viessmann boiler doesn't provide 24V on a 100 series board.
- Wire the wireless sensor's R and C correctly and check polarity if readings are wrong.