Forum: Conservation
01-11-13, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 100
Views: 129,568
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Forum: Conservation
01-11-13, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 100
Views: 129,568
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-04-13, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,804
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Forum: Conservation
01-03-13, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 18,599
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Forum: Conservation
01-03-13, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 18,599
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Forum: Conservation
01-03-13, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 18,599
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-02-13, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,804
Yep, thermostat is in the living room. It's...
Yep, thermostat is in the living room. It's working ok until I can get around to a differential. Got down to 17F last night. Good thing I moved the hide-a-bed couch out by the stove. I slept...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-29-12, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,804
Here's what I've done so far for a temporary...
Here's what I've done so far for a temporary solution -
Unhooked white wire from W on thermostat. This is used to switch the heat system on when the set temperature is reached.
Unhooked...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-29-12, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,804
mn renovator - thanks for the input. ...
mn renovator - thanks for the input. Unfortunately I don't have the budget for a heat pump. I have plans on doing some passive solar heaters, improving insulation, window shutters, etc. I will...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-29-12, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,804
That would be perfect for my setup. My wood...
That would be perfect for my setup. My wood stove is in the kitchen and the living room on the other end of the house is the cold area I'm trying to get the heat to. At times it could be 85+...
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Forum: Conservation
12-29-12, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 165
Views: 335,938
That would be perfect for my setup. My wood...
That would be perfect for my setup. My wood stove is in the kitchen and the living room on the other end of the house is the cold area I'm trying to get the heat to. At times it could be 85+...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-29-12, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,804
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Forum: Conservation
12-29-12, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 165
Views: 335,938
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-29-12, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,804
Furnace fan controller
I used to set my thermostat to 58 when I was gone 63 at night 68 morning/evening when I was home. Propane costs too much. My thermostat has been set to off for about 3 years now. I still spent too...
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Forum: Conservation
12-29-12, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 165
Views: 335,938
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Forum: Lawn and Garden
12-28-12, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,296
Even though I continue to fight my way up the...
Even though I continue to fight my way up the ladder at the company I work for, my dream is to do this and quit my job. I have between 1/2 - 3/4 acre which should be more than enough space for...
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Forum: Biofuels
12-11-12, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 109,110
+1 on flue damper, fire bricks, and flue...
+1 on flue damper, fire bricks, and flue thermometer.
Flue temperature is very important. Too low = creosote buildup, too high = damage/fire (all that creosote buildup can ignite). I believe my...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
11-30-12, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 36,273
The first post says "heating energy" used. Does...
The first post says "heating energy" used. Does this include the entire cost of electricity to run the dishwasher? What about the cost of the dishwasher detergents you have to buy because you can't...
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