OT: Received Some Help From lkapigian

dbCooper

Some background, I have never met @lkapigian and have no knowledge of my ever helping him with anything. 

Couple days before Christmas I posted about my heat pump not defrosting.  @alaskanassasin messaged me with @lkapigian contact info and suggested that I reach out to him.  I planned to do so after the holidays were over if I hadn't figured out the problem by then.  However, he responded to my post and held my hand in identifying the part that was causing my trouble.  Even went so far as to verify with Rheem as to the correct part number I needed.  

Replacement part (ended up about $75.) was installed yesterday and defrost has been functioning properly, calling it a win.

Thank you lkapigian, it is much appreciated what you did.

dbCooper

GrateEggspectations

A nice exchange between two great members. What the forum is all about!

StillH2OEgger

That's great. Kudos to all involved!

lousubcap

Great outcome.  Props to @alaskanassasin for providing the contact info. A truly great gesture from @lkapigian to run the troubleshooting to the ground and facilitate the outcome.  This place does have its moments and more. 

ColtsFan

That’s what makes this place so damned special. 

poster

He helped me out with my A/C a couple years back in a similar matter. Guys a wealth of HVAC knowledge, not to mention all the help in sausages and curing. He has helped me a ton there as well

alaskanassasin

Just don't ask his advice on sausage stuffers, he will have you running 3 phase.

kl8ton

This is awesome!

lkapigian

Glad that all worked out !

Moleman

Not an hvac question for him yet, but he’s spent time on the phone with me and via text with help with sausages and jerky. There are some truly great people on here. Scotty/Sgh is another one. They spend time helping people they’ve never even met just because. Thank you. 

GrateEggspectations

Moleman said:

Not an hvac question for him yet, but he’s spent time on the phone with me and via text with help with sausages and jerky. There are some truly great people on here. Scotty/Sgh is another one. They spend time helping people they’ve never even met just because. Thank you. 

Many others on the list, but I know firsthand that that @nolaegghead is often very generous with his time and beyond. @lousubcap is often the first to welcome new members and offer PM’d advice about driving cows. As others have said, truly some great folks here. 

caliking

I’ve said this before… I hate that @lkapigian guy!

 He’s the type of fellow, who rolls into your town with all kinds of treats for you, then proceeds to buy your whole clan lunch (3rd cousins included). Where’s that fist shaking emoji when you need it

Canugghead

@nolaegghead spent hours helping/advising me with my tankless water heater plumbing/maintenance issues. Thanks again my friend.

RRP

Keep all these praise comments going then the BGE owners JUST MIGHT get an idea why this forum is more of a brotherhood and sisterhood than just some simple dime a dozen grilling forum! We form friendships here.

MaskedMarvel

alaskanassasin said:

Just don't ask his advice on sausage stuffers, he will have you running 3 phase.

I absolutely LMFAOed at this haha

lkapigian

GrateEggspectations said:

Moleman said:

Not an hvac question for him yet, but he’s spent time on the phone with me and via text with help with sausages and jerky. There are some truly great people on here. Scotty/Sgh is another one. They spend time helping people they’ve never even met just because. Thank you. 

Many others on the list, but I know firsthand that that @nolaegghead is often very generous with his time and beyond. @lousubcap is often the first to welcome new members and offer PM’d advice about driving cows. As others have said, truly some great folks here. 

^^^this

lkapigian

RRP said:

Keep all these praise comments going then the BGE owners JUST MIGHT get an idea why this forum is more of a brotherhood and sisterhood than just some simple dime a dozen grilling forum! We form friendships here.

This is why @rrp and why the meet and greets are so amazing 

Mark_B_Good

@lkapigian has always been there for me, helping me figure out how to make cured meat. And his advice is SPOT on ... the cures I've made have all turned out to be fantastic! Thank you sir!

Teefus

It's good to see this sort of thing. I'm active in a couple other forums and there's a lot of reciprocal help among those in various lines of work, industries, etc..