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Forum: Conservation 01-04-14, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,827
Posted By opiesche
This stuff: Reflectix 4 ft. x 125 ft. Heavy...

This stuff:
Reflectix 4 ft. x 125 ft. Heavy Duty 50 g Perforated Radiant Barrier-RB4812550 at The Home Depot...
Forum: Conservation 01-04-14, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,827
Posted By opiesche
No, just a thin reflective foil. Looks like it's...

No, just a thin reflective foil. Looks like it's two layers of Polyethylene with vapor deposited aluminum between. It doesn't insulate by itself, just reflects IR back from the underside of the roof.
Forum: Conservation 01-02-14, 04:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,529
Posted By opiesche
I've switched over various rooms in my house to...

I've switched over various rooms in my house to custom LED lighting. The kitchen alone had three 75W fluorescent fixtures, which I've replaced with custom built fixtures with LED strips in them. The...
Forum: Conservation 01-02-14, 04:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,827
Posted By opiesche
Radiant barrier foil

A few months ago, I finally took the step to install some radiant barrier in my attic. Here in NorCal, summers go well above 95 degrees outside for a period of 2 months or so, with the sun beating...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 01-02-14, 04:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 102,261
Posted By opiesche
Missed your point on the styrofoam! I didn't know...

Missed your point on the styrofoam! I didn't know there was EPS that was able to take the load of an entire floor on top, that's certainly a great idea. In the end, you'll obviously want to have as...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 01-02-14, 04:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 102,261
Posted By opiesche
Hey AC_Hacker - sorry for the delay in replying,...

Hey AC_Hacker - sorry for the delay in replying, I didn't get an email notification for your post.

I didn't measure the temperatures before and after insulating, but it's noticeable by feel. I...
Forum: Tools 01-02-14, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,532
Posted By opiesche
I used a couple of screw guns and drywall screws...

I used a couple of screw guns and drywall screws (6-8 per plate depending on length) for my installation. It's not quite as quick as stapling, but still fast and easy to do - screwing the plates down...
Forum: Lighting 12-26-13, 07:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,619
Posted By opiesche
So, I did some more research into what the code...

So, I did some more research into what the code says about recessed fixtures. It seems that, regardless of the type of light used, if you want to put insulation on them, you have to get an IC rated...
Forum: Lighting 12-23-13, 03:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,619
Posted By opiesche
It's a Printrbot Jr. kit I bought from MCM...

It's a Printrbot Jr. kit I bought from MCM electronics. I think I got the last one of the version 1 PbJrs, they went out of stock as soon as I ordered mine :P
Printrbot.com sells a few different...
Forum: Lighting 12-23-13, 03:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,619
Posted By opiesche
So, I've read through everything I could find on...

So, I've read through everything I could find on low voltage electrical code. It seems my installation is a class 2 circuit. The power supply is 100W with two 50W outputs, which conforms with class...
Forum: Lighting 12-23-13, 03:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,619
Posted By opiesche
I was skeptical when I first got interested in 3D...

I was skeptical when I first got interested in 3D printing, but then found things like this:

newest - Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/explore/newest/household/page:1)

Some of these...
Forum: Lighting 12-23-13, 03:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,619
Posted By opiesche
Even 12V connections? If that's the case, I'll...

Even 12V connections? If that's the case, I'll have to modify the top so it can hold the wire connection as well. Hmm... I wonder if I can make a wire connector integrated into the top...
Forum: Lighting 12-23-13, 03:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,619
Posted By opiesche
Hah, good point! I got the printer anyway,...

Hah, good point!
I got the printer anyway, simply because I wanted one (and oh how useful it's been already!). The kit was $399, and with these lights and some of the other things I've printed, it's...
Forum: Lighting 12-23-13, 01:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,619
Posted By opiesche
All fixed!

All fixed!
Forum: Lighting 12-23-13, 01:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,619
Posted By opiesche
Apologies. I took the shots on my cell phone and...

Apologies. I took the shots on my cell phone and just uploaded them without checking size first. I'll edit the post with resized images.
Forum: Lighting 12-22-13, 10:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,619
Posted By opiesche
DIY 3D printed recessed LED fixtures

[EDIT] sorry, some of the pictures are upside down.

So, the original 1980s light fixtures in our upstairs hallway have always bothered me a bit. They just look... well, so 1980s. Since I've built...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 04-15-13, 05:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 23,212
Posted By opiesche
I wouldn't exactly call it easy, but doable :P ...

I wouldn't exactly call it easy, but doable :P

You're right though, it's more complicated than just guessing. The coldest point would probably be right around the manifold, but humidity could be...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 04-14-13, 10:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,589
Posted By opiesche
Yeah, getting to that temperature was pretty much...

Yeah, getting to that temperature was pretty much a matter of trying what felt comfortable and gave the desired heat output. Once crawlspace insulation is finished, I'll probably end up lowering the...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 04-14-13, 04:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,589
Posted By opiesche
FWIW, I'm running my radiant floors at a constant...

FWIW, I'm running my radiant floors at a constant supply temp of ~115F which makes the floors feel quite comfortable. The controller only turns on and off the pump.
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 04-14-13, 04:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 23,212
Posted By opiesche
I've been thinking about doing the same thing...

I've been thinking about doing the same thing with my radiant heating installation. I'm thinking in my case the water shouldn't be less than 60F, to avoid condensation (from what I can tell from...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 02-09-13, 01:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 26,541
Posted By opiesche
Should be working again now :)

Should be working again now :)
Forum: Lighting 02-08-13, 04:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 49,192
Posted By opiesche
Yes, the transformer is running. If I can get to...

Yes, the transformer is running. If I can get to it this weekend I'll try to measure the unloaded draw of the transformer. I anticipate near 0 though (just from experience with other electronic...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 02-04-13, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,634
Posted By opiesche
I would think that the radiant barrier would have...

I would think that the radiant barrier would have to go above the fiberglass, no? Basically, from the top down would be the subfloor, then a small air gap, radiant barrier, then insulation -...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 02-03-13, 10:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,634
Posted By opiesche
Yes, it's a separate water heater (30gal) in a...

Yes, it's a separate water heater (30gal) in a closed loop system. It seems that the cost went down noticeably, yes - and I agree, floor insulation should make a huge difference, more so than with...
Forum: Lighting 02-03-13, 08:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 49,192
Posted By opiesche
Thanks for the thoughts, Exeric! I've been...

Thanks for the thoughts, Exeric! I've been considering putting the transformers into the crawl space - it should be easy enough to mount them directly under the wall the switch is in, drill a hole...
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