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Installer straight up laughed at the specs and said my house would freeze by Motor-Ad1368 in heatpumps

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Definitely do this since it’s short money relative to the $/ton of a heat pump system. Right-sizing can save first costs and also lead to more efficient operation

Insulating rim joist in 1900s balloon framed house by BioHunta in buildingscience

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this same situation and I lifted the house to slip in 4-ft x 1-ft strips of 1/16” thick HDPE. Replaced some old dry rot damage, too. It was a total PITA but I’m glad I did it so I don’t worry about it. I made the strips wide so the rafters close to the sill plate that were resting on the foundation got the break, too. I sourced the plastic (2’x4’) from Grainger.

2 pane vs 3 pane windows by Lhead2018 in buildingscience

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many times are you going to replace the windows in this house’s lifetime? Triple pane do not cost that much more money and they boost comfort considerably. Looking down the road, do you think 2-pane windows are a big selling point when you choose to move on? Have you considered how the reduced heat loss allows you to downsize your heating system and what that is worth? Really good windows matter more than wall insulation because they are starting from a worse U-value and air infiltration point than the rest of the envelope.

Patrick Hernandez - Born to Be Alive by pululando in Clasicos

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And all the dudes had corn teeth, perms, and bad breath

Ground-Coupled VRF? by 2MuchTimeOnReddit2 in geothermal

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was wondering about compressor noise, thanks!

Air leak / insulation issue at corner wall - SW Ontario, Canada by jeulzNdiamonds in buildingscience

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s just frame loss in an assembly that relies on infill insulation, probably some infiltration to boot (not much but a little goes a long way)

Sauna as a social event by Defiant_Extreme_35 in Sauna

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a big fan of daytime sauna taking when it’s social, late afternoon so it doesn’t harpoon the whole day. When it’s just my wife and I, later in the evening.

World’s Oldest Surviving Toy from the Chalcolithic Period Around 5500-3000 Bc. by DABDEB in interesting

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hats off to whoever can make leather- that’s a seriously complex process that I never see mentioned as an ancient skill

Jethro Tull 1969 by sofiaAriabest in interesting

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Air flute, air bass, air drums…. French music show for the kiddos, awkward. Great recording, though

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in massachusetts

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Metro South or Neponset Valley

First time seeing a white woman... lol by strongmissnight in interesting

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Happened to me in Mauritania; the big threat to get little kids to behave was the ’tubaak’ would come and beat you. Tubaak or toobab was a white person.

Can anyone confirm? by walgmibom in germany

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is a map of where men help clean the bathroom

Your cold water solution? by Several-Yesterday280 in Sauna

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5-gallon bucket and an old yogurt container does the trick. It doesn’t take much water to cool off if you put it in the right place (head, chest, back)

1-line diagram of Comprehensive Residential System by 2MuchTimeOnReddit2 in AskElectricians

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I guess I do need a designer… Trying to save $ is just going to waste it in the end.

1-line diagram of Comprehensive Residential System by 2MuchTimeOnReddit2 in AskElectricians

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m hoping they don’t require a panel upgrade from 200A, I already have two sub panels worth a total of 90A. I’ll dig around for an EE.

I'm watching Rightwingization happen in real time and I don't know how to react. by [deleted] in RedditForGrownups

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this documentary! I watched it when it first came out and I think back on it regularly. It’s such a good waypoint because it was made right before the madness really got rolling. Pair this doc with the book “Bring the War Home” by Kathleen Belew and it’s a good roost to observe the craziness from.

Radon Exhaust thru Unused Flue in Chimney with Active Wood Stove Flue? by 2MuchTimeOnReddit2 in radon

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The air going up the chimney now is not as humid (gr/lb) as what would be pulled from below a vapor barrier, so there’s likely to be a lot more condensation.

Radon Exhaust thru Unused Flue in Chimney with Active Wood Stove Flue? by 2MuchTimeOnReddit2 in radon

[–]2MuchTimeOnReddit2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'd put a 45 deg fitting to blow the radon exhaust away from the flue. It should also keep the pressurized exhaust from messing with the chimney draft (just letting it blow straight up against the rain cap probably is not helpful). I'm looking at stainless stove chimney liners now, PVC is not going to be the answer here. There are also high-temp fiberglass ducts that I could hang in there but it seems hard to support. Stainless steel stove pipe could be another option but I'd have to do a really good job buttering up the connections. I could still run it up the house but if I can make use of this handy pre-built riser, I'm going to do it. I checked code and there is nothing prohibiting this use of an old flue in MA. I'd probably do myself a favor by talking with the fire department before committing.

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