Comment by David Neiss on Can I put a PV panel on my roof and run wires into...
Yup, I realize that 200W is pretty small, as my little plug in electric heater is about 1000W, so to prototype the idea I would have to run that at about a 20% duty cycle just to see how much of a...
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Well, Im not suggesting a plain resistor, but rather a power resistor - one designed to dissipate such a load and one whose resistance wouldn't change that much with temp range - Im assuming if you...
View ArticleComment by David Neiss on Window leaking from moulding
It could simply be from wind driven rain, which I understand it, windows may not be as well protected against. Try to use a hose and spray above the window and see it it drips inside. If not, then...
View ArticleCan I put a PV panel on my roof and run wires into a room to a power resistor...
Maybe a dumb idea, but can I just put a PV panel on my roof and run wires into a room to a power resistor to generate heat? I have just one room that I was thinking of adding this additional heat to. I...
View ArticleAnswer by David Neiss for What is the proper way to install/paint baseboard?
One tip that I use is to slide a long piece of paper (like the cheap "packing paper" kind of stuff) under the whole length of the baseboard before I tack it up to the wall (making sure its not pinched...
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