General Questions- Page 109 of 1410
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problems with cold expansion Pex (A type) valves
I'm just curious as to whether anyone else has had experience with early failure of these 1/4 turn valves, branded as Cold-X by Waterline. The other day I decided I'd finish…
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Necessary to vent the headwall of an uninsulated porch roof?
I have two covered porches on my build with both of them being 3:12 pitch and planned to be covered in standing seam. Both porch roofs will have soffit vents…
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Improving Smart-Tech Capabilities of an ERV
Hey all, I thought I would share my experience trying to make my Panasonic Intellibalance ERV smarter. If you were like me, and saw the Panasonic ERV promoted by Matt…
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Anyone have the electricity consumption of their heat pump dryer? Really impressed with my LG that’s been averaging around 750Wh a load.
Just installed a LG DLHC1455W heat pump dryer and have been beyond impressed with its electricity consumption. I have an Emporia electricity monitor connected and have been averaging around 750…
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Time of use electric rates?
My provider is signing everyone up for time of use unless you opt out and reselect your current plan. A total slim ball move. They studied the 4 bills and…
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Uponor Logic with main manifold system
Hello, I'm getting ready to redo our entire plumbing in our 1920's farmhouse retrofit. Its a 2 story house with the HPWH in the basement. Unfortunately the kitchen and master…
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Emergency backup direct vent propane heater options
Looking for some advice on a backup heat source for a new home primarily to prevent pipe freezing for longer electricity outages. Most folks in our area recommend direct vent…
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ZIP Sheathing and Vapor Barrier
Hello, I was curious to know if a vapor barrier is recommeneded on the interior side of an exterior wall when using the ZIP system in a cold climate? I…
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Sealing top of exterior wall in vented attic
I am working on air sealing the attic of our 1940s home. It's brick exterior with only 1x2 strapping holding the interior walls to the exterior brick with practically no…
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Roof Vent
I'm building 2" roof vent between the rafters leading from soffitts to ridge vent. I've seen it recommended to use 1" foam board with adhesive foam to adhere it to…