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Calculating draw 220A circuit Question
October 6, 2009

I just want to confirm that for an 220/240v electric water heater which draws 4500 watts, max (upper or lower, they don't operate at the same time), to calculate the…
Water heater timer
October 6, 2009

Will installing a timer box on my electric water heater really save me any money on electricity? Here are the details: 2 people in the house taking 2-3 showers per…
derate for sloppy batt insulation?
October 6, 2009

Hi I used the calculator on the ORNL site for a 2x6 @ 16" with R19 fiberglass batt, drywall and wood siding to come up with clear wall R17.48, whole…
Painting Vinyl Windows
October 6, 2009

I just can't have white or beige windows on my home, therefore I was planning on getting wood or Al-clad wood. However, I just noticed that Kolbe windows will sell…
Radiant floor heating question
October 5, 2009

I am about to lay 3/4" solid maple flooring in a dining room and a bedroom. We are thinking of adding a radiant underfloor heating mat. The sub-floor is plywood…
air leakage through chimney damper
October 5, 2009

advice and product information please. I know two ways to stop (minimize) air leakage through the chimney: 1)put an inflatable bladder in the chimney; and 2)install a spring-activated damper at…
Hydronic Radiant From Water Heater Coil
October 4, 2009

I am considering adding supplemental hydronic radiant heat in (mostly) new construction. It would be a lower operating cost alternative to using electric heat mats under kitchen and bathroom tile,…
Attic insulation and oil furnace upgrade
October 4, 2009

Hi- We are purchasing a ranch near the shore in Maine and would like to upgrade the insulation in the attic. Currently there is 3.5 in fiberglass batts in 2…
old house, where to put varpor barrier?
October 4, 2009

Hi, Long-time subscriber to FHB, new to the forum ... finally having a chance to put all that great information and advice into practice. Remodeling an older (1915) 2-story balloon-framed…
Why does this work?
October 3, 2009

After many times looking at this system I think I may have found a small problem. In the attached pic the return manifold is at the top and the supply…

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