Heating Help: The Wall

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  THE MAIN WALL

  Got a general heating question, or a comment to make? Just want to chat with friends? This is the place.

  78.6K discussions 505.2K comments Most recent: High pressure boiler design by ratio on 5:48PM 5:48PM
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  A-C, Heat Pumps & Refrigeration

  Got questions about A/C, Heat Pumps and Refrigeration? Ask and ye shall receive.

  2.3K discussions 13.4K comments Most recent: Old Boiler (probably 1980’s)(oil) VS New Central Air by Jamie Hall on 5:17PM 5:17PM
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  Biomass

  Are you heating with an alternative fuel such as wood? This is the place to be.

  30 discussions 298 comments Most recent: Press tools.... by Intplm. on May 24 May 24
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  Carbon Monoxide Awareness

  Every flame produces carbon monoxide. You can never be too vigilant.

  384 discussions 1.4K comments Most recent: Navien Vent Blamed for CO Poisoning Deaths by Ironman on 12:28PM 12:28PM
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  Controls

  Got questions that are specific to controls? Ask them here.

  2.4K discussions 9K comments Most recent: Circulator Control for Unit Heater by pecmsg on May 5 May 5
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  Domestic Hot Water

  Are you interested in indirect water heaters, tankless heaters, tank heaters, coils, recirculation lines? Ask for help or share what you know here.

  1.1K discussions 8.5K comments Most recent: Legionnaires Disease An Issue With Reverse Indirects? by D107 on 1:46PM 1:46PM
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  Gas Heating

  3.2K discussions 29.2K comments Most recent: Brazing copper LP lines by Big Ed_4 on May 25 May 25
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  Geothermal

  This exciting field is really taking off. Share your thoughts and ask questions here.

  42 discussions 269 comments Most recent: Taco zone valves leaking through the seal. by Dave H_2 on May 12 May 12
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  Indoor-Air Quality

  Got questions about indoor-air quality? Bill Wolfe is an expert on this topic and he's here for you.

  112 discussions 661 comments Most recent: Radon system by Jamie Hall on May 21 May 21
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  Oil Heating

  1.9K discussions 16.4K comments Most recent: beckett oil furnace, no hot water in summer by HVACNUT on 4:16AM 4:16AM
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  Pipe Deterioration

  Are you having problems with pipes deteriorating? We've seen this problem occur often, particularly with pinhole leaks in copper pipes. Please share your experiences here. What have you learned?

  14 discussions 118 comments Most recent: Copper Spa Jets? by Zman on May 25 May 25
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  Plumbing

  Sure, we're a heating site, but a lot of great plumbers also hang out here. Got questions or thoughts to share? Do it here.

  412 discussions 4.1K comments Most recent: Dump zone plumbing ideas by leonz on May 25 May 25
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  Radiant Heating

  This is the place to ask questions (or answer them) that are specifically about radiant heating systems of all types, sizes and flavors.

  3.5K discussions 30K comments Most recent: Best Finish for Concrete with Radiant by hot_rod on 4:50PM 4:50PM
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  Solar

  Solar is getting hot! Got a question about it, or want to share what you know? This is the place.

  318 discussions 2.3K comments Most recent: PV for DHW by hot_rod on May 1 May 1
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  Strictly Steam

  Interested in steam heating systems, old and new? Here's a place to focus on just that.

  10.7K discussions 107.4K comments Most recent: Spring Project by Danny Scully on 5:45PM 5:45PM
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  Water Quality

  23 discussions 126 comments Most recent: Where to purchase water filters? by Double D on April 24 April 24
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  Buy, Sell, Barter

  Got something you don't need and would like to sell? Get together with other Wallies here and make your own deals. (Please, no corporate advertising here.)

  474 discussions 929 comments Most recent: Gas steam radiator, marked Jewel. by nicholas bonham-carter on May 2 May 2
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  Job Opportunities

  If you're looking for good people, feel free to post your opportunities here.

  34 discussions 38 comments Most recent: Full Time HVAC Technical Support Manager by Jamie Hall on May 13 May 13
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  Heating Hell

  What are some of the craziest or scariest things you've seen on the job? Share photos here and tell us how you'd fix them.

  177 discussions 1.6K comments Most recent: How not to vent a Gas condensing boiler by Leon82 on May 25 May 25