Heating / Cooling

Choosing the right expansion tank type for your project

What is an expansion tank. An expansion tank is a tank that is manufactured to regulate the pressure in a heating system. When water is heated its volume increases (this is referred to as thermal expansion). If an expansion tank is not installed, the excess pressure which arises from thermal expansion could damage the piping system. The differences in expansion tanks There are different expansion tanks made for different types of heating systems. For example, r ...
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Posted on July 29, 2010 04:07 | Heating / Cooling

5 Reasons for Firewood to Get Your Attention in Early Spring

5 Reasons for Firewood to Get Your Attention in Early Spring by: Susan Penney As the weather hints of warmth and the spring buds appear on trees, firewood may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But early spring is the ideal time to buy or gather your firewood for your fireplace or woodstove. Why? Here are 5 good reasons: Firewood needs at least six months to season. If you want your firewood ready for the cool days of next fall, now'’s the time to be getting it. Insects living under the bark are dormant in early spring. When you store firewood now for use next fall or ...
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Posted on March 19, 2010 03:03 | Heating / Cooling

Tips To Keep Cool During the Summer

When you are thinking about home improvement and the summer at the same time, a new air conditioner is probably the first idea that comes to mind. While this is an option, there are other tips which can help you to keep cool during the summer. They are easy, effective, and inexpensive. Many people these days are not familiar with cross-ventilation. However, it is a wonderful alternative to dealing with the expense of running an air conditioner throughout the entire day and night. The old-fashioned method o ...
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Posted on November 03, 2009 05:11 | Heating / Cooling

The NewAir AF-315 Swamp Cooler Product Review: Eliminate the Dryness!

Air conditioning seems like a miracle when the sun is beating down outside. It creates a pleasant atmosphere, but it can also have negative effects on your health. Air conditioned air is usually very dry. This dry air can irritate the delicate lining of your nose and mouth, making them cracked and dry. Your body floods these areas with mucus to prevent them from becoming dry which can make you feel stuffed up among other flu-like symptoms. Nosebleeds can also result from the damaged inner nose lining caused by air conditioning. Air conditionin ...
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Posted on May 06, 2008 11:05 | Heating / Cooling

The Quiet Cool of a New Air ACS Split Air Conditioner

As the weather heats us, you might be looking for a way to cool down your home that is cost effective and quiet. Why not try a split air conditioner like the New Air ACS 9001H? This unit is meant to cool spaces up to 400 square feet and comes fully charged with refrigerant. It also includes a 25 foot long line set that connects the indoor and outdoor units. This line set is a conduit that houses the power cable, refrigerant tubing, suction tubing and a condensate drain of the ACS 9001H. This links the outdoor and indoor air conditioner units through a small hol ...
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Posted on April 03, 2008 05:04 | Heating / Cooling

Use Our Radiant Heating System and Add Comfort to Your Living Space

@page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> PEX Supply is an expert in radiant floor heating and we deliver Radiant Heat with PEX, which is the most efficient heating system suitable for all homes. We sell excellent heating designs from leading manufacturers such as Wirsbo and Taco pumps. Our Radiant Heat Supplies include PEX Tubing, PEX Fittings and PEX manifolds. A custom Radiant Heat Design service is also available at PexSupply.com. ...
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Posted on April 01, 2008 01:04 | Heating / Cooling