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Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
06-23-07, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,211
Posted By N74TG

Main Panel Brands

My local building supply stocks QO and Homeline panels and breakers. Anybody got any advice on either of these brands. Likewise, any other brands to absolutely stay away from?
Forum: Bricks, Masonry, Cinder Block, Paving & Walking Stones, Asphalt and Concrete
12-08-06, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,324
Posted By N74TG

my project is out in "the county" so no local or...

my project is out in "the county" so no local or state codes apply. I don't have to have a building permit, nor are there any inspections to complete.

Thanks for stating the purpose of lime in...
Forum: Bricks, Masonry, Cinder Block, Paving & Walking Stones, Asphalt and Concrete
12-08-06, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,324
Posted By N74TG

Dry Stack Wall Question

I am building a dry-stack wall and am ready to fill the cells that have vertical rebar in them. Some references say use concrete, others say use grout, but none say use mortar.

I have extra bags...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
08-31-06, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,204
Posted By N74TG

That could be a tough one to answer depending on...

That could be a tough one to answer depending on how your ductwork was assembled. "Normally", it shouldn't be too difficult.

Only one way to find out. Once you do take it apart, on re-install...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
08-31-06, 08:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,153
Posted By N74TG

If you replace the insulation with same type...

If you replace the insulation with same type stuff I don't think there would be any problem with that. Almost any type of tape or plastic would seal it back up.

That being said, after you do...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
08-16-06, 05:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,367
Posted By N74TG

Hey Olderthandirt: I would be interested in...

Hey Olderthandirt:

I would be interested in the "long story" about why set-back thermostats result in more energy use than constant temp models. You're the second person I've heard this from.
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
08-15-06, 07:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,772
Posted By N74TG

If the supply duct to the old wall register runs...

If the supply duct to the old wall register runs in/under the floor it shouldn't be hard turning it into a floor register. You might get by as simply as buying and mounting a floor register; that's...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
08-15-06, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,410
Posted By N74TG

When you say you're going to run 8" round duct, I...

When you say you're going to run 8" round duct, I hope it's 8" round "metal" duct. As it is going to be run 20 feet and as you say the airflow in that area is just acceptable (I read that as just...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
08-10-06, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,327
Posted By N74TG

It seems I've read that in duct selection that...

It seems I've read that in duct selection that the cooling needs usually require larger ducts than heating needs. Since your home was originally designed only for a heating system, your duct system...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
08-10-06, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,556
Posted By N74TG

I don't know anything specifically about code...

I don't know anything specifically about code requirements for this, but if it's grease accumulation you're worried about and future fire potential maybe you could mount your duct such that it could...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
08-10-06, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,773
Posted By N74TG

Are those two 6x12 ducts insulated? How long are...

Are those two 6x12 ducts insulated? How long are they and how far is the bedroom from the main ac unit?
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
08-09-06, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,556
Posted By N74TG

1400 cfm out of a stove vent sounds like a lot to...

1400 cfm out of a stove vent sounds like a lot to me. Unless you can think of a reason for needing that much flow the lower rated vent sounds like it would work sufficiently.
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
08-09-06, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,773
Posted By N74TG

The part that bothers me is that you say when the...

The part that bothers me is that you say when the bedroom door is open that you still don't get that much airflow. Your open door is acting as a return (and a big one at that).

Now if your...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
08-07-06, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 930
Posted By N74TG

If you try to run this vent up a long way thru a...

If you try to run this vent up a long way thru a (cold in winter) attic to the roof I'm thinking you might get lots of condensation inside the vent pipe which will run back down the inside of the...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
08-07-06, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,367
Posted By N74TG

Why not look into getting a new ductboard plenum...

Why not look into getting a new ductboard plenum (at least take the time to get a cost estimate). Then you can cut exactly the size/shape holes you need. It might be cheaper than all those...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
08-05-06, 12:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,011
Posted By N74TG

What information did you use to decide that 4...

What information did you use to decide that 4 tons was what you needed?
Did you do any type of a load calculation before buying this package unit?
Just telling you to buy and install this or that...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
07-27-06, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,130
Posted By N74TG

Check and see what your plenum is made out of. ...

Check and see what your plenum is made out of. An old girlfriend bought a new house and they scrimped on the plenum construction and made it out of ductboard. It maybe lasted a year before it had...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
07-27-06, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,684
Posted By N74TG

Yes, you want insulated duct material. It is...

Yes, you want insulated duct material. It is available. Don't just blow in loose insulation material around non-insulated duct metal. That could lead to disaster if warm or hot air ever gets to...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
07-27-06, 09:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,766
Posted By N74TG

Anything that you do that puts more bends in the...

Anything that you do that puts more bends in the airflow means less airflow returned to hvac. Same holds true if you try to put baffles in place to knock down the sound; it also interferes with the...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
07-27-06, 07:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,766
Posted By N74TG

If I understand this correctly you are bothered...

If I understand this correctly you are bothered by the noise you think is coming from the 6" return and you think that by closing that return off and building a new return on the other side of the...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
07-27-06, 06:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,684
Posted By N74TG

The shorter the duct runs the better. Longer...

The shorter the duct runs the better. Longer duct runs, and duct runs with lots of turns cause more "drag" on the airflow than shorter, straighter runs. This results in less airflow getting to the...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
07-22-06, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 964
Posted By N74TG

If what you want to try seems easy for you to do,...

If what you want to try seems easy for you to do, and inexpensive (or relatively so) then why not try it. What have you got to lose? You haven't proposed anything really difficult, and if it...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
07-22-06, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,273
Posted By N74TG

I agree with Gregs load calculation suggestion,...

I agree with Gregs load calculation suggestion, but --

Look for someone who will use the Manual J load calculation method from ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America). If they just try to...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
07-19-06, 11:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By N74TG

Yes, it will probably be offset some by the...

Yes, it will probably be offset some by the removal of adjacent duct.

Your reason for moving registers to outside walls is what a lot of homeowners and contractors give as the reason. I just...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
07-18-06, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,622
Posted By N74TG

When the louver vents opened, did they open up a...

When the louver vents opened, did they open up a lot, or just a little. If just a little, maybe call the gable fan company and ask them what you can do to get louvers to open up more so you will...
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