James Dulley Column May 2009 Graphics High-Resolution Color Photos
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112 - Central air conditioner | -
c112-1.jpg- color photo - This
super-efficient central air conditioner has a stainless steel exterior. -
Maytag - c112-2.jpg - color photo - This central air conditioner uses a rotary compressor for variable-output cooling and high efficiency. - Photo credit - Maytag - c112-3.jpg - color photo - This central air conditioner offers cooling outputs from 25 percent to maximum depending upon your house cooling needs. - Photo credit - Frigidaire - c112-4.jpg - color photo - Wayne Cowan, owner of Air Design, Millington, Tenn., puts the finishing touches on an iQ Drive air conditioner install. - Photo credit - Bill Harbin, University of Memphis - c112-5.jpg - color photo - This top-discharge central air conditioner operates quietly and efficiently. - Photo credit - Rheem/Ruud - c112-6.jpg - color photo - Two smaller outdoor units can be used to zone cool a house for more efficient operation. - Photo credit - Rheem/Ruud |
296 - Install patio door | -
c296-1.jpg- color photo - This wide
window will be replaced with a super-efficient sliding glass door leading to
patio. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c296-2.jpg - color photo - The interior wall and insulation is removed from underneath window where the door will be installed. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c296-3.jpg - color photo - The brick wall is cut with a masonry blade in a standard circular saw. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c296-4.jpg - color photo - It is important to make sure the cut wall opening is vertical and square. - James Dulley - c296-5.jpg - color photo - Jim Dulley is spraying insulating foam in the gaps between the framing members in the wall opening. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c296-6.jpg - color photo - Energy specifications label on the Thermal Industries triple-pane sliding glass door. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c296-7.jpg - color photo - Sliding glass door is installed with only interior trim needed. Notice excess foam insulation trimmings on floor. - Photo credit - James Dulley |
377 - Maintain chimney | -
c377-1.jpg- color photo - This
synthetic mortar repair material is easy to apply, durable and dries to the
same color as real cement-based mortar. - Photo credit - SaverSystems - c377-2.jpg - color photo - This patch system repairs and seals the flashing around the base of the chimney. A piece of mesh is covered with tough a polymer material which adheres well. - Photo credit - SaverSystems - c377-3.jpg - color photo - This metal flashing has not started to leak yet, but with the corrosion, it should be replaced or coated with a flashing repair material. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c377-4.jpg - color photo - The mortar crown on a chimney top can be repaired with mortar or a brush on elastic polymer-based material which will not crack. - Photo credit - SaverSystems - c377-5a.jpg - color photo - This illustration shows the common problems with masonry chimneys. - Photo credit - SaverSystems - c377-5b.jpg - color photo - This shows the text callouts for the graphic above. - Photo credit - SaverSystems |
942 - Pool/spa ozone purifier | -
c942-1.jpg- color photo - An ozone pool
purifier system is connected to the pool plumbing system. - Photo credit -
ClearWater Tech - c942-2.jpg - color photo - A schematic drawing of how a typical ozone purifier system is connected to a pool. - Photo credit - ClearWater Tech - c942-3.jpg - color photo - A simple ozone generator uses UV (ultraviolet light) in a chamber to create the ozone gas. - Photo credit - Prozone - c942-4.jpg - color photo - A corona discharge type ozone system mounted on a pool. Notice the easy-to-install piping and large plastic fittings and valves. - Photo credit - Del Ozone - c942-5.jpg - color photo - This is a corona discharge zone system used on a spa. Notice how the ozone system is hidden near the plumbing under the spa cabinet. - Photo credit - JED Engineering |