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October 28, 2002

Hi everyone, Quick question - what's the normal pressure expected in a steam boiler? I wrote earlier about my one-pipe steam boiler (oil to gas conversion) with an additional hot…

October 27, 2002

Whats method of hot water recirculation is the most energy efficient?  It seems we waste a lot running the water faucets until it gets hot.  Some of my friends say…

October 27, 2002

Looking for feedback & advice here. HVAC system for high quality custom timberframe home (2900 sq. ft) to include 2 air handlers, one each for upstairs and downstairs. Ductwork to…

October 27, 2002

Some time back there was a post on a company that sold a filter kit that was for a filter and plastic or rubber material that you put in your…

October 27, 2002

I have a high efficiency Space Gard filter at my blower.  My two return air grates are sized for the standard disposable filters that need to be replaced on a regular basis - they…

October 26, 2002

Does anyone have experience with hydronic heating under subfloor and carpet?  I am building an addition and plan to heat with hydronic tubing under 3/4 OSB subfloor with carpet over that. …

October 26, 2002

Greetings All- I am fortunate to have a large garage/barn on my property. Its 28' x 50' with an interior height of 15' to the bottom of the roof trusses.…

October 25, 2002

I recently moved into a 1920's cottage, concrete and stone rubble foundation, damp basement under old part.  Room was added on 1970's, access via small opening broken thru concrete wall…

October 25, 2002

Hi, does any one out there remember the Electrend Electric wall heater from the 60's?  It was a heater mounted in the wall with a duct connected to it and…

October 25, 2002

I'm in the early planning stages of a new house. The lot does not have natural gas in the area. Conventionally, an oil tank would be installed for heat and…