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Heat Pump Water Heaters (1)

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Heat Pump Water Heaters are a Builder's Best Friend

Heat Pump Water Heaters are a Builder's Best Friend
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Heat pump water heaters should be seismically braced around the tank portion and not the water heater portion (left) but padding is okay if close to a wall (right).

Heat pump water heaters should be seismically braced around the tank portion and not the water heater portion (left) but padding is okay if close to a wall (right).
Case Study:

Heat Pump Water Heating System: Jackson Apartments, Seattle WA

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Heavy-gauge metal strapping can be used to secure water heaters and other appliances

Heavy-gauge metal strapping can be used to secure water heaters and other appliances
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High Performance All-Electric Home Design and Construction for Cold Climates

High Performance All-Electric Home Design and Construction for Cold Climates
Case Study:

High Performance Builder Spotlight: LifeStyle Homes

Case Study:

High Performance Builder Spotlight: Treasure Homes Inc.

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High-density fiberglass pipe insulation comes with a vapor barrier cover and self-adhesive seam

High-density fiberglass pipe insulation comes with a vapor barrier cover and self-adhesive seam
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High-performance home builders surveyed by PNNL report several reasons for choosing triple-pane over double-pane windows

High-performance home builders surveyed by PNNL report several reasons for choosing triple-pane over double-pane windows
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Hot water for the home’s radiant floor heating system comes from roof-mounted solar thermal panels and an air-to-water heat pump provide.

Hot water for the home’s radiant floor heating system comes from roof-mounted solar thermal panels and an air-to-water heat pump provide.
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Hot water heating pipes insulated with 1 inch of jacketed fiberglass

Hot water heating pipes insulated with 1 inch of jacketed fiberglass
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Hot water recirculation loop runs through an insulated pipe under the home’s concrete slab.

Hot water recirculation loop runs through an insulated pipe under the home’s concrete slab.
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How To Check and Set Water Heater Temperature

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If an intermittent ventilation duct is connected to an air handler, the damper should be shut and the intake vent should not be covered when performing a duct leakage test; if the ventilation will be continuous, the intake should be covered and sealed.

If an intermittent ventilation duct is connected to an air handler, the damper should be shut and the intake vent should not be covered when performing a duct leakage test; if the ventilation will be continuous, the intake should be covered and sealed.
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In some tankless water heater models, the air filter is clearly labeled; this reusable filter slides out of its slot for easy cleaning.

In some tankless water heater models, the air filter is clearly labeled; this reusable filter slides out of its slot for easy cleaning.
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Insulation Installation (RESNET Grade 1) - Part 1

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Integrated collector storage (ICS) on roof

Integrated collector storage (ICS) on roof
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Integrated collector storage (ICS) passive solar hot water system

Integrated collector storage (ICS) passive solar hot water system
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Introduction to Heat Transfer

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Karuna Passive House Air-To-Water Heat Pump

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Karuna Passive House Domestic Hot Water System

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Loosen the cap to remove the water line filter on this tankless water heater.

Loosen the cap to remove the water line filter on this tankless water heater.
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Measure your water heater prior to installing an insulating blanket.

Measure your water heater prior to installing an insulating blanket.