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Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.
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carrier model 58mtb [2 articles]
pacca - 2009-12-11 14:11:00 [In: Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
Does anybody own a Carrier model 58MTB furnace, if so does it have a 2 stage
blower. I had one installed last year,(this is the first winter) as I
recalled it is supposed to start at low blower sp...
Pilot light in gas, wall heater doesn't stay lit. [17 articles]
David Farber - 2009-12-15 12:09:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Walls & Ceilings | ]
This is a gas wall heater manufactured by Southern Heater Corp, model #135S.
It has a 24.5K BTU output. The pilot lights in the pilot mode. When the knob
is turned to on, it stays lit and the burn...register placement... [5 articles]
Jules - 2009-12-16 08:31:00 [In: Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Windows & Doors | ]
OK, so it's better to have heating registers under windows (where they'll
hopefully combat the cold air coming off the glass) in a home and return
vents more central - that makes sense.
What ab...HVAC DIY [36 articles]
ls02 - 2009-12-20 15:55:00 [In: Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
I will soon have my addition construction drawing from an architect.
The architect does not do HVAC drawings, he mentioned I need to find
(he has some he can recommend) HVAC contractors who can do H...'Electronic' thermostat. RFI (For info). [6 articles]
terry - 2009-12-16 12:43:00 [In: Appliances | Bedrooms | Electrical & Wiring | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Home Electronics | ]
We have just replaced a 40 year old 'analog' thermostat that we felt
was sticking or not reacting properly, with a simple electronic one.
The new thermostat has a capacity of 2000 watts (in this c...Heat tape on Plastic pipe? [9 articles]
Jim - 2009-12-17 08:39:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | ]
Hello,
I just had the furnace guy refire up my energy efficient furnace as
it went out last night. We have been having a cool spell (-45 to -50
Celciuse) in Canada here... I have a ...Forced Hot Water Heating System Valves Question [10 articles]
Bob - 2009-12-21 16:03:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
Hi,
Live in the typical two story Colonial.
Have gas fired, forced hot water heating system.
About 30 years old.
Has two zones, and an electric circulator for upstairs, and one for
downsta...Vent Free Gas Furnace - Moisture Issues? [8 articles]
DerbyDad03 - 2009-12-21 22:07:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
This unit seem like the perfect solution for my chilly basement.
http://www.heatershop.com/20k_blue_flame_vent_free_natural_gas_heater.html
While reading up on vent-free heaters, I found that th...Gas Furnace Question [43 articles]
CWLee - 2010-01-13 19:57:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Health & Safety | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
How does a "vent safety switch" work?
I'm trouble-shooting a friend's gas furnace (Empire Comfort
Systems Model #GW-25-6). I have isolated the problem to
what the instruction booklet calls a...dirty spots on flocked ceiling [9 articles]
Doug - 2009-12-22 17:57:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Furniture | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Our house has a white flocked ceiling, which is pretty nice. In the
areas right around the ceiling HVAC vents, the flocking has gotten
discolored over the years, partly because of dust that can be v...Auxiliary water-heater tank? ? ? [24 articles]
Ray - 2009-12-24 14:29:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Budget & Money Saving Tips | Energy Efficiency | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
Recently I read somewhere that it's possible to add an auxiliary tank to
supply water heaters.
The purpose is, water comes from underground into a storage tank, where the
temperature of the wat...water dripping/leaking inside a Whirlpool fridge, DIY solution [8 articles]
2009-12-23 09:52:00 [In: Appliances | Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Health & Safety | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Kitchens | Security & Surveillance | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | Walls & Ceilings | ]
(I don't expect any replys to this post --just writing this for DIY
posterity.)
I thought I'd share my adventure today with a Whirlpool fridge that's
been dripping water inside the main compartme...Any IP or ethernet-capable HVAC thermostats with their own internal web-server? [8 articles]
HVAC Guy - 2010-01-10 17:18:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
I've looked up the IP/Ethernet thermostats available from four different
vendors, and their products don't seem to allow for direct web-based
access to the thermostats by the end-user. The way they...Electric Problem or overloading the circuit [96 articles]
fzbuilder - 2009-12-29 03:39:00 [In: Appliances | Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Kitchens | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hey Guys, I have a double 20 amp breaker that is connected to each
other. I have one side running the kitchen and one side running the
washing machine in the garage. I was told this is a standard pr...Identifying a Programmable Thermostat [3 articles]
mcp6453 - 2009-12-23 20:07:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
Some time ago, I posted my dilemma regarding identification of my programmable
thermostat for my heat pump. There were some helpful responses, but I still
don't know what can I have or how to tell...