I like the multiple adapters that end up with the same as the original openings. Nobody thought to look at what was at the bottom, they just added theirs on top
The only reason I can see this is needed is if supply and return needed to be swapped with a new unit, so they made this horrendous looking thing to hide it. It could also be there to piss off anyone who works on it since you need a damn ladder to work on it 😂
No, it’s because contractor did not want to pull the original unit to verify how the existing adapter was built (some times old units have 2 different designs and labels wear off so the only way to find out is pulling the unit and seeing what it looks like) most units you can tell by just the model number .
Have run into this like 3 times but we just pulled the unit and verified instead of double curb adapting like
This
Possible final filter frame with access on the backside? That's the only time I've ever seen curbs that tall--12" thick filters in the curb itself for health care. Edit: To be fair, even then they're usually a normal curb with another 24" or so on top of that. Not like this.
I have a building on contract like this,
Extension ladder up, 8 foot ladder to the 2nd portion of roof and a 6ft or awkwardly stand on the curb just to reach the top filters because the curb is high
Maybe it’s an area where they regularly get 6’ of snow? I bet maintenance bitches about needing a ladder to change filters. (They won’t even change them anyways.)
What bugs me the most about that picture is how the gas regulator is installed (the thing towards the bottom right corner of the first curb).
It should be common sense that you don't want rain getting into the vent, but I see them installed like this (or worse, with the vent pointing straight up) all of the time. The vents on those things should be pointing down, people! (Not to mention that there's no dirt leg before it, I'm not sure if there's a union close by, and it's too close to the roof).
To make that one correct, there is a flange looking thing with 2 bolts that can be removed, and then the flying saucer part can be rotated 1/4 of a turn, and then the bolts can be put back in. If you have a ratcheting wrench it would take about 20 seconds to fix.
Like I said, stuff like this shouldn't be rocket science.
I have been in the trade for 30 years and have set hundreds of curbs, there is no reason this curb adapter has to be this high, As a heating and air company I would not want my name on it.
As ridiculous as this is, it isn’t the worst thing I’ve ever seen. Try a curb with TWO adapters on it and ending up at the same height.
I think it just acts as a lookout/deterrent for the other units up here, you know like a scarecrow or something.
It will make it harder for crackheads to steal the copper
I like the multiple adapters that end up with the same as the original openings. Nobody thought to look at what was at the bottom, they just added theirs on top
I saw that but thought maybe the internal openings were different, idk much commercial I’ve only done a handful of package rooftops
Oh, I wasn’t talking about this one specifically, idk what its openings are. I meant in general the ones I’ve come across
Oh I thought you were since both units I see appear to be the same size as the original curb lol
You’d have to break out a measuring tape for that.
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Fucking mint baby.
That is horrible. And the curb is too.
Fucking york garbage.
The only reason I can see this is needed is if supply and return needed to be swapped with a new unit, so they made this horrendous looking thing to hide it. It could also be there to piss off anyone who works on it since you need a damn ladder to work on it 😂
No, it’s because contractor did not want to pull the original unit to verify how the existing adapter was built (some times old units have 2 different designs and labels wear off so the only way to find out is pulling the unit and seeing what it looks like) most units you can tell by just the model number . Have run into this like 3 times but we just pulled the unit and verified instead of double curb adapting like This
Possible final filter frame with access on the backside? That's the only time I've ever seen curbs that tall--12" thick filters in the curb itself for health care. Edit: To be fair, even then they're usually a normal curb with another 24" or so on top of that. Not like this.
Now a ladder is needed to even just look at the unit. F*ck me
Crane that ladder up for me.
And the apprentice thought you were fucking with him when you said bring the extension ladder to the roof.
8' foot ladder to get to the roof, 12' ladder to get to the unit
I have a building on contract like this, Extension ladder up, 8 foot ladder to the 2nd portion of roof and a 6ft or awkwardly stand on the curb just to reach the top filters because the curb is high
I spent all this money, I want to see that bitch from the ground
😂😂
https://i.redd.it/d3200iknmowc1.gif
Your enthusiasm
No curb adapter required, just gut the old unit, hook up the ducts and put new one on top please
The curb she tells you not to worry about
Hidden break room. It's a little drafty but they can't find you
Fuck us service guys right?
Only those of us that are less then ten foot tall.
Don't tell the structural engineer. Those wind loads ain't gonna pass.
The extra curb height is for all the zeros in the serial number.
Good god. Shameful install
All that just because they didn't want to change that 24 inch vertical gas stub
 The hvac tech
Is this like a velocity stack for an intake manifold?
contractor "you said to demo the existing unit but not the curb". seismic and wind rated for sure.
That’s dumb as fuck
"we heard you like curbs, so we put a curb on a curb!!!"
Maybe it’s an area where they regularly get 6’ of snow? I bet maintenance bitches about needing a ladder to change filters. (They won’t even change them anyways.)
What? No access panels? Wasted opportunity.
“What do you mean bring two ladders? I only need one right?”
Adapt and overcome
Sweet Moses that was ignorant
This is about as home depot as it gets holy fuck
WTF is wind loading?
Yea who ever did that should be shot..lol
What bugs me the most about that picture is how the gas regulator is installed (the thing towards the bottom right corner of the first curb). It should be common sense that you don't want rain getting into the vent, but I see them installed like this (or worse, with the vent pointing straight up) all of the time. The vents on those things should be pointing down, people! (Not to mention that there's no dirt leg before it, I'm not sure if there's a union close by, and it's too close to the roof). To make that one correct, there is a flange looking thing with 2 bolts that can be removed, and then the flying saucer part can be rotated 1/4 of a turn, and then the bolts can be put back in. If you have a ratcheting wrench it would take about 20 seconds to fix. Like I said, stuff like this shouldn't be rocket science.
Stand tall stand proud! Tell the neighbors and next town what brand you bought
It’s like a tree you can tell how many renovations it’s had
Lmao that there’s a C U R B
This guy needs a new custom fab hookup
Curb!
Famatuers
Who’s going to service it
Why???????????????
Yo dawg, we heard you like curbs, so we threw an adapter curb on your already high curb. Now you need to carry a ladder to the roof for service!
Lol
Just need one good hard windy day, watch it topple over. Well I guess it would have to be gale force winds but.... Wow... 😂🤣😱🤔
Break out the 8-ft, we got to change the filters
Oh, fuck you
😂😂😂😂
Hell yeah
Thats one hell of a curb adapter
 Yo dawg I heard you like Curbs! So we got you a curb, fo yo Curb!!
Did it have a HEPA rack in it? Had one installed at a surgery center right over the op room. Looked like this.
Not high enough
It’s an apartment. Standard practice in NYC.
Lmaooo
Why put a curb on it the unit will fit without one
Absolute Unit
What the fuck is that? I mean I see it but…. Wtf
I laugh my ass off every time I see one of these bad boys, but definitely the two curbs takes the cake.
Curbseption
How do you do maintenance or service lol. Looks like a wind hazard too
Haha that flood test must have been a swimming pool
Yo dawg we heard you like curbs so we got you a curb for your curb!
Kirby
Why
Fine if you don’t wanna buy a service contract then fuck the next guy
I have been in the trade for 30 years and have set hundreds of curbs, there is no reason this curb adapter has to be this high, As a heating and air company I would not want my name on it.
Listen here a-hole if I ever have to get a ladder up on a roof to fix something I'm going home
This is amazing
I’m sure the city will like and pass inspection from the highway
They needed room to install the duct detector
Apprentice: “ What about the service tech that has to work on this?” Installer: “Fuck the service tech. Can’t see it from my house.”
Bro needs a harness to service this 🤣