Comments on: New Mechanicals for 100K http://www.100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/ All things modern, affordable and green Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:50:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Robert http://www.100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/comment-page-1/#comment-3856 Robert Wed, 13 May 2009 12:55:43 +0000 http://100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/#comment-3856 Hi there, Did you look at Venmar units at all? My wife and I are designing a SIPS house as well. One SIPS company told us about Venmar units, and the Mech engineer here in my office (PHL) really likes Venmar for health care work. Just wondering if you'd done any comparison shopping. I know Venmar runs $2000+ for a "kit". Hi there,

Did you look at Venmar units at all? My wife and I are designing a SIPS house as well. One SIPS company told us about Venmar units, and the Mech engineer here in my office (PHL) really likes Venmar for health care work. Just wondering if you’d done any comparison shopping. I know Venmar runs $2000+ for a “kit”.

]]> By: Premature Solarization - Solar Power Before Reducing Consumption | 100K House Blog http://www.100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/comment-page-1/#comment-2345 Premature Solarization - Solar Power Before Reducing Consumption | 100K House Blog Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:52:47 +0000 http://100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/#comment-2345 [...] people visit our homes they always ask about solar panels (we have solar thermal but not PV). It is an inevitable interview question and an unavoidable conversation. The simple [...] [...] people visit our homes they always ask about solar panels (we have solar thermal but not PV). It is an inevitable interview question and an unavoidable conversation. The simple [...]

]]> By: Increasing our Solar Thermal System vs. Gas Boiler Backup | 100K House Blog http://www.100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/comment-page-1/#comment-1814 Increasing our Solar Thermal System vs. Gas Boiler Backup | 100K House Blog Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:03:00 +0000 http://100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/#comment-1814 [...] out for domestic hot water and a sole source of heat to our hydronic radiant heating system (more on these mechanicals here). Installing gas service to the house will also cost an additional $2,000 in permitting fees and [...] [...] out for domestic hot water and a sole source of heat to our hydronic radiant heating system (more on these mechanicals here). Installing gas service to the house will also cost an additional $2,000 in permitting fees and [...]

]]> By: Finally have to make some decisions « Attempting to Live a Sustainable Lifestyle in St. Louis http://www.100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/comment-page-1/#comment-876 Finally have to make some decisions « Attempting to Live a Sustainable Lifestyle in St. Louis Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:28:16 +0000 http://100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/#comment-876 [...] over half the panel.  My other thought was the solar hot water system that the guys at 100khouse were looking to use.  However, the upfront cost was pretty steep and I don’t like the idea of [...] [...] over half the panel.  My other thought was the solar hot water system that the guys at 100khouse were looking to use.  However, the upfront cost was pretty steep and I don’t like the idea of [...]

]]> By: Alternate Solar Thermal & Radiant Heating Combo Systems | 100khouse.com http://www.100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/comment-page-1/#comment-830 Alternate Solar Thermal & Radiant Heating Combo Systems | 100khouse.com Tue, 27 May 2008 19:47:13 +0000 http://100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/#comment-830 [...] ← New Mechanicals for 100K [...] [...] ← New Mechanicals for 100K [...]

]]> By: Brandon http://www.100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/comment-page-1/#comment-817 Brandon Fri, 23 May 2008 01:57:23 +0000 http://100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/#comment-817 You mention that during the summer days the concrete floor will absorb a lot of heat and release it at night. You could use a light colored concrete to help reduce the absorbed heat. I would also think that a set of good window shades and running cold water through the radiant system would reduce it even more if not completely eliminate this problem. You mention that during the summer days the concrete floor will absorb a lot of heat and release it at night. You could use a light colored concrete to help reduce the absorbed heat. I would also think that a set of good window shades and running cold water through the radiant system would reduce it even more if not completely eliminate this problem.

]]> By: chad http://www.100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/comment-page-1/#comment-816 chad Fri, 23 May 2008 00:03:16 +0000 http://100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/#comment-816 Cool Shawn. Thanks for the info. They are very friendly on the phone. Maybe I can get you to pick us up a scratch & dent model for half price. :) They really seem to have a great product compared to a lot of their competition. Their product marketing department should be given a pat on the back for knowing their market reqs and communicating their advantages to schmoes like you and me. Cool Shawn. Thanks for the info. They are very friendly on the phone. Maybe I can get you to pick us up a scratch & dent model for half price. :)

They really seem to have a great product compared to a lot of their competition. Their product marketing department should be given a pat on the back for knowing their market reqs and communicating their advantages to schmoes like you and me.

]]> By: Shawn Busse http://www.100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/comment-page-1/#comment-815 Shawn Busse Thu, 22 May 2008 23:35:35 +0000 http://100khouse.com/2008/05/22/new-mechanicals-for-100k/#comment-815 Hey Chad, Cool post (as always). I went to grad school in SE Ohio in this little town called Athens. Anyway, it was a tough part of the state - terrible economy, poverty, etc. Southeast Ohio boomed in the 1800s, but fell by the wayside as the need for its main product (bricks) disappeared. Imagine my surprise when I saw that your ERV system is actually made in Athens! Manufacturing rising from the ashes of the industrial revolution. This is great on two levels: your project both supports a green technology and a home-grown company that's providing valuable jobs to a forgotten part of the country. Kudos! Hey Chad,

Cool post (as always).

I went to grad school in SE Ohio in this little town called Athens. Anyway, it was a tough part of the state – terrible economy, poverty, etc. Southeast Ohio boomed in the 1800s, but fell by the wayside as the need for its main product (bricks) disappeared.

Imagine my surprise when I saw that your ERV system is actually made in Athens! Manufacturing rising from the ashes of the industrial revolution.

This is great on two levels: your project both supports a green technology and a home-grown company that’s providing valuable jobs to a forgotten part of the country.

Kudos!

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