Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 113 of 903

July 11, 2011

I have a relatively new house (constructed 2006).  The attic has blown-in insulation which is pretty deep (several inches higher than the joists).  I have a couple different projects I…

July 11, 2011

I'm planning to convert a large steel garage into an apartment (sounds wierd, but will work). How do you folks attach insulation to the ceiling? There's no wood, just steel.…

July 8, 2011

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July 6, 2011

  Hello everyone.  I am about to pull the trigger on a whole house fan.  I live in NH and have plenty of net exhaust area in my attic (already…

July 2, 2011

Hi all,   I'm installing a single zone mini split heat pump/AC unit on our house and have a question on the wiring.  The unit calls for a 120V 20amp…

June 30, 2011

Hi folks.  We are working on a remodel of a 100+ year old home into a high-performance, green building in Minnesota.  The exterior walls will be spray foamed from the…

June 26, 2011

House is currently heated with a gas forced air furnace. The basement is not heated at all. Im going to finish the basement off and would like to provide some…

June 25, 2011

I have unit that has all electric heat and air (10kw ).  I keep getting complaints from renters that the bills and deposits are high? Heres that data fact finding:…

June 24, 2011

I'm wondering what the options are for powered dampers meant to go on a 6 inch circular duct? Probably what I want is normally closed, to swing open upon application…

June 21, 2011

Need to add a 30amp outlet in the garage for my camper trailer.  What wire (10 gauge?), double pole?, wire for 50amp to accomodate camper upgrade?, 220/110?  Ugh!