What tool earned its place in your bag—and where does it fall short?
Discussion · Sep 7, 2026
Share the work a tool actually helps you do, the conditions where you use it, and the limitations you have found. A useful field example beats a brand argument.
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Reply · Sep 7, 2026
Ironically - I have ‘GRD/Vent Demo Sets’ in pelican case-like hard boxes with a handle and wheels (like a suitcase) which contain all of the primary types of ceiling, sidewall, and floor vent/GRD upgrade styles I pitch to clients when the situation is appropriate - very frequently as a duct cleaning guy!
Truthfully - TrueFlow Grid & DG-8 (I received DG-8 free, but paid for DG-1000 previously…) are definitely in my vehicle and have earned their place by identifying and supporting sales of solutions to common duct system deficiencies found in Central, VA… Airflow Hood will be another key tool that’s earned its place, but I still need *someone* *ahem - TECcccc - to come out with a powered flow hood option for me to try out!! I am also a fan of the mini-probe to measure duct leakage testing locations with the DG-8… but don't tell on me please 🫢 I only recently got the Evergreen Telemetry around-the-door probe to test out!
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