Help Steve Dave Build A House (NOW HELP HIM TAKE CARE OF IT)

[chum1]

I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors.  He probably has no clue about them.

well it might not be a heated floor if you've been paying attention.

I have been.  And it is.

[sys]

i'll wait and let the hvac expert decide that, thank you.

[Skipper44]

I installed an Ecobee in my house last month. I'm very happy with it.

Are you using it control more than one zone or a humidifier? 

[michigancat]

I don't have AC and I think our heater maybe turns on once in the morning or something. Not really sure.

[Skipper44]

Are they going to come out with a 3rd gen Nest thermostat in the next 6 months or should I go ahead and buy the 2nd gen now with the $40 amazon credit?

Don't buy that piece of garbage. Do yourself a favor and go get the top of the line Honeywell or even an EcoBee. Honeywell definitely being the top choice though. It's going to run you $300-$400, but it's money well spent if you're building a new house. Tons more options and will play nice with every type of hvac system. The Honeywell one also can interface with lighting, landscape, garage door, alarm systems and such.

I bought the top of the line (at Home Depot/Lowes) Honeywell and I like the look and operation of it but am disappointed it can't control my humidifier.  Is there a professional version of http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203926327 that can seamlessly control typical aprilaire humidifiers?

[ShellShock]

maybe you don't have all the information?

i just gave you all the information i have.  i'll collect more, and more accurate, information in the near future.

i think that was his subtle, toot your own horn, way of calling you a liar, sys.

Not at all! Just trying to help out! Easier to solve the puzzle when all the pieces are laid out.

[ShellShock]

I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors.  He probably has no clue about them.

False. I actually know quite a bit about heated floors, heated panels for walls, snowmelt systems for sidewalks, etc. If you've ever been to a KSU bball or football game, you've seen my work.

[chum1]

I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors.  He probably has no clue about them.

False. I actually know quite a bit about heated floors, heated panels for walls, snowmelt systems for sidewalks, etc. If you've ever been to a KSU bball or football game, you've seen my work.

I totally believe you.  At the same time, you weren't able to answer a simple question about a heated floor earlier, which makes your credibility suspect.  It's all good, though.

[_33]

ShellShock, how much do you know about garage door openers?  Trick question, because you don't know nearly as much as me, so suck it dork.

[kim carnes]

I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors.  He probably has no clue about them.

False. I actually know quite a bit about heated floors, heated panels for walls, snowmelt systems for sidewalks, etc. If you've ever been to a KSU bball or football game, you've seen my work.

Stud post from one of my favorite posters. 

[GoodForAnother]

did you know: hvac stands for "heating, ventilation, and air conditioning"

[ShellShock]

Are they going to come out with a 3rd gen Nest thermostat in the next 6 months or should I go ahead and buy the 2nd gen now with the $40 amazon credit?

Don't buy that piece of garbage. Do yourself a favor and go get the top of the line Honeywell or even an EcoBee. Honeywell definitely being the top choice though. It's going to run you $300-$400, but it's money well spent if you're building a new house. Tons more options and will play nice with every type of hvac system. The Honeywell one also can interface with lighting, landscape, garage door, alarm systems and such.

I bought the top of the line (at Home Depot/Lowes) Honeywell and I like the look and operation of it but am disappointed it can't control my humidifier.  Is there a professional version of http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203926327 that can seamlessly control typical aprilaire humidifiers?

I've controlled humidifiers with the Honeywell Prestige line before. The stats that HD and Lowes sell sometimes aren't the same ones that you can get if you just call up Honeywell directly....or know a Honeywell employee that can buy through their intranet. I've linked the right stat below:

http://yourhome.honeywell.com/home/Products/Thermostats/7-Day-Programmable/Prestige+IAQ+Total+Home+Comfort+System.htm

[ShellShock]

I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors.  He probably has no clue about them.

False. I actually know quite a bit about heated floors, heated panels for walls, snowmelt systems for sidewalks, etc. If you've ever been to a KSU bball or football game, you've seen my work.

I totally believe you.  At the same time, you weren't able to answer a simple question about a heated floor earlier, which makes your credibility suspect.  It's all good, though.

Which question was that again?

[ShellShock]

ShellShock, how much do you know about garage door openers?  Trick question, because you don't know nearly as much as me, so suck it dork.

Never claimed to be an expert on garage door openers. I usually hire tshirt ku fans to fix my garage doors........

[ShellShock]

I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors.  He probably has no clue about them.

False. I actually know quite a bit about heated floors, heated panels for walls, snowmelt systems for sidewalks, etc. If you've ever been to a KSU bball or football game, you've seen my work.

Stud post from one of my favorite posters.

  ...thought I was one of the most hated posters here?

[CNS]

All these HVAC dorks are really dragging this SD Builds An Obscenely Nice House thread down.

[Emo EMAW]

Well, I guess there's no harm in asking.  But I wouldn't pay for something based on what an HVAC guy has to say about a heated floor.  First choice would probably be to go to a place that does kitchens and baths.  They'd probably know all about heated floor fans and stuff.

Haha that is so far from the truth.

[chum1]

Don't be fooled.  HVAC "professionals" are BIG TIME scam artists

[Dugout DickStone]

I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors.  He probably has no clue about them.

False. I actually know quite a bit about heated floors, heated panels for walls, snowmelt systems for sidewalks, etc. If you've ever been to a KSU bball or football game, you've seen my work.

I slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk outside of the OOD, broke my elbow.  Nice work 

[Mikeyis4dcats]

hey shellshock, my father's in-floor heating tube system had some cheap plastic part bust (maybe a fan or something, dunno, didn't pay too much attention) and it caused the whole thing to tear itself apart (motor, computer, etc).  cost like $600, or maybe $1000.  he was real pissed about it.  maybe you should let your friends at big hvac know so they improve the quality of the plastic part.

if you need the name of the part, i can get him to tell the story again and i'll pay attention this time.  he loves to tell the story.

I'm curious about what brand it was? A huge problem with in-floor heating is that it doesn't get installed right the majority of the time.

...still confused how/why there was a fan and/or computer attached to the system though...maybe you don't have all the information?

LOL...obvious Trane shill here amirite?   Acting like there wouldn't be a FAN connected to a hydronic radiant system.    LIES!     

[Emo EMAW]

All these HVAC dorks are really dragging this SD Builds An Obscenely Nice House thread down.

I'll allow it as it's originally my thread.

[CNS]

All these HVAC dorks are really dragging this SD Builds An Obscenely Nice House thread down.

I'll allow it as it's originally my thread.

The power is going to your head.

[Emo EMAW]

Freedom brother.  What kind of gestapo way of thinking do you subscribe to? 

[Skipper44]

Are they going to come out with a 3rd gen Nest thermostat in the next 6 months or should I go ahead and buy the 2nd gen now with the $40 amazon credit?

Don't buy that piece of garbage. Do yourself a favor and go get the top of the line Honeywell or even an EcoBee. Honeywell definitely being the top choice though. It's going to run you $300-$400, but it's money well spent if you're building a new house. Tons more options and will play nice with every type of hvac system. The Honeywell one also can interface with lighting, landscape, garage door, alarm systems and such.

I bought the top of the line (at Home Depot/Lowes) Honeywell and I like the look and operation of it but am disappointed it can't control my humidifier.  Is there a professional version of http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203926327 that can seamlessly control typical aprilaire humidifiers?

I've controlled humidifiers with the Honeywell Prestige line before. The stats that HD and Lowes sell sometimes aren't the same ones that you can get if you just call up Honeywell directly....or know a Honeywell employee that can buy through their intranet. I've linked the right stat below:

http://yourhome.honeywell.com/home/Products/Thermostats/7-Day-Programmable/Prestige+IAQ+Total+Home+Comfort+System.htm

Thanks for the link ShellShock, it looks like I can order the "Pro" equipment off Amazon. 

[ShellShock]

I don't think you should be asking an HVAC guy questions about heated floors.  He probably has no clue about them.

False. I actually know quite a bit about heated floors, heated panels for walls, snowmelt systems for sidewalks, etc. If you've ever been to a KSU bball or football game, you've seen my work.

I slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk outside of the OOD, broke my elbow.  Nice work 

Which side of the OOD?