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Conservation
09-02-14, 11:28 PM
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Insulated toilet tank cuts tank area in half
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Posted By
ecomodded
Insulated toilet tank cuts tank area in half
First a couple of small points that matter.
Normally 1.6 gal toilets have space left in the tank to adjust the tank height 2-3 more liters then their rated at , as a fail safe for those heavy...
Forum:
Conservation
08-05-11, 09:09 AM
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How about a chimney on the back of the fridge?
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30,910
Posted By
Piwoslaw
This is exactly what I did yesterday, but didn't...
This is exactly what I did yesterday, but didn't get a chance to post pictures.
This is the original set-up. As I noticed a few posts back, my fridge's coils were already slightly sloped...
Forum:
Conservation
08-04-11, 06:32 PM
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24
How about a chimney on the back of the fridge?
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30,910
Posted By
strider3700
at my old house I had an older fridge (early...
at my old house I had an older fridge (early 90's) that had exposed coils on the back. It seemed to run a lot and I noticed it at night when the rest of the house was quiet. Since I had no money ...
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Other Improvements
07-25-11, 05:24 PM
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Cooling the house with the basement.
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47,940
Posted By
Ryland
Path of least resistance! I left the filter in...
Path of least resistance! I left the filter in the furnace but took the side off the furnace and duck taped a new filter to the side of the furnace to filter the incoming air, so it doesn't pull 100%...
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Solar Heating
03-30-11, 03:56 PM
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Ideas for old satellite dish
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Posted By
AC_Hacker
You can use the bigger one (if it has a KU-Band...
You can use the bigger one (if it has a KU-Band LNB) to get free programming (not hacked or stolen service).
You need the dish and a Free To Air Ku-Band reciever, which can be gotten pretty cheap...
Forum:
Conservation
12-30-10, 02:13 AM
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Foot pedal controls for faucets
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19,664
Posted By
osolemio
During my renovation, I have installed both IR...
During my renovation, I have installed both IR sensor controlled taps, and pedal controlled.
The first project was the main bathroom. Since I use wastewater heat recovery, we now have three water...
Forum:
Conservation
12-24-10, 08:40 PM
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25
Bubble Wrap Window Insulation
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51,747
Posted By
RobertSmalls
I applied bubble wrap to one window, using...
I applied bubble wrap to one window, using condensation already on the window to adhere it. It's really easy to apply.
I applied 1/4" bubble wrap to the storm window, then measured the...
Forum:
Conservation
12-22-10, 04:08 PM
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Bubble Wrap Window Insulation
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51,747
Posted By
TimJFowler
Redneck, I absolutely believe that the bubblewrap...
Redneck, I absolutely believe that the bubblewrap works to insulate windows per BuildItSolar.com. But I think you need to use the IR Thermometer on the outside of the window and wall.
Because heat...
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Biofuels
11-29-10, 10:36 AM
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70
Modifying a wood furnace to increase efficiency
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141,198
Posted By
Xringer
Back in the late 70s, I saw an basement...
Back in the late 70s, I saw an basement wood-stove installation that had a double-walled SS chimney.
Right above the stove, there were air holes punched in the outside wall.
Up about 5 feet, there...
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Biofuels
11-28-10, 04:13 PM
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Modifying a wood furnace to increase efficiency
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141,198
Posted By
Ryland
The other idea for pulling more heat out of your...
The other idea for pulling more heat out of your stove is to get a larger chunk of ducts work that fits around the chimney and have a thermostat and a fan that blows air around it as it gets hot,...
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Wind Power
11-04-10, 10:54 AM
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DC Wind Turbine Motors on eBay – BEWARE
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19,263
Posted By
Daox
DC Wind Turbine Motors on eBay – BEWARE
This is good info to know if you're planning on putting together a wind turbine. As usual, you gotta know what you are looking for. :)
DC Wind Turbine Motors on eBay – BEWARE...
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Solar Heating
11-03-10, 09:53 PM
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219
Using attic heat for the house
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290,511
Posted By
GaryGary
Hi, This one requires a "small" modification to...
Hi,
This one requires a "small" modification to your attic roof, but it appears to work well:
IWillTry.org Build a Solar Attic (http://www.iwilltry.org/b/projects/solar-attic/)
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Forum:
Conservation
02-17-10, 11:56 AM
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9
Save $162 per year for 5 mins. of work, REALLY
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15,746
Posted By
bennelson
Save $162 per year for 5 mins. of work, REALLY
http://ecorenovator.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2562&stc=1&d=1350258733
Wow, I just crunched the numbers, and realized that I am now saving $162 per year, for about 5 minutes of work.
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