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"I've never seen a a coax hose. I've seen 2 hose systems, but they are rare. If you n…"

Bob Blanchette replied Jul 31, 2012 to portable AC units--EdgeStar AP12000

8 Aug 2, 2012
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"Yup, portable A/C units really don't makes sense. One room gets cool at the expense…"

Bob Blanchette replied Jul 31, 2012 to portable AC units--EdgeStar AP12000

8 Aug 2, 2012
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"Before you go through the expense of upgrading the HVAC system consider adding a min…"

Bob Blanchette replied Jul 31, 2012 to Installing additional supply runs from the main trunk.

16 Aug 8, 2012
Reply by Patrick Michaelyan

"Awesome idea for the filtering, it's what I've done in my own home !! No HEPA, but a…"

Bob Blanchette replied Jul 30, 2012 to Residential ventilation levels

38 Sep 16, 2012
Reply by Robert Riversong

"Air pressure will most likely blow them off."

Bob Blanchette replied Jul 30, 2012 to Suggestions for magnetic air register covers?

12 Aug 10, 2012
Reply by Patrick Michaelyan

"I didn't figure anybody that lived in a basement would be picky, but I understand th…"

Bob Blanchette replied Jul 29, 2012 to Suggestions for magnetic air register covers?

12 Aug 10, 2012
Reply by Patrick Michaelyan

"In other words if it feels stuffy inside open a window :)"

Bob Blanchette replied Jul 29, 2012 to Residential ventilation levels

38 Sep 16, 2012
Reply by Robert Riversong

"It is what it is, no excuses. If they give a rip about indoor air quality they smoke…"

Bob Blanchette replied Jul 29, 2012 to Residential ventilation levels

38 Sep 16, 2012
Reply by Robert Riversong

"If everybody in the house smokes, they obviously don't give a rip about air quality.…"

Bob Blanchette replied Jul 29, 2012 to Residential ventilation levels

38 Sep 16, 2012
Reply by Robert Riversong

"Just use Saran wrap since it's only temporary."

Bob Blanchette replied Jul 29, 2012 to Suggestions for magnetic air register covers?

12 Aug 10, 2012
Reply by Patrick Michaelyan

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