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Forum: Lighting 12-10-12, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,678
Posted By chrisgerman1983
I don't have any before and after, Just the one...

I don't have any before and after, Just the one tha shows the light reflecting off. Before and after would be neat I just never thought of taking a pic before I painted.
Forum: For Sale / Trade / Wanted / Web Finds 11-22-12, 08:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,946
Posted By chrisgerman1983
thanks, I looked into these and found some that...

thanks, I looked into these and found some that are designed for music. not as slime but I would sacrifice size for sound quality :thumbup:
Forum: For Sale / Trade / Wanted / Web Finds 11-21-12, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,946
Posted By chrisgerman1983
thanks for the video! I didn't know these existed...

thanks for the video! I didn't know these existed :thumbup: I am going to look into getting a set for work. For me the headphone jack on them is what makes me want them. Does the volume knob adjust...
Forum: Conservation 11-20-12, 08:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,507
Posted By chrisgerman1983
thanks everyone, I will look for a cap that...

thanks everyone, I will look for a cap that sounds like a good idea. If it does get cold enough to freeze then it would be in my unit so I should do something just incase. The water doesn't get used...
Forum: Conservation 11-17-12, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,507
Posted By chrisgerman1983
:D Haha thanks! Has anybody done the math to...

:D Haha thanks! Has anybody done the math to figure out how many BTU a cat is worth? I have two but cat food is a pretty expensive heating fuel :D
Forum: Conservation 11-17-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,507
Posted By chrisgerman1983
Should I turn it off? (Water valve in wall)

I own a condo in a 28 unit strata. The main water tap outside runs off my main water valve. I live in a fairly mild climate so pipes don't often freeze but should I turn the exterior water off to...
Forum: Solar Heating 11-15-12, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,794
Posted By chrisgerman1983
BTW I removed the lame LED's off the fan. Don't...

BTW I removed the lame LED's off the fan. Don't know who decided computer fans need to be light shows :p
Forum: Solar Heating 11-15-12, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,794
Posted By chrisgerman1983
I was thinking this morning that a simpler way of...

I was thinking this morning that a simpler way of achieving what I would like to do is with a small solar panel? When the sun is out enough to heat up the window then it would create enough power to...
Forum: Solar Heating 11-14-12, 11:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,794
Posted By chrisgerman1983
Thanks, I will look into the barn fan option as...

Thanks, I will look into the barn fan option as well.
Forum: Lighting 11-14-12, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,678
Posted By chrisgerman1983
I think it will. I did it in the weekend and when...

I think it will. I did it in the weekend and when my coworkers came in they couldn't believe the difference it made. It is almost like it turns the wall into a light source. You can even get shadow...
Forum: Introductions 11-14-12, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,077
Posted By chrisgerman1983
Thanks! Hopefully I can contribute some info as...

Thanks! Hopefully I can contribute some info as well!
Forum: Solar Heating 11-14-12, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,794
Posted By chrisgerman1983
Thank you! Good suggestion I will ask around....

Thank you! Good suggestion I will ask around. Finding a used one that somebody saved would be perfect.
Forum: Lighting 11-14-12, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,678
Posted By chrisgerman1983
Here is a picture of the wall. It is pretty...

Here is a picture of the wall. It is pretty cloudy outside but the reflection that is cut off is from the window. Almost no light is reflected from the white primer.
Forum: EcoRenovator Blog Discussion 11-14-12, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,535
Posted By chrisgerman1983
Another cooking tip is to use quality copper or...

Another cooking tip is to use quality copper or SS cookware. I purchased a nice stainless pan and noticed that I am cooking at half the temp as with my old nonstick.
Forum: Solar Heating 11-14-12, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,794
Posted By chrisgerman1983
Can you reverse a thermostat

Is it possible to reverse the way a typical thermostat works? I would like to have a fan against my window so that when the heat builds up enough a fan turns on and blows the heat into the room. When...
Forum: Lighting 11-14-12, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,678
Posted By chrisgerman1983
Gloss white paint - reflector

I was wanting to increase the amount of light at work but the cost of installing more lights was pretty high both in initial cost as well as operating cost. So my solution was to paint the walls with...
Forum: Introductions 11-14-12, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,077
Posted By chrisgerman1983
hello

Hi everyone, been a member of ecomodder for a bit. I am a cabinet maker and most of my skill is more geared toward home renos then auto. Look forward to learning as much as I can!
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