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July 17, 2002

Hello - We secured a permit to start on a service upgrade (200amps) to a house and also update many of the outlets to grounded outlets and reconfigure some of…

July 16, 2002

I have just removed the 50's siding from my 110 year old Victorian.  The original siding is in fine shape.  My question is; how should I insulate the walls?  I…

July 16, 2002

Hello - While at the local supplier buying fiberglass rods, I came upon a display of Ideal's push-in wire connectors. They are designed to be used instead of wirenuts, and…

July 15, 2002

Hello all, We need to replace our ancient gas wall heater when we add on to our small ranch style house. Due to the mild climate (4 miles from ocean in…

July 15, 2002

i want to put in a hyrdo system with aoil fired boiler. the house is 2 floors 1000sqft each level.first question i want to put the air handler in the…

July 12, 2002

In FHB number 148, Mike Guertin describes making attic hatches of rigid foam insulation covered by MDF.  How does he get away with this?  Here, the inspectors generally require foam insulation…

July 12, 2002

Has anyone used climate panels (made by Stadler or others) for their radiant heating system?  according to RPA they are one of the most efficient methods for heating, Wet Head…

July 11, 2002

I'm installing a system in my addition and need to keep costs low. Goodman is low and I have one in the main house with no complaints. Problem is their…

July 11, 2002

My brother, with a house that is less then 10-years old, is getting less then normal cool air output from his heatpump. He has a service company coming by tomorrow…

July 11, 2002

Hey HVAC guys, My parents have a heat pump, electric furnace set up, and the repairman told my dad,  during a routine maintenence check, that the motor should be oiled frequently.…