Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
07-17-20, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 11,353
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
07-14-20, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 11,353
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
07-13-20, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 11,353
Rebadged Pioneer mini split
I have two Pioneer mini splits in my house, and so far have been very happy with them. But as we hit record temperatures one of them quit of course. :(
I did a diagnosis and the likely culprit is...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-20-19, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,549
One of the biggest problems with using a...
One of the biggest problems with using a different gas is that of the lubricating oil compatibility.
If the oil is insoluble in the gas expect a very short life for the compressor
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Forum: Tools
11-20-19, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 11,901
I too am looking for a bench power supply.
It...
I too am looking for a bench power supply.
It seems that you have the usual low end Chinese ones, which according to the reviews are often DOA, have loose parts inside or stop working/catch fire...
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Forum: Solar Power
02-01-18, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,979
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Forum: Solar Power
02-01-18, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,979
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Forum: Solar Power
01-28-18, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,979
Solar A/C, again
Need a little bit of advice.
I have just ordered my 2nd split system to put in our 400 sq ft living room and would like to run it off solar. I know that it’s normally a non starter due to the size...
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Forum: Solar Heating
01-04-18, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 12,337
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Forum: Solar Heating
01-03-18, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 12,337
Hot air into crawl space
Has anyone ever heated a crawl space with a hot air panel?.
I have a south facing wall of about 30 feet in length and 5 feet below any windows which is ideal for the panel. And the most direct way...
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Forum: Other Improvements
08-05-17, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,118
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Forum: Other Improvements
07-19-17, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,118
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Forum: Other Improvements
07-19-17, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,118
Not sure, my thinking was that it would almost...
Not sure, my thinking was that it would almost clean the ducts with the reverse air flow and dump the dust into the attic, not that I don't have enough up there already:D
I may get an initial shower...
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Forum: Other Improvements
07-15-17, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,118
Whole house fan
Most mornings the inside temp of my house is around 80 and the outside is about 68. Starting at 4am when I get up, I'm opening every window in the house and I can drop the temperature a few degree's,...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
02-16-17, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,778
Thanks guys.
It's a moot point now because...
Thanks guys.
It's a moot point now because after finally getting everything cleared off I found that the original 2X6 that should be attached to the ends of the house roof rafters had been removed,...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
02-06-17, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,778
Purlins?
The roof on my front porch finally gave up the ghost.
After watching the leaks get progressively worse over the years I decided to fix it. Of course in my nativity I thought, just cut out the rotted...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
08-28-15, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 12,521
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
08-25-15, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 21,769
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
08-22-15, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 12,521
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
08-22-15, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 21,769
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Forum: Other Improvements
08-13-15, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 16,998
I did much the same thing.
When we moved in...
I did much the same thing.
When we moved in there was no attic insulation at all, and as we just bought the house we were broke so the cheapest insulation was the recycled newspaper bales, plus they...
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Forum: Other Improvements
08-13-15, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 16,808
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Forum: Product Reviews
08-13-15, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 18,666
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Forum: Wind Power
08-08-15, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 15,783
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
08-08-15, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,792
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