Fink's Mechanical Services

12/07/2025

A long time customer of mine sent a picture of her heatpump this morning. She was justifiably concerned. This level of frost accumulation is usually a real reason for concern, but this morning held a rare combination of weather that can cause this sort of thing. Her system will be just fine.

Fortunately, she followed my advice from years ago. When her air conditioning unit failed and needed replacement, I recommended a heatpump. We left the gas furnace as her backup heat and set up a 'dual fuel' system. She heats cheap, and when weather precludes a heatpump from keeping the house warm, it switches off to gas heat. Inexpensive heat no matter the conditions.

This heatpump will be just fine once the system switches away from the gas heat and back to heatpump operation.

Want to know more? Give a call! Fink's Mechanical Services (919) 418-2557

12/03/2025

Do you ever wonder why 72 degrees in your home feels 'too warm' in the summer, and 'too cold' in the winter? It has everything to do with your body, but it's not your fault. It's the wet bulb temperature. Current situation, my home: 72 degrees, 45% relative humidity. The wet bulb temperature is 58 degrees. That's the temperature at which your body is ev***rating. It makes you feel cold. Want to know how a whole house humidifier can help you feel more comfortable AND reduce your electric/gas bill? Give me a call. The picture is of a Sling Psychrometer. A simple, no batteries needed, device that discloses the truth.
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11/11/2025

October's electric bill. I've done nothing fancy. No big expenditures on 'money saving gadgets' or changes in lifestyle. I keep the house comfortable 24/7/365. Would you like to know how easy it is? Give a call to Fink's Mechanical. --Ray

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10/27/2025

Up and coming... Runt's Bar (Bar 49) is on the way to becoming the next "Too Cold to Hold" beverage location. Hwy 49 North from Roxboro. Full announcement with location address and picture to follow. Stay tuned! --Fink

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03/12/2025

Here's the follow-up to the post below:

How is it possible for frost to remain when outdoor air temperature is above freezing?

The answer is found in the Wet Bulb (W.B.) temperature. The conditions when this picture was taken were 37degF dry bulb, and 28degF W.B. So, while the air temperature is above freezing, the temperature at which water is ev***rating is still well below freezing. When a condition such as this exists, the frost (or other solid water) will continue to ev***rate directly from ice to water v***r, not passing through the liquid state. The next time you see snow falling at 40F, or when there's frost on your windshield that just gradually disappears as you drive, you are witnessing this condition.

Oh, and the best water for making ice faster? Cold. Although the difference in time to ice cubes is nearly negligible. In other words, don't sweat it.

03/11/2025

37 degrees F outside, yet frost on the car. But how can that be, as ice melts at 32 F? Any inquiring minds want to know? Understanding the properties of water is crutial to operating a facility, and why different refrigeration systems are specific to the product in cold storage. Then there's the age old question of which freezes faster, hot or cold water. So, any guesses as to the 'frost at 37F" question?

See answer in the post above^^^ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1WMjysN7a5/

12/20/2024

Kidron specialty refrigerated transport fixed quick, and back into action. It's pending sale but may be available again soon. Lovin' keeping folks livelyhood rolling!

12/17/2024

Coming Soon! Another "Too Cold To Hold" cold beverage location. Timberlake Mart!

12/12/2024

Back to makin' ice at Honey's! Y'all come up to North Madison Blvd. in Roxboro and get yourself a Catfish Sandwich with Onion Rings and a nice Coke.

10/04/2024

Certified 'Too Cold To Hold' program is up and running!

Stores that have been through the program, which includes fine tuning their refrigeration equipment to keep beverages just short of freezing, are listed below.

You'll KNOW where to go to get 'em ICE COLD!

If your favorite store or bar doesn't keep the beverages as cold as you'd like, tell 'em to give Fink a call!

'Too Cold To Hold Locations:

The current roster is:

T. G. Brooks Supply Company
411 Helena - Moriah Rd.
Timberlake, NC

Stop & Shop
1810 N. Main St.
Roxboro, NC

10/03/2024

Carrier Transicold. This Supra 860 has had a hard life, so it's time to breath new life into the Ol' Girl.

09/10/2024

Current SITREP at T.G. Brooks store in Timberlake: Lunch warming on the condenser 🤣