Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 172 of 903

November 2, 2009

Hi Everyone -- I'm in the preliminary stages of a window replacement job in Maui, Hawaii. I've been reading about Serious brand Windows. Their specs are amazing, and I'm wondering…

October 31, 2009

I would like to get a better understanding of what a normal boiler cycling period (time between firing) is when there is no demand on the system. My boiler is…

October 31, 2009

Is there such a thing as an electrical surge protector for a central air conditioner- somethng that works on a 30 or 40 amp breaker? Not a plug in of…

October 30, 2009

Greetings, I'm trying to determine the best way to heat my daylight basement workshop (still under construction).  It's just under 400 sq. ft in size, with 8'-8" ceiling.  I originally thought about…

October 30, 2009

With the energy efficiency tax credit in mind I was browsing woodstoves for possible replacement of my 20+ year old jotul 8 (with badly distorted and costly to replace burn…

October 30, 2009

While taken a shower tonight I noticed that by touching the faucet plate with my index finger knuckle an electric tingle. The water has to run; if I turn the…

October 30, 2009

In issue #171 Justin Flint, Senior editor showed a gas direct vent fireplace that has a double walled exhaust pipe system that vents the combustion products outside though one pipe and brings combustion air…

October 30, 2009

I am looking for opinions before choosing a replacement boiler.  My duplex condo is ~1,600 sq ft, two zones of mostly basesboard (2 Runtal towel warmers).  I also have a…

October 29, 2009

Anyone who orders cellulose by the trailer load, approx what do you pay per bale? Doing some long term projections. Thanks

October 29, 2009

Ok I'm into the third full heating season with the house being sealed up and the numbers I'm getting simply don't add up..   Too good!   5500 sq.ft. house…