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Gasohol
Stormy: It is a lousy fuel. It takes more energy to produce then it will expend. It costs the taxpayer 55 cents a mixed gallon and it still can't compete. The farmers love it. They pay $10,000 per...
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Rapid City Storm
Is that right now, or some time in the past? I presume the city is blanketed with too much snow, you imply?
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Dakota
On another list, they put out a request for aid. Aparently the Lakota indian reservation is having a hard time. They got hit by a surprise storm, and are really low on propane, food, etc. These are...
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Indicator Lamp on Weathertron 3AAT80B1A1 Thermostat
One of the GE Weathertron Model 3AAT80B1A1 thermostats in our home is doing its thing and when the temperature setting is increased a few degrees above ambient the auxillary heaters come on OK to...
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Question on Heat Pump utility closet
I live on the 4th floor of a condo with a 20 year Carrier 50Qt through the wall electric heat pump. There is a louvered door to the closet. The problem is that the closet is real drafty - cold air...
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quiet return grille recommendations
My 16.5x31.5" furnace return grille is getting on my nerves after 20 years. Should I just go to Home Depot and "supersize" my grille? Or is there a brand out there with a reputation for quiet? Thanks,...
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RV Furnace question, leaky pilot valve, 1975 Hydro Flame FA-7232 model
This furnace won't light the pilot light. I can turn the red valve to the pilot position and hold it down to ignite the pilot light with a lighter. The pilot lights up just once with a little poof...
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Question for limit switch-heating
How do I wire a blower to turn on at one temp, then off on another? I found a duct booster fan that I want to boost my draft in my wood stove. For example, turn on the fan at 65 Degrees and when the...
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What sort of external static duct pressures typically occur in Mobile/Mfd. Homes ?
Mobile Home furnaces are different from conventional furnaces , due to the increased ESP encountered in Mobile Home duct systems . Has anyone actually checked to see what the ESP was on a Mobile Home...
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HVAC buzzing noise followed by swoosh coming from condenser
I have started running my furnace for the season. As the furnace is running I hear the following noises coming from the condenser, usually at night. The unit is running and I will hear a buzzing noise...
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Home Depot insulation spray adhesive for furnace plenum ?
The fiberglass insulation on my furnace's plenum has slipped. The insulation has to be re-glued. Home Depot has a number of 3M spray adhesives, but no one seems to know which would be safe on a...
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My furnace is old - gas company repair plans OK?
Does anyone have an experience with utility-company repair plans? I am considering one for my furnace, which is pretty old. Has anyone ever need a repair/replacement under these plans?
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Heater Hustlers from Canton again: the TropicAir portable electric space heater
Well, once again it's the silly season. Last week my local paper ran a full-page ad for the =93revolutionary TropicAir Heater that slashes heat bills and helps keep you healthier=94. Curiously it...
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Question about old heating oil tank
My heating oil tank is pretty old, and is located in my basement. I have no idea how much rust might be inside it. Is there any way to gauge it's structural integrity and approximate remaining...
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Furnace inducer motor squealing
Bought this house last June. Had the furnace inspected; tech said it was OK. Furnace is pretty old; it's a carrier 58ssb080-bc. (Though tech said it had some new parts put in, so maybe it would...
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