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  1. J

    SENVILLE mini split install help!

    Installation manual included?
  2. J

    SENVILLE mini split install help!

    The ac guy should be able to wire up the low voltage side. So, schedule both guys to be there for the lineset and lo and hi voltage wiring hookup.
  3. J

    How to turn bad manual exhaust fan into an electric one (video + picture) ?

    Yes you could install a motorized damper. It likely wouldnt be a simple install as you'd need access to around the wall near that diffuser/grille. There may not be enough physical space for moto-damper in the existing wall, so you'd need to expand the wall or add a bulkhead. Also, you would need...
  4. J

    How to turn bad manual exhaust fan into an electric one (video + picture) ?

    Appears you have an erv of some sort. Where is the central unit located? That round diffuser is connected behind the wall to some ductwork, trace out where the ductwork goes and you'll eventually find a unit with a fan in it, from there you can plan on re-wiring a...
  5. J

    Hvac Rectangular Stack Inside Wall

    I think that boot needs dimensions written on it, before we can make assumptions on if it'd fit. I am able to get all sorts of sizes of oval, as I'm currently working with 42/20, 44/22 and 16/8.
  6. J

    New tile floor, baseboard level vents don't fit

    Ya use a zip disc. And a face shield! I'd do this if it is too thick for aviation snips.
  7. J

    Hvac Rectangular Stack Inside Wall

    Yes, a 2x4 near the bottem plate would work to raise the duct up. Id say about 4-6" to top of new 2x4 from finished floor height.
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    Hvac Rectangular Stack Inside Wall

    YOu can add self-tapping sheet metal screws to the s-cleats about 2" in from either end, keep in mind you are going through about 5 layers of tin. This will give the wall stack duct some added rigidity as short drive cleats dont stiffen it up much. Wouldnt hurt to add foil tape to the joints...
  9. J

    Natural Gas Furnace - no heat

    Does the hsi glow red hot during the operation? That should happen next. Then, gas valve clicks open, flame sensor keeps gas valve open, low limit initializes, blower kicks on...
  10. J

    Bath Fan Duct

    Sounds like a good install to me
  11. J

    Bath Fan Duct

    Oh and every 90 is equivalent to 10' of straight
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    Bath Fan Duct

    Yeah that definetly looks like a 1st year installed that. Its cute. Instead, Install a 90 right off the bath fan outlet aimed at the jack. Then aim another 90 from the jack to the bath fan 90. Add another elbow (<90) to make up any difference needed. Foil tape or duct seal pipe joints. Wrap with...
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    Goodman GMS furnace

    Funny things happen when boards go faulty. The tech isn't out to lunch considering replacing it. The part does cost around $200. I've also never heard of a high limit opening prematurely. The blower running unnecessarily is something that keads me to the board.
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    Blackout roller blinds "side blockers"

    Hey ya'll. i bought and installed some blackout roller blinds on the inside of my besroom window frames. The problem is light still pours in on the sides. I'm looking for some sorta plastic angle lengths or tracks that I can stick onto the sides of the frames. I am thinking of something along...
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