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I’m figuring out a heat pump system for my house. Most likely, a fully ducted system in an attic. Looking into specs, I see that for the same outdoor unit, efficiency and minimum heating capacity is sometimes better paired with a (mid static) compact ducted unit vs a typical air handler. The compact seems to […]
One post about controls for ERV mentioned Swidget, but I couldn’t come up with anything else on a search. I am working on designing controls for my new home under construction, including ERV controls. https://www.swidget.com/ I plan to use Home Assistant to trigger the Boost function on my Panasonic IntelliBalance 200 ERV based upon various […]
When I posted part l of this question back in January I was in the midst of my window search for my outbuilding music studio build. I was finding it and continued to find it an incredibly frustrating process. I got some very useful input from several members. Toastyy’s links to several glass manufacturers tables and […]
Resilience Matters Designing plumbing systems with an eye on affordable resilience strategies By Joshua Salinger | August 13, 2025 At my firm, Birdsmouth Design-Build, we have been noticing that our clients are starting to ask for resiliency features in their homes more often. Everything from fire mitigation to protection from heat domes and cold snaps […]
Replies walta100 | Aug 12, 2025 11:34pm | #1 If the new heat pump is an Asian design the blower motor may be designed for less back pressure so it could require larger duct work. Walta pjpfeiff | Aug 13, 2025 07:25pm | #6 Hmm, as far as I can tell this company only installs […]
Renewable Energy Innovation Seen as Key to Slowing Ocean Warming and Acidification From rising sea temperatures to untapped tidal energy potential, scientists warn that cutting fossil fuel use and accelerating renewable adoption are critical to protecting marine ecosystems and building a sustainable future. By Jane Marsh Aug 12, 2025 While reading about growing trends affecting […]
