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November 3, 2002

Hi, all, Drained our hot tub tonight, decided to test the gfci circuit breaker. Tested good but wouldn't reset. In other words, I pressed the test button, the circuit broke,…

November 2, 2002

I have a 1893 balloon framed home in Wisconsin.   It has 6" of blown cellulose in the attic floor between the plaster and the T&G.  I believe this is approx R24.  I…

November 2, 2002

Just had my house insulated with icycnene foam insulation.  icycnene rep indicated that I do not need a vapor barrier.  any thoughts?

November 2, 2002

I have a hydronic baseboard heating system in my house with three zone valves and one circulator pump.  I have been running water in the system rather than antifreeze.  Over…

November 2, 2002

Is a vapor barrier of value in this 40' x16' barn ???  Built on a concrete slab( no insulation under it).  The walls are insulated R19.  The doors, two, are inexpensive overhead…

November 2, 2002

I'm adding radiant floor heating to my 2 story house during a complete remodel.  I am also wanting central air, and am looking at high velocity.  I would prefer not…

November 2, 2002

We just bought a walkout ranch that has a boiler and my wife wondered if we could install a programable thermostat.  There are three heating zones; downstairs, bedrooms (3), living/dining rooms…

November 1, 2002

Hello everyone, I have floor joists set for the main floor of my new home and I am currently engaged in installing the underfloor plumbing and duct work. I am…

October 31, 2002

I'm wondering if I should be concerned with some knob & tube wiring that's buried in cellulose insulation (attic and exterior wall locations). I haven't had any trouble with it…

October 31, 2002

I am wondering if any of the pro's have run across this technic and if it was acceptable in it's day. The house was built in the mid 50's. My…