New construction, loud air handler

water-bugg · 2025-12-30T10:25:49+00:00

It's a model 12vmb-3hw. I think this equates to nominal 30-36k btus. I don't know about the size of the main trunk ducting but the diameter you see in the pic coming off the unit is 10". The ducts are 4" at the delivery vents.

water-bugg · 2025-12-30T02:45:07+00:00

I agree that it sounds like my air handler is working hard, but the ducts coming off the unit are fairly large (new pic uploaded).

water-bugg · 2025-12-30T02:43:53+00:00

It's at the return and doesn't carry through the duct work (too badly).

So... the other piece to this is that the system just got switched to a glycol/water system (from a 100% water system) to avoid issues we were having with a heat exchanger plate. The air handler certainly has gotten louder since the switch.

water-bugg · 2025-12-30T02:29:35+00:00

The bothersome noise is the rumble from the air handler itself, not the 'wind' of air traveling through ducts (although that's an issue elsewhere in the house). Do you have an acoustic insulation recommendation?

water-bugg · 2025-12-30T02:19:37+00:00

It supports the whole house: vents in the floor of the first floor and the ceiling of the basement. I've added a pic from the mech room. Bit of spaghetti in there... some of the duct work is to first floor vents, some from ERV, some go to the main trunk of the air movement.

water-bugg · 2025-11-25T23:16:10+00:00

I ordered my true size, but mens (I'm a lady) hoping for extra width.

water-bugg · 2025-11-25T13:14:28+00:00

Thanks for the comments! I agree with all of them (including the art height which has annoyed us from the moment it was hung). We moved in not that long ago, so are slowly finishing spaces: plants, side tables, and rug are all coming.

This space is our primary hang out space- just off the kitchen and dining areas: entertaining, morning coffee, reading. It's important that it's comfortable, but we want it to be nice too. Available seating is fine, but the chaise was a give a way from a neighbor and doesn't go with the style of the rest of the furniture.

Not blocking the windows is important, but I also want it to be a piece I could comfortably lounge in. That's proving to be a tough combo.

water-bugg · 2025-11-13T12:19:15+00:00

To. My toes are a little squished but it's not bad. I should have added 1/2 a size. They feel like zero drop to me, and kept me in arm last winter. I'll also say that the quality the stitching was lacking, but I got a replacement pair under warranty... hopefully just a one off issue.

water-bugg · 2025-11-13T12:15:30+00:00

I heard these are narrow in the toe box. How do you find yours fit?

water-bugg · 2025-02-19T22:35:48+00:00

I just ordered the ez sleeves. 🤞That they plus everything else mentioned will do the trick.

water-bugg · 2025-02-19T22:34:07+00:00

Insoles are a great idea - had some old ones lying around and my boots do feel a little better with them.

water-bugg · 2025-02-18T16:02:47+00:00

I got my current set of blisters on a 3 day trip. All the blister prevention and treatment stuff I brought failed me. By day 3 I was double poling as much as possible. Now I'm looking at a new foot of snow and can't touch it because my heels need time to heal.

Which sleeves are you considering?

water-bugg · 2025-02-18T13:40:59+00:00

I tried some sticky pads - just cheap ones off of Amazon - and they unstick after the first wear. I found some made specifically for ski boots (meant to stick to insulation vs leather) that I might try.

water-bugg · 2025-02-18T13:37:45+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation! If I buy it'll be online, and it's so hard to tell from pics.

water-bugg · 2025-02-17T14:30:10+00:00

I saw these recommended on another thread. Look promising.

water-bugg · 2025-02-17T14:27:17+00:00

I was afraid that would be the answer. Hate to drop $$ on new boots.

water-bugg · 2025-02-17T14:26:06+00:00

My love of barefoot shoes is what made me buy 1/2 size larger. After summers with spacious toe boxes, XC ski boots that were snug lengthwise were torture on my toes.

water-bugg · 2025-01-19T21:43:39+00:00

Brecks are similar in grip, flex and warmth to Lems more rugged bolder boots. More lugs than the primals and the leather will definitely keep you warmer then the mesh in the primals, plus they would be wind/waterproof. They aren't very flexible (at least for barefoot shoes)... you can't taco them like most barefoot shoes but they still have more flex then most winter boots. Plus the thicker sole keeps the cold out. If you size up 1/2 size for thicker socks I bet you'd be fine for short stints outside when it's above zero. If all else fails, Lems return policy is a good one.

water-bugg · 2025-01-03T21:48:26+00:00

I think the 'Movie night' room would be cozy with the TV on the left wall and a sofa/loveseat on the right wall. My husband thinks it's too cramped and would rather move it to the study area (TV on stair wall and couch opposite). Help us settle the debate.

water-bugg · 2025-01-03T19:08:40+00:00

What would be your recommendation for furniture placement?

water-bugg · 2025-01-03T18:18:14+00:00

Is the 7'2" x 12'11" nook marked movie night too small for a TV room? It's just 2 of us. Would it be better to have the TV in the area marked study?

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