Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-01-17, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 53,574
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Forum: Conservation
06-21-15, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 16,511
The "EASY" way
Skylights, windows, even the patio.
I used window screen frames, custom made to fit my junk.
I put whatever material in I think will get me what I want.
So summer is a framed screen on the...
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Forum: Conservation
06-21-15, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,207
All winners here
I wanted a higher shower head, I am tall.
Wife has the same water addiction as stated, needed an easier leg method(we get the AARP Mail),and wanted an easier tub cleaning, and washing her...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
04-09-11, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,607
Marine design HP
Anyone thought of modding one of these for home use? First time I've seen this.
MARINE AIR CONDITIONER WEBASTO FCF 16000 R410A 115/230V | eBay...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
02-27-11, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,415
Interesting Site
Heat Pump Centre - The world's leading information centre on heat pumps (http://www.heatpumpcentre.org)
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Forum: Biofuels
02-20-11, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,587
How about "Trash to Gas"?
Google 'trash to gas'
or
Trash to gas: Landfill energy projects increasing - Boston.com (http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/01/05/trash_to_gas_landfill_energy_projects_increasing/)
or...
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Forum: Solar Heating
02-20-11, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 44,661
What is the penalty?
Just my opinion, between pots of coffee, before I get realllllly amp-ed up.
Is there a fine? Do they send in the RCMP to tear it out? Will they even be able to see it? Will they come onto your...
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Forum: Solar Heating
02-20-11, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 44,661
This hole(as in arse)obsession with HX's is...
This hole(as in arse)obsession with HX's is silly. It's the lobby effort to confuse the polititians, which is easy, their nitwits. But it is GREAT for the industry, until no one can afford it. Can...
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Forum: Solar Heating
01-20-11, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 44,661
Just do it
Your original design is the most cost effective, efficiant, and I believe safe way to solar dwh. I work with heat exchange, it's our lifeblood.
If you develop a leak in your HX, barring some...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
04-09-10, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 23,869
Hang on a second
"So it's really not worth it. I'll look around for fridges. European environmental law forbids disassembling refrigerators, and the ones I see tossed into the woods are without compressors and heat...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
04-08-10, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,388
The info that gets put out here is beyond...
The info that gets put out here is beyond expectations. Thanks!
I have been on the road, sorry for the delay/response to all of ya.
Fred--is the York unit 410a? 410a does run much higher...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
03-24-10, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,388
Will it Work?
An ASHP, ductless/inverter, 18000-24000btu. Mitsu., Sanyo, Fujitsu, or cheap China knockoff. The name brands have better documentation of performance. The cheap ones don't always match their claims....
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
03-23-10, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 645
Views: 518,337
Hacking potential=marketing potential
AC--Thanks for the time/details. I don't get as much time as I would like, and do realize the value. Thanks!!
This thread and yours(diy gshp) got me fired up. The time and detail you guys put...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
03-22-10, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 645
Views: 518,337
15 years of foot dragging
Maybe it is my 'sheltered' region, but I'm hard pressed to find ANYONE that knows much at all on GSHP, minisplits, inverter compressors, etc.
I guess that paper really made me think about how...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
03-21-10, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 645
Views: 518,337
Warranty Issues
I have checked around and can't get an HVAC company to "only commission" a unit. They only want the whole job---at 2.5-3x the unit cost. hahahahaha
Example: Your unit installed here=$4700=no way...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
03-21-10, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,803
Yesssssss
A guy in Mont?? or Neb??? Can't remember/find the site. He uses it as a heat source--with a very good design/documentation. Uses it for a greenhouse/orchard and I think his home too. This is in use...
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Forum: Solar Heating
03-20-10, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 62,896
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Forum: Solar Heating
03-20-10, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 62,896
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Forum: Conservation
03-02-10, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 70,851
New guy wading in
Been lurking for a bit, time to get in. You guys have some really good stuff here, especially for the "think outside the box" type of DIY.
These are 'thin film/falling film' exchangers, we use...
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