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Radient Floor Heating
April 28, 2002

Interested in using radient floor heating in a 3600+ sq. ft. home I am soon to break ground on. Looked at a number of different variations to include a few…
Low Voltage Lighting Switches
April 27, 2002

Does anyone know a good source or manufacturer for low-voltage lighting switches? I am looking for something that will allow a number (4-6) of small toggle switches to be located in…
5″ flapper duct
April 26, 2002

Does anyone have any sources for a quality flapper door for a 5" vent pipe for a Jenn Air stove? The only types I find at the wholesale outfits are flimsy aluminum and lack any…
Woodstove w/ waterjacket for hydronic ?
April 26, 2002

Does anyone out there know where I can get info about using a wood burning stove to preheat (darn near replace ) boiler water for hydronic heating ? This is…
Instantaneous water heaters
April 26, 2002

I'm considering an on-demand, instantaneous hot water heater as a replacement for a 40 gal gas fired tank type unit. The Bosch AquaStar seems to be the best choice on…
insulated sheathing as underlayment
April 26, 2002

I'm thinking of using 1/2'' Celotex Tuff-R with foil face, as a underlayment for vinyl siding. Going to apply it over the existing wood clapboard siding and then install the…
Superinsulated windows
April 25, 2002

I'm trying to decide if upgrading to superinsulated windows is going to be worth the money. My usual is a double pane low-e2 (U=.30). I'm looking at various heat mirror…
energy efficent fireplace???
April 25, 2002

Are the words "energy efficent" and "fireplace" an oxymoron (sp?). Want the looks of a traditional Fireplace , ie wood mantle, raised hearth and real wooden logs burning (no gas). …
New Type of Insulation
April 25, 2002

Just came across this product: http://www.healthyseal.com/ . Never used it and don't know who has, but the concept is great: a spray-in-place foam insulation made from soybeans!!!! No need for…
splitting up elec svce in a house
April 25, 2002

Hello - Trying to get some idea what folks are doing when needing convert to multiple meters for splitting up the service within a residence with two accessory apartments. (The…

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