Forum: Renovations & New Construction
03-09-18, 10:20 AM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
03-06-18, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,641
I found this on web search:
“I'm not a pro,...
I found this on web search:
“I'm not a pro, but rather a long-time audio guy and electronics hobbyist. So some of the pros may disagree, but I base this recommendation on my own practical...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
03-06-18, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,641
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
03-03-18, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,797
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
02-02-18, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,833
For 1/2” Pex-A
Max recommended loop length...
For 1/2” Pex-A
Max recommended loop length is usualy 300’
I recommend making loops shorter to reduce pumping energy.
1 GPM through 300’ needs 5.1 PSI
Cut loop length in half to 2 x 150’
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
01-20-18, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 38,270
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
01-11-18, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,833
Dend, your:
“It's true regardless. A 50% duty...
Dend, your:
“It's true regardless. A 50% duty cycle at design conditions is Short Cycling.”
U R confusing a boiler that is oversized for the home heating load at “design” temperature
(2*F)...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
01-11-18, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 38,270
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-09-18, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,797
Upon further study:
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Upon further study:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiant_cooling
I think that I could use the buried outside loop to cool the downstairs slab (1440ft2) using the Pex loops designed for...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
01-08-18, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 38,270
Upon further study:
...
Upon further study:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiant_cooling
I think that I could use the buried outside loop to cool the downstairs slab (1440ft2) using the Pex loops designed for...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-08-18, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,797
1/2 ton heat pump questions
Before backfilling around rear of my new house & retaining wall, I put down a 450’ loop of blue 1” pex.
I’m thinking about how I can use this loop to help heat or cool house.
The soil (ha) is...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
01-08-18, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 38,270
Before backfilling around rear of house &...
Before backfilling around rear of house & retaining wall, I put down a 450’ loop of blue 1” pex.
I’m thinking about how I can use this loop to help heat or cool house.
The soil (ha) is really...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-04-18, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 15,237
outdoor reset:
“It changes the supply...
outdoor reset:
“It changes the supply temperature in response to an ANTICIPATED change in demand indoors. I say "anticipated" because your house shell and insulation introduce a lag in demand.
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
01-04-18, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 38,270
outdoor reset:
“It changes the supply...
outdoor reset:
“It changes the supply temperature in response to an ANTICIPATED change in demand indoors. I say "anticipated" because your house shell and insulation introduce a lag in demand.
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
01-02-18, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 38,270
House is a 1-1/2 story walk out basement.
...
House is a 1-1/2 story walk out basement.
Earth covers about 50% of the main level walls, this will help it stay cool in the Summer & warm in the Winter.
As all the insulation is on the inside,...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
01-02-18, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 38,270
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
01-02-18, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 38,270
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
01-02-18, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 38,270
Pic of outside as it sets over Winter.
I...
Pic of outside as it sets over Winter.
I think the light pastel green synthetic stucco (StyroTuff2) is a fitting color.
The Teller County building inspectors think I’m nuts for insulating so...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
01-02-18, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 38,270
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-02-18, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 15,237
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
01-02-18, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 38,270
All of the structural load bearing of the...
All of the structural load bearing of the upstairs & roof is on the downstairs perimiter concrete walls, so no load bearing on the downstairs interior walls.
In the Spring I will start on the...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
12-29-17, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 15,237
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
12-28-17, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 38,270
No heat transfer plates.
This is the 4th...
No heat transfer plates.
This is the 4th house that I have done this way.
Works fine in climate zones 4 through 7.
Heavy (thick) heat transfer plates do work well & would lower the required...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
12-27-17, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 38,270
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
12-27-17, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 38,270
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