Southern Maine Hello

hikerjohnson · 07-23-13, 10:43 AM

Hi everyone, I'm signing on from York County, right near the NH border. I'm a new homeowner and a mechanical engineer (a dangerous combination if ever thare was one...)

I'm working on upgrading my house (a 1981 cape with a full basement on a couple of acres) bit by bit, doing the things that will return the most first, and on a cash-available basis.

The thing that drew me to this place first, though, was AC's excellent heat pump thread, what a great job of thread-curating and archiving of science-based information!

After I do the no-brainer upgrades (insulation and air-leak fixes), I plan to trench in about 3 tons worth of slinky coil and work on fitting a water:water heat pump.

Thanks to all the people contributing here!

Daox · 07-23-13, 10:50 AM

Welcome to the site. Looking forward to reading and seeing some pics of any progress you will hopefully share.

hikerjohnson · 08-20-13, 01:12 PM

Thank Daox, I am working hard at accumulating tools and materials, and photographing as I go!

where2 · 08-21-13, 07:58 PM

Welcome! When you get done with your project, and tools, let me know. I want to perform a similar experiment up in "The County" with a yet to be acquired structure and parcel.

FWIW: Mech E isn't as "dangerous" as a Structural E in a house... I have Mech E's in my family.

07-23-13, 10:43 AM	#1
hikerjohnson Submarine Renovator Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 35 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Southern Maine Hello Hi everyone, I'm signing on from York County, right near the NH border. I'm a new homeowner and a mechanical engineer (a dangerous combination if ever thare was one...) I'm working on upgrading my house (a 1981 cape with a full basement on a couple of acres) bit by bit, doing the things that will return the most first, and on a cash-available basis. The thing that drew me to this place first, though, was AC's excellent heat pump thread, what a great job of thread-curating and archiving of science-based information! After I do the no-brainer upgrades (insulation and air-leak fixes), I plan to trench in about 3 tons worth of slinky coil and work on fitting a water:water heat pump. Thanks to all the people contributing here!

07-23-13, 10:50 AM	#2
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08-20-13, 01:12 PM	#3
hikerjohnson Submarine Renovator Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 35 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Thank Daox, I am working hard at accumulating tools and materials, and photographing as I go!

08-21-13, 07:58 PM	#4
where2 DIY Geek Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 401 Thanks: 74 Thanked 83 Times in 73 Posts	Welcome! When you get done with your project, and tools, let me know. I want to perform a similar experiment up in "The County" with a yet to be acquired structure and parcel. FWIW: Mech E isn't as "dangerous" as a Structural E in a house... I have Mech E's in my family.