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140% AFUE is Coming – Introducing Thermal Heat Pumps

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A boiler system can be set up with primary and secondary loops to supply hot water for multiple uses

A boiler system can be set up with primary and secondary loops to supply hot water for multiple uses
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A Category I induced draft boiler uses an induced draft fan to pull air through the combustion chamber and to the flue

A Category I induced draft boiler uses an induced draft fan to pull air through the combustion chamber and to the flue
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A central fan-integrated supply system uses a fresh air intake ducted to the home's central furnace or air handler unit to supply fresh air throughout the home

A central fan-integrated supply system uses a fresh air intake ducted to the home's central furnace or air handler unit to supply fresh air throughout the home
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A central heat pump water heating system with a temperature maintenance swing tank configuration uses the water from the primary storage tank to provide most of the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance

A central heat pump water heating system with a temperature maintenance swing tank configuration uses the water from the primary storage tank to provide most of the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance
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A condensing boiler and indirect domestic hot water

A condensing boiler and indirect domestic hot water
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A cool room should have low enough heat gains to be easily cooled by a small single-zone cooling system such as a mini-split or a window air-conditioner as shown here

A cool room should have low enough heat gains to be easily cooled by a small single-zone cooling system such as a mini-split or a window air-conditioner as shown here
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A Cost-Effective Path to Healthy, Affordable, Net Zero Housing with DOE’s ZER Program

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A Cup of Joe: Below Grade Water Control | Building Science Deconstructed

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A detergent port on a steel boiler

A detergent port on a steel boiler
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A direct-vent sealed-combustion fireplace takes its combustion air directly from outside through a dedicated air inlet and vents combustion products directly outside

A direct-vent sealed-combustion fireplace takes its combustion air directly from outside through a dedicated air inlet and vents combustion products directly outside
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A direct-vent sealed-combustion furnace has dedicated pipes for combustion air and exhaust

A direct-vent sealed-combustion furnace has dedicated pipes for combustion air and exhaust
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A flanged window unit is installed with straps that fasten to the interior surfaces of the plywood extension box; furring strips on each side of the window will be attached after the flanged window is installed and flashed

A flanged window unit is installed with straps that fasten to the interior surfaces of the plywood extension box; furring strips on each side of the window will be attached after the flanged window is installed and flashed
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A floor cavity between the first and second floor can provide a conditioned space for HVAC ducts if the rim joists are insulated and air sealed, if sufficient space is available, and if open-web floor joists are used

A floor cavity between the first and second floor can provide a conditioned space for HVAC ducts if the rim joists are insulated and air sealed, if sufficient space is available, and if open-web floor joists are used
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A foaming cleaner is used to clean the coils inside this ductless indoor unit; a mini-split bib surrounds the unit to contain overspray and drips

A foaming cleaner is used to clean the coils inside this ductless indoor unit; a mini-split bib surrounds the unit to contain overspray and drips
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A foaming sprayer and mini-split bib are required to properly clean this ductless wall-mounted indoor unit

A foaming sprayer and mini-split bib are required to properly clean this ductless wall-mounted indoor unit
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A ground source heat pump with a closed-loop vertical piping system

A ground source heat pump with a closed-loop vertical piping system
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A ground source heat pump with an open-loop piping system using vertical injection and recharge

A ground source heat pump with an open-loop piping system using vertical injection and recharge
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A ground-source heat pump has the same components as a standard air-to-air heat pump except that the liquid-to-refrigerant heat exchanger coil is located inside rather than outside

A ground-source heat pump has the same components as a standard air-to-air heat pump except that the liquid-to-refrigerant heat exchanger coil is located inside rather than outside
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A ground-source heat pump with a closed-loop horizontal “Slinky™ “piping arrangement

A ground-source heat pump with a closed-loop horizontal “Slinky™ “piping arrangement
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A modern single-inlet direct evaporative cooler draws outside air through an 8- to 12-inch media filter

A modern single-inlet direct evaporative cooler draws outside air through an 8- to 12-inch media filter
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A nylon draw band and tensioning tool are used to secure the inner coil of the pre-insulated flexible duct

A nylon draw band and tensioning tool are used to secure the inner coil of the pre-insulated flexible duct
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A nylon draw band and tensioning tool are used to secure the inner liner of the pre-insulated flexible duct

A nylon draw band and tensioning tool are used to secure the inner liner of the pre-insulated flexible duct
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A permanent awning prevents snow and overflowing ice dams from causing damage to HVAC equipment below.

A permanent awning prevents snow and overflowing ice dams from causing damage to HVAC equipment below.