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How to Install a Whole-House Ductless Humidifier
Richard installed an Aprilaire 865 Whole House Steam Humidifier with a Wall Mount Fan for Homes without HVAC Duct System. The unit has a higher capacity to account for the vaulted ceilings in the homeowner’s house despite the smaller square footage.
The other tools and materials required for installation, including the copper tubing, drills, and wrenches can all be found at home centers.
After the segment, Richard discussed a different kind of whole house steam humidifier, which is called an AcuSteam Steam Humidifier, which is manufactured by Thermolec.
How to Decode Screws
All the different screws Tom demonstrated can be found at home centers. The gauge Tom demonstrated to help determine the correct screw head size is called a bolt gauge and can be found at home centers as well.
How to Install Winter-Proof Entry Planters
Jenn planted two boxwoods and underplanted them with ivy. Both of these plants and the potting soil to plant them in can be found at home centers. Jenn reused the planters the homeowner already had, but planters similar to that can be found at the home center as well.
To insulate the planter, Jenn cut squares of FOAMULAR 150 rigid foam board insulation, which is manufactured by Owens Corning.
Jenn also used broken shards of old terra cotta pots to allow for more drainage at the bottom of the planter, which can be found at any nursery or home center.
To protect the boxwoods during the winter, Jenn recommends spraying an anti-desiccant spray. The one she referenced in the workshop is Wilt Pruf.
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Products and Services from this episode
Aprilaire
https://www.aprilaire.com/
Category: HVAC, Plumbing
Manufacturer
Aprilaire
https://www.aprilaire.com/
865 Whole House Steam Humidifier
Lee’s Heating and AC
Category: HVAC, Plumbing
Expert assistance
Lee’s Heating and AC
Owens Corning
http://www.owenscorning.com
Category: Design, Furnishings, Landscaping
Manufacturer
Owens Corning
http://www.owenscorning.com
FOAMULAR 150 rigid foam board insulation
Thermolec
http://www.thermolec.com/en/default.aspx
Category: HVAC, Plumbing
Manufacturer
Thermolec
http://www.thermolec.com/en/default.aspx
AcuSteam Steam Humidifier
Wilt Pruf
Category: Design, Furnishings, Landscaping
Manufacturer
Wilt-Pruf Products, Inc.
anti-desiccant spray
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