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12-28-2012, 11:07 PM
Thread: Power venting
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Power venting
I have an existing space heater in an older home with a traditional flue, B vent. I want to install a a hanging furnace in my attached garage. The hanging furnace has a power vent exhaust. Can I...
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09-24-2009, 08:27 PM
Thread: Electric Unit Heater in Greenhouse
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Are you planning on "heating" the greenhouse or...
Are you planning on "heating" the greenhouse or just keep it from freezing? Most every plant can take the cold, but not frost, and your greenhouse by design prevents frost. Do you get solar gain...
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02-12-2009, 11:55 PM
Thread: Heat pump in winter
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Heat pump in winter
Hello, and thanks in advance for any help. I have a question regarding heat pumps in winter. I have been told by a few HVAC people that a heat pump should not run below 32 degrees. At that...
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07-28-2008, 09:59 PM
Thread: HVAC question
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Upper levels are always more difficult to cool...
Upper levels are always more difficult to cool for two reasons....hot air rises and they are closer to the roof. Can you add insulation to the area? Can you better ventilate the attic space...
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07-26-2008, 10:58 PM
Thread: conditioning the garage space?
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Garage hvac
Ask your hvac installer about this. I know that back in Illinois there were some codes in effect that didn't allow the home heating and cooling equipment to also condition the garage. Make sure...
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07-17-2008, 10:03 PM
Thread: Open fresh air return in attic
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Help me understand
I understand the concept of using the space above the ceiling as a return air plenum. It's done all the time in commercial buildings, when a dropped ceiling is used. Are return "grates" placed in...
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07-09-2008, 12:53 AM
Thread: A 173.00 electric bill
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Here in Southern Missouri......it'a been about 90...
Here in Southern Missouri......it'a been about 90 day and 70 night......2800 sq. ft. house......about $100 bucks last month......keep it at 72-73 degrees.
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07-02-2008, 08:40 PM
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Call the contractor......it's their problem. And...
Call the contractor......it's their problem. And 73 for the cooling is about perfect.....wonder what Mr. Bill keeps it at during heating season?...80?
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07-02-2008, 08:34 PM
Thread: Replacing service vavles
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First rule in business...the customer is always...
First rule in business...the customer is always right. State your position, your concerns....then do what the customer wants. It's not your call.
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06-29-2008, 10:48 PM
Thread: Recommended Cycle Time???
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30 minutes to warm?
If it takes your home 30 minutes to warm up after a cooling cycle, that is great...means you have good insulation. But if it takes 30 minutes to cool it just one degree I suspect your unit isn't...
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06-29-2008, 10:37 PM
Thread: Quieting the Return
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Can you move it?
Is relocating the air grill a possibility? Can you add a length of ductwork and move it farther away from the air handler? Many of the insulated plenums do a fine job of insulating both ambient...
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06-25-2008, 10:04 PM
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Boiler longevity
Your "old" boiler probably has as much life left in it as it has already given. Boilers, when properly sized and the proper radiation is provided give the best, most even heat. Is your boiler...
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06-23-2008, 07:55 PM
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temperature differential
Place or hang a thermometer at the return grill for a few minutes while the unit is running...and note the temperature. Then place it on a supply register for a few minutes and note the temperature....
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