SJonesWX Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 54 minutes ago, powderfreak said: We’ve been seeing a ton of bear break-ins around Stowe. They are getting into vehicles and even homes (all by opening doors). I wish I could post videos… there’s two ring camera scenes of bears walking up to front doors in Stowe and just turning the handle and walking inside. They have mastered car doors with an incredible efficiency. 7 cars got broken into last night in a condo complex. The most startling one was at a local hotel, a bear broke into a car by opening the door, but then the door shut behind him. Locking him in the vehicle. The front desk got calls at 2am about a horn honking outside in the parking lot. They find a bear in there honking but it absolutely totaled the vehicle on the inside. He was trying to remove the door panels to get out. They ended up popping the trunk and it barely got over the back seat and out. ummm, holy shit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 1 hour ago, powderfreak said: We’ve been seeing a ton of bear break-ins around Stowe. They are getting into vehicles and even homes (all by opening doors). I wish I could post videos… there’s two ring camera scenes of bears walking up to front doors in Stowe and just turning the handle and walking inside. They have mastered car doors with an incredible efficiency. 7 cars got broken into last night in a condo complex. The most startling one was at a local hotel, a bear broke into a car by opening the door, but then the door shut behind him. Locking him in the vehicle. The front desk got calls at 2am about a horn honking outside in the parking lot. They find a bear in there honking but it absolutely totaled the vehicle on the inside. He was trying to remove the door panels to get out. They ended up popping the trunk and it barely got over the back seat and out. Are these people dressed up in bear costumes? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 1 minute ago, Damage In Tolland said: Are these people dressed up in bear costumes? “Man dressed in bear costume locks himself in vehicle, then destroys it” would be a much more catching story . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 1 hour ago, powderfreak said: “Man dressed in bear costume locks himself in vehicle, then destroys it” would be a much more catching story . That car looks worse than one from which Customs dismantled to find all of the 100kg of meth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 2 hours ago, Damage In Tolland said: Are these people dressed up in bear costumes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 RIP Gary England Met him more than once. Legend. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/2025/06/10/friday-night-in-the-big-town-oklahomas-master-meteorologist-gary-england-dies-at-85/84115807007/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 10 hours ago, powderfreak said: We’ve been seeing a ton of bear break-ins around Stowe. They are getting into vehicles and even homes (all by opening doors). I wish I could post videos… there’s two ring camera scenes of bears walking up to front doors in Stowe and just turning the handle and walking inside. They have mastered car doors with an incredible efficiency. 7 cars got broken into last night in a condo complex. The most startling one was at a local hotel, a bear broke into a car by opening the door, but then the door shut behind him. Locking him in the vehicle. The front desk got calls at 2am about a horn honking outside in the parking lot. They find a bear in there honking but it absolutely totaled the vehicle on the inside. He was trying to remove the door panels to get out. They ended up popping the trunk and it barely got over the back seat and out. Are the doors unlocked when they get in or are they able to get in anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted Friday at 11:14 PM Share Posted Friday at 11:14 PM On 5/11/2025 at 9:29 PM, bristolri_wx said: I need to pick up some window air conditioners this season. Unhappy with a GE unit I purchased last year. What brands/models are folks having success with that last more than two or three seasons? As much as I like to do things to help the environment, these high efficiency window units don't last like the units from the "good ole days". And before you ask - can't afford mini-splits... yet... Installing AC units is a PITA. Have you thought about a mini-split? I installed one for heat because my solar panels are overproducing, but it is so much better than window units and wasn't too difficult to install. I went with a Mr. Cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted Friday at 11:23 PM Share Posted Friday at 11:23 PM On 5/14/2025 at 5:45 AM, BrianW said: Yeah. They are outstanding units that behave like a mini split. We have some of the most expensive electricty in the US in New England. Anyone not running one of these is just throwing money to Eversource. I don't think people realize how expensive electricty in New England is compared to the US. Top 5 most expensive according to the EIA monthly data.. Hawaii .4269 Connecticut .3325 RI .3307 California .3166 MA .3044 https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a A traditional window AC unit just cycles the compressor on and off at full speed at like 800 watts. They usually end up running non-stop at like 800 watts when that much cooling power is often not necessary. These Midea U are using variable speed dc fans and compressor. They can throttle the compressor down to as low as like 150 watts and run up to max at the exact cooling load for the room. They are also like 10 times quieter at low speed. I 100%! I got so fed up with my monthly bill ageraging $230, I gave in, cut some trees and went with solar. If you do go with solar, buy it outright, and oversize it. It will take 6 years to pay for itself. I have a 7 pitch rear roof (30º) that's 10 degrees west of due south, so almost ideal, but I still have neighbors trees that affect my production, especially in October. Since my installation, my meter has been on the positive side of 0 for a few months, but I'm currently at 99,335, and I'm at $295 in credit according to my last bill. If I can accurately calculate how much to use for heat, I shouldn't have another electric bill for as long as I live here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted Saturday at 12:08 AM Share Posted Saturday at 12:08 AM 53 minutes ago, MarkO said: Installing AC units is a PITA. Have you thought about a mini-split? I installed one for heat because my solar panels are overproducing, but it is so much better than window units and wasn't too difficult to install. I went with a Mr. Cool. Did you have an electrician wire a line for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewbeer Posted Saturday at 01:25 AM Share Posted Saturday at 01:25 AM 2 hours ago, MarkO said: go with solar, buy it outright, and oversize it. It will take 6 years to pay for itself. this. did this 8 years ago, haven't paid an electric bill in 8 years, currently have a $1k credit with Eversource and it is peak generating season and the ACs still aren't installed yet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted Saturday at 04:32 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:32 PM 16 hours ago, mreaves said: Did you have an electrician wire a line for it? I used the existing wire from my former electric hot water tank. It happened to be the exact gauge I needed. Wiring isn't very difficult. You can youtube just about anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted Saturday at 04:35 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:35 PM 15 hours ago, Brewbeer said: this. did this 8 years ago, haven't paid an electric bill in 8 years, currently have a $1k credit with Eversource and it is peak generating season and the ACs still aren't installed yet I've also noticed the solar panels keep my roof cooler, so it's a win/win. I'm only at $295 credit on my latest bill, but that will probably increase by a few more hundred come September. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted Saturday at 07:53 PM Share Posted Saturday at 07:53 PM Do they make cloud panels for CAD land? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mreaves Posted Tuesday at 02:19 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 02:19 PM On 5/11/2025 at 10:20 PM, mreaves said: I can’t recommend the Midea u-shaped AC high enough. Quiet and efficient. I’ve had one for 2 years and I love it. On 5/12/2025 at 7:39 AM, SJonesWX said: same here On 5/12/2025 at 12:53 PM, backedgeapproaching said: I have 4 units, its amazing how much more efficient they are at cooling my house. Keeps whole house comfortable. Previously had 3 older window units and a Portable AC it's laugable how much better the Midea's are. The Portable AC was absolutely awful. On 5/13/2025 at 8:59 PM, bristolri_wx said: Thanks everyone for the suggestion of the Midea's. I have seen those on Amazon. Is the install as easy as a standard window unit with the U shape of these? Welp. The Mideas have been recalled. Midea Recall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted Tuesday at 03:24 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 03:24 PM 1 hour ago, mreaves said: Welp. The Mideas have been recalled. Midea Recall Yea, I saw that..oof. I took mine apart as much as I could and did a bleach cleaning and let it dry. I think every window AC prob has some type of issue with water and some mold, but yea looks like a design flaw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJonesWX Posted Tuesday at 04:13 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 04:13 PM 1 hour ago, mreaves said: Welp. The Mideas have been recalled. Midea Recall well shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolri_wx Posted Tuesday at 05:46 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 05:46 PM 3 hours ago, mreaves said: Welp. The Mideas have been recalled. Midea Recall Yes, I saw that. Mold-city! I ended up getting 3 of these at BJ's: https://www.bjs.com/product/midea-smart-8000-btu-window-air-conditioner/3000000000004840251/ They were on sale for $189 until this past Sunday. Not the ideal solution, but they are working better than the 2 Honeywell portables and 1 Zenith/LG window unit I had that is from 2002 that seemed to be on their last legs this summer. Will see how they all hold up next week. The inverter window units looked a little to complicated for me to install at this time - I'm not that handy. Hopefully what I have will work until I'm ready to get mini-splits or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted yesterday at 02:03 AM Share Posted yesterday at 02:03 AM 10 hours ago, backedgeapproaching said: Yea, I saw that..oof. I took mine apart as much as I could and did a bleach cleaning and let it dry. I think every window AC prob has some type of issue with water and some mold, but yea looks like a design flaw. I filed for the money. Mine didn’t seem to be cooling right anyway so I figured might as well get paid. I threw the old unit in for now. Haven’t really needed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewbeer Posted yesterday at 02:06 AM Share Posted yesterday at 02:06 AM looks like install day is almost here ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago I’m cautious and a bit paranoid, so I wouldn’t necessarily use them in a closed wall, but “shark bite” fittings make home plumbing so much more of an enjoyable task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewbeer Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago 21 hours ago, Brewbeer said: looks like install day is almost here ! It's here ! done put both units in this evening, took about 40 minutes, identical LG units 8,000 BTUs about 8 years old purchased from costco. they are showing their age 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago 15 minutes ago, Brewbeer said: It's here ! done put both units in this evening, took about 40 minutes, identical LG units 8,000 BTUs about 8 years old purchased from costco. they are showing their age Unfortunately, window units have 10 to 12 year lifespan in my experience. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago On 6/17/2025 at 10:19 AM, mreaves said: Welp. The Mideas have been recalled. Midea Recall I tried talking my brother to get one, he refused, glad he did, he'd be pissed at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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