Month: July 2013

New pool pump for energy savings

I’ve recently done a bit of research into saving energy by switching to a better pool pump   Here’s what I learned   Pumps volume varies with speed directly. so 1/2 speed = 1/2 of the water flow Pools need…

Looking for a laptop for running my automation system

I am in the process of finding a low power consuming laptop that will be left on 24×7 to run my home automation system IMHO the laptop needs to be a low power consuming one as it will otherwise eat…

Fortifying my Air Handler

Last year, I insulated my attic air handler. Actually, I did it on the top surfaces, and even left some uncovered when I ran out of poly-iso   I recently finished the unfinished part, and then remembered I had not…