Forum: The Billiards Room
12-29-13, 08:47 AM
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Forum: The Billiards Room
12-20-13, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 17,871
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...
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Forum: The Billiards Room
12-20-13, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 17,871
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Forum: Conservation
01-01-12, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
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...
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Forum: Conservation
01-01-12, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
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Forum: Conservation
11-13-11, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
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Forum: Conservation
11-13-11, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
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...
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Forum: Conservation
11-13-11, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
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. ...
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Forum: Conservation
11-09-11, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
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...
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Forum: Conservation
11-09-11, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
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...
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Forum: Conservation
11-09-11, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
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...
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Forum: Conservation
11-09-11, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
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Forum: Conservation
11-09-11, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
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...
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Forum: Conservation
11-08-11, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 18,997
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...
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Forum: Conservation
11-08-11, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 109
Views: 121,701
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Forum: Conservation
11-08-11, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 109
Views: 121,701
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
11-07-11, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,527
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...
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Forum: Conservation
11-07-11, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 109
Views: 121,701
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
11-07-11, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,527
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
11-07-11, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,527
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. ...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
11-06-11, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,527
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...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
06-28-11, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,868
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...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
06-27-11, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,868
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
06-27-11, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,868
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
03-21-11, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 588
Views: 502,189
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