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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-25-18, 08:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,124
Posted By slopecarver
Thanks all for the advice. I have faith in my...

Thanks all for the advice. I have faith in my ability to do flares with the proper HVAC tools, I just needed a supplier for the high pressure fittings. McMaster-Carr has them of all places:...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-20-18, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,124
Posted By slopecarver
Source for R410A flared unions?

I'm installing my own mini-split consisting of a Fujitsu wall mount unit on an interior wall. The unit didn't come with a short line to pass through the wall so I need to cut a small section of the...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 05-16-17, 06:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,350
Posted By slopecarver
sounds like you should look at: More...

sounds like you should look at:

More Insulation, Air-Sealing, Shading, Colors, Radiant Barriers.
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 05-15-17, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,479
Posted By slopecarver
1000sqft 2nd Story Apt Over Garage

I'm just fishing for comments/suggestions/confirmation that my plan/system will work as I expect it to.

Zone 5 NWPA existing building is 42'Wx24'D with the long wall facing about 15 degrees off of...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 06-08-16, 08:53 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 49,006
Posted By slopecarver
It can be difficult to find a traditional furnace...

It can be difficult to find a traditional furnace small enough for a well insulated and air sealed house, short cycling can be a problem. You want it to run continuously on your 2% coldest days of...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 06-07-16, 09:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 49,006
Posted By slopecarver
Brain Dump

I've never built a house but I've taken a bunch of notes for my future self. Note that these suggestions come from someone who has cataloged the information from the perspective of climate zone...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 02-18-15, 07:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,723
Posted By slopecarver
sounds like you're on the ball. Cheers!:thumbup:

sounds like you're on the ball. Cheers!:thumbup:
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 02-17-15, 04:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,723
Posted By slopecarver
You can use salvaged rigid foam for insulation...

You can use salvaged rigid foam for insulation too, there are companies all over the nation that sell used rigid foam insulation from commercial roofing. Have you done any research into...
Forum: Solar Heating 03-19-14, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,995
Posted By slopecarver
How often does the tank get to your max...

How often does the tank get to your max temperature in the winter? in the shoulder seasons? any time there is sun and the pump is off that's wasted heat.

Maybe a seasonal thermal store is in...
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