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Forum: Conservation 05-08-12, 03:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,705
Posted By MN Renovator
You can't have much of a party in a 324 sq ft of...

You can't have much of a party in a 324 sq ft of space. It isn't like putting 10 people in a room immediately creates an unhealthy condition. If the party lasts 3 hours than the standard is cut in...
Forum: Conservation 05-08-12, 02:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,705
Posted By MN Renovator
15 CFM per person

15 CFM per person
Forum: Conservation 04-25-12, 11:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,705
Posted By MN Renovator
I could manage it manually too but it seems...

I could manage it manually too but it seems fairly easy to modify a standard relay driven electronic thermostat to open and close the circuit. I could do it manually, takes a little bit of diligence...
Forum: Conservation 04-25-12, 10:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,705
Posted By MN Renovator
For solar air, my idea was to have an insulated...

For solar air, my idea was to have an insulated flap to block off the air flow that is connected to a thermostat circuit that also controls that fan to avoid overheating. ...if I can manage to get...
Forum: Conservation 04-24-12, 05:19 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,705
Posted By MN Renovator
You are correct that HRV's are not the only...

You are correct that HRV's are not the only answer to fresh air. My energy auditor suggested using exhaust only ventilation and replacing the air intake that was plumbed directly into the furnace...
Forum: Conservation 04-23-12, 07:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,705
Posted By MN Renovator
Yes, the return originally had an outdoor duct...

Yes, the return originally had an outdoor duct piped into it. I've blocked that off and my furnace heats the house much more effectively now and cut my heating bill tons along with not pulling the...
Forum: Conservation 04-23-12, 06:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,705
Posted By MN Renovator
No, multi story. Quad split. I've sealed all...

No, multi story. Quad split. I've sealed all ductwork to the level that is fully underground (except for about a foot to allow for external access to provide connections for the A/C, gas, laundry...
Forum: Conservation 04-22-12, 01:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,705
Posted By MN Renovator
There is a difference. You've got two things...

There is a difference. You've got two things mixed up.

ACH50 is the air changes a building goes through at pressure. Requires a blower door to measure.

ACH without the blower door will be...
Forum: Conservation 04-22-12, 12:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,705
Posted By MN Renovator
The problem is if you have a retrofit to do and...

The problem is if you have a retrofit to do and don't want to hire a contractor, you are pretty much out of the game to replace fresh air into the bedrooms and exhaust from the kitchen and bathrooms....
Forum: Conservation 04-22-12, 10:48 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,705
Posted By MN Renovator
"especially when you consider that 5 to 7 ACH was...

"especially when you consider that 5 to 7 ACH was considered acceptable a few years ago"

5 to 7 being considered acceptable is ACH50. 5ACH at 50 pascals is what my house exchanged prior to any...
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