Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 121 of 903

March 8, 2011

my electric 50 gal  water heater just sprung a leak in the tank and I must replace.I've heard that the gas tankless units work good.what about the electric ones

March 7, 2011

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March 7, 2011

Hello, I started a bathroom remodel and pulled off some drywall to install a tub onto the studs.  I encountered wasp nests on the inside of the drywall in the…

March 6, 2011

After reading old posts on ICFs,  truss walls and double-walls, I'm still confused on the best approach for getting the most  insulation 'bang for the buck,' especially when I try…

March 6, 2011

1. Since everything  I use that is low voltage has a transformer which puts out heat contimnually am I really saving any electricity or I am just making it safer?…

March 6, 2011

I have a cathedral ceiling comprised of 2x12's with R38 fiberglass batt, foam baffles, and interior 3/4" 1x6 T&G. This system melts too much snow, and I have been considering…

March 3, 2011

Snake oil, or usefull for a retrofit to my 1921 1.5 story in Minneapolis?   Thanks Erik

March 3, 2011

I am in the process of framing up my basement and am trying to work out the best way to insulate. When the house was built we had the concrete…

March 2, 2011

I have a Weil-Mclain oil fired boiler 2yrs old.  This winter it started shortcycling burner fan on 10 sec. burner on 5 deconds (even less) then burner fan for 10…

March 2, 2011

Hello everyone.