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Plumbing leaks can occur in pipe connections.

Plumbing leaks can occur in pipe connections.
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Plumbing penetrations through the below slab insulation are sealed with tape and spray foam.

Plumbing penetrations through the below slab insulation are sealed with tape and spray foam.
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Plumbing pipes often penetrate the subfloor close to where the plumbing fixture is located

Plumbing pipes often penetrate the subfloor close to where the plumbing fixture is located
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Plumbing pipes that pass through top plates can be air-sealed with a gasket material cut slightly smaller than the pipe diameter.

Plumbing pipes that pass through top plates can be air-sealed with a gasket material cut slightly smaller than the pipe diameter.
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Plumbing riser detail for solar thermal systems

Plumbing riser detail for solar thermal systems
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Plumbing/Piping (1)

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Plumbing/Piping (2)

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Position the clothes dryer to minimize exhaust duct length and make flexible exhaust ducts as compact and straight as possible

Position the clothes dryer to minimize exhaust duct length and make flexible exhaust ducts as compact and straight as possible
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Power vented water heater installed

Power vented water heater installed
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Proper Installation of Filter

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Proper refrigerant charging is critical to maximizing performance for compression cooling systems

Proper refrigerant charging is critical to maximizing performance for compression cooling systems
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Properly install all water-using fixtures, equipment, and appliances such that there are no leaks.

Leaking faucets can waste thousands of gallons of water each year.
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PSC Motor

PSC Motor
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PSC Troubleshooting

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Pull the insulation and outer liner of the flex duct over the collar to come in full contact with the liner and insulation of the trunk line or fitting and tape in place

Pull the insulation and outer liner of the flex duct over the collar to come in full contact with the liner and insulation of the trunk line or fitting and tape in place
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Pumpkin Ridge Passive House Video #017: Mechanical Ventilation System Pt. I

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Pumpkin Ridge Passive House Video #018: Mechanical Ventilation System Pt. II

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Pumpkin Ridge Passive House Video #14: Plumbing Details

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Re-install the air filters in your heat pump water heater by sliding it back into place in the filter slot

Re-install the air filters in your heat pump water heater by sliding it back into place in the filter slot
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Recommended installation techniques for electrical and plumbing lines and other utility components in homes built on piers above the base flood elevation.

Recommended installation techniques for electrical and plumbing lines and other utility components in homes built on piers above the base flood elevation.
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Remove and replace the old insulation on the refrigerant line of your air conditioner’s compressor unit if the insulation becomes cracked or damaged.

Remove and replace the old insulation on the refrigerant line of your air conditioner’s compressor unit if the insulation becomes cracked or damaged.
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Replace Your Faucet Aerator - WaterSense Bath Hack #2

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Right - A high-efficiency (95 AFUE) wall-hung gas-fired boiler heats water for the hydro-coil space heating system and also provides a back-up for the solar hot water system.

Right - A high-efficiency (95 AFUE) wall-hung gas-fired boiler heats water for the hydro-coil space heating system and also provides a back-up for the solar hot water system.
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Right - A home-run (also called central manifold or parallel piping) system distributes hot water directly from a distribution manifold next to the water heater to each fixture using individual small-diameter PEX pipes.

Right - A home-run (also called central manifold or parallel piping) system distributes hot water directly from a distribution manifold next to the water heater to each fixture using individual small-diameter PEX pipes.