"Luis -
Check out this link for some good information on vented range hoods:
http://rocis.org/kitchen-range-hoods ;
-Rob"
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Water heater ventilation question
Started this discussion. Last reply by Minnie Coleman Aug 3. 24 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone, I encountered a propane water heater with an assistance fan right on top of the unit, vented with Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40. The vent is obviously hot…Continue
Exterior green cladding
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis Heidner Apr 19. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone, I am searching for green cladding alternatives for a farm home currently using cedar planks that are too old and coming down. I am suggesting poli iso as an alternative.Your…Continue
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Solar panel leasing
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Green Jun 12, 2017. 23 Replies 2 Likes
Hello everyone, I am doing some research into Solar panel leasing and I wanted to reach out to all of you for information. There is a great deal of rumors about some hidden facts regarding this…Continue
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ERV Configuration
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rich Manning Sep 19, 2016. 21 Replies 1 Like
Greetings everyone, I did an energy audit on this new home that is too tight and needs mechanical ventilation, so I thought to tell them to get an ERV installation, but then I realized that they…Continue
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"Can't say that surely but you can ask the professionals for that. You can ask your queries, see here for more information. And be sure about the whole situation."
"For residential homes there are not a lot of sensing options out there that have tested and been certified.
There are several issues with kitchen cooking - and they apply to all stoves not just gas!
1) capture range of the hood. …"
"Hi Luis, Thanks for posting on Home Energy Pros! You're welcome to post in both this group and the general forum. Cheers! Diane, HEP Moderator"
Proper range hood for natural gas 30" stove for a air tight home
Hello everyone, This format is different from that I am used to... I am not familiar with the wall feature, so I first post it there instead of adding a discussion (which is probably why I did not get a reply) sorry about that, me bad! Thank you for accepting me in your group! My work is about super-insulating and air tightening homes very well. So far all the jobs I have done had electric stoves with a decent range hood. I am working with a couple regarding their project, and they have a…See More
"Thank you for accepting me in your group!
My work is about super-insulating and air tightening homes very well. So far all the jobs I have done had electric stoves with a decent range hood. I am working with a couple regarding their…"
"I don't think he needs to worry about the vent. I think he saw what appeared to be yellowing pipe and a possible burn on the pipe and was concerned.
CPVC has a higher temperature rating than ordinary PVC. Often around 180F under…"
"That black spot looks to me like someone was sloppy with their torch while working on the copper pipes and burned the PVC.
The first pipe does look like CPVC I do not recall seeing CPVC listed as approved vent in any instructions. The way PVC cement…"
"looking at the photo which we most likely could use a pic above that fitting
Someone just above suggest that the burn mark looks like from a torch I agree
It is in line with where the copper line was sweated
Discoloration looks normal to me put a…"
"Something is wrong
Hire a professional technician that knows the equipment & get it checked. "
"The wording from one of Luis's post on April 20th, seemed to imply that the heater was a boiler not simply a water heater. If the temp measured was using IR point&shoot measurement - my guess is the 180F reading was either…"
"35 yr ago We used CPVC for the 1st poly fitting on all 3 maker of 90%. Must look at flue gas meter if not just wasting your time. Be a pro and use a flue gas meter as low as $550 tells CO, temp, o2. In late 80 we…"
"This really looks like burn marks when someone replace copper fittings to the right of the vent. It also looks like they used CPVC for the first six inches before moving to ordinary PVC. That could also be why you see "yellow"…"
"There is a burned mark on the right as well. That pipe was at 180 when I was there"
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ERV recommendations
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Drywall Gasket
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Okay to use 1" polyiso as a insulation base for 50 gallon heat pump water heater?
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Foam/Fiberglass Hybrid Insulation
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Price-induced decisions that cause electricity demand response: A computational tool
Started by Harry Silver in General Forum. Last reply by David Butler Aug 13. 3 Replies 1 Like
Baffles without soffit vents?
Started by Haley Keegan in Best Practices. Last reply by Haley Keegan Aug 12. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Summer mid-day Condensation in newly insulated unvented, cathedral ceiling using foil-faced polyiso
Started by Brennan Less in General Forum. Last reply by Mike MacFarland Aug 12. 21 Replies 1 Like
Looking to buy Minneapolis Duct Blaster
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Interested in presenting at the 2020 National Home Performance Conference?
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Water heater ventilation question
Started by Luis Hernandez in General Forum. Last reply by Minnie Coleman Aug 3. 24 Replies 0 Likes
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