fxfymn Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I had air conditioning installed in the garage-mahal yesterday. Do I feel a little guilty about spending the cash to keep fire trucks and the mechanic (me) working on them cool? Yeah, a little, but I'll get over it.It sure is nice to be able to work out there when it is 95 degrees out and not sweat my ... off. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 The heat is pretty bad.A friend of mine has air conditioning in his garage. He has an asphalt modified race car and it keeps the guys that work on it during the evenings happy!Jim Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCR Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I'm very jealous Carl Quote Denny330-550-6020A "Mack Pack" Charter Member Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougsr Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I have AC and heat in my garage and shop. It makes it nice when I am working on my John Deere B or cleaning my Harley. I love it. Doug Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack458 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Very Nice! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 The FWD Corporation- Hellertown Pa. Field Headquarters is 32x26. I have a 22,000btu window unit. If I know I am going to be out there for an extended period of time, I'll go out there an hour ahead of time and turn it on. It doesn't cool the place off to arctic-like conditions, but it certainly drops the temps down to a tolerable level. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post David Posted July 16, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2013 Brutus has an air conditioned dog house. Cost an average of $ 17 per month. He keeps a certain element on their side of the fence and I keep him comfortable. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I finally put a/c in my race trailer(only thing I own with a/c). I just hate to pay the electric bill at my place with any kind of a/c in it(house or garage). Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I have A/C and heat in my sheds, barn, and workshop at the farm....heat in the summer and a/c in the winter. 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Brutus has an air conditioned dog house. Cost an average of $ 17 per month. He keeps a certain element on their side of the fence and I keep him comfortable.does Brutus have his own thermostat? Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I work outside all day on equipment so I actually try not to use much AC, it just makes you feel worse to go back and forth. If I want to feel cool I just think about southern Iraq in june wearing body armor, it was in the 120's to 130's most of the time, saw over 140 a couple days. 2 Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap40rocktruck Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I used to be able to work outside all day in this hot & humid crap. Not any more. My shop & house is climate controlled. Very important especially in the shop when i am working with materials that are very heat & humidity sensitive. A 10 degree jump in temps & i loose a few thou in tolerance on the CNC mill. Quote Richard MarkOwner / Master Model Maker Industrial Model DesignAp40rocktruck Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I used to be able to work outside all day in this hot & humid crap. Not any more. My shop & house is climate controlled. Very important especially in the shop when i am working with materials that are very heat & humidity sensitive. A 10 degree jump in temps & i loose a few thou in tolerance on the CNC mill.I'm the same way, I just can't do it any more. I was soaked with sweat after I tied down and tarped a load of steel yesterday,looked like i'd peed in my pants. I drank all the water I had, got another bottle when I stopped at the shop to fuel, then stopped in Chatham and got 2 quarts of Gatorade, drank both of them, and my hands were still cramping so bad on the steering I couldn't even straighten my fingers out unless I used my other hand to do it. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 think about southern Iraq in june wearing body armor, it was in the 120's to 130's most of the time, saw over 140 a couple days.Thanks for the service.I always think of the quote from Alan Brunacini, the former FC of Phoenix, AZ. When the troops were engaged in a fire op in the 110 degree plus summer Phoenix heat he would quip "But, it's a dry heat." Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I'm dying here at work too. I have to go from hot/cold just due to the nature of my work. An hour out in the shop and I'm drenched, then come into my office and try to dry out/cool off. Ugh, but I hate winter worse!!!I did charge the a/c in my pickup last night since I had to drive it today. It doesn't hold a charge but a week or so but at least it is bearable for now. Been trying to trace down the problem, new compressor, new lines, new drier but still leaks off. Used dye and still nothing shows up. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 does Brutus have his own thermostat?Yes. But it's out of his reach. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I'm the same way, I just can't do it any more. I was soaked with sweat after I tied down and tarped a load of steel yesterday,looked like i'd peed in my pants. I drank all the water I had, got another bottle when I stopped at the shop to fuel, then stopped in Chatham and got 2 quarts of Gatorade, drank both of them, and my hands were still cramping so bad on the steering I couldn't even straighten my fingers out unless I used my other hand to do it.Maybe your just old and out of shape. OD-OLD dog Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Yes. But it's out of his reach.Can he get to the beer in the fridge? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Maybe your just old and out of shape. OD-OLD dogcan't argue that! I've heard some people say this heat beats shoveling snow too. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I have always hated the cold/snow/ice. I always said I would take 100 degrees and humid any day of the week and twice on sunday over snow and ice. That being said, many of you know I have lost about 135 pounds. Now that I have lost all my weight, I tolerate the heat much better now. But this past winter I damn near DIED. I lost all my "insulation." I hated the cold before. I FUCKING hate the cold now!!!!! if the temp drops below 35 I am wearing the long johns, two pairs of socks, a wooly hat, etc....If it gets below 10. I pull out the quilted shirts and the Carhartts!!!!!!! Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I will take cold any day over hot! Anything above 85 is horrible Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I have always hated the cold/snow/ice. I always said I would take 100 degrees and humid any day of the week and twice on sunday over snow and ice. That being said, many of you know I have lost about 135 pounds. Now that I have lost all my weight, I tolerate the heat much better now. But this past winter I damn near DIED. I lost all my "insulation." I hated the cold before. I FUCKING hate the cold now!!!!! if the temp drops below 35 I am wearing the long johns, two pairs of socks, a wooly hat, etc....If it gets below 10. I pull out the quilted shirts and the Carhartts!!!!!!!+1, I hate the cold, can't freaking stand it under 50 degrees I'm much happier around 80-90 than 50 or below. I keep a long sleeve t shirt in my truck just to wear in restaurants that keep their thermostats set in the 60's. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 60s? Thats t shirt weather 2 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 To me depends on what I am doing, hot weather is great until you sweat into the paint or cold is great until your hands get to stiff to hold a wrench, then they both become miserable Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I will take cold any day over hot! Anything above 85 is horribleI would agree, but my cut off is 70. I don't even leave the truck running at night unless it's below 20 degrees, but if it's over 70 the AC is on! I think maybe I should have been a Canuck. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31955-a-guilty-pleasure/#findComment-194970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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