Review of HONEYWELL 3/4inch SWEAT ZONE VALVE WITH SCREW TERMINALS AND END

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Product was what it should be. Shipping took longer than it should have though. Otherwise, a pretty straight forward purchase.

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I cannot help but wonder why "brick and mortar" stores are amazed when they lose business to Amazon. This same valve was over $300 at a local plumbing supply.

The part itself is a perfect match to the one I needed to replace. Wiring terminals were all solid and I was able to replace the bad valve in about 5 minutes. The operation of this valve is much quieter than the others in my system. I'm not sure if that is a measure of improvements made to the part, or the age of my other valves.

I did not use the sweat-fitting as my system's existing mechanical valve portion was fine. The old electrical valve burned out after 10 years. Though it did get wet, by the looks of things, so I hope for longer life out of the new valve.

I cannot compare this to other valves made by other companies, I have no experience with them. However, we have 4 of this model in our house and we have only ever had one fail.

I do, however, recommend this as a replacement part if you have the same valve in use now.

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Tenia un poco de miedo, de que piezas mecanicas de este tipo no fueran originales y que tuvieran un tiempo corto de vida. Pero llegaron a tiempo, muy bien empacadas y completamente funcionando y las piezas son orginales. Es la segunda vez que compro aqui las mismas piezas

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We have 3 of these and really like the fact you can program the thermostat right to the exact temperature you desire. It works very well on low setting and pumps out the heat on high. Buy with confidence.

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Got this for supplemental heat in my (all too often) cool office.

I chose this particular unit because it has the option of running at either 1500W (like most) or 750W. Being able to run this at a lower power means I won't be utilizing most of the line's power capability & have less of a risk of blowing the circuit breaker.

It is quiet, save a few minor 'clicks' when it cycles on/off to maintain the set temp (digital setting to an exact number, much better than a nondescript dial going from 'low' to 'high' or some equally nonsense range of 1-10).

Timer function is nice, so it can be set to go off automatically, so no need to remember to turn it off. Accuracy on the timer is a bit sketchy, though. I set it for 9 hr after I get in, & it will go anywhere from the exact time to 15-20 min sooner. Not a major issue for me.

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Update: At the three year mark, the heating elements on my machine failed. Repair costs TBD. If it's a write off, I estimate my service life equipment cost to have been right around a buck a shot. I had hoped for better longevity from a simple, expensively over-built machine. My initial rating was five stars, which I now reduce to three. Original review follows, with updates noted:

I have owned the 16-cup La Pavoni Stradivari model for about six months. I purchased it through Seattle Coffee Gear, a nearby dealer and repair shop I have come to trust. My wife and I use the machine at home for 4-6 Americanos or lattes per day.

My machine arrived in good order and was easy to set up. Per directions, I ran a tank of water with baking soda through initially, and set up the steamer with the venturi frothing attachment. There's a lot about this machine I like: its small footprint and steamship-era aesthetics, sturdiness and perpetual maintainability, silent operation, and the ability to pull an absolutely perfect shot. The venturi frother is a black plastic gizmo with a silicon tube to put into the milk to be frothed. Turning on the steam draws the milk into the frother and deposits the result directly into a cup. The result is hot and tasty, but with bubbles not quite fine or consistent enough for "coffee art", which doesn't really matter to me. Update: when the feeder tube from the Venturi frother became uncleanable I switched to the traditional wand and figured out how to use it. I like the finer foam it produces much better.

Here are some tips on use of the machine:

Raising the pump handle up opens the pump assembly to the water tank. Steam pressure then drives water into the pump. Depressing the lever pushes the water through the puck and into the cup.

If the pump and the filter are not hot before you compress the grounds into the filter assembly, the metal of the filter cup may expand when you operate the pump, allowing some water to go around the puck. Ways to mitigate this problem are: let the machine warm with filter assembly attached for 15-20 minutes; run 2-3 shots through an empty filter; or put hot water in a cup and soak the pump head until it warms up (doing the same for the filter assembly). In any event, this problem goes away after the first shot.

Experiment with your grind until you find one that allows expression of the shot with moderate pressure on the pump handle for between five and ten seconds. I use a Capresso conical burr grinder set on the coarsest of the "extra fine" settings. If you're foolish enough to blow a grand on an expresso maker, spend a little extra to buy a heavy stainless tamper of the appropriate size as well. It will make forming the puck much easier.

Per the instructions, when you raise the pump handle to let water into the pump, pause a few seconds or until coffee first drips from the filter assembly, then pull the shot. The pause moistens the puck and results in vast amounts of rich, deep caramel-colored crema. You can't replicate this step with an electric pump machine, and I believe it makes an important difference in the result. Update: Actually, Breville's new unit is supposed to do this for you.

Wait a short while after pulling a shot before removing the filter assembly, to allow pressure to dissipate. If you're impatient, you can blow grounds all over the counter. The harder the pull, the longer the required wait.

Be sure to rinse the frother right after using it to keep milk solids from clogging it. If it clogs, run a cup of 50%-diluted white vinegar through it, followed by a cup of water.

These steps are easy to master and the result is truly worthwhile.

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This machine was a great disappointment. I got this to replace a 70's Pavoni Europiccola that simply wore out. From the beginning the first cup of espresso is cold, unless you go though a ritual to get it hotter. The manufacturer said this was just the way it is now designed.

Then I noticed that after using it, there was a puddle of water underneath. La Pavoni sent me to Thomas Cara in San Francisco, and said he was their representative. HE curtly said he was NOT their representative. But he described a defect in the Stradivari design the heating element is made of stainless steel and the bottom fixture is brass so they cool at different rates and frequently leak like mine was doing. So there is no good fix for this $800 espresso maker.

Thankfully, Amazon has been very responsive in taking the unit back, and I expect a full refund. That part was easy.

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This machine is exactly what I expected, pulls beautiful shots, but not without some patient troubleshooting. You MUST use an adjustable burr grinder and learn the art of grinding, tamping and pulling the shot. There are some good videos on youtube on this machine.

However, the plastic tray that catches any spilled espresso was either broken out of the box, or broke during its first cleaning. It is made of gossamer plastic, and cracked right away.

Also of concern, the base of the unit (Stradivarius) appears to be plastic covered with a chrome looking finish. It sure looks like metal in the pictures, and for a machine that costs as much as this one does, I would expect the base to be metal. Unfortunately, when you pull a shot, the plastic base flexes, and after only a few weeks, I have noticed some cracks on the base unit just to the right of the boiler. I think older machines have metal bases, and I would definitely try to get an older metal base machine if I could do it over.

And some oddities, the filter basket tightens to the left. The on light is red, while the heating light is green (seems they should be the other way around). My machine hovers around .75 bar, which seems low, but it still pulls beautiful crema.

Other than the plastic parts, this machine is great.

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This machine is outstanding! That is, if you know how to manually pull shots. Apparently, some people want a fully automated espresso machine so do not get this if that is what your looking for. Once you get the hang of how it works, you will never want coffee from any store like charbucks or tully's...I lived in Italy for almost 2 years and this machine will produce better espresso than what I had over there, which was better than anything from a coffee shop in the US. If you get this machine get a conical burr grinder, and if you are serious about coffee, roast your own beans too. I have a Zassenhaus knee grinder, a Nesco professional coffee roaster, and I buy my green coffee beans from . Buying this machine with regular roasted beans from the store is not going to produce the best espresso and you should look at a cheaper machine if you are planning on doing so. Overall the machine looks beautiful on your counter and you will impress your friends with your at-home barista skills!

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On the first delivery, the machine arrived with damaged wooden handles that the protective finish was coming off. I sent it back to Amazon for a replacement.

Machine #2 arrives. The boiler knob have the same issue with the finish but this time also some of the polished chrome parts are showing the copper bellow. On the base the polished chrome is missing in a very small are aa and yet I would have rated it 4 stars if you have asked me yesterday. Today the safety valve just blown opened while the machine was warming up.

I forgot to mention, this is a 18 days old machine.

Despite making some of the very best shots you ever had, Do not buy!!!

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So when I heard that this summer was supposed to be BRUTALLY hot, I decided that it was time to invest in an AC unit for my room. My dad has one in the living room and his room but never got one for me, and since I'm on a super tight budget since the place I work now is going under I was looking for the best deal I could get in the $50 $150 range. And this is the product that I found.

First off, you won't find a better deal, you just wont. I paid under $200 (which is UNREAL for an AC unit, most go for $300+) Not to mention this product is sold by Amazon, meaning you can take advantage of the super saver shipping which is great because anybody who knows anything about shipping will tell you it'll cost a pretty penny to ship a 40 pound AC unit. (roughly 25-30$) So right off the bat I thought I might be getting ripped off, but since I got the free shipping I said whatever I'll just return it if it's a junker. but BOY was I wrong!

The thing came in it's original box like how you'd buy it in a retail store, not in an amazon box. (I mention this in case you live in a bad area, you may want to call UPS and set something up because people will immediately know what it is thats being delivered). Anyway I carried it upstairs and let me tell you, this thing is very manageable even for someone of a small stature, very easy to carry.

So I open up the box and look in. Everything was organized and ready with everything right there, no digging around or tedious unpacking necessary. Opened up the manual and got started. The installation was a breeze, The manual was easy to read and I gotta say they could have done a little better job with the illustrations but whatever. Got it all set up in the window and sealed it off. Unfortunately the cord is only about 4 or 5 feet long so if you dont have a plug right next to the window you're gunna need an extension cord like I did (even though the manual says not to use one. I bought a nice heavy duty one that can take up to 13 amps, which is nowhere near what this unit uses so I recommend something similar). After going and buying a cord I plugged her in and held my breath.

Turned the temp up to max and switched it on. The unit immediately responded and the compressor kicked on in under a second which was a huge relief to me. It took about 4 minutes for the unit to compose itself and actually start kicking out cold air (which is expected for any new compressor-based AC). Now this unit is supposed to cool a room with a max size of 150 sq-ft and my room is WAY bigger. None the less this little monster had my room freezing within 15 minutes on the LOW COOL setting!

So in conclusion I highly recommend this product to anyone looking to stay cool this summer on a tight budget

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This is a great airconditioner for my daughters small apartment. It cools well. About 40 pounds so very managable. Good name brand also.

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My mom sold this A/C when we got central air and I definitely miss it now that I've moved into my dads home that has 3 windows in our (me and my infant daughter) slightly small bedroom. Needless to say it gets hot in here and I know that A/C will do the trick. It cools very fast and although it's slightly loud you can adjust to it quickly. I had it right next to my bed at my old home and slept all night long with it. Would definitely recommend it to anyone!

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UPDATE 9 21 13 This unit DID NOT handle the humid summer well. While it did manage to cool the room by 3-5 degrees, depending on the heat index and dew point, it did not make the room feel cool. The window it is in is completely shaded at all times by a very large, old tree. Still, it cooled the room only enough to change it being from intolerably hot to uncomfortably warm. My recommendation is to use this for an extremely small room, even smaller than the manufacturer suggests. In 85 or less degree weather with a low dew point, the unit works well enough to actually cool the room. It won't be cold, but refreshingly cooler than the outdoors. So much so that you'd miss it if the power went out and you couldn't run the unit at all; and much better than a window fan. In summation, great for late spring/early summer, when the air is only mildly humid and less than 86 degrees fahrenheit. This unit will struggle on humid days and in temperatures forward of 85 degrees fahrenheit.

ORIGINAL POST I have a small, one bedroom apartment that is shaped funny (a house made into apartments). The building itself doesn't have the best electrical circuitry, so in order to cool the apartment, it is necessary to have 2 units running in separate rooms on separate circuits, with the air blowing in a different direction in each room. I must admit, I was angry at first because the unit didn't seem to work properly but I have since figured out the secret to its optimal performance.

If you want cool air, cold enough to cool a room, YOU MUST SET THE THERMOSTAT TO A SIX OR SEVEN. Anything lower, and it will only blow room temperature air. That said, it works well on both LO COOL or HI COOL, AS LONG AS YOU HAVE THE THERMOSTAT SET TO A SIX OR SEVEN. The unit only goes up to a seven, so the manufacturer could have done a lot better with this. It is only upper 70's where I am. What happens when it's a sweltering 80+ degrees in a few months? I don't know that this unit will be able to handle extremely humid, 90-100 degree weather, which is commonplace during the summer in my town. The heat index always reaches into the 100's for weeks at a time. I will have to update this post once that kind of weather hits.

My other recommendation, is that you adhere to the manufacturer's room size suggestion of 150 square feet or less. I have tall ceilings (I'm tall but still need a ladder to be able to change a light bulb) but wall to wall, it's a very small space. I use a 6k btu air conditioner in the bedroom and a 5k btu air conditioner in the living room (which is where this unit currently is). When I open the bedroom and bathroom doors, the entire apartment is able to cool running both units together. I do have confidence, that if I have the doors closed and am only running this unit, that it would sufficiently cool the room by itself in 85 degree fahrenheit or less weather. I'll have to wait and see how well it performs in hotter weather.

This unit is not noisy in my opinion. I can't hear it in the next room with the tv on and if I'm in the same room, it sounds like low, white noise, so you can definitely hear that it's on, but I am not annoyed or irritated by the 'noise'. I can watch tv in that room without having to turn the volume up loud.

Hope this helps.

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what can you do with a 20 inch window? the arctic king is just the tool! provides 5000 btu's to cool the apartment. we love it!

Cheap New HOLMES HFH113 Electric Fan Forced Heater Thermostat Personal

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This is the worst small heater I have ever used. I keep it under my desk at the office. The idiot thing can't run for more than 3 minutes before the "Overheat Protection" kicks in and shuts the heater down. I do not have the front or back blocked or anything else that would prevent proper airflow, which would cause it to shut down that fast. Once the auto-shut off does kick in, there is no way to turn the heater back on for at least 25 or 30 minutes. This things is a piece of garbage and a total waste of money. There are much better options in the price range for the money.

I replaced this with the "Honeywell Ceramic Space Heater" available on Amazon for $21. It works like a champ. I regret buying the Holmes product.

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My New HOLMES HFH113 Electric Fan Forced Heater Thermostat Personal Portable is not working... last sunday was the first time I have used and it works for an hour or so... now is not working anymore. ver dissapointed. it is a shame because I can not returned anymore...

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I had purchased this heater to replace one from Duraflame but found this one to be severely lacking. It has a single control knob that allows for two temperatures, off and blazing heat of the sun. This heater blasts out intense heat for a few moments, overheats and then shuts down. During the shutdown time you are freezing until it decides to throw more heat upon you.

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Portable excellent for desk and personal use does not heat room just were directed. Good price and good quality product

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This product shipped wayyyy earlier than expected. I absolutley love it! Perfect for the office or any room setting. I would recommend this to everyone. Two other people in my office has now purchased this item!

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This product was exactly what I needed. I purchased a chest freezer to convert into a kegerator (technically a "keezer") for homebrew obviously freezers are meant to be used at temps below freezing, and I need to chill my homebrew to about 40*F, so a temp controller is required. I had never wired anything electronic before, but this was very simple and easy to accomplish. Overall, it was worth buying this unwired unit for cheaper, as I was able to wire it and install it myself for less $ than the pre-wired units from homebrew shops. If you have some steady hands, all the wires/tools required (you'll need pigtail wires, a spare 16 gauge extension cord cut in half, wire strippers, and some wire nuts) and a little bit of patience, it's worth it to purchase this unwired unit. The controller itself works great with my chest freezer it's very simple to set up, and I'm able to achieve great temperature control for both chilling beer and maintaining specific fermentation temperatures. Highly recommended for fellow homebrewers looking to control their fermentation temps or trying to build a keezer.

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Sous vide is a cooking technology that has come into popular use within the past decade. It might also be described as a fresh food preservation technique. My family really needed this, as it allows my teenage sons to cook for themselves with lower cost, less wastage, and better flavor and health prospects than they can get from fast foods.

I combined the Johnson Controls A419 with an aquarium air stone to turn a simple 7 qt. Crockpot into a circulating water bath cooker that compares well with home sous vide controllers that are priced between $350 and $500.

I combined the Johnson Controls A419 with a water heater element ($6 on EBay) and the air stone to turn a 28 qt. Coleman cooler into a high capacity sous vide cooker that can easily precook 100 entrees per day.

The A419 relay output has been durable for me under heavy loads that are rumored online to do damage to the typical PID controller. The 1 degree F hysteresis of the A419 sounds like trouble to PID controller users who fool themselves into believing their water baths are accurate to 0.1 degrees, but it turns out that only the average temperature matters, as demonstrated by the excellent flavors of the prepared meats.

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We have a Marvel Kegerator that is at least 30 years old. Last year the thermostat went bad and the only temperature it would reach was "frozen solid". We looked at new kegerators, but most of the reviews lamented that they didn't keep the beer cold enough. We didn't want to give up our wonderful Marvel unit so I ordered this and my husband wired it up to our Marvel and YES! We have wonderful cold, NOT FROZEN, beer again! :-) We are living on borrowed time with our old kegerator, we realize, but if we can get even another year out of it thanks to this device, it will have been well worth it.

Thanks to the others who left the reviews that helped me decide to buy this. Cheers!

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This controller works as advertised. I misunderstood wiring instructions (my fault). Did not realize that unit switches only hot lead of AC. Once I figured it out, it works as it should. I am using it to control a kegerator that had a faulty thermostat. Also to turn on a small fan to blow on coils.

4 Stars, only because I reserve 5 stars for exceptional. This works as it should.

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I bought this to control the temperature of a 3.4 cu ft refrigerator that I modified to hold fermenters and this works perfect. The unit gives enough temperature range to brew pretty much any kind of beer you want.

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After a few hours reviewing diffrent blowers that would work with my fireplace I settled on this one. I will say its extermaly easy to install yourself as long as you have a power outlet under your fireplace. I removed the gril, moved the other wires to the side and slid this into place on the back wall. It has some powerfull magnets that hold it in place and a foam cushion stip to void any vibration sounds. It has a thermal swtich that magnetically attaches to the bottom of the fireplace that activates at 120 and turns off at 90. I set the speed control just a little under the max and its perfect.

This was a mandatory purchase for my gas fireplace.. As the other reviewer states the heat was just going straight into the mantel and made it to hot to touch.

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When I installed my gas fireplace insert, I did not think that a blower was necessary. Before long I realized that when the fireplace was on, the wooden mantle became so hot that the wood could not be touched. The heat from the fireplace was making the wood too hot. I could only use the fireplace for ten or fifteen minutes before the wood got too hot, and I had to shut the fireplace down. After I installed the blower kit, the blower fan would automatically come on after the fireplace was running for two or three minutes, and the hot air was blown out into the room. I can now run my fireplace as long as I want to. It was really nice when we had people over for Christmas and we could leave the fireplace on. I recommend that everybody with a gas fireplace gets a blower kit to circulate the hot air. Definitely safer, and more even heat in the room. Easy to install also.

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It's fairly quiet & keeps the skin temp of my insert reasonable. Worth the $$. I had a slight problem figurign out where to mount the temp switch but it's fine. Also safe now zince the temp of my insert is low enough that it's "touchable"

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Great fan. I love the fact that the fan continues to blow to cool of fireplace after the flame is turned off and it is also quiet.

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We love to be able to set the thermostat to the temperature we want and the gas logs will turn on and off to maintain that temperature. This remote control is a replacement for the remote we used for over 10 years. I wanted the same remote since we had such good service out of the first one.

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worked well, larger buttons would be nice.voice from thermostat was easy to understand. works well for vision impaired, maybe not so well for totally blind. It will handle muti stage systems where other similar kinds won't.

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