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Flow control valves for radiant floor heating
I have high efficiency house in central Vermont. It has radiant tubing in the floor for heat. I am trying to get the on demand hot water heater, a Takagi,…
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Foam insulation and vented attic
I am in the process of buying a house with open cell spray foam on the attic roof. The vents were left open for gas combusting furnaces. We are in…
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B&G’s low flow Vario ECM circulator – stupid efficient pumps
http://bellgossett.com/pumps-circulators/small-circulation-pumps-boosters/ecocirc-heating-auto-and-vario/ What I discovered as a result of the research stimulated by this GBA dialogue is that my circulator controlled hydronic heating will not work with a smart pump like…
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Has GBA ever tested polyester fiber insulation made from clothing?
Has GBA ever tested polyester fiber insulation made from clothing? If so, what were the results and who makes it in North America? Apparently, there is a huge push to…
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Solar thermal systems for heating water
Jin this is for you and Richard Let's run the costs and the systems through the paces so far I hear $16,000 for a Caleffi system and maybe that for…
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Is Advantech better than plywood for subflooring?
My block and beam 1940's house had original tongue and groove 3/4 " pinewood floors in the original rooms of the house. This was the only floor. I've been checking…
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Cost analysis of thermal bridging in zone 2
Adding an addition to the house. 2x6 at 24". About 60 feet of wall. Cedar shingle siding. Concerned about the cost of installing ridged foam to prevent thermal bridging. Will…
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Heating with modulating condensing units
So far my looking into the use of a modulating condensing unit has left me with the following; They are high tech They cost more than some older tech They…
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Attic ventilation
The information available on your site is awesome, so thank you for making it available to others. I'm located in 2A region, a coastal county in Texas. I recently purchased…
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Sprayfoam house and real stone cladding. Wall sheathing?
Good day, This is my first post, but I want to comment how much I've enjoyed reading topics on this q&a forum. My question is regarding a new house I'm…