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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 08-20-19, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,537
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Bought a used Heat Pump Dryer for cheap and here's why.

This model is a Whirlpool Model number WED7990FW and is labeled a Hybrid series. It retailed new for about $1500....
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 05-05-17, 11:26 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 33,139
Posted By Geo NR Gee
It would be nice to have warm floors in the...

It would be nice to have warm floors in the bathroom, but what about running them under the tub at the same time? Stepping into the shower this morning, I thought about how nice it would be to have...
Forum: Tools 11-10-16, 01:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,442
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Google Play has one called Sunrise alarm. ...

Google Play has one called Sunrise alarm.

Features:
Sunrise Alarm" calculates the exact sunrise time based on your location and wakes you up at sunrise.

Other Features :
- Alarm Tone option...
Forum: Solar Heating 10-14-16, 01:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,767
Posted By Geo NR Gee
I wanted to test three of the solar collectors. ...

I wanted to test three of the solar collectors. I connected them to my old natural gas water heater. I ran the cold line out the bottom of the water heater through a grundfos pump and into the...
Forum: Solar Heating 08-28-16, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,767
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Help needed incorporating Solar collectors

For years I have been wanting to use the suns energy to heat and power my home. I have read countless stories of people here and elsewhere adding energy wise equipment to improve their home and...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-09-16, 09:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,902
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Here is the answer from AirGenerate Support (Jan,...

Here is the answer from AirGenerate Support (Jan, 2012) when I inquired how much refrigerant went into the system.

I had bought one of their units for $40 (from Craigslist) and intended on...
Forum: Conservation 05-01-16, 04:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,260
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Heat pump water heater intake from hot attic

A couple of years ago, I picked up a barely used Airgenerate ATI66 (out of business now) heat pump water heater. It was placed next to my gas water heater with the thought of hooking it up inline...
Forum: Conservation 11-25-15, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,950
Posted By Geo NR Gee
I might try this..... Android Thermostat...

I might try this.....

Android Thermostat (http://hackaday.com/2012/10/13/open-source-android-thermostat/)

https://hackadaycom.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/android-thermostat.jpg?w=600
Forum: Other Improvements 11-01-15, 08:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,572
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Yesterday I enlisted the help of my nephew and we...

Yesterday I enlisted the help of my nephew and we tackled the insulation. You can see the 2x4 walkway down the center isle.
...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 01-24-15, 12:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,757
Posted By Geo NR Gee
With all this action on the thread, I pulled 5...

With all this action on the thread, I pulled 5 hard drives from some old computers and a couple of case fans into the shop. As soon as I get some free time, I will be trying to duplicate the first...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 01-21-15, 08:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,757
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Cool and cool for free

I found this to be pretty cool. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PDeK6rprA4
Forum: Conservation 12-17-14, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,579
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Spray foam pest block works great for keeping...

Spray foam pest block works great for keeping mice out! My mother's house is located next to a large field. She was getting mice in the house on a regular basis. When they started developing the...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 01-17-14, 12:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,299
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Just a few ideas from my experiences..... ...

Just a few ideas from my experiences.....

Put a light switch and sockets for light bulbs in the crawl space. I gave the electrician a $100 and he did both the crawl space and the attic too. The...
Forum: Lighting 09-16-13, 06:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,230
Posted By Geo NR Gee
The door opener company is Liftmaster. The are a...

The door opener company is Liftmaster. The are a subdivision of Chamberlin. We bought the door opener at Homedepot.

I did try both and they both shorten the range by 30 feet or more. They are...
Forum: Biofuels 01-01-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 107,014
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Kip, how tall are your ceilings? My shop peaks...

Kip, how tall are your ceilings? My shop peaks out at about 20 feet. I installed the heat pump return air intake at that peak and have been able to pull the hot air and recirculate it across the...
Forum: Conservation 12-26-12, 08:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,943
Posted By Geo NR Gee
FYI, Costco has a new shipment of LED bulbs...

FYI,
Costco has a new shipment of LED bulbs that are bright, inexpensive (with instant mfg. rebate), instant on, and most are dimmable. They feel solid and well made. They have 4 different...
Forum: Biofuels 03-05-12, 08:57 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 107,014
Posted By Geo NR Gee
You can see a better burn thru the glass and no...

You can see a better burn thru the glass and no smoke coming out of the chimney. Its REALLY obvious when you see one that is a normal wood stove and one that is a secondary burn stove. Its really...
Forum: Biofuels 02-29-12, 01:40 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 107,014
Posted By Geo NR Gee
Here are a couple of photos of the latest wood...

Here are a couple of photos of the latest wood stove secondary burn modification. The first picture is the overhang that needed to be cut to make room for the secondary burn fresh air supply.

...
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