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Forum: Conservation 02-07-13, 03:14 PM
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Posted By Drake
Any info on whether the demand for fresh air is...

Any info on whether the demand for fresh air is constant or cyclic thru a day? Less needed during sleep hours, more high activity times? Plants also greatly add to indoor humidity, a plus or...
Forum: Conservation 05-08-12, 09:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,609
Posted By Drake
It is unfortunate that a good option for some is...

It is unfortunate that a good option for some is not the same for others. I am in a low radon area and my tube runs(two) will be straight downgrade so only a small weep hole will needed. Areas with...
Forum: Conservation 05-08-12, 06:53 PM
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Views: 39,609
Posted By Drake
I've started with superinsulated(R40w/R60c)...

I've started with superinsulated(R40w/R60c) passive solar two story design that will high thermal mass low temp hydronic radiant heat which can be supplied thru off peak 3.4c/K elect, pump and dump...
Forum: Conservation 05-08-12, 12:30 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,609
Posted By Drake
I am not in any way suggesting that a "safe"...

I am not in any way suggesting that a "safe" level of fresh air not be provide to ones living space. But what is wrong with doing it the "cheapest" method possible that adds the lowest net energy...
Forum: Conservation 04-27-12, 03:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,609
Posted By Drake
ASHRAE standard .35ACH ??? Passivehaus standard...

ASHRAE standard .35ACH ??? Passivehaus standard .35ACH50??? It was said that ACH50 is not same as ACH because under pressure. JRM's living .05ACH(using an HRV) is seven times less than ASHRAE's...
Forum: Conservation 04-26-12, 10:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,609
Posted By Drake
Running an HRV at it lowest capacity would be the...

Running an HRV at it lowest capacity would be the best operation to result in the least frosty if it was to happen. Have you had frosting issues? Do you run continuous or metered/timed?
Forum: Conservation 04-26-12, 09:33 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,609
Posted By Drake
Sorry for the bad addresses I tried coping the...

Sorry for the bad addresses I tried coping the address line from each website that I have saved on my desk. Searching for "transpired air collectors" or "preheating fresh air" should find them.

I...
Forum: Conservation 04-25-12, 06:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,609
Posted By Drake
My intentions of this discussion weren't to upset...

My intentions of this discussion weren't to upset anyone or imply that the direction any other wishes to take are wrong. If so I apologize. But fact many people HAVE died from CO2 in UN air tight...
Forum: Conservation 04-25-12, 09:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,609
Posted By Drake
I am following Fi-Wi HRV's also, some of which...

I am following Fi-Wi HRV's also, some of which are being designed as not whole house units not needing ducting. Have not found enough real working comments to see what issues they have with...
Forum: Conservation 04-24-12, 04:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,609
Posted By Drake
I'm not arguing that air quality is unimportant. ...

I'm not arguing that air quality is unimportant. But most government or manufactures standards lean way to worst case and error on the side of profit over savings. I like the theory of HRV but the...
Forum: Conservation 04-23-12, 11:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,609
Posted By Drake
This issue of frosting in HRV's in cold climate...

This issue of frosting in HRV's in cold climate area seems to me be working in direct opposition to when you need it the most so after inefficient operation from frost, defrosting cycles or addition...
Forum: Conservation 04-16-12, 06:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,609
Posted By Drake
Indoor air quality discussion

Indoor air quality is the last major area of concern in the design and construction low energy demand retirement addition to our existing weekend home. It is a major one that is only an issue for...
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