Forum: Conservation
08-05-13, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 45,365
It's been nearly a year since I started this...
It's been nearly a year since I started this thread, and with several months of typical induction cooker use under my belt, I should report that I am using the smaller induction hob almost...
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Forum: Conservation
07-07-13, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 14,433
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Forum: Other Improvements
05-30-13, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 38,668
Natures Airconditioner
I live in Upstate New York. Very hot and humid summers. I have a full renovated basement that stays a constant 54 degrees all year long. I have tried to fan the cool air upstairs (Ranch style Home)....
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Forum: Conservation
04-22-13, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 45,365
Cook Top Shootout!
Cook Top Shootout!
I did some energy use comparison experiments this morning, and I thought I'd share the results.
The tests consisted of heating two pounds of water (very carefully measured)...
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Forum: Conservation
01-02-13, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 18,565
Don't forget the estimated lamp life
A generous donor supplied the homeless shelter where I work with a rather large gift of lighting products, mostly lamps but also a few 4-to-2 troffer converter kits (we have some overlit hallways,...
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
12-31-12, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 375
Views: 432,390
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
12-30-12, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 375
Views: 432,390
I converted my jd gator 4 x 2 to electric and...
I converted my jd gator 4 x 2 to electric and have a 5 ft plow on it. It pushed through that wet heavy stuff like it was not even there. The old 10 HP gas would have struggled.... so much torque I...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
12-30-12, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 16,418
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Forum: Conservation
11-13-12, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,481
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Forum: Solar Power
11-01-12, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 10,639
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
10-20-12, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,642
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
10-19-12, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,642
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Forum: Conservation
08-15-12, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,775
I was like you, in some ways. My roommate and I...
I was like you, in some ways. My roommate and I kept the house at 59-60 (yes, that is not a typo), during the winter. I often wore 2 pairs of socks and a beanie. When I got my own apartment, I was...
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Forum: Conservation
07-15-12, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,037
Percieved Comfort...
I just watched a very interesting TED talk by a German architect named Wolfgang Kessling.
...available for download HERE (http://download.ted.com/talks/WolfgangKessling_2012S-480p.mp4).
The...
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Forum: Conservation
06-29-12, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,565
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
06-28-12, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 405
Views: 250,261
A7 AirTap install (ASHP hot water heater)
Here's the links:
AirGenerate (http://airgenerate.xbitech.com/products/a7)
http://airgenerate.xbitech.com/Media/Default/Downloads/A7_Installation_Manual.pdf
Web links?
An Affordable...
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
06-06-12, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 26,778
Well if they don't move until autumn I guess...
Well if they don't move until autumn I guess there's no hurry to move the bat houses. I did put them in a south facing location and painted them flat black to absorb as much heat as possible. They...
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Forum: Conservation
04-27-12, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 39,661
This is very useful information.
I...
This is very useful information.
I think that too many people underestimate what the Passive House target of 0.35 ACH50 really amounts to... it is almost a hermetic seal. 1.0 ACH50 is not...
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Forum: Conservation
03-04-12, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 61,999
I did more sealing this weekend. I've basically...
I did more sealing this weekend. I've basically started going room by room doing the DIY home leak test (http://ecorenovator.org/diy-home-air-pressure-test/). I check around any trim, any outlets,...
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Forum: Lighting
10-08-11, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 17,349
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
09-10-11, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,602
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
08-12-11, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 257
Views: 170,097
{some of this was covered here...
{some of this was covered here (http://ecorenovator.org/forum/renovations-new-construction/728-diy-hydronic-floor-heating-5.html#post11218)}
I came across a study by Siegenthaler (the guy who...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
08-09-11, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 257
Views: 170,097
This is the technique I have been using in my...
This is the technique I have been using in my house.
At first I was cutting the foam to be a tight fit, very, very time consuming. Finally I realized that if I left about .25" all around and used...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
08-08-11, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 257
Views: 170,097
I am very interested in how you approach this...
I am very interested in how you approach this phase of your re-model.
As I recall, you already have fossil -fueled hydronic heating in part of your house.
And your solar panel rack and heat...
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