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Forum: Conservation 02-27-12, 04:06 PM
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Posted By beatr911
I agree with herlichka about stopping moisture...

I agree with herlichka about stopping moisture transmission past the interior envelope. I too have experienced moisture condensation on the inside of the exterior side of a wall, mold forming...
Forum: Conservation 02-25-12, 12:49 PM
Replies: 21
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Posted By beatr911
I just used my IR gun on the white painted...

I just used my IR gun on the white painted reflector of the can. I stood on a chair and pushed the gun up inside the reflector to maximize the accuracy of the reading. The light has been on for 3...
Forum: Conservation 02-24-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 21
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Posted By beatr911
Thanks for the responses everyone! I...

Thanks for the responses everyone!

I really like the idea of slobbering foam all over the top of the unit like S-F says, as it can't help but to seal everything up. The response from Juno is...
Forum: Conservation 02-24-12, 09:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 43,965
Posted By beatr911
S-F thanks for the response. Yup the cans are...

S-F thanks for the response. Yup the cans are AT/IC rated but are still leaking per the IR pictures and the interpretation from the guy that did the survey. It looks like a corona of air flow...
Forum: Conservation 02-23-12, 10:46 AM
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Posted By beatr911
Air sealing around can lights. Ideas?

Kinda new here, mostly lurking.

We had an energy audit and found that the can lights leak a pretty fair amount, no suprise there. The cans are "airtight" for use in attics with insulation. We...
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