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Re: Replacement for Old School Dual drain slop sink
I still have the same one as a single. Only had to replace the lead drain about 20 years ago.
Re: Actual Performance of Cold Climate Heat Pump in Upstate NY
@Kaos said: "A properly sized modulating heat pump will run much quieter and deliver more event comfortable heat than any fuel burner I've seen."
That might be true when compared to a forced-air furnasty, but it will never be more comfortable than a well-operating steam or hot-water system.
Re: Interior line set runs?
Thank you to everyone who responded to my question. I've decided that changing to a ducted system will be best for the long term viability of the house. An air handler in the basement may be able to use some of the original gravity powered heat ducting to supply both floors. An air handler in the attic can supply the second floor. I did save the original gravity "octopus" furnace, resealing the firebox. I'm keeping that as a "functional antique". Again, Thank you!!
akjim
Re: 1950's Baseboard
We seem to have 2 separate threads going here. Could the authors please clean them up? Thanks.
Re: Replacement for Old School Dual drain slop sink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H7IUbwFG40
pecmsg
Re: Actual Performance of Cold Climate Heat Pump in Upstate NY
The BOM cost different between a cooling only fixed speed 3 ton AC only and a fully modulating cold climate heat pump air handler is about $2k. If I was comparing a modulating AC to the heat pump the cost delta would be a couple hundred.
Definitely something, but compared to install costs, pretty much noise.
A properly sized modulating heat pump will run much quieter and deliver more event comfortable heat than any fuel burner I've seen. The biggest complaint people have is they don't even notice it is running.
Kaos