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MARION, Texas — Russell Irvin Perry, 87, of Marion, formerly of Roundup, passed away on July 14, 2014.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence A. Perry and Jennie (Stephens) Perry.
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So close, but yet so far away. That was the scenario for the Waukesha Wings boys hockey team Saturday.
Playing in the WIAA sectional championship game Saturday night at the Naga-Waukee Ice Arena, the Wings lost a heartbreaking 4-3 decision to the Whitefish Bay Storm.
By winning, the Storm earned a berth into Thursday's state tournament at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Whitefish Bay (22-4-1) will play against Eau Claire Memorial at 6 p.m.
Waukesha, a combined team of players from the three public schools in Waukesha along with players from Pewaukee and St. John's Northwestern Military Academy, led 1-0 early in the second period when Trent Borgardt of Pewaukee scored the game's first goal. Dominik Florian of Pewaukee and Bo Belmer of West shared the assist.
Whitefish Bay, who will be playing in the state tournament for the first time in school history, led 3-2 after the second period. Florian scored the second goal for the Wings in that period as Cody Vanthournout of St. John's picked up the assist.
The Storm stretched that lead to 4-2 with 12:09 left in the game and then had to hang on for their lives in the final three minutes.
Florian scored his second goal for the Wings with 2:38 left to play to cut the Waukesha deficit to one goal. And that set up a wild finish to the night.
Waukesha, seeded second in the sectional, pulled goalie Jake Kupsky (West) in the final moments and appeared to have tied the game with 10.5 seconds left when the puck ended up in the Whitefish Bay net. But the officials ruled that the net had been knocked off its moorings before the puck crossed the line.
The Wings hurt themselves by giving up two power-play goals to the Storm, who came into the game seeded fourth.
Kupsky made 44 saves.
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Foreclosure proceedings have been initiated against the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, and an auction of its landmark Schermerhorn Symphony Center has been scheduled for 11 a.m. on June 28.
Formal notice of the foreclosure was issued by Bank of America, the lead lender on the $82.3 million still owed on the concert hall.
The formal notice comes about a week after a change was made in the trustee for the loan, which experts said indicated that a foreclosure was imminent.
"The bank group has been in discussions for some time with the orchestra to help it resolve its debt on an acceptable basis and operate at a sustainable level," said Shirley Norton, a spokeswoman with Bank of America. "However, (the Nashville Symphony Association) is in default and has been unwilling or unable to repay the debt. Left with no other alternative the bank group has been forced to file for foreclosure, always a last resort . At the same time, we continue to be in discussions with the Symphony."
The notice states that the concert hall will be sold "to the highest bidder for cash, at public outcry."
The Symphony could forestall a sale by filing for bankruptcy protection.
"Negotiations with the bank group are continuing, and the Symphony and its Financial Advisory Committee remain squarely focused on achieving a resolution that positions the Symphony for long-term stability," the Symphony said in a statement Thursday afternoon. "Our preferred course of action remains to reach an agreement out of court. That said, the Symphony Board understands and accepts its responsibility to act as necessary to protect the assets of the Symphony. We are preparing appropriate measures to help ensure that the Symphony continues to operate normally and pursue its important cultural and educational mission."
The foreclosure notice comes in the same week that auditors for the Nashville Symphony Association have questioned whether the organization can continue as a "going concern," citing the orchestra's failure to make payments on its $102 million bond issue.
The audit results, which also question the value the symphony has placed on the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, were disclosed in a letter to patrons and posted on the symphony's website.
"Their (the auditors) report expresses a degree of concern about a specific accounting issue — how to properly value the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and some of its contents," the letter dated June 5 states.
"Our auditors questioned the symphony's ability to continue as a 'going concern.' Pointing specifically to our decision not to renew the letters of credit with our bank group and the subsequent repurchase of the outstanding bonds by the trustee on April 1, 2013," the letter states.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The admitted gunman in a triple murder swore in court Thursday that he told the truth when he made a statement to the police in March about his crimes.
On Friday, Russell Burrell testified that his entire account to prosecutors and the police was true — except the parts about his good friend and the half-uncle to his two young children, Quandell Husband, being involved.
Burrell, who was 16 when he shot three people to death, took the stand for a second day in the triple murder trial of 18-year-old Husband. Prosecutors say Husband and Burrell plotted with two others to rob a marijuana dealer of drugs and money, but the episode went bad and left three people dead.
Burrell pleaded guilty in November to three counts each of first-degree murder and discharging a firearm while committing a crime of violence that resulted in death and a single count of conspiracy. On the advice of his lawyer, John J. Canham Jr., Burrell reached out to prosecutors several months later expressing his willingness to speak about the events of July 30, 2012.
Assistant Attorney General Randall White asked Burrell Friday about his guilty plea. White noted that Burrell had been under oath when he admitted that he, Husband, Timothy "Beep" DeBritto and Donovann Hall had been part of the botched robbery plot.
"You were under oath at that plea," White said. "Yup," Burrell said.
"What does that mean to you?" White asked. "To tell the truth," Burrell said.
"You knew by saying yes to the statement of facts that you were accepting responsibility for" planning and conspiring with Husband and the others, White said. "Yup," Burrell said.
And, White continued, Burrell had reached out to give a statement to the police knowing that the sentence he received would reflect how Superior Court Judge Robert D. Krause perceived his acknowledgment of his part in the crimes and his truthfulness about the roles of others involved.
"Yup," Burrell said.
"Were you trying to deceive us that day?" White said. "Yup," Burrell said.
White asked why, if only he and Hall who went to commit the deadly robbery, did he testify Thursday that he didn't know who exclaimed "Oh [expletive]" after he fired the first shots at Michael Martin and Damien Colon?
Burrell insisted Husband wasn't there, denying his account that Husband had accompanied him and Hall to 151 General St. and rifled through kitchen drawers looking for marijuana as he held Martin and Colon at gunpoint with a 9mm Glock.
White played for jurors a recording of Burrell's March statement in which he detailed Husband's role as a willing accomplice in the armed robbery that ended with Martin, Colon and Martin's girlfriend, Shemeeka Barros, dead. Burrell said it was all true except the part relating to Husband.
"According to your account Mr. Husband didn't do anything wrong," White said. "Yup," Burrell said.
White wondered why Burrell didn't want to come to court and had been so reluctant to testify.
"Do you want to keep the peace with the Husband family?" White said.
"I really don't care," Burrell said. Burrell lived with the Husbands occasionally after being released from the Rhode Island Training School in May 2012. He has two children with Husband's half-sister, Quanaisha Hines, and has never seen his youngest child, Russell.
Husband's lawyer, Thomas G. Briody, asked Burrell about his interrogation by Providence detectives the day of his arrest Aug. 9, 2012. Burrell said he was cuffed to the wall for hours in a cold room wearing only shorts and shoes.
At first, he told the police he didn't know anything about the killings, he said. The police insisted he did and that two people were involved. Burrell named Hall and suggested it might be about one drug dealer trying to steal from another, he said. He also named DeBritto, he said.
The detectives told him it wasn't Hall or DeBritto, he said. They kept asking about Husband.
"What did you tell them?" Briody said. "That he wasn't there," Burrell said.
The detectives told him they were questioning Husband and suggested he might say he was at 151 General the night of the shootings. "'I know he's not going to say that because he wasn't there,'" Burrell said he told the detectives.
Again, he told the police that Hall shot Martin after he thought he reached for a gun.
"Is that the truth?" Briody said. "No," Burrell said.
"You shot him," Briody said. "Yup," Burrell said.
Burrell said he was trying not to implicate DeBritto, his best friend. "He's 10 years older. You look up to him," Briody said. "Yup," Burrell said.
Burrell said he named Husband as the gunman after detectives told him Husband had identified him as the person who shot everyone.


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Previously Announced Agreement to Acquire Edgetech I.G. Repurchased $1.5 million of Common Stock at Average Cost of $17.36 per Share HOUSTON, Feb. 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE:NX) today released fiscal 2011 first quarter results for the period ending January 31, 2011. Combined segment revenue and combined segment operating loss at the company's two businesses – Engineered Products and Aluminum Sheet Products – were $159.8 million and $0.1 million, respectively. Revenue was up compared to the year ago quarter due to the addition of new customers, new products, and customers building inventory to meet pre-buying demand ahead of the December 31, 2010, expiration of the $1,500 energy efficient window tax credit. Operating income was down due to costs associated with rationalizing operations, higher raw material costs and warranty expenses at Engineered Products, and lower shipped pounds at Aluminum Sheet Products. First Quarter Highlights- On January 31, 2011, an agreement was announced to acquire Edgetech, a technological leader in insulating glass spacer products for residential and commercial windows.
- Consolidated segment revenue was $159.8 million compared to $151.4 million a year ago. Engineered Products revenue was $84.0 million compared to $72.8 million a year ago; Aluminum Sheet Products revenue was $79.1 million compared to $81.6 million a year ago.
- Consolidated segment operating loss was $0.1 million compared to income of $7.7 million a year ago. Engineered Products operating loss was $0.6 million compared to income of $4.1 million a year ago, and included expenses of $5.2 million related to the consolidation and closing of facilities (completed in Q1) and an increase in warranty accruals. Aluminum Sheet Products operating income was $0.6 million, down from $3.6 million a year ago due to lower shipped pounds.
- Loss from continuing operations before income taxes was $7.7 million compared to income of $1.8 million a year ago. The loss included $1.1 million of transaction costs associated with the pending acquisition of Edgetech I.G.
- Loss from continuing operations was $4.7 million compared to income of $1.1 million a year ago.
- Diluted loss per share from continuing operations was $0.13, which included $0.09 of special items, compared to income per share of $0.03 a year ago.
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Giving off an air of Paris in bygone years, opulence reigns supreme in this new club, with plush chairs and divans welcoming a nice long chill-out session, accompanied by a good bottle of wine or premium whiskey.
"A lot of people tell me it reminds them of the best of old New Orleans speakeasies and lounges,"' says general manager Bette Harvey. "It's a bar to chill out in, chat with friends and enjoy some good food."
This is bound to be a hangout for the more discerning drinker used to the best life has to offer, and a glance at the wine list confirms the suspicion that big pockets are the order of the day. But class has a price, and that's just what you get here, be it in the semi-private back room, the exclusive upper room (reservations only) or the sumptuous bar.
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As you are no doubt aware I absolutely adore beautiful toiletries and always allow my Boots Advantage Card points to accumulate to enable me to treat myself to something special. I can vividly recall watching my grandmother when I was a little girl, as she was an immaculately dressed lady who loved beautiful clothes, cosmetics and fragrances. Her favourite perfume was Estee Lauder's Youth Dew, a dark brown liquid and as a child I always associated Estee Lauder products with the more mature lady. However, my initial thoughts were totally incorrect when many years later I discovered Beautiful and my passion continued to grow when I then developed a liking for Pleasures. This review discusses my experience of using the newest product to the Estee Lauder range and its' name is Pleasures Bloom.
If you are familiar with the original Pleasures fragrance you will be aware of the appearance of the transparent glass bottle, which is elegant, sophisticated and modern with its' very stylish curved edges. The familiar logo of Estee Lauder is situated on the upper section and located below is the word Pleasures with a swirl forming from the base of letter "P", which sweeps under the entire word. The only difference between this bottle and the standard Pleasures is that we are also presented with the word "Bloom".
The shiny chrome coloured ball shaped lid is very contemporary in appearance and is easily removed to reveal the matching chrome coloured push down dispenser. The clear liquid fragrance is provided to us with a large cerise coloured peony flower, which is attached to the neck of the bottle, which is intended to provide that finishing touch, although I have to saw that I found it somewhat tacky, so it was promptly placed in the bin.
One press of the dispenser releases a beautiful and stunning mist of pink grapefruit, violet flower and raspberry, which are evident within seconds. To be honest, had I been aware of these notes prior to purchase I think I probably would have turned my nose up and not purchased the fragrance, as in my opinion they don't sound very inviting. However, they are simply delightful and after approximately ten minutes we are greeted with the heart notes of spicy green lily, pink peony, rose, jasmine and lychee. You would definitely be mistaken in thinking that this fragrance is heavy and overly floral, but in my opinion it is absolutely stunning and fairly light. The final notes of this stunning fragrance are a delightful and very appealing combination of vanilla, patchouli and musk, which remain with us the longest.
As previously stated, had I learned of the notes contained within Pleasures Bloom I really do not think I would have made a purchase, particularly as I am not a fan of heavy floral fragrances nor do I favour the aroma of vanilla. However, the only way I can describe this fragrance is fresh, fruity and floral with its' gorgeous blend of notes, which most definitely compliment one another perfectly. The violet is evident within the initial spray, but soon disperses to allow the distinct yet refreshing aroma of rose. I have to state that until I researched the notes contained within the fragrance I was totally unaware of its' vanilla content and would advise that it is not an aroma that I have been able to detect. The musk is most definitely evident, but it is fairly light and extremely pleasing to the senses.
The staying power of Pleasures Bloom is first class, as I apply one spray behind my ears in the morning together with a quick spray on each of my wrists, which will allow the fragrance to remain with me for my entire day. You may not be aware, but the longevity of a fragrance differs from one person to the next and is dependent upon the natural oil contained within their skin, as for those people with oily skin the fragrance will last much longer than for those with dry skin. Pleasures Bloom is an extremely feminine fragrance with its' very refreshing and uplifting aroma and my opinion is that it is suited to women of all ages and can be worn at any time of the day.
A little tip to enable your fragrance to become more evident is to apply it to the lower part of your body, as this will allow the scent to gently rise as you move. A huge positive with the bottle is that the dispensing spray reaches its' base and although I'm half way through my bottle I do not anticipate any problems in dispensing the very last drop. I have only one grumble with the bottle and that is the lid easily topples off if the fragrance is stored in my handbag. However, I feel that this one very small negative is far outweighed by the many positives that this fragrance has to offer. Consequently, this stunning and long lasting fragrance definitely receives 5 stars from me, together with my huge recommendation.
I have not suffered any adverse reactions when using and the glass bottle can be recycled once empty. A point I have mentioned in many of my fragrance reviews is that although the majority of fragrance bottles look absolutely stunning on display, constant exposure to both heat and sunlight will ruin their contents. Consequently, to prolong the life of your fragrance it is best to store them in a cool dark place, such as your dressing table drawer. A friend of mine proudly announced to me only yesterday that she displays all of her expensive perfumes on her bathroom window cill in direct sunlight and she would not believe me when I informed her that her fragrances will totally ruin over a short period of time!
The RRP for a 30ml bottle of Pleasures Bloom is £32. However, I have checked on Amazon and would advise that at the time of writing (7 January 2011) you can purchase a bottle for £26.02 plus £1.70 P+P.
I hope you found my review useful and would thank you for reading.
This review also appears on Ciao under the same user name.
Estee Lauder introduced (July 2010) a new fruity floral version of their iconic fragrance Pleasures - Pleasures Bloom.The notes of this fragrance are grapefruit, raspberry, lychee, violet flower pink peony, rose, jasmine, green lily, musk, patchouli and creamy vanilla. Pleasures Bloom arrives in a reinterpretation of the original flacon with a metallic cap decorated with a pink fuchsia flower, while the outer carton has a floral pattern.


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I'm not sure I agree on that point. One very sad observation that I've made as an A-level student is that the very poorest of my classmates and friends still often have a very expensive phone, TV and laptop - much more so than mine, and my family is fairly middle class. Generally it seems to be the case that having the most up-to-date technology is actually a greater priority for people than what you would consider to be the essentials. I wouldn't be surprised if the rioters had Blackberries, even if they come from the very poorest households.


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Bought a nice plant of this at a big box store today but now I don't know if this is hardy for my area. I am in northern virginia. Anyone in zone 7a grow this? Do I have to provide extra winter protection to get nice flowers? Thanks!! |
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Yes, ikea_gw, it is hardy in Zone 7 and, by the way, it is a nice red flower too. No protection is usually needed. Weather that stays warm for a long time and then dips to freezing can cause flower bud drop. So can extreme temperature fluctuations. If you can block the cold winter winds with some form of wind break and maintain 3-4" of mulch, that would be all the winter protection for me. Do remember to water it during dry winters though , especially if the ground does not freeze & remember to stop all fertilizers by the end of July. Luis |
- Posted by dave_in_nova VA zone 7a (My Page) on Fri, Apr 15, 11 at 9:19
ikea, See my (poor quality) video of my Prof Sargent! It has been very hardy for me. I'm also in Northern Virginia -- in Annandale. I have it in a Northwest exposure. No winter morning sun. It gets late afternoon sun. The buds have been very hardy. It is an early to mid-season bloomer for me...late March, early April. |
dave, that is a very healthy looking camellia you have there. Now I know it will definitely be hardy for me. Just need to find a good spot for it! Thanks! |
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10 Veteran Tips To Navigating Ultra Music Festival
2. Don't bring all that stuff. The last thing you want are backpack straps chaffing your neck and shoulders raw, you'll just end up carrying all of your friends belongings for 10 hours straight, how nice of you. Just bring what you can dance and move around with comfortably. General EDM consensus states that fanny packs are the way to go.


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My audio sessions start like this:
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cpufreq-selector -g performance
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I'm not sure if I have disabled any power management by the BIOS, but I
guess I did.
> Are you using fbdev (VESA graphics) or similar, or are you using the
Might be a hint?! I've no time to search the web now, I'll do it tonight
or tomorrow. I don't know what "fbdev" and ""hardware" text mode
consoleI" does mean. I tested the VESA driver and the non-propritary ATI
driver. There was no audible difference.
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I didn't test the swissonic USB MIDI interface with another mobo that's
"known working". A big problem is, that the people I know don't use
Linux, or they do use Linux and do have issues too using external
hardware, but having the advantage that they don't need external synth,
but just soft synth.
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The MIDI interface is the only device using USB, resp. sometimes, when
not making music, I'm using an USB stick.
Rui told me to make the used USB slot head of the USB slots by editing
rtirq. This didn't change anything.
> (Integrated
IIRC no, but perhaps I don't remember correctly or I didn't check it
I won't add a complete hwinfo or anything else now. Perhaps you are able
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Turlock Police officers are seeking Rene Salas in relation to a fatal hit and run that occurred near Summerfaire Park at approximately 10:25 p.m. Thursday.
A Stanislaus County Superior Court judge ruled a Denair woman was legally insane when she stabbed her father to death and attacked her mother on Mother's Day 2011.
Two Turlock men must have been experiencing a fierce craving for caffeine when they attempted to rob a Manteca Starbucks at gunpoint.
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The Turlock High School agriculture class designed to give students some real world experience in growing and maintaining turf grass is going to be a lot less hands-on after thieves stole the school's equipment sometime over the winter break.
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Three men were arrested early Friday after crashing a stolen vehicle into a ditch in Delhi, the Merced County Sheriff's Department reported.
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The Merced County Sheriff's Department located a 7-year-old autistic boy who went missing in the Hilmar area for several hours Thursday.
A 54-year-old man is facing drunken driving charges after causing a crash that injured his passenger Saturday in Turlock.
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Hi, We're trying to convert our recently purchased home from Oil Heat and Electric Cooling to all electric, gas is not an option. My husband read about Carrier infinity series and was set on getting that but we contacted Costco and the company they work with only provides Lennox to Costco members.So their rep came out and tried to sell us on Lennox and then gave us the quote below for our 36 year old 1500 sq ft townhouse in Washington DC. Lennox Merit Series 13HPX-030 Heat Pump He then gave the option to upgrade to I'm a bit upset that after knowing that we were interested in Carrier Infinity, he gave us a quote for what seems like the budget/builder grade lennox, even though with an option to upgrade or is lennox merit series comparable to Carrier infinity? What do you think? Thanks. |
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Fri, Apr 18, 14 at 10:34
I am not a fan of Lennox brand and in particular their heat pumps. The HPX series is low end and I believe made in Mexico. The XP series is a step up and a better choice. The pricing though is absurd for what appears to be a 2 1/2 ton system. I do not recommend purchasing HVAC through a big box store. For your location, I would not purchase a new HP system that did not have electronic demand defrost. I would contact a Trane dealer for a quote on XL15i and XR15 system plus AmStandard Heritage 15. Here is my general spec sheet for new system. 15 SEER, 12.5+ EER, 9 HSPF you want a thorough inspection of your ductwork system. size, overall condition, supply and return lines, insulation qualities, leak test, etc. any hot/cold spot issues in your home should be addressed. My personal recommendation is Trane/AmStd, Rudd/Rheem, and Carrier/Bryant. Depending on your location, I would not purchase a new system that did not have electronic demand defrost. IMO |
Thanks. I got the following quote for a Carrier heat pump from Sears. My apologies for it being in caps cos I copied and pasted what he sent: CARRIER HEAT PUMP: MODEL #25HNB530A003 CARRIER AIR HANDLER: MODEL #FX4CNF030000 CARRIER HEAT STRIP: MODEL #KFCEH2601C10 LINE SET: MODEL #3/8" X 3/4" X 25' CARRIER THERMOSTAT: MODEL #TC-PHP WIRE AIR HANDLER UP TO 10kw UP TO 50' INCL. WIRE/BREAKER/DISCONNECT/WHIP 10 YEAR WARRANTY Total $9579 KENMORE HEAT PUMP: MODEL #NXH530GKA Any thoughts, thanks. |
Stay away from Sears. You will over pay and get poor service. Big box stores act as a middle man and take a cut on the transaction. They will usually work for with the lowest bidder in the area. Good HVAC contractors don't need big box stores to find customers. If you are interested in Carrier Infinity (Bryant Evolution is the same equipment) I suggest you go to the Carrier web site and look for Factory Authorized dealers in your area. |
- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Fri, Apr 18, 14 at 15:09
Follow my advice on Trane and AmStd. The Sears quote is absurd. Does any part of your quotes include scope of work that has not been mentioned or includes some part of the decommissioning of your oil system? IMO |
Thanks. Tigerdunes, the Sears quote includes: 220v 50/60 AMP It does not include disposal of the oil/oil tank which is located in the basement. Lennox quote includes: Long read. Thanks again. |
Re removing the old oil tank. Your oil delivery folks may well have a program where they will buy back from you any remaining fuel oil and as an incentive agree to remove the old tank for very little cost. The 275 gallon tanks weigh next to nothing when empty - frequently they are cut up into quadrants and carried up stairs and out the door for proper disposal. |
Thanks Saltidawg, I'll look into that. I was advised by one of the contractors to put it on craigslist that there are people always willing to buy them. |
chiommy, Also, check local requirements for decommissioning your tank. Typically fill pipes must be removed... imagine a delivery truck arriving and filling the (now absent) tank in your basement. Disaster!!!! Also, unless your tank is VERY new, I suspect it has little resale value. |
Thanks. I was planning to put it up on craigslist for free just for someone to come haul it away. It would have to be cut up as there's no way it would pass through the door and up the stairs in one piece |
How much oil is in it? |
Here is the latest quote. What do you all think? Total Cost: 10,250 Bryant Variable Speed Air Handler -fv4cnf002; |
- Posted by ryanhughes (My Page) on Wed, Apr 30, 14 at 14:28
Good equipment, good scope of work. Nitrogen purge, surge protector, load calculation, and duct sealant are great to see listed in a proposal. Getting rid of oil and transitioning to a heat pump and all of the associated electrical/ductwork isn't a small task. I do have a few comments. - 15 kW heat package may be more than needed, and 2.5 tons may be just a tad oversized for cooling. But all of this will be confirmed/changed as needed following a proper Manual J load calc. It is a heat pump, and DC winters can be cold, so the 2.5 ton unit may be the better option especially in a 36 year old home. - I prefer the 225BNA030 heat pump if the cost difference isn't much greater. This (Preferred Series) offers better outdoor coil protection and likely a bit quieter operation over time with the compressor sound blanket. - The FV4CNF005 indoor unit, if they can fit it (it is physically larger), offers the best efficiency ratings. - As I'm sure TD will mention, alas the Bryant heat pumps do not have electronic demand defrost. This is somewhat significant as the Bryant heat pumps will defrost every 30/60/90 minutes (installer selected), whereas Trane/American Standard heat pumps defrost on an as-needed basis -- decreasing wear/tear on the equipment and saving money on the heating bill. Still, installation quality trumps brand name, and I would want to go with the equipment that the contractor I had confidence in felt was best overall. Both Carrier/Bryant & Trane/American Standard are respected manufacturers. |
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Wed, Apr 30, 14 at 14:59
Ryan has covered all the points that I would make. I will say for a 2 1/2 ton system, I think the pricing for the Legacy series HP system quoted is absurd. And like Ryan stated, I believe a 10 KW heat strip for a 2 1/2 ton would be moe than adequate. I would like to see a quote on Trane's XR15 or Am Std Heritage 15. IMO |
Thanks. I guess the saga continues. I'll keep you updated. Tigerdunes, what do you think would be a reasonable pricing for the Legacy series. I know it varies by region. Thanks again. |
- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Thu, May 1, 14 at 12:33
Pricing is always a tricky business. Not so long ago with Fed Tax Credits and generous manufacturer rebates and poor economy, you could get a good 15 SEER heat pump with var speed air handler for $2K/ton in competitive markets. Now pricing has moved up to $2.5 K/ton-$3K/ton range. I am really surprised at the pricing you are receiving for both 2 1/2 ton and low end systems. The only thing I see out of the ordinary is the humidifier and some minor ductwork modifications. Any breaker modifications? IMO |
This post was edited by tigerdunes on Thu, May 1, 14 at 13:12
- Posted by ryanhughes (My Page) on Thu, May 1, 14 at 12:46
As TD said, pricing is hard to accurately comment on sometimes. My guess is there is a decent amount of duct work involved ("new ductwork for supply and return in utility room"). The heat pump may require more duct capacity than the old oil furnace, not to mention the footprint difference. I will say that disposing of the oil system (and tank?) is not a small task, so there is going to be a good bit of labor involved. And by going to a heat pump with electric strip heat, they are probably needing to bring a new electrical circuit to the air handler altogether. Is the heat pump located on the roof (i.e., crane involved)? Top quality work comes at a premium, especially for a more difficult job (which, of course, we don't know for sure without seeing it ourselves). Also keep in mind the 10 year parts+labor warranty. Best of luck. |
This post was edited by ryanhughes on Thu, May 1, 14 at 13:04
The disposal of the oil tank is not included in the quote. They'll only cap it off. TD, by breaker, do you mean the panel on the wall with all the fuses? If that is what you meant, then that will remain as it has the capacity to carry the new system. I guess they'll just add to it. (I think). I don't know the size of the current heatstrip, how do I find that out? Ryan, I'm not sure which is which but the heatpump (I guess) is outside with easy access while the other one (airhandler?) is in the basement. Right now, the house is unoccupied so nothing to move around or impede their movements. |
- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Thu, May 1, 14 at 13:20
My bad...I just edited out that question as you don't have a heat strip now. If your current breaker panel has the capacity to handle a 10 K heat strip, then I don't see any big deal other than pulling the wire from the air handler to the breaker box. Just for info, the heat strip, outside HP condenser, and inside air handler should be on separate circuits. You should ask dealer if your breaker service has the capacity for the heat strip and if they plan to put the components above on separate circuits. Does dealer plan on removing old oil furnace? He should. Oil tank is a different matter. It should be emptied out at the very least. IMO |
Wow, TD, you are fast. Thanks. I'll ask about the breaker. I think removing old furnace is included in the donation to habitat for humanity but I'll ask. I'm getting dizzy trying to figure this all out. Do you think I should get another quote? Thanks again. |
- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Thu, May 1, 14 at 13:56
I would like to see a quote on Trane's XR15 or Am Std Heritage 15. IMO |
Find out what the rules in your area about leaving a unused oil tank in the basement. It is old it may develop a leak. You may be forced to remove it when you sell the house. It may be better to deal with not rather than the future. |
Thanks Mike, we plan on removing the tank. We'll just have to get a plumber to cut it up and remove it. |
"Thanks Mike, we plan on removing the tank. We'll just have to get a plumber to cut it up and remove it." As I suggested earlier in the thread, check to see if your oil company has a program to buy back any residual oil and dispose of the tank cheaply or even for free... |
Update. So the contractor was asked for quotes for the following: 1. Carrier 25 HVB 6 series 2. Trane's XR 15 3. Am Std Heritage 15 He said that they're all comparable to the system in his first quote so they will all have the same price tag as the first quote which was 10,250. |
- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Tue, May 6, 14 at 7:39
You need to get another dealer involved... When you have a moment, take a look at this thread, also for 2 1/2 ton HP systems. Note similar location.... IMO |
Here is a link that might be useful: 2 1/2 ton HP Systems
This post was edited by tigerdunes on Tue, May 6, 14 at 7:42
Hi there, Seems your quotes are much higher. But you do have the new line set, while the ones I got were just "flush, test and reuse." That being said, if you are interested, I can share with you the contractors I talked to. They are in MC. All got good reviews on checkbooks. |
Thanks Nobody14, please share. |
chiommy, I emailed you. I'm not sure if the forum allows to post specific contractor names. |
Yet another update . I got another quote. Supply and install Bryant 15 seer 3 ton heat pump Model 225BNA036000 with pad and service disconnect box Supply and install Bryant Airhandler Model FV4CNF002with 10 KW electric heat . Provide permit for job Remove existing oil furnace Remove existing 2Ton AC , coil and line set Remove rusty duct trunk on left side of furnace Supply and install new line set from indoor to outdoor unit . Supply and install new breaker 60 amps on panel , run new electric wire #6 from panel to Airhandler Supply and install programmable thermostat . Run new thermostat wire from indoor to outdoor unit . Run new thermostat wire from thermostat to Airhandler ( most likely there will be few holes in drywall to run new wire , I do not fix or paint drywall ) . Supply and install box under Airhandler and duct trunk on left side of unit . Run condensate pipe to sump pump Have job inspected by city official . Factory warranty 10 years on parts . My warranty 2 years on labor Price $8,450.00 cash or check What do you think? |
- Posted by ryanhughes (My Page) on Thu, May 15, 14 at 15:06
2 tons to 3 tons - that's significant. Did this company say that they plan to do a load calculation to ensure that this isn't oversized, which will impact humidity control in the summertime. Additionally, 3 tons will require additional duct capacity compared to the previous 2 ton system (which may have had marginal duct work to begin with, don't know how big your current duct system is but sadly not uncommon). Variable speed air handlers on undersized duct systems can be problematic as far as noise / electricity consumptions. The ductwork definitely needs to be sized appropriately to handle an extra ton of capacity. These are some important things to consider and address with the dealer. The scope of work seems reasonable overall. Some things I'll point out that I don't see in this proposal compared to the previous: AprilAire 600 Humidifier If the air cleaner and humidifier aren't important items to you (I enjoy the added comfort a humidifier provides in the wintertime even though they do require seasonal maintenance that can typically be done by the homeowner, but I would at least want the air cleaner for the equipment's sake). I feel there is a definitive difference in complete work scope here. Perhaps these two options could be removed from the other estimate to make the two proposals more comparable. The Bryant 225BNA model is a bit nicer unit. Thanks for giving us an update. I know all the details can get confusing. I'm not here to convince you to go in one direction over the other, but I'm happy to answer any further questions you have and add comments as appropriate. I look forward to seeing any further advice other members provide. Best of luck! |
This post was edited by ryanhughes on Fri, May 16, 14 at 15:18
Double post. My apologies. Deleted. |
This post was edited by chiommy on Thu, May 15, 14 at 23:23
- Posted by ryanhughes (My Page) on Thu, May 15, 14 at 20:10
Hi Chiommy, This appears to be the same proposal you posted about earlier today. Please see my response above (in case you missed it). The biggest concern is the 3 ton sizing whereas all of your other estimates specify 2.5 ton units. Evidently you currently have a 2 ton air conditioner, and your ductwork may not be sufficient to support a 3 ton system. I would never up-size without a load calculation to support that decision. You don't want to lose adequate humidity control with an oversized A/C during DC summers. Just my .02. Hopefully others will be able to comment soon as well. |
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Currently I am looking into a dining set at the entry level brands.
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Stanley shipped a lot of manufacturing offshore and has started bringing it back. For a few years, including recently, they never got a good handle on quality issues from offshore stuff. I saw some dreadful stuff that should have never made it out of the factory, yet it ended up in a customer's home. I'd be leery of it because even if what you see in the store is perfect, the next item off the line might have poor finish, broken parts, poor fit, substandard material. Just anecdotal, but that's been my experience as a furniture repair technician. I see a little bit of Bernhardt, but my (retailer) customer that used to carry the most of it closed their doors a couple of years ago. |
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