Reburn Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Lots of hvac companies like to boast about airflow and balanced systems. However it doesn't matter if the HVAC system is drawn and balanced with a computer program by a engineer they are still installed by the sub contractor that is willing to work for the cheapest dollars. All new systems still take a bit of balancing if you desire a truly balanced system. There are far more factors then just airflow that contribute to the temperature variations between rooms, such as windows and their solar heat gain coefficient and U rating. Being that his system has already been installed and I would assume working satisfactory the move of one vent 3' outside of his canopy will have a negligible impact at the greatest. While I'm sure the loss of airflow could be quantified on a white board due to the increased resistance of the air velocity over 3' the loss of not having a vent in that area of the house would be substantial and easily proven as that room will feel hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 By no means is my AC system a well oiled machine... my house was built in '76. Haha! Jim was just making a joke about the whiteboards from earlier when a geologist and a scientist were reliving the days of working side-by-side with engineers. Thanks for the heads up on the continuous run exhaust fan. Now I'll have to budget a little bit more money towards that... or maybe run a "get a fancy exhaust fan" fundraiser at the frag swap. Sent via Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I was thinking it's not the moving of the vent that could imbalance things, rather if it's new vent hardware and different diameter flex pipe and possibly introduction of a slight leak at the new splice then the new vent should be adjusted to match the adjustment of the old one, or at least checked. But maybe I am overthinking it ... That's what engineers do as Ty well knows LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Haha, it's like I'm back at work again Jim. Thanks! Sent via Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Ty, I know about the age of your system. Again yes I know I can read sometimes. I just wanted to ruffle Jim's feathers Jim, Your not over thinking it. I'm sure you didn't calculate that the existing ducting is R-2 or at best R-4 insulated while the new vent will be R-6 or R-8 and the new bucket will be a R-4 while the existing bucket is likely not insulated at all. So the 3' addition will likely be the most efficient piece of his system. But don't forget to calculate that when the HVAC tech goes in his attic he will squish down the existing attic insulation and reduce its R value over the area that the new more efficient duct is going........ I expect to see a whiteboard drawing ASAP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 What's the average squish factor of a HVAC tech? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Depends on his weight, height and how efficient he is with his movements. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuxx Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 ****... making me want to update our build thread Too bad nothing going on until the last week or so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 I'm sure you've had your hands full Peter! I do want to see updates on your monster tank though! Sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Wait, I thought he was a real estate agent, not a carpenter? :-) I really had no idea what I was doing but it's starting to come together into something that I might end up liking down the road. There's still a lot of painting and trim work to do but I like where it's going. Sent via Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Looking Great bud. what color are you going to paint with? some stripes would look great maybe match the green that is on the wall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Wife wants it white so that's the end of that story! Sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Like I said before, you really should practice on another tank before you start thinking about another career. If only there was a big tank you could help with?? Hmmmm?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 I think the owner of this "potential giant tank to practice on" should give it 6 months and see if my carpentry work doesn't come crashing down on me one day first. Haha. Sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Plus, I heard you've got a BS in Aggie Engineering! You'll rig up something in no time and only put 100 holes into the ceiling this time around. :-p Sent via Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hey now, there are no holes now. Or at least only 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Don't worry, I'll come over and put 98 more up there. Sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I really wanted white for my stand but the wife said it had to be black. So, now I'll be even more jealous of your tank Ty ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Just spill a bunch of saltwater on the black and tell your wife, if it was white, you really wouldn't see all the residue. Haha. Sent via Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 How may aggies does it take..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 How may aggies does it take.....I don't know Victoly... how MAY Aggies does it take?I know how MANY Longhorns it takes... Sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FarmerTy Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 Wanted to post my par value results. I had to play with the height of the MHs until I found a comfortable height that would please the most light hungry SPS coral and not roast my zoas/LPS on the sandbed. I think I settled with these values. Sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Sweet Ty your rocks are Aggie maroon just like mine! Gig em, Ty. Joking aside. That's impressive that your zoas and cyphastrea can tolerate such high light levels. That had to have taken some lengthy acclimation. Did it seem to take a while before they'd open up and spread? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 That looks pretty good to my newbie eyes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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