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.

  78.4K discussions 503K comments Most recent: Heating Boiler Suggestions - Oil vs Propane by hot_rod on 2:21AM 2:21AM
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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 13.2K comments Most recent: Unico Flexible ductwork longevity by clutterbug on March 22 March 22
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  Biomass

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

  30 discussions 268 comments Most recent: Where to buy by Nimrod66 on February 1 February 1
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  Carbon Monoxide Awareness

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

  383 discussions 1.4K comments Most recent: CO Detectors with Boiler Shutoff? by Leonard on March 19 March 19
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  Controls

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

  2.4K discussions 9K comments Most recent: Coal fired boiler overheating by hot_rod on 1:49AM 1:49AM
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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 8.4K comments Most recent: Buderus ST 150indirect H/W Replacement? by Henry on March 22 March 22
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  Gas Heating

  3.1K discussions 28.6K comments Most recent: Boiler makes loud whistle. Sounds like air escaping a balloon. by hot_rod on 2:25AM 2:25AM
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  Geothermal

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

  41 discussions 266 comments Most recent: Ground Source Heat Pumps 'Require No Maintenance?' by TAG on March 12 March 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.

  110 discussions 652 comments Most recent: Replacement For Steam Humidifier On High Velocity Mini Duct System by PGB1 on March 19 March 19
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  Oil Heating

  1.9K discussions 16.2K comments Most recent: Wiring Taco SR504-4 Help! by HVACNUT on 1:38AM 1:38AM
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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?

  11 discussions 103 comments Most recent: Press fitting by Zman on March 17 March 17
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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.

  396 discussions 3.8K comments Most recent: Bathroom Baseboard. by Intplm. on March 18 March 18
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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.

  3.4K discussions 29.7K comments Most recent: How do you get floor heat in the middle of a slab? by Gordy on 1:09AM 1:09AM
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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.

  317 discussions 2.3K comments Most recent: To pull the trigger or wait, new solar PV by kenjohnson on February 18 February 18
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  Strictly Steam

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

  10.6K discussions 106.2K comments Most recent: Single-pipe woes by Fizz on 2:19AM 2:19AM
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  Water Quality

  22 discussions 117 comments Most recent: Black particles in water: Navien tankless water heater to blame? by Larry Weingarten on February 23 February 23
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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.)

  471 discussions 926 comments Most recent: 1981 WM CGM-7 Gas Boiler Install/Service, Ignition & Essex Gas Control pdfs Now On Heating Help. by Steve Minnich on March 22 March 22
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  Job Opportunities

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

  33 discussions 38 comments Most recent: Full Time HVAC Technical Support Manager by Jamie Hall on February 20 February 20
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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.

  171 discussions 1.5K comments Most recent: F&T steam traps by JohnNY on March 23 March 23