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How do I know what BTU My boiler is?

How do I know what BTU My boiler is? Multiply your square footage by 50 to determine the size of your boiler. For instance, if you house is 1,103 square feet, your heater should be at least 55,150 Btu. What is BTU in boiler? BTU stands for British Thermal Unit, and it's a measurement of thermal energy (heat). BTUh simply refers British Thermal Units per hour. For instance, if you are looking at a boiler with a rating of 80,000 BTUh, you can safely assume that the unit's gross output is 80,000 BTUs, or 80 MBH (one MBH = 1,000...

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What does a submersible pump torque arrestor do?

What does a submersible pump torque arrestor do? The main function of a torque arrestor is to prevent the motor start-up torque from banging the pump against the side of the well casing. Sometimes submersible pumps rotate in a direction that could cause the drop pipe to unscrew. Where do you put a check valve on a submersible pump? In submersible pump applications, the first check valve should be installed directly on the discharge head of the pump or maximum one pipe length (20 feet) above pump. Water pumped and flowing through a piping system has a certain amount of...

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Is 7.5 ft tree too tall?

Is 7.5 ft tree too tall? The Average Joe: 7 to 7.5 feet trees Seven feet is the average height of a Christmas tree. It's the most popular choice for medium-sized homes. This is ideal for spaces with standard ceilings of eight to 10 feet. A pencil tree has the narrowest shape and fits into tight corners. How tall is a 7.5 Christmas tree? Choose the Right HeightTree HeightRecommendations7 TO 7 ½ FEETStandard 8- to 9-foot ceilings8 TO 9 FEETRooms with high ceilings10 TO 14 FEETPublic spaces and vaulted ceilings15 TO 18 FEETTall Christmas trees for grand displays Are there...

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Does insulating crawl space help?

Does insulating crawl space help? Crawl space insulation, as a part of overall home air sealing and insulation, helps maintain your entire home's energy efficiency. Without insulation, heat and cool air are easily lost through the floor. Insulation also helps to preserve the air quality and reduce energy costs. Why is my insulation falling in crawl space? Sometimes insulation batts fall because there is too much moisture in the crawl space. If your insulation continues to fall over time and seems damp or wet, you may have a problem with moisture in your crawl space. Should I replace my crawl...

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How many watts can a dimmer switch handle?

How many watts can a dimmer switch handle? How many watts can a dimmer handle in normal conditions? Dimmer switches can handle bulbs from 1 Watt to 1000 Watts. Some dimmers can even handle different bulb types in the same circuit. How many watts should a dimmer? Generally speaking, you will be looking for either 600 watt max load or 1000 watt. When choosing dimmers for dimmable LEDs or CFLs, you should not load a dimmer higher than approximately 25% of the rated load for the dimmer. How many lights can a dimmer control? For some applications, you will want...

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How much does it cost to replace a lanai screen?

How much does it cost to replace a lanai screen? Lanai Screen Repair Cost The average cost to rescreen a lanai is $0.75 to $1.50 per square foot of screen area or $1,500 to $3,000 total for polyester, fiberglass, or aluminum screens. Lanai glass screen repair costs $6 to $20 per square foot for the glass and $50 to $100 per panel in labor. How much does it cost to replace a screen enclosure? Patio & Porch Screen Repair Cost CalculatorNational Average$2,973Typical Range$810 - $5,324Low End - High End$180 - $15,000 How often should lanai screens be replaced? Some screens...

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Where should the expansion tank be installed?

Where should the expansion tank be installed? Does the expansion tank have to be installed on the cold side? Although expansion tanks can be installed on the hot side, we strongly recommend they be installed on the cold line, downstream of the shutoff valve. Can you install expansion tank anywhere? The tank can be installed anywhere in the cold-water line between the house's main valve and water heater, or on the hot-water line within 3 ft. to 5 ft. of the water heater. An expansion tank should be installed in conjunction with a pressure-reducing valve in high-pressure situations. How much...

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What does 25% relative humidity mean?

What does 25% relative humidity mean? Relative humidity (RH) indicates the amount of water vapor (percent) that's actually in the air compared to the maximum amount that the air could hold under the same conditions. The warmer the air, the more moisture it can hold. Therefore, the RH is 25%. The air could hold four times as much water. What does it mean when air has 50% relative humidity? A relative humidity value of 50 percent means the air contains half of the water vapor it could hold at that temperature. The complication is that air's capacity to contain water...

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How do you wire a photoelectric control?

How do you wire a photoelectric control? How to Wire a Photoelectric SwitchDisconnect the power for the circuit in which you are installing the switch. Go to the location where you are wiring the photoelectric switch. Disconnect the wiring from the light if it is already mounted. Wire the photoelectric switch. Mount the photoelectric switch, if needed. What is photoelectric control? In its basic form a photoelectric control is the simplest of electronic circuits. The basic components consist of a power supply, light source, a photo detector, and an output device. Photoelectric controls make use of this property to control...

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How does a Dirt Devil steam cleaner work?

How does a Dirt Devil steam cleaner work? The power of steam with the innovation of Dirt Devil! This remarkable steam mop features a continuous steam generating system that distributes steam across the entire pad surface. The smooth, even steam helps reduce pad soaking for fewer smears and streaks. How do you use a Dirt Devil Spot Scrubber? Locate your Dirt Devil Spot Scrubber's cleaning solution tank. Recap the tank and return it to the unit. Select and connect an attachment. Plug the scrubber into a wall outlet and turn it on. Scrub gently forward and backward across the surface...