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Forum: Introductions 06-10-13, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,681
Posted By Pirate
It works great. I just got home and had it off....

It works great. I just got home and had it off. The ceiling temp was 125 degrees. The outside temp is 94 degrees.
I turned it on and after 1 minute, the ceiling temp was 90 degrees.
After 10...
Forum: Introductions 06-10-13, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,681
Posted By Pirate
I ran a 3/4" pvc pipe across the top edge of the...

I ran a 3/4" pvc pipe across the top edge of the roof, with micro sprinkler heads every 4'. A hose goes from there to a irrigation valve, wired to a 24 volt power supply. The power supply is plugged...
Forum: Conservation 06-09-13, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,709
Posted By Pirate
Thanks, I didn't think of using a contactor,...

Thanks, I didn't think of using a contactor, which I guess is a relay. Can you recommend a particular contactor and source?
I have a digital timer I use on my lanai metal roof wattering/cooling...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 06-09-13, 02:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,509
Posted By Pirate
Anyone see one of these elec. mowers?

Back in 1978, a neighbor of mine had an electric mower. I think it may have been a Murray, but not sure.
It just had a black GE (?) electric motor on it, with the shaft verticle. Just the motor, no...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 06-09-13, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,387
Posted By Pirate
Heat for clothes dryer idea

Here is an idea I saw on a sailboat about 15 years ago, and thought it might give someone some ideas.
The boat had a built in clothes fryer drum, that had the hot air coming off the refrigerator,...
Forum: Conservation 06-09-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,709
Posted By Pirate
Looking for water heater timer

Does anyone know of a elec. water heater timer, that can be programmed to turn on for periods less than 30 minutes? Like 15 or 20 minutes.
My current one has a min of 1 hour.
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 06-09-13, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,363
Posted By Pirate
Idea for refrigerator heat

Has anyone ever made a system to vent refrigerator heat out the roof, in the summer?
Forum: Introductions 06-09-13, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,681
Posted By Pirate
New member in SF Florida

Hello, just found the group and signed up. Always looking for green ways to save energy.
Just finished a water cooling system for our 12' x 38' long Lanai (screaned porch)
Before turning it on, the...
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