Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 859 of 904

Vapor Barrier over Cinderblock Wall?
September 2, 2002

I wish to waterproof a below-grade cinderblock wall. I am using UGL Latex and will place insulated board between the firring strips before putting up wallboard. Do I need to…
Pipe flow rate
September 1, 2002

What's the flow rate (gal per min or hour ) for 1/4" plastic pipe at house hold pressure?
Is Blown-in Insulation OK here?
September 1, 2002

This question concerns a wall in our garage/shop. The wall is cement block up to about 6 feet, and then 2x4-framed wall for 24" above that. I want to insulate…
Dryer vent length
August 31, 2002

Does anyone know what the maximum lenght for a 4" metal pipe using 2 elbows ?
Generator to furnace hook-up
August 31, 2002

Generator to furnace hook-up Can it possible be this easy? I have a 5000 watt Honda EB series generator and an oil fired two zone furnace in my home. …
Cellulose in Cathedral Ceilings
August 30, 2002

Does anyone have experience with cellulose insulation in cathedral ceilings? I am looking into insulation an addition and have several questions: Will dense packing a cathedral ceiling create moisture problems…
Motor wiring diagram?
August 27, 2002

I have an Emerson Electric motor with no wiring diagram. Before I put on the welding goggles and start experimenting, I thought I would ask if anyone would know where…
leak detection
August 27, 2002

Have 1" iron pipe for gas lines that we cannot find minor leal in line. we have tried soapy water and dish soap alone, increase pressure from 15psi to 30…
USTs==and the good news is….
August 25, 2002

Several weeks ago I wrote in about digging a French drain and finding two concrete cylinder shapes. It turned out they were the fill pipes for the oil tanks that…
furnace in the attic?
August 24, 2002

I am searching for a builder for a new home and have found something I have never seen before - the furnace and heat exchanger in the attic. Several of…

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