Q&A: A Forum for Green Building Experts and Beginners

Wondering if there are any multi-zone high-velocity HVAC systems that utilize one compressor and dampers to control temps in various zones?

Renovating a house and would like to use high velocity due to duct size and with 3 floors (all less than 1000 sf) was hoping to use a system that only needs one outdoor compressor.

Would likely only want/need one zone per floor.

Yes, it is an odd time of year to be asking about wood stoves but this topic came up in another forum and I will ask it here. Is there an energy penalty for a wood stove while it is not in use. In an air tight home, it is necessary to have a dedicated combustion air supply from the outdoors. I assume that it is a requirement to shut off this intake and or the chimney damper while the stove is sitting idle to prevent air from freely circulating and removing heat from the home.

Are there any vinyl siding and PVC recycling companies or centers located in Connecticut? Is there a source for this information because the DEP in Connecticut has absolutely no information as to where or what to do. They only list PVC as a potential recyclable material. This information would be beneficial to many builders and remodelers throughout our state and throughout New England. It should be posted at the State of Connecticut site also. Thanks for your help.
Ed Palma

To all the earnest participants in this Q&A forum:

My last comment about ADJAC on the "Heat-pump water heater vs. instantaneous water heater" thread was admittedly over the top (as follows):

"Can someone put a leash on ADJAC? He's single-handedly lowered the level of discourse on this site to the sandbox. He suffers from chronic verbal diarrhea, and - like a rabid - dog should be either muzzled or shot."