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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 03-16-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,358
Posted By dguzzi
Seems it would be great for emergencies. Hope...

Seems it would be great for emergencies. Hope this or something like it catches on and can be implemented. Maybe with people that have solar to keep it powered up? (voluntary of course)
I admit...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 03-16-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 27,820
Posted By dguzzi
Along these lines I thought of a central duct...

Along these lines I thought of a central duct with a fan pushing cooler basement air up and another fan pushing warm attic air down. (adding to heat or cool the main floor)
Then I though about a...
Forum: Energy Storage 11-19-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 112,910
Posted By dguzzi
You might check Belimo brand valves, you can get...

You might check Belimo brand valves, you can get them configured so power on is open and power off close by a spring. Also available with extra benefit of modulation to control flow (that requires...
Forum: Conservation 10-03-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 30,730
Posted By dguzzi
Ok I still think your idea is a good one!

Ok I still think your idea is a good one!
Forum: Conservation 10-02-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 30,730
Posted By dguzzi
I think your idea is ok. Are you insulating to...

I think your idea is ok. Are you insulating to keep heat in the plumbing or to keep cold out? I know it sounds the same but the question is [is there more heat or more cold] ?
Forum: Energy Storage 08-11-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,157
Posted By dguzzi
Sure, that's what I'm doing. I bought a deep...

Sure, that's what I'm doing. I bought a deep cycle battery and a 2000 watt inverter. At first I used the old battery from my truck to see how it worked out. Its great really, I can do a lot of things...
Forum: Energy Storage 08-05-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,157
Posted By dguzzi
Could be back-up power with an inverter. You'll...

Could be back-up power with an inverter. You'll need to use them occasionally which could be as easy as charging phones, power tools any other light usage power needs. You'll get an idea of how long...
Forum: Other Improvements 07-30-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 25,789
Posted By dguzzi
Does the Volt allow you to "preheat" the cabin...

Does the Volt allow you to "preheat" the cabin (winter mornings) ?
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 07-30-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,398
Posted By dguzzi
I've never the term gutter apron. Interested in...

I've never the term gutter apron. Interested in hearing more as well!
Looks like an extended drip edge, so it fits down into the gutter.

...
Forum: Conservation 07-05-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 24,910
Posted By dguzzi
Well done, that's very interesting!

Well done, that's very interesting!
Forum: Conservation 05-30-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 37,648
Posted By dguzzi
Even if you do nothing, you are ahead I think.

Even if you do nothing, you are ahead I think.
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 05-30-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 24,945
Posted By dguzzi
Our gas and electric costs have more or less...

Our gas and electric costs have more or less equaled out. Anything I can do to cut back will help.
Heating less volume of water will help that.

Using less gas is also a bonus for the...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-30-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,679
Posted By dguzzi
Wow, not that soldering is hard to do but, that...

Wow, not that soldering is hard to do but, that sounds amazing! Let us know if you try it?
Forum: Conservation 05-30-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 37,648
Posted By dguzzi
Is it possible the manufacturer has updated or...

Is it possible the manufacturer has updated or different firmware for milder climate areas?
Or a hidden method to change that setting? Maybe they could help us (you) understand why its set where it...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 02-01-23, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 24,945
Posted By dguzzi
I'll probably never get the same but if I can...

I'll probably never get the same but if I can recover the initial cost of the electric by reducing gas consumption I'd be happy. (even without solar) Still I would have to chase off peak to get the...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 01-27-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 24,945
Posted By dguzzi
hot water heating partial eco solution

I'd like to add an electric "boost" to my gas water heating loop. That way I can turn the temp down on the main gas unit and heat as needed by an electric point of use unit. (or other type)
Can I...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 10-25-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 66,398
Posted By dguzzi
We had a stick welder and some black colored rods...

We had a stick welder and some black colored rods (I think nickel) that would work for that. I have a ice chisel (used for other stuff too) that I welded onto the edge. Its been working for 20...
Forum: Other Improvements 09-30-22, 12:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,175
Posted By dguzzi
Its to bad you didn't get replies. I was...

Its to bad you didn't get replies. I was wondering about a similar project.
Did you end up with an idea that worked?
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 08-28-22, 06:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 36,353
Posted By dguzzi
Understand that nibs, take a look at where the...

Understand that nibs, take a look at where the Mason-Dixon line is? I had to look it up...it is imaginary, has nothing to do with solar viability/cost.
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 08-28-22, 06:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 36,353
Posted By dguzzi
I think the "Mason-Dixon" reference regarding...

I think the "Mason-Dixon" reference regarding solar viability is 'kaput'. I am in Michigan, well north of that silly reference (as far as this subject).
The Siemens meter connection is a good...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 08-28-22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 36,353
Posted By dguzzi
In our area the utilities cannot be trusted to...

In our area the utilities cannot be trusted to use this type of control fairly. They will try to gain as many dollars from it and try to tilt the solar promise toward that.
Until they are brought...
Forum: For Sale / Trade / Wanted / Web Finds 05-30-22, 06:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 27,228
Posted By dguzzi
Freecycle

Not sure if its everywhere but I have found Freecycle to be a good resource. I have been able to do a lot of things there. (mainly stuff I give away)

freecycle.org
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 05-27-22, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,633
Posted By dguzzi
Zwerius; I was hoping the pressure combined with...

Zwerius; I was hoping the pressure combined with the slight head would return flow through a sensitive check valve to the vessel.
I may just use a second vessel for the return flow. I would use a...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 05-26-22, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,633
Posted By dguzzi
Please think very small flow rate. The air...

Please think very small flow rate. The air pressure is from an aquarium pump. Pressurizing a small vessel with ice and water, then flowing to a loop and returning. The check is to prevent flow to...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 05-22-22, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,633
Posted By dguzzi
using pressure to circulate water

I want to circulate water by using air pressure. Imagine a vessel with air in and water out, the water then returns to the same vessel.
I know it takes a check valve but it might need to be very...
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