The war with the size of return vents vs supply vents has been going on since the introduction of forced air systems. It’s not a war of right and wrong either. It’s a war with getting installers to read the book. As a rule of thumb, the return ducts added together should be the same…
Yes, you can use PEX for gas lines. PEX has become quite popular in both natural gas and propane markets. Their are some important things to learn though. The difference in pressure between natural gas and propane at the house line is minimal at under one pound and measured in inches of water column. Most…
Your home AC reset button is easier to find than most heat pumps or air conditioners. Most often it will be a small button protruding the outside of the unit. But in some cases, it will be inside the unit. It may take some searching. If your AC unit has a reset button, I hope…
A permit for a mini split installation can vary from state to state and county to county. I worked in a county that only required permits for plumbing and roofing. Why would I need to fork over most of a hundred dollars to a local government to have a ductless heating and cooling unit installed?…
Old rusty gas piping can be an eyesore on the outside of your home. It can be painted. Read More
Stuffing a mini split line set in conduit can be done if you use the right size conduit and long radius nineties. The above image shows two types of mini-split refrigeration line insulation. The black is relatively fragile and the white much stiffer and more durable. Pulling either through a conduit of any type would…
No propane or natural gas mini splits on the market yet. With the government cracking down on the Carbon Dioxide in our atmosphere I wouldn’t anticipate a fossil fuel mini split, ever. I have to say it seems sort of futile to use natural gas or propane combined to fuel a mini split for several…
Electric furnaces often have two breakers because the furnace requires a larger amount of power, which exceeds the capacity of a single breaker. Here’s why: Breakers are an important safety feature of air handlers or furnaces. Circuit breakers are not just a switch to turn a furnace on and off. They protect the wire that…
Installing a mini split head on an interior wall? Here’s what to know about condensate pumps, line routing, and avoiding costly mistakes. Finding just the right place to install the components of a ductless mini split is critical to the comfort and performance of these highly efficient units. Split means they are divided into two…