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Desuperheater for domestic hot water

Desuperheater for domestic hot water
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Detail for reinforcing a cripple wall to resist earthquake movement by installing anchor bolts and plywood reinforcement.

Detail for reinforcing a cripple wall to resist earthquake movement by installing anchor bolts and plywood reinforcement.
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Direct vent appliance installed

Direct vent appliance installed
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Direct-heat risers are bare pipes that heat the space they're in without connected radiators

Direct-heat risers are bare pipes that heat the space they're in without connected radiators
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Disaster Resistant Landscaping

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Disconnect the duct from the clothes dryer, using a screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp

Disconnect the duct from the clothes dryer, using a screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp
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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Imery Group Proud Green Home, Serenbe, GA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: M Street Homes, Smartlux on Greenpark Houston, TX

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FL

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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon House, Huntington Station, NY

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Drywall is installed both prior to and after HVAC equipment is installed to create an airtight closet away from garage pollutants.

Drywall is installed both prior to and after HVAC equipment is installed to create an airtight closet away from garage pollutants.
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Duct Leakage to Outdoors (2)

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Ductless Heat Pump Outside Compressor

Ductless Heat Pump Outside Compressor
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Ductless heat pump’s digitally controlled inverter compressor

Ductless heat pump’s digitally controlled inverter compressor
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Ductless indoor units like this one are controlled individually by handheld remote controllers.

Ductless indoor units like this one are controlled individually by handheld remote controllers.
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Ducts should not be located in exterior wall cavities

Ducts should not be located in exterior wall cavities
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Durability concerns on a house continuously sheathed with a proprietary fiber structural panel used as bracing. Photo 1 of 2.

Durability concerns on a house continuously sheathed with a proprietary fiber structural panel used as bracing. Photo 1 of 2.
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Durability concerns on a house continuously sheathed with a proprietary fiber structural panel used as bracing. Photo 2 of 2.

Durability concerns on a house continuously sheathed with a proprietary fiber structural panel used as bracing. Photo 2 of 2.
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Earthquake Preparation: Securing Water Heater

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Earthquake Shut-Off Valves

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Earthquake-actuated automatic gas shutoff valves are installed on the downstream or homeowner’s side of the meter.

Earthquake-actuated automatic gas shutoff valves are installed on the downstream or homeowner’s side of the meter.
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Earthquake-ready home actions include securing cabinets, shelves, and heavy furniture or electronics to walls and preparing utilities for disruptive movement.

Earthquake-ready home actions include securing cabinets, shelves, and heavy furniture or electronics to walls and preparing utilities for disruptive movement.
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Earthquake-ready home actions include securing water heaters, shelves, and heavy furniture to walls and preparing utilities for emergency shut-off.

Earthquake-ready home actions include securing water heaters, shelves, and heavy furniture to walls and preparing utilities for emergency shut-off.
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ECM Motor and Control

ECM Motor and Control