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mcap
10-02-2008, 02:44 PM
my family and I live in a 110 yr. old house.Our gas floor heater recently crapped out and I need to replace.I have got quotes for new duct system,and would like to do it myself.
We have an attic and basement,so that is a plus.Am just wondering if someone with no exp.can do this,what is the easiest product to use,and what calculations I need to do
the dangling wrangler
10-02-2008, 02:50 PM
Residential HVAC Questions and discussions pertaining to HVAC for the home. No pricing, no DIY, please read Site Rules

From the top of this page. Sorry.
t527ed
10-02-2008, 03:16 PM
pay a pro to design and install the duct system properly...




donate the blood you save to the red cross..............;)
tinner73
10-02-2008, 04:12 PM
it's easy...just get some flex.....hook it to a Gooman. done.:D
beenthere
10-02-2008, 05:55 PM
Its easy to do it, wrong.

Its harder to do it right.

Other then that, this is not a DIY site.

If you want it done right, you'll have it done by pro's.

Don't pick the company on price alone. Often, the lowest price, doesn't do it right.
the dangling wrangler
10-02-2008, 06:19 PM
post links but, I'll try to sneak this one in. (Again, from the top of this page)

http://hvaccomputer.com/talkref.asp
beenthere
10-02-2008, 06:31 PM
Secret DIY link Secret Link ("http://hvaccomputer.com/talkref.asp"url)
21degrees
10-02-2008, 06:45 PM
Some people just amaze me. They can`t read ( No DIY ), yet they expect they can install a furnace and duct system. W:eek:W
hvaclover
10-02-2008, 07:10 PM
Heck, there's a whole buncha guys who can't read that are HVAC techs.

If you think I am kidding ask how many really read the install instructions?:eek::D
the dangling wrangler
10-02-2008, 07:13 PM
If you think I am kidding ask how many really read the install instructions?:eek::D

They're called knee pads around here.
21degrees
10-02-2008, 07:16 PM
Heck, there's a whole buncha guys who can't read that are HVAC techs.

If you think I am kidding ask how many really read the install instructions?:eek::D



How do you know they can't read.:confused: Maybe they just don't have time like you. I don't read every Instuction manual, but have read my fare share. Well it good that you cleared that up for us.
21degrees
10-02-2008, 07:18 PM
They're called knee pads around here.

Thats what I thought they were for.;)
hvaclover
10-02-2008, 07:18 PM
I know a guy who recycles the owners manuals with the install instructions.

Guess what the HO don't know will cut down on the nuisance calls.