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Your UA-cam source for weatherization and energy-efficiency information.
How To Be Lead-Safe: Interior Containment
We'll show you some examples of one of the most common renovation tasks in a pre-78 home, setting up containment for interior work. There are minimum standards to guide you, but there's no set recipe to follow. It's your job to keep the dust from spreading to the rest of the home.
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How To Be Lead-Safe: Testing For Lead
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If you're renovating, repairing, or painting a home, disturbing lead-based paint can be a serious health hazard for both children and adults. WxTV will take a look at the EPA and DOE-approved methods to test for lead paint at the job site.
OSHA Hazards: Fall Protection
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WxTV will set its sights on the number one cause of fatalities on the job site, falls, and what OSHA requirements you need to know to protect yourself. Tune in to get the goods on the gear to stay safe and alive.
Smart Grid 101 - Smart Decisions for the Future
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What is Smart Grid? What potential does this technology hold for the future of our electrical power supply system? Here is a brief spot we developed with the Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy through the DOE to help inform and prepare consumers and the energy workforce as Smart Grid moves forward. To view a Hi-Res version of this video, visit: wxtvonline.org/2012/09/smartg...
Consumer Education Series: Storm Windows
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This episode focuses on those old, drafty single-pane windows and one option for making them more efficient, storm windows. Integrating high performance technologies from fitted windows, today's storm windows offer similar savings and comfort to window replacements at a fraction of the cost. We'll travel to Atlanta, GA to see what one manufacturer has to offer. To view a Hi-Res version of this ...
The Warmest Village in Alaska
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And you think your crew and supply logistics are tough to manage... we're out in the bush- in Goodnews Bay, Alaska on a rare sunny day. WxTV is going to show you weatherization in a remote Yup'ik Eskimo village on the Bering Sea where everything is unique. From shipping supplies in on a barge, to hiring crew members from the local village down to the measures installed to keep these residents w...
10 Steps to Energy Efficient Living
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As part of our Consumer Education Series, WxTV will take a look at things that you can do as the homeowner to start saving money on your energy bills. We'll start with some of the most basic improvements and work our way up to things that are a bit more involved or costly.
Weatherize A Highrise
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In this Multifamily Series case study, John Yi will walk us through a highrise weatherization project in uptown Chicago, where the agency developed a partnership with a rather unique residents association. To view a Hi Res version of this video, please visit: wxtvonline.org/2011/11/chicago-highrise/
Baseload & ENERGY STAR: The energy our appliances use
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As part of our Consumer Ed Series, this is our baseload episode. We're going to travel to Raleigh, NC to join Sarah Kirby as she shows us ways to figure out the energy that our appliances use. We'll also see ways to cut those costs and how ENERGY STAR appliances will help. To view a Hi Res version of this video, please visit: wxtvonline.org/2011/09/baseload/
Portable 2-Part Foam
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In this Technical Short we take a look at 2-part polyurethane spray foam. We've invited a rep to our Lab to demonstrate a lightweight, disposable kit that might be a good alternative to larger set-ups for some jobs.
IR Basics
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WxTV will take an in depth look at the use of thermography in weatherization for assessing building condition. We'll travel to Vermont and visit with John Snell, a Level III veteran trainer of nearly 30 years, who'll show how this technology allows us to see things no other technology can. But first, an interesting look at the history of IR... To view the High-Res version of this video, please ...
Removing Aluminum Siding
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WxTV heads to the Boston area to see how aluminum siding is removed and replaced without damage. We'll catch up with Victor Brown and Michael McMahon to see the tricks they use when insulating this kind of home. To view the high-res version of the video, visit: wxtvonline.org/wxtv43
A Look Inside A Wall: Dense Packing
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A lot of people have been asking, "What is actually happening when dense packing a wall?" In this Technical Short, WxTV takes a look inside a dense-pack training wall to see exactly what's going on. See the high-res version of this video at: wxtvonline.org/wxtv42
Multifamily Wx Series: Intro to Multifamily Weatherization
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In this new series WxTV will be taking a first look at an emerging area of the industry, multifamily weatherization. We'll be heading to New York, where Andy Padian will guide us through two multifamily projects in the Syracuse area. See a high-res version of this video at: wxtvonline.org/wxtv41
A Tour of the Standardized Curricula
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WxTV will glide through the Department of Energy's Standardized Curricula and take a look at what's inside. We'll also hear from a couple of trainers who helped develop this versatile, resource-packed tool.
Health & Safety Series: Mold and Moisture
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Health & Safety Series: Mold and Moisture
Consumer Education Series: Residential Wind Energy
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Consumer Education Series: Residential Wind Energy
Consumer Education Series: Solar Water Heating
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Consumer Education Series: Solar Water Heating
Consumer Education Series: Solar PV
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Consumer Education Series: Solar PV
Consumer Education Series: Lighting 101
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Consumer Education Series: Lighting 101
Accessing Stucco Walls for Dense Packing
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Accessing Stucco Walls for Dense Packing
Blower Door Basics: Part III - The Breakdown
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Blower Door Basics: Part III - The Breakdown
Blower Door Basics: Part II - The Test Process
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Blower Door Basics: Part II - The Test Process
Blower Door Basics: Part 1 - Prep & Setup
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Blower Door Basics: Part 1 - Prep & Setup
All these guys are in the wrong damn profession
Noticed that you did not show how to deal with the old installation. Also, what to do if you get a wearing issue when trying this method. Would it be better to take out panels from the inside and see what you're working with ?
For the first time I'm really seeing potential problems with inexperienced DIYers doing this job on their own. If you don't know what you're doing you could really have a serious issue before too long as things settle.
Really good explanation! Now can you do one on how to do all the related plumbing for a whole system? I need to replace several sections that are not currently connected!
good job great video
Recovery plans/ strategies...
Fantastic video!!!!
Thanks for that video. I really appreciate it and save me a lot of aggravation.
Is he joking or just ?
Yup, exactly what I was looking for re: expansion tank issues. Thanks!
WHO TYPICALLY DOES REPAIR OF LEAKS FOR THIS SYSTEM A PLUMBER OR HVAC
Have a question! Why used all the holes?
Thank you. Interesting and great information. 😀
Not good. Cutting pieces and nail holes. Wtf
Show me how to insulate shower walls against metal ,what to use
I think if we could watch Brad without noise we could figure it out.
As of 2024, apparently the 3M 'stick' style tests have been discontinued. I just paid $13 for a different instant test kit containing 2 small test sheets (1/2" x 1/2") and an empty eyedropper. Theoretically, you could cut the rest sheets in half to double your number of tests.
Hello, I would like to kindly refer you to two authors on Hydronic heating circuits. Dan Holohan has written “Pumping Away” which refers to the most efficient side of the expansion tank the circulator should be on, and “Hydronic Radiant Heating, both excellent books. Another outstanding work is “ Modern Hydronic Heating” by a P.E. John Siegenthaler. I have noticed you have no pressure and temperature gauges to keep track of the temperature differential which should be kept around 15 degrees, supply vs return temperature, and circuit pressure which indicates circulator pressure above the circuit static pressure of 12 psi. Best Regards !
Are you a plumber?
0:50 magic begins
The problem I have with all these tests is that by cutting it, aren't you disturbing the paint and therefore releasing lead dust into the environment? and will the lead dust continue to be released once you're done?
HI. When changing a zone valve does the "pipe" part have to be changed, too??? I have 2 zones. I had to replace one zone valve 2 years ago. Yesterday I had to replace the other one. ONLY the mechanism in the box & wires were changed both times. Zone valves were 23 (2021) -25 (2023) years old.
These boiler and furnace series with Mike are incredibly valuable. Thanks
Can someone please help? I installed a new gas bolier recently. But for some reason the boiler is running without reading the thermostat. Is this a faulty wiring or something to do with the boiler installation? The thermostat is getting power, it reads the time and measures the temperature in the room, but it doesnt regulate the house temperature set on the thermostat with the boiler . Its set at 70 but the house temp is 90! Is this a wire burnt out or is it a faulty installation?
What if you have red paint? You know like on the VIDEO!
For my people in OSHA doing the lil work 1: Anchor 2: Ropes 3: Catches 4: Lanyards 5: FullBody Lanyards
Thank for showing how to do a clean test tool on a boiler.
12 years later watching this video, as a homeowner I certainly learned about the need of fresh air supply for combustion, also effects of a negative pressure which causes carbon monoxide poisoning. Thanx for the lesson. 👍
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen yet explaining the external components. Thank you so much for sharing this. It has definitely helped me for school.
Why not 3/4 foam on inside....
What kind of scrapper was he using for the paint chip sample? Where can i get one?
Host - are you new at holding cups? What I mean is, do you need some pointers?
Great video so you know the people you may have doing are doing it correctly.
Good
WOW... Brads really got a feel on how to pack those cavities... all he has to do is watch his progress through the plexiglass. I guess now I'll have to replace my sheetrock with plexiglass. What a stupid deminstration!
Well at least you could see if mice were living in the wall
What’s an insulation rod. I’d like to make a tool as I’m about to start stripping aluminum siding
The Dorsel ring is in the wrong position and must be easily accessible by reaching over the shoulder. Also, you need to have your ''breast strap'' underneath your breastplate. Any higher, your creating a noose for hanging yourself.
Excellent, another way for white people to rip off natives!
Ghi
I’ve done about a month and a half of -40/+- in N MN weather, multiple times. It has many similarities to Alaska. The Great Lake may play a part in it? If you don’t like that idea of living, we’re fine if you pick another place. “MN nice” is real, but isn’t bottomless. 🤔😁
Tried it and the wall turned red but not the swab on white painted dry wall is it positive?
Contact the company.
Your dead on about never looking original again lol sheesh once its dented its done
This is the worst thing I've ever seen tried to re insulate it. Go under the home old guy and patch it properly
Good stuff
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What is there is old fiberglass insulation already in the wall ?
Hi! My work is to stick the foam (glue). I'm using 3m2097 filter. Am I right?
The boiler feed valve should be set to where?
More information which might be handy:. What were your are settings to get that capacity? How much insulation did it require to fill that one wall? How do you calculate how much insulation you will need? Nice music by the way, thought I heard it in a porn video.
Can you sense pack as you go?
To echo what others have said... Most of us... Well, none of us have a plexiglass wall in our homes and cannot see how well we are packing. How about a video that applies to most of us where we have a hole at the top or center of a cavity, or perhaps the upper 6" of the cavity cut away because we had to run electrical or data wires thru the wall but want to insulate it before putting the rock back up? In the latter example (which applies to me), how would you recommend keeping the insulation from blowing out from the large opening at the top? Would you put the hose all the way to the bottom? And then slowly pulled up as it fills? Would you go ahead and close up the hole and then cut a smaller one for just the hose? Would you maybe make a temporary 'cap' for the top opening so you can fill to the too, then remove the cal and replace the rock? What about using this in an exterior wall cavity (like in Texas)? Would you recommend, or not? What about vapor/moisture barriers? How do you go from a bigger holes which is normally the host that you get when you rent from Home Depot or Lowe's, down to a smaller size hose? Great video, but still many unanswered questions.