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Forum: The Billiards Room 12-29-13, 08:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,145
Posted By stefanc
It seems very difficult to find unbiased research...

It seems very difficult to find unbiased research on the subject. I found this article interesting.

http://www.riverreporter.com/issues/08-12-04/fracking.pdf
Forum: The Billiards Room 12-20-13, 03:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,871
Posted By stefanc
Yes, we've got a well and septic system. I...

Yes, we've got a well and septic system.

I haven't started a thread yet because the project has been going really slow since I've been very busy during the summer. Once I get further along I plan...
Forum: The Billiards Room 12-20-13, 03:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,871
Posted By stefanc
I pay an average of $119 per month for electric...

I pay an average of $119 per month for electric at $0.127 per KWH.
No water/sewer/gas bill. I also burn about 4 cords of wood per year which I cut and split myself.

House is 1775sf in southeast...
Forum: Conservation 01-01-12, 08:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
Posted By stefanc
Another thing I noticed when installing the...

Another thing I noticed when installing the woodstove- There's no insulation (spray-foam or loose fill) behind the window trim between the rough framing and window. That's definitely going to be...
Forum: Conservation 01-01-12, 08:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
Posted By stefanc
So far I have the woodstove installed and a few...

So far I have the woodstove installed and a few of the indoor screens finished. The woodstove alone is saving me ~40kwh/day when the outdoor temp is below 30!

Although the stove heats the whole...
Forum: Conservation 11-13-11, 06:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
Posted By stefanc
I'm sure it is losing a bit of heat. the plastic...

I'm sure it is losing a bit of heat. the plastic would probably get knocked off by the weather stripping everytime it opens. I could put it on the outside since it wont be exposed to weather.

...
Forum: Conservation 11-13-11, 08:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
Posted By stefanc
The slider is our only access out to the back...

The slider is our only access out to the back yard so I can't go too crazy blocking it with plastic but I could do one side I guess. The 3 season room won't be used but it is insulated to a degree. I...
Forum: Conservation 11-13-11, 07:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
Posted By stefanc
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction...

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction here guys.

It was very windy here the other day and my wife noticed the windows were pretty drafty so building window inserts are high on my list. ...
Forum: Conservation 11-09-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
Posted By stefanc
Since I moved in this house 5 weeks ago I've...

Since I moved in this house 5 weeks ago I've changed all the bulbs to CFLs, added the insulation to the attic and installed an insulated pre-hung garage entry door (replaced a door with 1/2" gap...
Forum: Conservation 11-09-11, 06:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
Posted By stefanc
I pay about $.126/kwh right now. I'm about an...

I pay about $.126/kwh right now. I'm about an hour north of Philly so we use a good amount of heat from November to February. I just got my first bill online and used 803kwh this month, sounds...
Forum: Conservation 11-09-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
Posted By stefanc
I really should have caulked before adding the...

I really should have caulked before adding the insulation, spray foam is a little on the pricey side for me. The insulation I added in the attic was left over from an incomplete project from my old...
Forum: Conservation 11-09-11, 05:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
Posted By stefanc
I agree on all points, I may go with a woodstove...

I agree on all points, I may go with a woodstove for now and work to get my house insulated and get some properly sized mini-splits for before next winter. The woodstove would be great for the cold...
Forum: Conservation 11-09-11, 05:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
Posted By stefanc
Thanks for the input so far guys. AC...

Thanks for the input so far guys.

AC Hacker- I agree that it would be very little reduction in space, however if you add in the mess, cost and time I would probably rather pull the siding and...
Forum: Conservation 11-08-11, 05:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
Posted By stefanc
More insulation or more BTU's?

Moving this discussion over here so I don't clutter up the KWH thread :thumbup:

My house is 2 stories,about 1800SF, 1/2 on a finished basement and 1/2 on slab. 2x4 construction with R13 batts and...
Forum: Conservation 11-08-11, 05:17 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 121,700
Posted By stefanc
The issue is that I need 1 in each bedroom (3x...

The issue is that I need 1 in each bedroom (3x 9kbtus) and two downstairs (2-12k btus).

I don't think that's unreasonable, I really need to be able to control each bedroom as I have two small...
Forum: Conservation 11-08-11, 01:51 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 121,700
Posted By stefanc
You're right, but I need 4-5 indoor units so I'm...

You're right, but I need 4-5 indoor units so I'm somewhat limited to the cheaper multi splits. Im looking at doing a 3 zone unit on one side of the house and a 2 zone on the other side. With linesets...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 11-07-11, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,527
Posted By stefanc
The heater will end up bieng a backup for the...

The heater will end up bieng a backup for the future solar so the demand on the new heater should be low. Also, I'm gonna have a huge solar tank in the basement so the tankless will fit nicely on...
Forum: Conservation 11-07-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 121,700
Posted By stefanc
First month in my house so I only have limited...

First month in my house so I only have limited data but...

-1hr north of Philadelphia, 2 adults and 2 kids, 1800sf, two story home. Electric everything (resistance heat!)

So far I'm averaging...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 11-07-11, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,527
Posted By stefanc
Great info, Thanks! I might take a look at the...

Great info, Thanks! I might take a look at the larger Tempra units Steibel offers.
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 11-07-11, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,527
Posted By stefanc
I agree on the site bieng cheesy and the claims...

I agree on the site bieng cheesy and the claims bieng a bit outlandish. I'm probably gonna pass on the "eagle," just because I haven't found any other info about it other then what's on their site. ...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 11-06-11, 03:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,527
Posted By stefanc
Electric Tankless Water Heater

Does anyone here have experience with electric on demand heaters? Looking for some energy consumption numbers over a standard tank.

I'm pretty sure my 17 year old 40gal hot water heater is on...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-28-11, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,868
Posted By stefanc
Yep, closed ground loop- the 2 stage is 4.0 on...

Yep, closed ground loop- the 2 stage is 4.0 on high speed and 4.6 on low speed VS 3.8 for the single stage. But the 2-stage will probably run on low speed most of the time. Another nice thing about...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-27-11, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,868
Posted By stefanc
Yeah I don't think I'll be building a variable...

Yeah I don't think I'll be building a variable speed compressor anytime soon :). I just got my mini-split and I dont think my wife would appreciate me cutting it apart yet.

Here's the 2 stage...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-27-11, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,868
Posted By stefanc
Thinking of going GSHP

4 Ton Geothermal Packaged Heat Pump with Install Package for Closed Loop Horiz...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 03-21-11, 07:19 PM
Replies: 588
Views: 502,154
Posted By stefanc
He says his press will only handle 2 ft. sections...

He says his press will only handle 2 ft. sections of the .018 coil stock, I'm not sure how easy it would be to press thicker plates. I'm thinking of making a similar press, but with the end of the...
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