Post by: Benja on November 11, 2014, 07:30:25 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on November 11, 2014, 07:37:01 PM
Post by: Benja on November 11, 2014, 07:39:47 PM
Post by: The Big Train on November 11, 2014, 07:46:53 PM
Post by: steve dave on November 11, 2014, 07:53:03 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on November 11, 2014, 07:54:19 PM
Post by: Benja on November 11, 2014, 07:59:11 PM
Yes, humidifier. Good idea. Our house has a built in one and then we got lil sd an additional one for his room because we live basically in Antarctica.
I found out I have an automatic one down in like the darkest corner of the basement, and it looks like I need to change the water panel, whatever the heck that is, because it appears it hasn't been done in like three years. I'm not sure how to find out if it's working. Instinct tells me the farthest corner of the basement isn't the best place for it but maybe that doesn't matter.
Post by: steve dave on November 11, 2014, 08:17:21 PM
Post by: Benja on November 11, 2014, 08:19:01 PM
well, that sounds weird. Mine like blows water into my houses heater somehow.
Ok. I'll probably try to replace this one with one that does that. Because that sounds like how it all should work.
Post by: Benja on November 11, 2014, 08:25:42 PM
I have a portable that uses a standard water bottle.
This is interesting. Going to look into this as well.
Post by: IPA4Me on November 11, 2014, 08:35:05 PM
Bypass - connects to supply and return. Uses system fan to push air across panel.
Fan powered - has internal fan to push air across panel. Mounts on supply duct.
Steam - nozzle inserts in supply duct. Uses system fan to push humidity (steam) into space.
Most people have a bypass type humidifier. Panel should be changed annually. Control is usually on the return duct near the humidifier or next to the thermostat.
Post by: Tobias on November 11, 2014, 08:35:12 PM
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on November 11, 2014, 08:36:01 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on November 11, 2014, 08:39:10 PM
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on November 11, 2014, 08:41:42 PM
Not true. ^^^^
:dubious: which part fella? I didn't take a Wikipedia crash course in HVAC design
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 11, 2014, 08:46:18 PM
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Post by: IPA4Me on November 11, 2014, 08:47:16 PM
The part about the insulation getting wet. Not true at all. Flex duct has a plastic covering inside and out. The insulation can not get wet. If you have flex holding water, you have design issues.Not true. ^^^^
:dubious: which part fella? I didn't take a Wikipedia crash course in HVAC design
Post by: The Big Train on November 11, 2014, 08:48:39 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on November 11, 2014, 08:50:15 PM
Post by: Benja on November 11, 2014, 08:59:06 PM
it's a humidifier and not a dehumidifier, benja?
yeah it says automatic humidifier :dunno: It's hooked up to a water hose. I didn't even know I had it. It looks kinda sketchy.
Post by: Benja on November 11, 2014, 08:59:36 PM
Benja do you know if the air distribution in your house is entirely sheet metal or do you have flex duct anywhere? I'm guessing if your unit is in the basement that it's probably all sheet metal duct but in the event you do have some flex duct in there you won't want the in duct humidifier bc the insulation in the flex will get wet and become a mold factory and you'll probably die from it
holy crap _hub
Post by: Benja on November 11, 2014, 09:00:07 PM
Benja with the cool zone fan you can use it to cool off after workouts too
I have a tiny one in my garage, for serious
Post by: Benja on November 11, 2014, 09:00:56 PM
Whole house humidifier lesson? I'm drinking and bored in a hotel bar. So why not?
Bypass - connects to supply and return. Uses system fan to push air across panel.
Fan powered - has internal fan to push air across panel. Mounts on supply duct.
Steam - nozzle inserts in supply duct. Uses system fan to push humidity (steam) into space.
Most people have a bypass type humidifier. Panel should be changed annually. Control is usually on the return duct near the humidifier or next to the thermostat.
:thumbs:
Post by: Benja on November 11, 2014, 09:04:48 PM
Post by: Benja on November 11, 2014, 09:11:34 PM
Benja do you know if the air distribution in your house is entirely sheet metal or do you have flex duct anywhere? I'm guessing if your unit is in the basement that it's probably all sheet metal duct but in the event you do have some flex duct in there you won't want the in duct humidifier bc the insulation in the flex will get wet and become a mold factory and you'll probably die from it
holy crap _hub
everything looks sheet metal-y _hub
Post by: _33 on November 11, 2014, 09:29:31 PM
Post by: Benja on November 11, 2014, 09:34:31 PM
When I was a kid my parents had this giant brown humidifier with a big wheel thing inside and you had to pour like 100 pitchers of water into it every day. I loved pouring the water into it. So fun.
I think my parents had the exact same one. It was brown and square and would like shake and stuff when it turned on.
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on November 11, 2014, 09:35:12 PM
Post by: Benja on November 11, 2014, 09:38:56 PM
Post by: 8manpick on November 11, 2014, 09:40:35 PM
Post by: Benja on November 11, 2014, 09:45:14 PM
Yeah listen to IPA here
I did. I almost went to go get a filter bajiggy tonight but its super cold out.
Post by: ben ji on November 11, 2014, 10:20:54 PM
**If anyone is an expert HVAC Humidifier guy I will take pictures and post them so they can tell me what to do***
Post by: CNS on November 11, 2014, 10:55:38 PM
Post by: Benja on November 11, 2014, 10:59:31 PM
Post by: CNS on November 11, 2014, 11:07:33 PM
Post by: jtksu on November 12, 2014, 01:27:36 AM
Two) Had the heater on last night and my lips got all dry and the bottom one cracked. Worst thing ever. I need a lip humidifier.
Post by: IPA4Me on November 12, 2014, 05:56:23 AM
My HVAC system has a built in humidifier thing from when my GPA lived in the house. It's been turned off since I moved in 2 years ago because I didn't want to screw anything up. I'm a god damn man and don't notice the effects of low "humidity" in the winter....BUT....if I wanted to give this system a try, what would I need to know to make sure everything runs smooth?Open the water valve. Turn up the humidity setting. Not much too them. If you're uncertain, post pics. I can walk you through it.
**If anyone is an expert HVAC Humidifier guy I will take pictures and post them so they can tell me what to do***
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on November 12, 2014, 08:38:32 AM
I am also a god damn man and I also have a humidifier I haven't used in two years. Being a man, I compensate w daily moisturiser, like a man.The Jack Black line of skin care products has been a game changer for me and no I'm not going to take it to the shame yourself thread b/c it is not affiliated with the actor who has brought joy and laughter to millions.
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 12, 2014, 08:42:59 AM
Post by: CNS on November 12, 2014, 09:10:47 AM
There is often a lot of construction debris left in ducts, and dust and stuff naturally get in there over time. Seems like if you don't get your ducts cleaned every so often, that this could get moist, with a whole house humidifier, and bust out some mold. :dunno:
Post by: IPA4Me on November 12, 2014, 11:30:16 AM
Most fungal growth occurs in the coil. UV lamp takes care of that.
Duct cleaning is good after initial construction. Have you ever looked in there? Yeesh. They treat it like a trash can. Frequency beyond that is dependent on duct location and dirt infiltration.
Post by: The Big Train on November 12, 2014, 04:24:25 PM
Post by: Benja on November 12, 2014, 04:33:42 PM
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on November 12, 2014, 04:37:56 PM
Post by: puniraptor on November 12, 2014, 04:41:08 PM
Found out today that there is a knob on my heater unit that controls the humidity with an indicator light for changing the panel and everything. :surprised:
turn the mold knob down and the party knob up
Post by: Benja on November 12, 2014, 04:45:13 PM
i would recommend buying a high dollar hygrometer and then reporting back.
I don't think I'm going to do that
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on November 12, 2014, 04:46:12 PM
i would recommend buying a high dollar hygrometer and then reporting back.
I don't think I'm going to do that
then how are you going to know if youre soft or if this is a real problem?
Post by: Benja on November 12, 2014, 04:53:26 PM
i would recommend buying a high dollar hygrometer and then reporting back.
I don't think I'm going to do that
then how are you going to know if youre soft or if this is a real problem?
I'll probably just walk around and see if the air feels wetter.
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on November 12, 2014, 06:39:23 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 13, 2014, 05:39:54 AM
Post by: steve dave on November 13, 2014, 06:09:51 AM
Guys the Nest thermostat has a humidity sensor on it.
Mine says 38% right now. What is ideal?
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 13, 2014, 06:11:54 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on November 13, 2014, 06:34:01 AM
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on November 13, 2014, 11:41:32 AM
Guys the Nest thermostat has a humidity sensor on it.
Mine says 38% right now. What is ideal?
I design for 50% RH in buildings but everything I have read says 50 is inappropriate for residential because it is not "tight" construction. If there are any parts of your house that are drafty in the winter then that 38% might be a bit on the high side.
Post by: steve dave on November 13, 2014, 12:25:59 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on November 14, 2014, 05:36:27 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on November 14, 2014, 05:37:21 AM
Do you design for winter 50% on commercial buildings?Guys the Nest thermostat has a humidity sensor on it.
Mine says 38% right now. What is ideal?
I design for 50% RH in buildings but everything I have read says 50 is inappropriate for residential because it is not "tight" construction. If there are any parts of your house that are drafty in the winter then that 38% might be a bit on the high side.
Post by: yoEMAW on November 17, 2014, 04:46:09 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on November 17, 2014, 06:16:58 PM
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on November 17, 2014, 10:33:35 PM
I primarily work in hospital facilities but yes, unless it's a special case it's usually 73/50% for cooling and 70/50% for heating*Do you design for winter 50% on commercial buildings?Guys the Nest thermostat has a humidity sensor on it.
Mine says 38% right now. What is ideal?
I design for 50% RH in buildings but everything I have read says 50 is inappropriate for residential because it is not "tight" construction. If there are any parts of your house that are drafty in the winter then that 38% might be a bit on the high side.
*where I live we don't really have "winter" or "dry air" but you know, psychrometrics is psychrometrics.
Post by: Benja on November 17, 2014, 10:44:24 PM
i would recommend buying a high dollar hygrometer and then reporting back.
update: I'm borrowing one of these, I think. I need to know for sure.
Post by: Benja on November 17, 2014, 10:45:37 PM
@benja thanks for starting this thread. It reminded me to clean humidifier. Pretty scaled up after last winter. Good to go now!
No problem bud. It motivated me to do like ten things I would have never done either.
Post by: Benja on November 17, 2014, 10:47:40 PM
Wife is complaining about our house's air as well. Very dry/gross. Pretty sure little yo would complain as well if he could verbalize it. Heat and air guy says that the bypass style are kinda crappy and wants to set me up with a steam type humidifier. Please confirm if these are worth the extra scratch. tia.
I have the bypass one and can confirm that it sucks. Or at least mine does. Maybe because I messed with it too much.
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on November 17, 2014, 10:50:25 PM
Our house is brand new and airtight. Like if you are in the bathroom for too long with the door shut you may suffocate to death.
Your house leaks like a seive, sd.
Post by: bones129 on November 17, 2014, 10:57:43 PM
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on November 18, 2014, 12:11:03 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on November 18, 2014, 05:41:08 AM
update: I'm borrowing one of these, I think. I need to know for sure.Buy one. https://www.trutechtools.com/Testo605H2
Or upgrade your thermostat. https://www.alpinehomeair.com/viewproduct.cfm?productID=453067597
Post by: IPA4Me on November 18, 2014, 05:43:13 AM
Had a feeling you were in a temperate climate. You can't design for 50% winter RH in the north. You'll sweat windows and mold the walls.
I primarily work in hospital facilities but yes, unless it's a special case it's usually 73/50% for cooling and 70/50% for heating*
*where I live we don't really have "winter" or "dry air" but you know, psychrometrics is psychrometrics.
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 18, 2014, 09:55:55 AM
Wife is complaining about our house's air as well. Very dry/gross. Pretty sure little yo would complain as well if he could verbalize it. Heat and air guy says that the bypass style are kinda crappy and wants to set me up with a steam type humidifier. Please confirm if these are worth the extra scratch. tia.
I have the bypass one and can confirm that it sucks. Or at least mine does. Maybe because I messed with it too much.
Our bypass one seems undersized or otherwise inadequate. I can really only maintain 25% humidity in the coldest parts of the year. Sometimes I run just the fan/humidifier without the heat to get a bump in humidity. I do think the new furnace is over-sized though, so it doesn't run that much/enough.
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on November 18, 2014, 10:14:45 AM
Post by: Bloodfart on November 18, 2014, 10:27:23 AM
Post by: Benja on November 18, 2014, 12:33:26 PM
Wife is complaining about our house's air as well. Very dry/gross. Pretty sure little yo would complain as well if he could verbalize it. Heat and air guy says that the bypass style are kinda crappy and wants to set me up with a steam type humidifier. Please confirm if these are worth the extra scratch. tia.
I have the bypass one and can confirm that it sucks. Or at least mine does. Maybe because I messed with it too much.
Our bypass one seems undersized or otherwise inadequate. I can really only maintain 25% humidity in the coldest parts of the year. Sometimes I run just the fan/humidifier without the heat to get a bump in humidity. I do think the new furnace is over-sized though, so it doesn't run that much/enough.
I'm 100% confident mine has been running perfectly for like two days straight now and it's still only up to 24% in here. I'm looking into other options.
Before I fixed it, it must have been about -10%. I don't know how we lived. My skin is still recovering.
Post by: Benja on November 18, 2014, 12:34:09 PM
Post by: steve dave on November 18, 2014, 12:36:39 PM
Post by: Benja on November 18, 2014, 12:43:15 PM
just checked on my phone and mine is currently 33%. turned it down a bit the other day because of some condensation on my windows.
oh, that's nice. brag about 33% when i'm living in the iraqi desert over here.
also how do you check humidity on your phone.
Post by: IPA4Me on November 18, 2014, 12:43:53 PM
If the humidifier is cranking, then there's likely other issues with the home - infiltration.
http://www.energyvanguard.com/blog-building-science-HERS-BPI/bid/57151/A-Humidifier-Is-a-Bandaid-The-Problem-Is-Infiltration (http://www.energyvanguard.com/blog-building-science-HERS-BPI/bid/57151/A-Humidifier-Is-a-Bandaid-The-Problem-Is-Infiltration)
You'll need to tighten the structure.
http://www.buildingperformancegroup.com/learn/the-importance-of-air-sealing (http://www.buildingperformancegroup.com/learn/the-importance-of-air-sealing)
Post by: Benja on November 18, 2014, 12:44:54 PM
@benja...
If the humidifier is cranking, then there's likely other issues with the home - infiltration.
http://www.energyvanguard.com/blog-building-science-HERS-BPI/bid/57151/A-Humidifier-Is-a-Bandaid-The-Problem-Is-Infiltration (http://www.energyvanguard.com/blog-building-science-HERS-BPI/bid/57151/A-Humidifier-Is-a-Bandaid-The-Problem-Is-Infiltration)
You'll need to tighten the structure.
http://www.buildingperformancegroup.com/learn/the-importance-of-air-sealing (http://www.buildingperformancegroup.com/learn/the-importance-of-air-sealing)
ugh...
Post by: Benja on November 18, 2014, 12:45:12 PM
Post by: steve dave on November 18, 2014, 12:45:43 PM
just checked on my phone and mine is currently 33%. turned it down a bit the other day because of some condensation on my windows.
oh, that's nice. brag about 33% when i'm living in the iraqi desert over here.
also how do you check humidity on your phone.
nest thermostat app. I can also adjust the heat or ac from wherever. like I'm out of town and I want it like 75 degrees when I get to the house I can just crank that crap up when I land.
Post by: IPA4Me on November 18, 2014, 12:48:57 PM
Post by: puniraptor on November 18, 2014, 02:07:59 PM
Post by: puniraptor on November 18, 2014, 02:12:03 PM
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 18, 2014, 02:27:25 PM
is there any way to add insulation to an already built wall? like a cajun insulation injector?
if there is no insulation, it is easier, you can blow in loose fiber or inject foam. if there is insulation, but it's poorly installed or thin, it is a little trickier, but still doable.
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 18, 2014, 02:33:17 PM
Post by: puniraptor on November 18, 2014, 02:45:07 PM
is there any way to add insulation to an already built wall? like a cajun insulation injector?
if there is no insulation, it is easier, you can blow in loose fiber or inject foam. if there is insulation, but it's poorly installed or thin, it is a little trickier, but still doable.
its fully stuffed in there but it lookes like shredded up cardboard bullshit
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 18, 2014, 02:46:05 PM
is there any way to add insulation to an already built wall? like a cajun insulation injector?
if there is no insulation, it is easier, you can blow in loose fiber or inject foam. if there is insulation, but it's poorly installed or thin, it is a little trickier, but still doable.
its fully stuffed in there but it lookes like shredded up cardboard bullshit
then you're screwed.
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on November 18, 2014, 10:55:47 PM
is there any way to add insulation to an already built wall? like a cajun insulation injector?
if there is no insulation, it is easier, you can blow in loose fiber or inject foam. if there is insulation, but it's poorly installed or thin, it is a little trickier, but still doable.
its fully stuffed in there but it lookes like shredded up cardboard bullshit
A life hack I've heard is people applying bubble wrap to their windows. It makes sense. An air gap is the best form of insulation.
Also FWIW unless your walls are literally made of dog turds then the windows are the only area where you will move the needle. ASHRAE published a study earlier this year where they found you can basically insulate the crap out of your walls and roof but the R value barely changes. Windows are where it's at.
Post by: Tobias on November 18, 2014, 11:08:03 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on November 19, 2014, 03:44:38 AM
Home Energy Audit - Part 3 - Infrared Camera Insp…: http://youtu.be/dBebUAiSJPk
Post by: puniraptor on November 19, 2014, 09:21:51 AM
also my fireplace has the flue closed and the outdoor air vent closed and it still is pretty drafty. bubble wrap this bitch too?
Post by: puniraptor on November 19, 2014, 09:30:24 AM
The bubble wrap trick is good on old inefficient windows. Stopping air movement from outside to inside is key. Top plate in attic, window and door trim, and basement/crawl space rim joist are biggest losses in modern home. Other easy spots are electrical, plumbing and hvac openings in exterior walls.
Home Energy Audit - Part 3 - Infrared Camera Insp…: http://youtu.be/dBebUAiSJPk
can i get an infrared cam and knock this out myself? i think home depot rents them. I know who's pocket you're big in, so I will ignore you if you say no.
Post by: IPA4Me on November 19, 2014, 09:33:00 AM
Energy audit is usually in the $300 ball park. It includes blower door test, infra-red inspection and report with photos.
Post by: puniraptor on November 19, 2014, 09:36:01 AM
Lol. Infrared and a blower door. Probably not a Home Depot rental.
Energy audit is usually in the $300 ball park. It includes blower door test, infra-red inspection and report with photos.
would you take $250?
Post by: IPA4Me on November 19, 2014, 09:36:30 AM
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 19, 2014, 09:42:28 AM
is there any way to add insulation to an already built wall? like a cajun insulation injector?
if there is no insulation, it is easier, you can blow in loose fiber or inject foam. if there is insulation, but it's poorly installed or thin, it is a little trickier, but still doable.
its fully stuffed in there but it lookes like shredded up cardboard bullshit
A life hack I've heard is people applying bubble wrap to their windows. It makes sense. An air gap is the best form of insulation.
Also FWIW unless your walls are literally made of dog turds then the windows are the only area where you will move the needle. ASHRAE published a study earlier this year where they found you can basically insulate the crap out of your walls and roof but the R value barely changes. Windows are where it's at.
just do heat shrink film then, at least it's clear, and will give a large air cavity than a sheet of bubble wrap.
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 19, 2014, 09:43:08 AM
maybe bubble wrap all my windows and walls then
also my fireplace has the flue closed and the outdoor air vent closed and it still is pretty drafty. bubble wrap this bitch too?
you can get inflatable balls to seal flues.
Post by: Benja on November 19, 2014, 09:54:52 AM
Post by: Benja on November 19, 2014, 09:56:02 AM
Post by: steve dave on November 19, 2014, 09:56:14 AM
Post by: Benja on November 19, 2014, 09:57:33 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on November 19, 2014, 10:00:34 AM
Post by: hemmy on November 19, 2014, 10:25:38 AM
Post by: Benja on November 19, 2014, 01:06:39 PM
My apartment air is super dry. What are the chances they would care enough to fix it? I'm guessing 0 percent.
yep, zero.
Post by: slobber on November 19, 2014, 05:49:56 PM
My apartment air is super dry. What are the chances they would care enough to fix it? I'm guessing 0 percent.True story alert: Young dobber had a studio apartment for a few months that had the driest rough ridin' air you can imagine. I would boil water on the stove to try to increase the humidity.
Do you smart people think this was a good idea? (never mind the inefficiency, electricity was part of the rent)
Post by: XocolateThundarr on November 19, 2014, 06:45:55 PM
Post by: steve dave on November 19, 2014, 07:12:47 PM
40% per the Nest....
My windows would be so sweaty
Post by: IPA4Me on November 19, 2014, 07:28:39 PM
Post by: steve dave on November 19, 2014, 07:30:15 PM
Oof. That's no good, SD.
Yeah, that's why I keep it ~35
Post by: Tobias on November 19, 2014, 08:13:13 PM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on November 19, 2014, 08:19:29 PM
40% per the Nest....
My windows would be so sweaty
We don't even have a humidifier going...just people, cooking, showers, and stuff.
Post by: hemmy on November 19, 2014, 08:24:11 PM
Post by: slobber on November 19, 2014, 08:41:00 PM
oh come on. You guys have to have an opinion on thisMy apartment air is super dry. What are the chances they would care enough to fix it? I'm guessing 0 percent.True story alert: Young dobber had a studio apartment for a few months that had the driest rough ridin' air you can imagine. I would boil water on the stove to try to increase the humidity.
Do you smart people think this was a good idea? (never mind the inefficiency, electricity was part of the rent)
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: star seed 7 on November 19, 2014, 09:10:01 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on November 19, 2014, 09:10:58 PM
Post by: Benja on November 20, 2014, 12:17:46 AM
Post by: kim carnes on November 20, 2014, 12:28:57 AM
what's the worst part of summer? humidity! why you want humidity in your winter too is beyond me but alright i guess different strokes
apparently these dumbasses think soaking wet air is the tops but they don't call this place dumbasscity.com for nothing.
Post by: bones129 on November 20, 2014, 12:40:29 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on November 20, 2014, 02:21:31 AM
Did it work?oh come on. You guys have to have an opinion on thisMy apartment air is super dry. What are the chances they would care enough to fix it? I'm guessing 0 percent.True story alert: Young dobber had a studio apartment for a few months that had the driest rough ridin' air you can imagine. I would boil water on the stove to try to increase the humidity.
Do you smart people think this was a good idea? (never mind the inefficiency, electricity was part of the rent)
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: slobber on November 20, 2014, 05:34:45 AM
I never had a humidity gauge, but the air didn't seem as dry and gross, so I thought it did.Did it work?oh come on. You guys have to have an opinion on thisMy apartment air is super dry. What are the chances they would care enough to fix it? I'm guessing 0 percent.True story alert: Young dobber had a studio apartment for a few months that had the driest rough ridin' air you can imagine. I would boil water on the stove to try to increase the humidity.
Do you smart people think this was a good idea? (never mind the inefficiency, electricity was part of the rent)
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on November 20, 2014, 08:02:00 AM
40% per the Nest....
My windows would be so sweaty
We don't even have a humidifier going...just people, cooking, showers, and stuff.
How many people do you have in your house showering, cooking, and "stuff"?
Post by: IPA4Me on November 20, 2014, 08:02:37 AM
Sounds like it was a great idea. That was how we did it with our wood stove. Big pot sat on top simmering.I never had a humidity gauge, but the air didn't seem as dry and gross, so I thought it did.Did it work?oh come on. You guys have to have an opinion on thisMy apartment air is super dry. What are the chances they would care enough to fix it? I'm guessing 0 percent.True story alert: Young dobber had a studio apartment for a few months that had the driest rough ridin' air you can imagine. I would boil water on the stove to try to increase the humidity.
Do you smart people think this was a good idea? (never mind the inefficiency, electricity was part of the rent)
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: Benja on November 20, 2014, 09:08:04 AM
oh come on. You guys have to have an opinion on thisMy apartment air is super dry. What are the chances they would care enough to fix it? I'm guessing 0 percent.True story alert: Young dobber had a studio apartment for a few months that had the driest rough ridin' air you can imagine. I would boil water on the stove to try to increase the humidity.
Do you smart people think this was a good idea? (never mind the inefficiency, electricity was part of the rent)
Gonna win 'em all!
I mean, that's pretty much exactly how steam humidifiers work so yes, slobber, that was very industrious of you. Although you could have just bought a tiny crappy humidifier for like 15 bucks.
Post by: KCFDcat on November 20, 2014, 09:54:11 AM
I insulated the attic over the summer when we replaced the roof, also put in roof vents and eave vents, which helped keep the upstairs cool on the hot days. I'm thinking the next step is to insulate the basement somehow, because the floors on the first floor are ice cold. any suggestos on this? batt insulation in between the joists? spray on?
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on November 20, 2014, 10:00:07 AM
my house (built in 1908) has brand new windows and doors and HVAC with whole home humidifier (kept at 35%) nothing gets sweaty or anything, but it's just always cold. Like, as soon as the furnace shuts off it feels instantly cold again. I'm assuming this is just because I have no insulation in the walls, right?
I insulated the attic over the summer when we replaced the roof, also put in roof vents and eave vents, which helped keep the upstairs cool on the hot days. I'm thinking the next step is to insulate the basement somehow, because the floors on the first floor are ice cold. any suggestos on this? batt insulation in between the joists? spray on?
Radiant floors bruh. Hell you could probably just shut off your central air bc the heat from the floor will keep you quite comfortable even though the thermostat might only say 65
Post by: KCFDcat on November 20, 2014, 10:04:57 AM
my house (built in 1908) has brand new windows and doors and HVAC with whole home humidifier (kept at 35%) nothing gets sweaty or anything, but it's just always cold. Like, as soon as the furnace shuts off it feels instantly cold again. I'm assuming this is just because I have no insulation in the walls, right?
I insulated the attic over the summer when we replaced the roof, also put in roof vents and eave vents, which helped keep the upstairs cool on the hot days. I'm thinking the next step is to insulate the basement somehow, because the floors on the first floor are ice cold. any suggestos on this? batt insulation in between the joists? spray on?
Radiant floors bruh. Hell you could probably just shut off your central air bc the heat from the floor will keep you quite comfortable even though the thermostat might only say 65
yeah, I'm not going to tear up 106 year old original hardwood floors I just had refinished to install radiant heating...unless it's possible to do this without destroying my house, not gonna happen.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 20, 2014, 10:05:21 AM
my house (built in 1908) has brand new windows and doors and HVAC with whole home humidifier (kept at 35%) nothing gets sweaty or anything, but it's just always cold. Like, as soon as the furnace shuts off it feels instantly cold again. I'm assuming this is just because I have no insulation in the walls, right?
I insulated the attic over the summer when we replaced the roof, also put in roof vents and eave vents, which helped keep the upstairs cool on the hot days. I'm thinking the next step is to insulate the basement somehow, because the floors on the first floor are ice cold. any suggestos on this? batt insulation in between the joists? spray on?
Don't live in brookside
Post by: KCFDcat on November 20, 2014, 10:06:13 AM
my house (built in 1908) has brand new windows and doors and HVAC with whole home humidifier (kept at 35%) nothing gets sweaty or anything, but it's just always cold. Like, as soon as the furnace shuts off it feels instantly cold again. I'm assuming this is just because I have no insulation in the walls, right?
I insulated the attic over the summer when we replaced the roof, also put in roof vents and eave vents, which helped keep the upstairs cool on the hot days. I'm thinking the next step is to insulate the basement somehow, because the floors on the first floor are ice cold. any suggestos on this? batt insulation in between the joists? spray on?
Don't live in brookside
too late :blindfold:
Post by: pissclams on November 20, 2014, 10:08:30 AM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on November 20, 2014, 10:42:25 AM
40% per the Nest....
My windows would be so sweaty
We don't even have a humidifier going...just people, cooking, showers, and stuff.
How many people do you have in your house showering, cooking, and "stuff"?
5 + a dog, a cat, and a partridge in a pear tree
Post by: Gooch on November 20, 2014, 10:50:26 AM
That partridge is going to crap on everything.40% per the Nest....
My windows would be so sweaty
We don't even have a humidifier going...just people, cooking, showers, and stuff.
How many people do you have in your house showering, cooking, and "stuff"?
5 + a dog, a cat, and a partridge in a pear tree
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on November 20, 2014, 11:43:05 AM
40% per the Nest....
My windows would be so sweaty
We don't even have a humidifier going...just people, cooking, showers, and stuff.
How many people do you have in your house showering, cooking, and "stuff"?
5 + a dog, a cat, and a partridge in a pear tree
Just always have a pot of coffee on. Coffee makers put off a lot of latent load (humidity) and hey, always a hot pot of coffee whenever you want.
Post by: XocolateThundarr on November 20, 2014, 01:51:37 PM
40% per the Nest....
My windows would be so sweaty
We don't even have a humidifier going...just people, cooking, showers, and stuff.
How many people do you have in your house showering, cooking, and "stuff"?
5 + a dog, a cat, and a partridge in a pear tree
Just always have a pot of coffee on. Coffee makers put off a lot of latent load (humidity) and hey, always a hot pot of coffee whenever you want.
Do you even Keurig bro?
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on November 20, 2014, 02:55:23 PM
40% per the Nest....
My windows would be so sweaty
We don't even have a humidifier going...just people, cooking, showers, and stuff.
How many people do you have in your house showering, cooking, and "stuff"?
5 + a dog, a cat, and a partridge in a pear tree
Just always have a pot of coffee on. Coffee makers put off a lot of latent load (humidity) and hey, always a hot pot of coffee whenever you want.
Do you even Keurig bro?
Keurig coffee tastes like poverty. I only drink coffee from those fancy espresso machines that are all gadgety and constructed mostly of copper with all the levers and stuff.
Post by: XocolateThundarr on November 20, 2014, 03:01:15 PM
40% per the Nest....
My windows would be so sweaty
We don't even have a humidifier going...just people, cooking, showers, and stuff.
How many people do you have in your house showering, cooking, and "stuff"?
5 + a dog, a cat, and a partridge in a pear tree
Just always have a pot of coffee on. Coffee makers put off a lot of latent load (humidity) and hey, always a hot pot of coffee whenever you want.
Do you even Keurig bro?
Keurig coffee tastes like poverty. I only drink coffee from those fancy espresso machines that are all gadgety and constructed mostly of copper with all the levers and stuff.
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Post by: puniraptor on November 20, 2014, 03:10:43 PM
Post by: Benja on November 22, 2014, 11:22:32 AM
you guys have possibly inspired my to entrepreneur myself into a home energy auditor
I've learned more about humidity and energy junk in the last few days than you could believe.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on November 22, 2014, 12:15:20 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on November 22, 2014, 12:17:39 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on November 22, 2014, 12:20:57 PM
If the humidity gets to 100% does it rain inside your house?Fog.
Post by: slobber on November 22, 2014, 12:31:17 PM
Sewage in Phog related?If the humidity gets to 100% does it rain inside your house?Fog.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 22, 2014, 12:38:46 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on November 22, 2014, 12:42:19 PM
I meant that windows on a 2014 home shouldn't sweat at 40%. The window installers mumped you.Oof. That's no good, SD.
Yeah, that's why I keep it ~35
Post by: slobber on November 24, 2014, 08:13:03 AM
IF SOMEBODY SCREWED WITH SD, I WILL DESTROY THEM!!!!!I meant that windows on a 2014 home shouldn't sweat at 40%. The window installers mumped you.Oof. That's no good, SD.
Yeah, that's why I keep it ~35
Post by: IPA4Me on January 05, 2015, 07:23:02 AM
Post by: IPA4Me on December 29, 2015, 11:43:51 AM
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Post by: steve dave on December 29, 2015, 12:27:12 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 29, 2015, 01:06:26 PM
Post by: Katpappy on December 29, 2015, 01:59:49 PM
What would an adult do? Like buy a humidifier or some deal?Beano should help.
Post by: IPA4Me on December 29, 2015, 05:47:05 PM
Do I actually have to replace the humidifier filter thing or nah?It should be done annually. Just order online if you don't have maintenance through hvac company.
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Post by: star seed 7 on December 29, 2015, 06:21:12 PM
He's the same guy that told everyone to not get a nest :lol:
Post by: IPA4Me on December 29, 2015, 07:00:05 PM
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Post by: mocat on December 08, 2016, 07:51:18 AM
Post by: Gooch on December 08, 2016, 08:53:50 AM
Post by: star seed 7 on December 08, 2016, 10:23:58 AM
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 08, 2016, 07:06:56 PM
Post by: kim carnes on December 08, 2016, 07:35:55 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on December 08, 2016, 08:12:37 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on December 08, 2016, 08:24:28 PM
Why would u want wet air
It's literally insane
Post by: mocat on December 12, 2016, 01:43:14 PM
Post by: The Big Train on December 28, 2017, 04:58:39 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on December 28, 2017, 07:35:48 PM
As noted earlier, I love my whole house humidifier.
Post by: 8manpick on December 28, 2017, 08:02:47 PM
Known big HVAC supporter but....It's truly the best
As noted earlier, I love my whole house humidifier.
Post by: XocolateThundarr on September 10, 2018, 07:10:07 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on September 10, 2018, 07:25:04 PM
Post by: puniraptor on September 10, 2018, 09:12:38 PM
i bought all the stuff to do this in my house but then hid it all in a corner of the attic and moved
Post by: puniraptor on September 10, 2018, 09:13:18 PM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on September 11, 2018, 03:27:23 PM
I'd use Waterfurnace or Comfort Aire..
Getting pricing on a Waterfurnace 5 series unit. We already have an open loop unit so hopefully that helps a bit on the cost.
Post by: IPA4Me on September 11, 2018, 03:31:26 PM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on September 13, 2018, 10:44:11 AM
Model Number: NDV064A111NTR0CA
Which includes the following items:
1. 60,000 Btuhs capacity ( 5 tons)
2. Factory installed Hot Water Generator
3. Full Variable Speed ECM Blower motor
4. Cupronickel water coil option
5. Right hand return
6. Aurora Performance Control option package
7. Intellistart compressor soft start up option
8. 10 year parts and 10 year labor warranty
9. 15 Kw internal auxiliary heater package
10 TPCC32U01 Communicating Programmable Color Touchscreen Thermostat with full energy and performance monitoring
11 High Efficiency Air Filtration
Also going to have them re-install the whole house humidifier that is currently in place. They also have an option to install a second tank that holds the water from the hot water generator and hook it up to our current water tank which would give us 100 gallons of capacity (probably going to do this as well).
Post by: IPA4Me on September 13, 2018, 01:26:51 PM
What size is being removed?
Post by: XocolateThundarr on September 13, 2018, 03:38:44 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on September 13, 2018, 04:01:47 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on September 13, 2018, 04:03:22 PM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 18, 2018, 09:18:25 AM
Post by: 8manpick on October 18, 2018, 11:13:23 AM
Installation was completed a couple days ago. I am very curious to compare monthly energy costs to see if the salesman was full of crap regarding efficiency.Monthly will have a lot of noise (weather variation, different billing period length, variable space loads) but that unit should be a lot more efficient and will save you $$$.
Post by: pissclams on October 18, 2018, 01:19:58 PM