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Forum: Conservation 03-02-17, 07:37 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 159,803
Posted By kenora
At what point do you get into the "rooming house"...

At what point do you get into the "rooming house" or apartment" rules?

In Winnipeg I believe you would need a fire suppression system at 5 renters... just a thought
Forum: Conservation 12-24-16, 08:00 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 159,803
Posted By kenora
Get rid of the house phone...I'm sure you have a...

Get rid of the house phone...I'm sure you have a cell already and wifi for internet..whats the house phone for?
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 12-16-16, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,362
Posted By kenora
I haven't heard a peep from GREE yet... seems...

I haven't heard a peep from GREE yet... seems customer (or potential customer in my case) service is NOT their strong suit.
I still need to know whether there is a pan heater before I jump...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-22-16, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,362
Posted By kenora
Q about GREE U-Crown ASHP

I want to heat and cool with a 18000 btu seer 21 unit..

Home (http://www.gree.ca/en/)

with baseboard electric backup (i'm in Kenora NW Ontario, Canada.. zone 7)

I have not been able to...
Forum: Solar Power 09-13-15, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,677
Posted By kenora
I googled it and now understand what it is and...

I googled it and now understand what it is and how it works but am mystified how it might work in my dual battery situation.

I wonder if my idea of adding a simple switch in the solar panel line...
Forum: Solar Power 09-13-15, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,677
Posted By kenora
I wondered about that... the truck battery is a...

I wondered about that... the truck battery is a 1000 amp hour and the tractor 500!!

also can you provide translation... PTC?

Thanks
Forum: Solar Power 09-12-15, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,677
Posted By kenora
Using a dual battery solar charger properly

I just received a duo battery charger from China.. Unfortunately the instructions are not very clear at beat and don't address the situation I bought it for. I'm hoping that someone here can answer...
Forum: Lighting 08-11-15, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,647
Posted By kenora
I bought a bunch of 60 watt equivalent led bulbs...

I bought a bunch of 60 watt equivalent led bulbs from Costco ... With a MB hydro rebate it was $3.00 a bulb so I bought about 20... I've been using them in the garage for about 7 months and they work...
Forum: Lighting 12-14-14, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,647
Posted By kenora
Using LEDs with Chamberlain garage door opener

I have an unheated garage on my property with two single garage doors. I just installed a HD930EV opener (belt drive, DC motor with battery backup).

The instructions indicate I should only use...
Forum: Conservation 04-17-14, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,605
Posted By kenora
I've got to learn more about that... can you add...

I've got to learn more about that... can you add a link to a good diy post... thanks
Forum: Conservation 04-17-14, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,605
Posted By kenora
Currently burning dinosaurs and at $1.30/liter...

Currently burning dinosaurs and at $1.30/liter that's gonna end with the renovation...

I will be switching to a couple of ASHP and electric baseboard backup. My heat load should be low with the...
Forum: Conservation 04-17-14, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,605
Posted By kenora
bigger gallons :) (really..Imperial gallons)......

bigger gallons :) (really..Imperial gallons)... and the concrete is poured right over granite...won't be an issue with weight

I would fill the tank in the summer when the lake water temp is around...
Forum: Conservation 04-17-14, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,605
Posted By kenora
water storage in house

I am considering adding a 2000 gallon water storage tank in the heated crawlspace for a couple of reasons and want to know if my reasoning is sound...

I have about 600 sq ft of unused space (other...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 04-16-14, 06:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,505
Posted By kenora
----- I to used fit foam to a "tight push" to...

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I to used fit foam to a "tight push" to plug the window hole (think of a cork in a bottle) for a single winter... I used 2 inch EPS and found the icing/condensation problem astounding. I...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 04-11-14, 10:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,505
Posted By kenora
K...soon as its built :)

K...soon as its built :)
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 04-11-14, 10:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,505
Posted By kenora
Thanks for the input... I am committed to...

Thanks for the input...

I am committed to the exterior side since (at least in this bitterly cold climate) putting them inside (I have in the recent past) results in HUGE condensation issues...
Forum: Solar Power 03-18-14, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,841
Posted By kenora
I spoke to a local solar designer/supplier today...

I spoke to a local solar designer/supplier today who indicates he has lots of experience in the NW Ont area.

He recommended a MicroFIT system indicating a current 8% ROI...

(now just to be...
Forum: Solar Power 03-17-14, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,841
Posted By kenora
Truth is I'm not sure which one... any thoughts

Truth is I'm not sure which one... any thoughts
Forum: Solar Power 03-17-14, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,841
Posted By kenora
Ontario's Hydro One Net metering program..anyone signed up?

I am thinking of using net tied system (as above) for my home/garage in Kenora.
I am curious what the experience was like dealing with HydroOne as a homeowner (or did a company like solar solutions...
Forum: Solar Heating 03-17-14, 05:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,284
Posted By kenora
any pictures?

any pictures?
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 03-06-14, 04:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,505
Posted By kenora
I'm building a "test" model this week.. going to...

I'm building a "test" model this week.. going to start with 3" of EPS, 1 1/2" that fits inside the brick mold bonded to 1 1/2" that overlaps the brick mold. 3/8" plywood box frame with some unknown...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 03-05-14, 11:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,505
Posted By kenora
exterior insulated shutters..

I came across a great article by a Finnish gentleman (can't recall just name) he uses removable insulated shutter on the exterior of his AK net zero home.
it looks like an easy way to insulate my...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-03-14, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,519
Posted By kenora
-Bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox, files for bankruptcy-...

-Bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox, files for bankruptcy-

I see that as a bit of a red flag.
And temporary heaters are not covered by my insurance company.
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-03-14, 10:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,519
Posted By kenora
Thanks for all the replies.. I appreciate the...

Thanks for all the replies.. I appreciate the feedback. My intention was never to have the ASHP provide 100% of the heat; that's where either the heat strip in the ASHP or the oil furnace comes into...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-02-14, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,519
Posted By kenora
Hi, I am at a total loss to understand what...

Hi, I am at a total loss to understand what either of those are!

Google provided...

(never mind I guess I cant post links)


or how they relate to my post
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