On Wed, 3 Dec 2014 22:00:46 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes
wrote:
> We just replaced a failed dual pane casement window in our kitchen with
> a sliding vinyl. One other surprising advantage in a casement window is
> that the reflection in the window lets you "look around the corner". In
>
from (and otherwise invisible
to) the kitchen. I'm thinking about installing an old motorcycle mirror to
allow for that view.
-Curt
From: Craig via Mercedes
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Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 2:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Energy efficiency
On Wed, 3 De
My awning windows were indeed installed below fixed glass picture windows,
that I had double-paned in the manner previously described.
Andrew
A**ab*y worthy
On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 2:18 PM, Craig via Mercedes
wrote:
> On Wed, 3 Dec 2014 07:35:40 -0500 archer75--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> > On
On Wed, 3 Dec 2014 07:35:40 -0500 archer75--- via Mercedes
wrote:
> On Tue, 2 Dec 2014 22:40:01 -0700 Craig via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> > When we replaced the 1959 single-pane, steel-frame casement windows in
> > our house a few years ago, we got the windows from Marvin.
>
> The use of awning wi
Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> > Years ago I purchased some large insulated Marvin awning windows, with
> > wooden frames. Very impressed with their craftsmanship.
> When we replaced the 1959 single-pane, steel-frame casement windows in
> our house a few years ago, we got the windows from Marvin.
Um that is weird as I ordered three all wood insulated Marvin awning windows
for my garage. They came in yesterday. They broke the bank!
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> On Dec 2, 2014, at 11:15 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Years ago I purchased some large insulated Marvin awning wind
On Tue, 2 Dec 2014 23:15:12 -0500 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
wrote:
> Years ago I purchased some large insulated Marvin awning windows, with
> wooden frames. Very impressed with their craftsmanship.
When we replaced the 1959 single-pane, steel-frame casement windows in
our house a few years
Years ago I purchased some large insulated Marvin awning windows, with
wooden frames. Very impressed with their craftsmanship.
On Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 9:14 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> What are you using?
>> Are they factory or something someone has cobbled togeth
What are you using?
Are they factory or something someone has cobbled together?
Pella. Factory issue. Been a few years now since I've
bought one. These are the kinds of windows that can have
blinds between the two panes. Our doors do, but none of
the windows have them. All could, IIRC.
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> Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 11:41 AM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Energy efficiency
>
>
> My question was what did you do with the failed unit.
>>
>> I had a similar setuo in my fir
Yes. ATTABOY!
Wilt
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From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes"
To: "Dan Penoff" ; "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Energy efficiency
My question was what did you do with the
On 01/12/2014 10:42 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
tried to put double pane windows in our last house when we built it,
and the builder refused.
I hate _sealed_ double-pane windows, which mostly is all
you can get. I found non-sealed double panes for our new
addition, which are not to code
My question was what did you do with the failed unit.
I had a similar setuo in my firstr home in Vienna, VA which I bought back
in 1977. It was a 1954 California contemporary (rambler) buit on a
concrete slab, with single pane floor to ceiling glass everywhere. I first
doubled up the glass using
True, but I took a shot at it and contacted the manufacturer. They never asked
me for proof that I was the original owner - I just told them the builder put
them in. They made the leap - I wasn't going to volunteer additional
information unless requested.
I agree with your comments regarding s
As for how I replaced it, the glass unit was in a door, so it was a simple
matter of unscrewing the trim that held it in place, lifting out the old unit
and putting the new one in. All the seals were in good shape.
If I recall, it only took me about 20 minutes to do.
Dan
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To: "Dan Penoff" ; "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Energy efficiency
They had a lifetime warranty, so I replaced one
That works so long as _you_ have the paperwork, and _they_
are still in business. If you se
My first thought, too. ;<)
Wilton
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From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes"
To: "Dan Penoff" ; "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Energy efficiency
How did you repurpo
They had a lifetime warranty, so I replaced one
That works so long as _you_ have the paperwork, and _they_
are still in business. If you sell the house, is the warrantee
transferrable?
Our 1976 house is _full_ of seal-failed double-pane windows.
The new wing has the non-sealed windows. You ca
How did you repurpose the old "bad" window, Dan?
On Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 10:24 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> The house we owned in Indianapolis had the fancy double pane windows with
> argon (or some other inert gas) in the space between. They had a lifetime
> warra
The house we owned in Indianapolis had the fancy double pane windows with argon
(or some other inert gas) in the space between. They had a lifetime warranty,
so I replaced one in the French doors that went out to the deck, as it had
condensation in it.
It was no problem, I just contacted the ve
'Nother ATTABOY!
Wilton
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From: "Jim Cathey via Mercedes"
To: "Dan Penoff" ; "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2014 11:42 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Energy efficiency
tried to put double pane windows in o
Call my girl Lisa and get a quote. They had the bits sitting in the
warehouse, I think 2014 models, and I got a good price on the condenser
and 2 head units. They are easy to install, then get an AC guy to come
and check the lines, pull a vacuum, and open the charge valve, and yer
good ta go.
tried to put double pane windows in our last house when we built it,
and the builder refused.
I hate _sealed_ double-pane windows, which mostly is all
you can get. I found non-sealed double panes for our new
addition, which are not to code. They're all of 1% less
energy-efficient, but will las
On Mon, 1 Dec 2014 19:40:44 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes
wrote:
> Not picking I know, but: heat comes from IR. UV gives you vitamin D,
> skin cancer, and accelerates the disintegration of materials. The new
> windows we installed in the guest house filter both.
Well, glass naturally blocks UV, so t
They came that way from the manufacturer. At first we thought they had some
sort of film on them, but after some close scrutiny and talking to the
inspector that did our final acceptance it appears that it’s either a treatment
of the glass or something that is applied in a way that it doesn’t c
I stand corrected (won’t be the last time!) IR and UV.
Dan
> On Dec 1, 2014, at 8:40 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
>
> Not picking I know, but: heat comes from IR. UV gives you vitamin D, skin
> cancer, and accelerates the disintegration of materials. The new windows we
> installed in the gue
Not picking I know, but: heat comes from IR. UV gives you vitamin D, skin
cancer, and accelerates the disintegration of materials. The new windows we
installed in the guest house filter both.
On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 2:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Dan,
>
>
Tonight I inflated the tires on the White Whale ('87 300TD) to 40 psi front
and 44 psi rear. Sidewall says maximum pressure is 44 psi.
I also tried some of the hyper-miling techniques on the ride home (avoiding
using the brakes as much as possible, leaving a big following distance and
trying to t
Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:
Look on your door frame for the spec. 28 and 32 if I recall?
He was responding to my passing along Wayne Gerdes' advice to run sidewall max
instead of door frame placard.
The answer to that would be to read the numbers on the tire sidewalls.
http://www.cleanm
How can I figure out the price of one of those for my house?
On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 1:38 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I put in another mini-split heat pump system in the house about 1.5 weeks
> ago when the old system died (I was trying it nurse it through the wi
Dan,
Sounds like you really did a thorough job.
*My current house has single pane windows but they have a UV coating on
them that nearly eliminates the heat load from the sunlight. *
I'm interested in coating the windows and skylights in my sunroom to cut
down on the UV insult in summer and preve
I took advantage of our utility’s energy inspection programs, which provide a
number of services for free or at a reduced price.
They came out and did an energy audit on the house which turned out fairly
well. Insulation and windows all passed. Next - the blower door test!
At the insistence o
Look on your door frame for the spec. 28 and 32 if I recall?
--R
On 12/1/14 1:34 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
So what should my front and rear pressure be set at for my 1983 300TD, on
195X70X14 H rated Goform Supreme tires.
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The most efficient car is the one you don't have to build and scrap.
Keep old Benzes running and forgo the energy needed to make a new one
that will last a third as long if that.
I put in another mini-split heat pump system in the house about 1.5
weeks ago when the old system died (I was tryi
So what should my front and rear pressure be set at for my 1983 300TD, on
195X70X14 H rated Goform Supreme tires.
On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 1:03 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Last Tuesday I ran an insulation blower for a friend who buys, rebuilds,
> and resells house
Last Tuesday I ran an insulation blower for a friend who buys, rebuilds, and
resells houses. After we blew R-39 into the attic on top of what little was
already there, he mentioned that he only bought one house which was already
adequately insulated.
He couldn't figure out why people didn't do
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