Afghanistan hvac job

[andyc425]

Hey guys i recently got accepted for a posistion in afghanistan and was wondering if anyone has worked there before that can give an insight of what the day to day role is like i dnt care about the conditions as im ex military and this wont be my first trip there, what are the differences with the kit americans use , what gases are used regulary etc i no ***** is one of them. Also any key factors which i should consider working on units in that climate and regular faults which would associate with the desert and what are the most common units out there?

Thanks in advance

[simon@parker]

you B********d i wanted that job lol have heard it mainly reefer units daikin vrv vrf splits and would guess yr biggest problem will be hi ambient and sand/dust in everything also this is a public forum and you may not want the whole world cos anyone can sign up and look knowing yr going (security) for you and yr loved ones

[r.bartlett]

There was a guy here recently posting from there.. Try the search.

[sweimaker]

i would say bigger condensor coils prone to more more maintenance. be sur eto wear gloves, enough crazy ass spiders will love to live in them electrics

[james10]

Hey guys i recently got accepted for a posistion in afghanistan and was wondering if anyone has worked there before that can give an insight of what the day to day role is like i dnt care about the conditions as im ex military and this wont be my first trip there, what are the differences with the kit americans use , what gases are used regulary etc i no ***** is one of them. Also any key factors which i should consider working on units in that climate and regular faults which would associate with the desert and what are the most common units out there?

Thanks in advance

***** is a trade name, not a type of refrigerant but R22 is commonly known as ***** to some people, apart from the already mentioned it could be worth reading up on the electrical regs over there (if they have any ;0) and possibly the only place in the world you'll get a call out because someone has shot the condenser

[andyc425]

ha ha shot the condenser i like that, cheers for replies guys would be nice to hear of any one whos currently out there or has been recently aswell.

[Ubique ACR]

Hey Andy, I've recently been to the Sandy place (got back 2 months ago). Depending where you are would depend on if you touch any yank kit, I was in BAS and I belive the yanks have their own guys. I didn't touch any of the kit out there (although I am ACR by trade, Royal Engineers) But it is mainly Reefer units and splits as already stated. High ambient in the summer and bloody freezing in the winter.

[taz24]

***** is a trade name, not a type of refrigerant but R22 is commonly known as ***** to some people, apart from the already mentioned it could be worth reading up on the electrical regs over there (if they have any ;0) and possibly the only place in the world you'll get a call out because someone has shot the condenser

Have you ever been to Manchester?

Hey Andy, I've recently been to the Sandy place (got back 2 months ago). Depending where you are would depend on if you touch any yank kit, I was in BAS and I belive the yanks have their own guys. I didn't touch any of the kit out there (although I am ACR by trade, Royal Engineers) But it is mainly Reefer units and splits as already stated. High ambient in the summer and bloody freezing in the winter.

The Yanks do use there own guys but if you are on a base where they are they leave you to it and
dependant on the location you may have a few locals working for you.

Not personal experience but a friend did 18 months on and off there and returned home a few months ago.

Armed escorts from camp to camp if you are mobile...

All the best

taz

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[Magoo]

AK47 slugs are large and low velocity and inaccurate over a distance, but really hurt if you cop one. Lots of body armour required. Hope the pay rate is good for living in a war zone with nutters and explosive belts.
Good luck and keep us informed.
magoo

[al]

Andy

This is from a guy i worked with for a few years, lovely fella but a tough place and a tough job.

http://longwaytogoforasuntan.blogspot.com/

alec

[Grizzly]

You move in some interesting circles there Al.
In my day it was Saudi or Eygpt.
I preferd Eygpt, no religious police!
Although I have met some H&S dudes that come a close second over the years.
I am sure Andy will find the link interesting.
Grizzly

[al]

I know, i had an offer to go last year, very tempting when you've **** all work!! The guy in the blog is an architect with his own business, no work here so over there project managing contractors (probably like Andy)

alec