Left pair is standard. Right pair is full-access. It's modified from standard and installed with Johnson's 1601 full-access hardware. The 2-door hardware set cost $27.59 plus shipping. The special geometry comes from a unique control arm that replaces the upper track. Stainless steel pull bars are from IKEA. Bedroom 4.
May 15, 2008
Full-open bifolds
Left pair is standard. Right pair is full-access. It's modified from standard and installed with Johnson's 1601 full-access hardware. The 2-door hardware set cost $27.59 plus shipping. The special geometry comes from a unique control arm that replaces the upper track. Stainless steel pull bars are from IKEA. Bedroom 4.
May 13, 2008
Curtain rod recess
Not only for curtain rods per se, but for any interior window covering in their up position. It keeps the viewable window area unobstructed in height, which is important here because I'm "framing" a lot of sky-view towards the bay. It's simply a 4x header beam installed in a 2x6 stud wall. The difference in thickness between the 4x and 6x dimension is the recess depth, nominally two inches. I have the vertical dimension at six inches, which should be plenty for most window coverings.
The sheetrock return style (instead of case moulding) was a cheap alternative in cost of materials, but took a lot more work to finish. It goes with the flush design.
May 12, 2008
Excess flow valve
I've finally installed this excess flow valve "at the appliance" (the tankless water heater)... merely to satisfy the building inspector who requested it.
It's hardly the correct size. I couldn't find one that's right. Nobody sells it. I don't think anybody makes it for such a small tankless water heater. The Bosch 1600H draws a maximum of 117 KBTU/hr through a 3/4" NPT pipe. The mismatch is either the shutoff capacity or the physical pipe size.
An excess flow valve is a device designed to shut off the flow of natural gas automatically in the event the gas service line is broken. It's best when rated to shut flow approximately 50% greater than the anticipated normal flow.
At a cost of $95, this unit closes at 300 KBTU/hr -- but it's 3/4" pipe.
It's hardly the correct size. I couldn't find one that's right. Nobody sells it. I don't think anybody makes it for such a small tankless water heater. The Bosch 1600H draws a maximum of 117 KBTU/hr through a 3/4" NPT pipe. The mismatch is either the shutoff capacity or the physical pipe size.An excess flow valve is a device designed to shut off the flow of natural gas automatically in the event the gas service line is broken. It's best when rated to shut flow approximately 50% greater than the anticipated normal flow.
At a cost of $95, this unit closes at 300 KBTU/hr -- but it's 3/4" pipe.
Apr 8, 2008
Apr 2, 2008
HVAC screen design
The objectives were:
1. Solar shading as required by the manufacturer
2. Open ventilation as required for any outdoors condenser unit
3. Rain water drainage to protect the material
4. Easy and cheap to build as a DIY project
5. Removable for access, cleaning and maintenance
6. Attractive appearance
Here's the current design with June sun. It'll probably be redwood.
(see previous post)
1. Solar shading as required by the manufacturer
2. Open ventilation as required for any outdoors condenser unit
3. Rain water drainage to protect the material
4. Easy and cheap to build as a DIY project
5. Removable for access, cleaning and maintenance
6. Attractive appearance
Here's the current design with June sun. It'll probably be redwood.
(see previous post)
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