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 Backdraft Detectors - Are they reliable?On a recent Quality Assurance site visit, I found a gas-fired water heater with a "Vent-rite Spill Alarm" installed on the flue. The contr… Started by Nick Helmholdt in Best PracticesLatest Reply |
 Why Are Energy-Saving Home Inprovements Down??This is a link to a recent article from a leading energy marketing firm that discusses a multi-year decline in energy-saving improvements:… Started by Jose Macho in General ForumLatest Reply |
 Hot Upper StoriesHello Pros! I had a very nice chat with a client the other day. He and his wife have dealt with a "too hot upper story" (in their 1970s s… Started by Patrick Michaelyan in General ForumLatest Reply |
 HDD and internal gain.HDD and internal gain. Using a standard 5° allowance for internal gain, base 65°, is a rough enough approximation from the start. But to u… Started by Bud Poll in General ForumLatest Reply |
air sealing sprinklersdoes anyone have experience air sealing fire sprinklers? Per California code, all new homes must have fire sprinklers.... think 30 to 40… Started by mike keesee in Best PracticesLatest Reply |
 Disasters & sustainable energyHousing in the U.S. is a major focal point for both sustainability and disaster management. It was estimated that the 2005 Hurricane Katrin… Started by J.C. Martel in General ForumLatest Reply |
 Why is this picture important in understanding moisture in buildings?I never tied it together Started by randy tolowski in General ForumLatest Reply |
 ASHRAE 62.2-2013 releasedOkay, so has anyone had time to scrutinize the just-released ASHRAE 62.2-2013 standard? How different is it from Addendum r? I see it has… Started by Dale Sherman in General ForumLatest Reply |
 Energy Myths- Fact or Fiction?MYTH: Closing off vents and registers will reduce your heating bill.False. If you have a modern forced air heating system, the pressure loa… Started by Tom Delconte in General ForumLatest Reply |
 Are you going to ACI in Denver? If so, what is on your Don't-Miss list?Here's a list of things I want to see, people that YOU should meet, and several activities or sessions you should try to attend: http://oms… Started by Mike Rogers in General ForumLatest Reply |
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Stan Kuhn replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Hot Upper Stories"You note overheating on the south side (naturally.) Assuming the typical roof overhang of…"
Patrick Michaelyan replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Hot Upper Stories"Thanks a lot Ed. And thanks to all who have added their two cents.
I think I know where to take…"
Ed Minch replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Hot Upper Stories"We have successfully treated this same problem in perhaps 1000 of this same house in the…"
Craig Savage commented on Craig Savage's video
What is a Heat Pump Water Heater
"Hello Tom
We are working with A.O. Smith, GE and Stiebel Eltron on a Building America task to…"
Tom Delconte commented on Craig Savage's videoWhat is a Heat Pump Water Heater
"Craig: I was serious, since my propane price jumped from .98 to 1.85! according to everyone the GE…"
Ben Jacobs replied to Jose Macho's discussion Why Are Energy-Saving Home Inprovements Down??"I think that government support for good ideas results in major benefits over the long haul.
Please…"
Craig Savage commented on Craig Savage's videoWhat is a Heat Pump Water Heater
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Not sure if you are being sarcastic, but a serious answer would be that GE is selling…"
Tom Delconte commented on Craig Savage's videoWhat is a Heat Pump Water Heater
"Craig: do you have a diagram of one that will run longer than one year? They don't really seem…"
Cory Chovanec replied to Bachi Brunato's discussion Boxing and Insulating Around Non-ICAT Cans"All good points brought up. My advice is not to leave the lights. When you said halogen I think…"
Jon Haehnel replied to Jose Macho's discussion Why Are Energy-Saving Home Inprovements Down??"The first 2 answers by Tom and Sean jive with my thinking and experience. Thank you Don for…"
Tom Smith replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Hot Upper Stories"The most bang for your buck will come from airsealing the attic plane and sealing the…"
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