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Lawn and Garden
01-27-14, 06:54 PM
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Pvc pressure drops
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http://docs.engineeringtoolbox.com/documents/1147/...
http://docs.engineeringtoolbox.com/documents/1147/plastic-pipe-pressure-loss-diagram.png
Looks like 1/2" @ 3GPM ~ 3.8psi/100'
3.8psi x 125'/100' = 5.7psi, so your 5.5psi value checks out.
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Geothermal & Heat Pumps
03-04-13, 09:30 PM
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Arduino issues
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mrd
What it 'posts' is the value passed to the...
What it 'posts' is the value passed to the function Serial.println. That function name indicates you are utilizing the serial port to print a line.
The value you are passing in your new code is...
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Geothermal & Heat Pumps
02-13-12, 07:41 AM
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Running cost: ASHP vs. Nat Gas Furnace
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mrd
Heat pump COP degrades as outdoor temps drop. ...
Heat pump COP degrades as outdoor temps drop. Just a result of the fixed outdoor heat exchanger surface area and limited min refrigerant temperature inside of it. Basic thermal physics I suppose.
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Renovations & New Construction
02-10-12, 10:31 AM
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Garage / workshop project
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I believe IRC code minimum is 5/8" penetration of...
I believe IRC code minimum is 5/8" penetration of wood studs. So 1-1/4" would be the bare minimum for 5/8" rock. And that's with screws 12" on center, max. But, is this for a garage ceiling below...
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Solar Heating
12-07-10, 01:10 PM
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Solar heating: How to calculate energy
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mrd
I am interested in seeing solar water(or other...
I am interested in seeing solar water(or other liquid) heating being made more versatile and applicable. Let's simplify the concepts and the systems to reduce the barriers to entry for parties...
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Renovations & New Construction
11-26-10, 03:43 AM
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Polyisocyanurate or extruded polystyrene for in ground use?
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mrd
EPS vs. XEPS...
EPS vs. XEPS (http://www.dyplastproducts.com/newsletter/more_xpseps.htm)
Extruded is referred to as XEPS or XPS.. Expanded is EPS. Colored stuff is XPS. This thread is going to confuse people :o
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Renovations & New Construction
08-28-10, 05:56 AM
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Garage / workshop project
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mrd
You could insulate the inside of the block wall. ...
You could insulate the inside of the block wall. Either a short insulated framed wall in front of it, or more rigid foam. I'd guess the block wall wicks water from the ground, in which case I'd...
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Renovations & New Construction
08-17-10, 03:57 AM
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Garage / workshop project
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mrd
Have you heard of solosider...
Have you heard of solosider (http://www.solosider.com/)? If I ever had to hang hardi alone that's what I'd try using. Might be worth looking at.
Also you mentioned having it well insulated to...
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08-10-10, 12:14 PM
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It'd be nice if there was an easy calculation to...
It'd be nice if there was an easy calculation to optimize windows on the south face, but there are many variables.
It is a trade-off between introducing additional heat load in the summer to be...
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