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Forum: Conservation 01-07-12, 10:03 AM
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Posted By Xringer
Welcome ham789 and have a Great 2012! 73,

Welcome ham789 and have a Great 2012!
73,
Forum: Conservation 12-05-11, 08:05 AM
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Posted By Xringer
Here is some info from your area (Fagernes...

Here is some info from your area (Fagernes Leirin) for "Heating Degree Days (base 65)".
History : Weather Underground (http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/ENFG/2011/11/1/MonthlyHistory.html)...
Forum: Conservation 12-03-11, 06:02 PM
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Posted By Xringer
I don't know if you guys have seen this tiny...

I don't know if you guys have seen this tiny package or not,
MANHR100W Heat Recovery Fan Heat Exchanger Ventilation Controls Condensation | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/260891195643)
...
Forum: Conservation 12-01-11, 10:13 AM
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Posted By Xringer
That sounds very hi-performance to me! But, that...

That sounds very hi-performance to me! But, that fine-wire hardware
might not be something that a DIYer could duplicate in a home shop.. :(

If it turns out that I have to install an HRV unit in...
Forum: Conservation 09-22-11, 08:49 AM
Replies: 575
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Posted By Xringer
I've heard of this kind of rig before. It used...

I've heard of this kind of rig before. It used iron pipe buried with stone under it
and had drain holes drilled in the bottom of the entire run of pipe.
But, the system was a basement dehumidifier.
Forum: Conservation 07-17-10, 08:26 PM
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Posted By Xringer
There is some stuff around on the web.. Is there...

There is some stuff around on the web.. Is there a switch in that fan unit?
One that opens, when the fan motor starts running?

I had one of those flying balls centrifugal gizmos on an old oil...
Forum: Conservation 07-14-10, 06:58 AM
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Posted By Xringer
OT, but interesting..

Those things are pretty well made.. At least this design looks nice..
200W ATX PC POWER SUPPLY (http://www.pavouk.org/hw/en_atxps.html)

Wow! 300vdc! The 120-240 switching is simple anyways.. :)
Forum: Conservation 07-01-10, 02:47 PM
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Posted By Xringer
No way my wife is going to let me touch that...

No way my wife is going to let me touch that Sanyo! She loves that thing!

Plus, there is no venting as you well know.. Only an Ion generator (whatever that does).

Your dual core diagram above...
Forum: Conservation 07-01-10, 01:48 PM
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Posted By Xringer
Windows.air.exchange

Since I'm thinking small (and no new holes in the walls), I looked around and found this.
Amazon.com: Bionaire BAP336-U EverFresh Air Exchange System: Kitchen & Dining...
Forum: Conservation 06-30-10, 09:44 PM
Replies: 575
Views: 1,156,193
Posted By Xringer
ignore condensation??

I've been thinking about how to install a unit, so the core is sitting with
the (filtered) outdoor-air-input (carrying the moist air) at the best angle.

I would want the (moist) air coming into...
Forum: Conservation 06-29-10, 06:21 PM
Replies: 575
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Posted By Xringer
Did that chart come from the Airiva website? ...

Did that chart come from the Airiva website?

Yeah, maybe I better wait until you have done some testing.. ;)
Forum: Conservation 06-29-10, 01:42 PM
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Posted By Xringer
What??

Am I reading that right? The Airiva cores are the best? Better than Aluminum?
How the heck can plastic be better than aluminum??

My off-hand guess on for the Panasonic cube was 4.5"x4.5"xn".....
Forum: Conservation 06-29-10, 07:43 AM
Replies: 575
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Posted By Xringer
As I said above, "I would try a very small shot...

As I said above, "I would try a very small shot of spray glue between sheet layers.
Just a mist of Duro All-Purpose Spray Adhesive." @Local hardware stores.
In the directions, they say to spray...
Forum: Conservation 06-24-10, 05:41 PM
Replies: 575
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Posted By Xringer
First, do no harm..

My wife is printing out pages on the Laser printer. Since it's about 2 feet from me,
I'm getting Ye Olde Laser Air right now.. Stinky! :eek:

So, right now, I'm thinking almost any amount of...
Forum: Conservation 06-23-10, 09:03 PM
Replies: 575
Views: 1,156,193
Posted By Xringer
I have the hardware, but not the software.. And...

I have the hardware, but not the software.. And I'm getting too old to program.. :(

I do have a couple of probe type thermometers that should work,
and if the core seems like it can handle the...
Forum: Conservation 06-23-10, 04:04 PM
Replies: 575
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Posted By Xringer
I was thinking of using something like a...

I was thinking of using something like a hair-dryer or a weak heat gun
on the warm air input 'port' and a cool air fan on the 'heat-pick-up' port.

Maybe let the warmed-up air blow out on a...
Forum: Conservation 06-23-10, 07:47 AM
Replies: 575
Views: 1,156,193
Posted By Xringer
I wonder how well a very small coro-core would...

I wonder how well a very small coro-core would work, as a test bed?
Maybe 6" x 6" ??
Forum: Conservation 06-22-10, 06:32 AM
Replies: 575
Views: 1,156,193
Posted By Xringer
I've used Coloplas sheets to make RC model...

I've used Coloplas sheets to make RC model airplanes and I've read there is a coating
on the surface that makes if very-very difficult to glue to.. (Or even paint).

SPA3D pictures by Xringer -...
Forum: Conservation 06-21-10, 10:21 AM
Replies: 575
Views: 1,156,193
Posted By Xringer
I guess it must have some thermal conductivity,...

I guess it must have some thermal conductivity, since people have made solar collectors and PV coolers out of it.. Since it's hard to glue water connections on the ends, it's more trouble than it's...
Forum: Conservation 06-20-10, 01:03 AM
Replies: 575
Views: 1,156,193
Posted By Xringer
Coroplas sheets? Coroplast...

Coroplas sheets? Coroplast (http://www.coroplast.com/) Is there enough heat transfer??
It's plastic.. Or is it some special heat-conductive coroplas?
Forum: Conservation 06-17-10, 09:26 PM
Replies: 575
Views: 1,156,193
Posted By Xringer
I saw some HRV units on Ebay in the $450 range....

I saw some HRV units on Ebay in the $450 range. Looked up the maker and found this
site: HRV Airiva Heat Recovery Ventilator (http://www.suncourt.com/Airiva.html) with a video.....
Forum: Conservation 06-01-10, 06:10 PM
Replies: 575
Views: 1,156,193
Posted By Xringer
Sounds like an interesting experiment. Be sure to...

Sounds like an interesting experiment. Be sure to post some pics.. :)

And welcome to the group..

Cheers,
Rich
Forum: Conservation 03-03-10, 11:03 PM
Replies: 575
Views: 1,156,193
Posted By Xringer
Those things do look large. But, it seems logical...

Those things do look large. But, it seems logical that a smaller unit would work
for smaller houses, if you used a slower air-flow.
Since slower air will get more of a chance to give up it's heat...
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