James Dulley Column January 2009 Graphics High-Resolution Color Photos
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155 - 2009 gas furnaces | -
c155-1.jpg- color photo - This
three-stage communicating furnace with sealed combustion can easily be located
in a closet. - Photo credit - Trane - c155-2.jpg - color photo - This cutaway of a three-stage furnace shows the variable-speed blower and the air inlet and flue exhaust pipes. - Photo credit - Trane - c155-3.jpg - color photo - This is a complete two-stage gas furnace and air-conditioning system with communicating controls. - Photo credit - Bryant - c155-4.jpg - color photo - This schematic shows a fully modulating gas furnace with heating outputs from 15 percent to 100 percent in one percent increments. - Photo credit - Maytag - c155-5.jpg - color photo - This fully modulating gas furnace has an AFUE of up to 98 percent and a durable stainless steel exterior. - Photo credit - Maytag - c155-6.jpg - color photo - This simple-to-use thermostat controls the entire multistage heating and air-conditioning system. - Photo credit - Rheem |
206 - Room humidifier | -
c206-1.jpg- color photo - This
evaporative room humidifier outputs much moisture in front of fireplace in
Dulley's fireplace in his living room. Notice the three-speed control knob. -
Photo credit - James Dulley - c206-2.jpg - color photo - The fan portion of an evaporative room humidifier is remove to show the wick material which give off moisture to the air. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c206-3.jpg - color photo - The room air flows through a wet wick inside this evaporative humidifier to add moisture to the air. - Photo credit - Kaz - c206-4.jpg - color photo - This germ-free warm mist humidifier has indicator lights to alert you when the purifying UV light needs to be replaced. - Photo credit - Kaz - c206-5.jpg - color photo - An ultrasonic room humidifier is ideal for the bedroom at night. It is quiet and uses very little electricity. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c206-6.jpg - color photo - This quiet ultrasonic humidifier has an automatic humidistat and large 1.2-gallon water tank. - Photo credit - Kaz |
301 - Storm/screen doors | -
c301-1.jpg- color photo - A This
beautiful storm door enhances the curb appeal of any entrance. I has a white
aluminum door features decorative glass and a contemporary deco style handle. -
Photo credit - Pella - c301-2.jpg - color photo - This self-storing aluminum combination door has strong reinforced frame and many screws for support. Notice the thick pile weatherstripping around the door frame. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c301-3.jpg - color photo - This self-storing storm door is made of aluminum skins permanently bonded to a solid core. Strong tarnish-free brass hardware is used. - Photo credit - Pella - c301-4.jpg - color photo - It is easy to install a storm door. With pre-assembled parts, no cutting is required and pre-drilled installation and assembly holes eliminate any guesswork. - Photo credit - Pella - c301-5.jpg - color photo - This storm door has a retractable insect screen. This operating system includes a concealed screen that rolls up and out of sight when it's not in use. - Photo credit - Pella - c301-6.jpg - color photo - This shows a sample of the variety of ornate wood storm and combination doors which are available. They are available in natural wood for staining or primed from the factory. - Photo credit - Cumberland Woodcrafters |
836 - Fireplace improvements | -
c836-1.jpg- color photo - These are
simple contemporary style bi-fold fireplace doors mounted over a
heat-circulating grate. Notice the speed control knob on the front. - Photo
credit - Stoll Fireplaces - c836-2.jpg - color photo - Various types of heat-circulating fireplace grates heat room air. Some use fans and others rely on natural convection circulation. - Photo credit - Northline Express - c836-3.jpg - color photo - This is a heat-circulating heat exchanger includes the glass doors for high efficiency and heat output. Notice the extra door on top for the baking chamber. - Photo credit - Stoll Fireplaces - c836-4.jpg - color photo - This heat-circulating heat exchanger has a heat output of up to 50,000 Btu per hour. Notice how the flame reach the upper cooking/baking chamber. - Photo credit - Stoll Fireplaces - c836-5.jpg - color photo - Heavy decorative welded steel fireplace doors control the amount of room air lost up the chimney and the amount of combustion air to the logs. - Photo credit - Stoll Fireplaces - c836-6.jpg - color photo - This is Draftstopper chimney pillow used to block room air leakage up the chimney when there is no fire. It is shown in its fully inflated state. In use, it is inflated after it is placed up in the flue. - Photo credit - Battic Door |