EcoRenovator  

Go Back   EcoRenovator > Search Forums
Advanced Search
 


Blog 60+ Home Energy Saving Tips Recent Posts Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: stevehull
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 07-12-19, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,446
Posted By stevehull
First floor or second. If the floor is...

First floor or second. If the floor is susceptible to outside water, then it may be mud.

I am thinking very old adhesive.

Do you have access to a microscope. A low power (10-20 x) will reveal...
Forum: Solar Power 06-05-19, 05:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,403
Posted By stevehull
Hey Cranky, Read a bit more on the Enphase...

Hey Cranky,

Read a bit more on the Enphase IQ8. From what I read, no switch is needed.

Steve
Forum: Solar Power 06-01-19, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,403
Posted By stevehull
Ron, The new Enphase IQ8 microinverter may...

Ron,

The new Enphase IQ8 microinverter may solve some of your concerns. It has the ability to isolate the PV system when grid power is down.

That, in itself is not new, but what is unique is...
Forum: Conservation 03-31-19, 09:18 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 152,616
Posted By stevehull
I would LOVE to be off grid. But ecology, time,...

I would LOVE to be off grid. But ecology, time, health and family all interfere.

In the meantime I make use of geothermal heat pumps, a minisplit for the shop and a 12.5 kW solar system.

I...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 02-25-19, 06:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,907
Posted By stevehull
used iso panels - low cost!

I am completely re modelling the "farmhouse" on our property just NE of Oklahoma City. Wiring gone bad, old galvanlzed/corroded water pipes, roof leaking, poor insulation, lots of air leaks, etc....
Forum: Lawn and Garden 02-18-19, 11:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 47,115
Posted By stevehull
Great looking bucket attachment

Pinball,
I really like the look of that piranah cutter attachment. I need to weld on another piece of steel onto the front of the bucket as it wears out fast. Mostly leveling my 1/4 mile gravel...
Forum: Solar Power 02-08-19, 06:25 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 476,696
Posted By stevehull
Data from my 12.5kW Enphase system ...

Data from my 12.5kW Enphase system


Week Peak Power Energy Produced
01/01/2019 - 01/07/2019 9.42 kW 185 kWh
01/08/2019 - 01/14/2019 9.37 kW 167 kWh
01/15/2019 - 01/21/2019 10.5 kW 256 kWh...
Forum: Other Improvements 02-07-19, 09:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,301
Posted By stevehull
Mike, hrv or erv? And why . . . .

Mike, hrv or erv? And why . . . .
Forum: Other Improvements 02-07-19, 08:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,301
Posted By stevehull
I am a big believer in ERVs. Condition the house...

I am a big believer in ERVs. Condition the house and an ERV allows ventilation without pulling in humidity.

In central Oklahoma, where I live, May and June have oppressive humidity. The below...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-10-19, 03:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,192
Posted By stevehull
My son had a similar problem and we found out the...

My son had a similar problem and we found out the unit had a small leak at the flare (sniffer found it). So we sucked gas out, re did flare (my fault as I was not as careful as I should have been...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-07-19, 07:32 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 79,941
Posted By stevehull
Pinball, How did you decide on the size...

Pinball,

How did you decide on the size (volume) of the desuperheater tank? If you get 97 F water now, imagine how hot it will be in the summer.

I am in the middle of a house remodel and...
Forum: Energy Storage 01-02-19, 04:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,761
Posted By stevehull
I use batteries like this for my electronic work....

I use batteries like this for my electronic work. I do fuse it, but what you have is a virtually unlimited current source at a voltage that never changes.

For + - ground supply, I hook up two...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-01-19, 04:50 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 79,941
Posted By stevehull
Super ecorenovator job. What this site has...

Super ecorenovator job.

What this site has encouraged me (and you in particular) is when you decide to do a project (your PV system, greenhouse install, now geo system etc.). You jump in 100%...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 12-16-18, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,022
Posted By stevehull
Cranky, Had to chuckle on your post as I too...

Cranky,

Had to chuckle on your post as I too used to order chain by the 100 ft spool. Zip Penn, if I recall, was the name of the outfit I bought from. Damn good files too.

I agree with cranky...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 12-08-18, 08:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,954
Posted By stevehull
I followed pinball's lead and also installed a...

I followed pinball's lead and also installed a Gree unit. No problems whatsoever and straightforward DIY install.

Did get a licensed HVAC friend check it out and supply his information so I have...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 12-08-18, 03:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,954
Posted By stevehull
Depends where in BC you are in terms of total...

Depends where in BC you are in terms of total heat load.
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-16-18, 04:43 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 79,941
Posted By stevehull
Stay way from Climatemaster - far prefer...

Stay way from Climatemaster - far prefer Waterfurnace.

Steve
Forum: Tools 10-21-18, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,301
Posted By stevehull
PinbIall, Having buried more horses than I...

PinbIall,

Having buried more horses than I wish - a couple of comments.

Make the hole bigger that you think. Get the horse in the hole before rigor sets in.

Pour a couple bags of charcoal...
Forum: Other Improvements 08-27-18, 06:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,794
Posted By stevehull
You are a planner - good. now lets get facts. ...

You are a planner - good. now lets get facts.

1) Call your utility and get their actual contract for a grid tie system. Don't just "talk around", get the facts and laws. They will also...
Forum: Tools 06-23-18, 10:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,387
Posted By stevehull
I too am looking for a lift. Pinball gave me...

I too am looking for a lift. Pinball gave me great advice on a minisplit - so I expect he will come up with a great value with performance.
Forum: The Billiards Room 06-23-18, 10:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,142
Posted By stevehull
This is one of those good news stoties and I am...

This is one of those good news stoties and I am grateful to Pinball and his son for the bolt by bolt story.

Just great - thank you!
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-16-18, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,109
Posted By stevehull
Based on pinballs recomendation, I purchased a...

Based on pinballs recomendation, I purchased a single zone 36 kBtu minisplit unit from Comfortup. It is a Gree with the inverter technology and SEER in the mid 20's.

I am incredibly impressed. ...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-09-18, 05:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,109
Posted By stevehull
Pinball - where did you but the Gree Terra from? ...

Pinball - where did you but the Gree Terra from?

Great review that I was hoping to get a few weeks ago. Will get one - but from whom?

Thanks!!
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-07-18, 06:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,529
Posted By stevehull
Call your local dealers and get a dented special....

Call your local dealers and get a dented special. About 50% off.
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 03-30-18, 07:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,983
Posted By stevehull
Guys, I am not interested in this going on for a...

Guys, I am not interested in this going on for a discussion of manual J (already done), but hard advice on models, the ability to put a 1 tonn and 2 tonn on one minisplit condenser, and who to buy...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:47 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Ad Management by RedTyger
Inactive Reminders By Icora Web Design