Discussion Forum
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Cement or wood… Felt Paper or Tyvek?
This summer, I will have the distinct challenge of replacing the failed Masonite siding on my 44 year old ranch. In going through back issues of FH and researching the…
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Boiler Scale Removal
My W-M boiler has gotten progressively noisy over the past few years. I have been advised that there is probably a scale build-up, that in addition to causing a racket,…
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Outside Air for a Fireplace
Is there a SAFE way to add outside air to an existing fireplace. Our home has a brick lined conventional wood burning fireplace, with an ash dump in the floor…
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Fireplace chimney liner
Any recommendations on a stainless steel liner for use in an existing wood burning fireplace? The current arrangement has an iron damper at the top of the fireplace box which…
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Central Vacuum System Alternatives
Occasionally I'll see a thread suggesting using shop vacs and some sort of relay arrangement as a cost-effective alternative to central vacuum systems. Can someone provide some detail and suggestions…
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A/C lines: Braze vs.Solder
Can the copper lines connecting an A/C compressor and evaporator coil be soldered using standard plumbing type solder? Is brazing necessary? The compressor and Coil are already charged, with sufficient freon…
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A/C Disconnect: Fused vs. Non-Fused
For installation of an A/C service disconnect, is there any advantage to using a fused disconnect vs a non-fused disconnect? Is this a local code / practice issue? The box…
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A/C Service Disconnect Deatil
First, thanks to all for the excellent feedback on my earlier post regarding the appropriate size feeder for a 3 1/2 ton A/C compressor. I have run the #8 conductors,…
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A/C Electrical feeder sizing
I am relocating a 3 1/2 ton A/C compressor to the opposite end of our home. What size cable will I need for a total length of 80 feet? As…
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Under Cabinet Lighting – fire hazard?
I am considering installing under-counter lighting - probably surface mount halogen "hockey-puck" lights. Where do you mount the transformers? Are these a potential fire hazard if mounted inside a base…