Suppliers and products that offer products and parts that support
doing projects to reduce energy and water use through conservation and
higher efficiency. See also the pages on Energy Conservation and Water Conservation.
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Electricity Conservation | |
See also these pages:
Conservation ->
PC..., |
The sections listed to the left have a lot of good information on techniques and products for dramatically reducing electricity use. |
Thermal Shades
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Cellular Shades http://symphonyshades.com/overview_products.html
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![]() Note the "Energy Track" that they offer.
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Window Quilts http://1windowquilts.com/rvalue.html
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![]() If you find these a bit pricy -- you might want to look at the Energy Track shades above, or the DIY versions of window quilts as alternatives. |
Insulation -- including pipe insulation | |
Cellulose, Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Polyisocyanurate, ... |
These common types of insulation should be available at your local lumber or
hardware:
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ParPAC Cellulose Insulation System http://www.parpac.com/index.html
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One cellulose insulation system -- among many. |
Armaflex Pipe Insulation
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Peel & Seal Aluminum |
This is 45 mil aluminum sheet with a self stick layer on one side. Can
be used for weatherproofing outside pipe insulation. Example... |
Insulation for Buried Pipes
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Insulated PEX pipe http://www.wdheat.com/pipe.htm
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![]() About $6 per ft. Note that this system allows heat transfer between the supply and return line.
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A DIY pipe insulation scheme ... | |
DIY Foam Insulation Kits http://www.tigerfoam.com/products.php BetterFoam Versi-Foam Touch n Seal
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![]() Appears to cost about $3.50 per sqft for 3.5 inch deep (stud) cavity. The cost of these products is high -- you may find a contractor to do the job for about the same price, or substitute a lower cost insulation? |
CorBond Polyurethane Insulation
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Corbond is an example of a closed cell polyurethane foam in place insulation
that provides R6.6 per inch and also prevents air infiltration and is a
moisture barrier. Some useful (if biased) technical information on their site. One of many suppliers. |
Earthfoam www.earthfoamusa.com/technicaldata.html
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Earthfoam is a closed cell polyurethane foam in place insulation.
R values ranging from R3.8 per inch up to R6.5 per inch depending on the
foam density. Closed cell foams block air infiltration and are vapor barriers, and tend to glue the structure together. One of many suppliers. |
Water Heaters if you can't do a solar water heater, consider a more efficient conventional water heater | |
WAM Home Center
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![]() I ordered a tankless water heater from these folks and got good tech support and fast shipping. |
Heat Pump Water Heaters | |
Heating Stuff |
"Heating Stuff provides new old stock and remanufactured heat pumps and our experience in alternative energy, HVAC and electronics to help you save money by making your hot water systems more efficient."
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Grey Water Heat Recovery | |
GFX Technology |
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Water Conservation | |
See the Water Conservation section for suppliers in this area .. | Rain harvesting, grey water recovery, efficient toilets, ... |
Efficient Lighting | |
See these sections: Efficient and Solar Lighting ..., Conservation -> Lighting ...
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See the sections to the left for products and techniques to use solar day lighting, and for efficient lighting products. |
Outdoor Solar Lights NovaLight Solar Sign & Flag Light
Solar Illuminations
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![]() The same outfit has some other solar spot light choices in their online catalog.
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Please note that I have had no dealings with most of the suppliers, and cannot vouch for them in any way. These links are just a place to get started in your system/component searches. I have no financial or other arrangement of any kind with any of these suppliers.
Gary April 16, 2008