A neat site with tons of info

15 years ago

http://tomclothier.hort.net/index.html

I'm not related to this person or have no gain from you looking, I actually came across it when searching online on how to crack black walnuts (of all things).

It's VERY interesting with a ton of good info and tips etc on many gardening topics. Just wanted to share it.

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albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.
15 years ago
Could you provide us with a clickable aka "hot" link?
sewobsessed
15 years ago
albert,
if you plug "tomclothier" into the search box, it will return a list of about 20 threads with the 'clickable' form of the link to that site already posted.
But, just in case rjinga doesn't reply and to make it easier and not take up any more of your time, here you go:
Tom Clothier's site
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mike_home, you make the perfect argument for why Manual J should be mandatory for all HVAC contractors. It would protect the customer from hacks and unscrupulous contractors. Smaller equipment means less cost for electricity over the life of the AC unit and less cost up front which saves the buyer money. The electricity savings is why the utility companies and many states are making it part of their mandatory requirements to have their HVAC contractors perform Manual J. Here's a good explanation from Dean Heating and Cooling on HVAC Talk Forum that explains the benefits of using a Manual J and also talking about proper duct design (Manual D). "A load calculation known as Manual J is the only correct way to determine heat loss and heat gain. Once equipment size has been determined, the duct system is designed by Manual D. These are design protocols formulated by ACCA. Duct design takes into account the location and potential gain (or loss) of having ducts in an attic, crawlspace, or even exposed on a roof. You are correct the installing a larger air conditioner on an undersized duct system is pointless. We have all seen it many times. Frequently, putting in smaller equipment delivers greater comfort when the existing equipment is too big. For example, a 4 ton unit on a 2.5 ton duct system can only deliver 2.5 tons worth of air flow. The oversized equipment still uses the electricity for 4 tons of cooling but the delivery system still limits what arrives in the space. The equipment actually uses more energy because of inadequate air flow. Plus it cycles more often than smaller equipment so its life is shortened." Here's a good discussion about Manual J calculations also from the HVAC Talk forum. There's an HVAC designer and an HVAC contractor that post over there that seem to have the most input on Manual J. Their user names are "dan sw fl" (AKA Designer Dan) and lkapigian.
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rjinga
Original Author
15 years ago
Surely did not intend to waste anyone's time, my appologies. I honestly did not know exactly how to make it "live" Whenever I see those "unlive" web addresses I usually just do it the old fashioned way and cut and paste it. Takes about 15 seconds longer, but it still works. Hope someone will find the site useful. Enter at your own risk.
sheltieche
15 years ago
It is wonderful site and I have been using this germination info to make many of my decisions- what goes to winter sow outside, what indoors. Always keep it under my bookmarks. Thank you for mentioning it, more people should know about Tom Clothier work.
simmran1
15 years ago
You're not wasting anyone's time rjinga, I'm glad you posted the link as my searches came up empty. It seems informative, and hey its free just like this forum. The most important aspect of any forum is to spread the word. In another forum I posted links (and opinions) on seed sources and was chastised in print. A while ago I posted a link to a unique product and pissed people off. Oh well. (if you're interested:

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.golehr.com/
circlew
15 years ago
loved the website you suggested rjinga. wow!! very absorbing and informative. thanks.
lauranell
15 years ago
Hey rjinga, I just got a 4" vice, thanks. We have these huge black walnut trees here and every year, I pick up all the nuts in the yard and pile them up for the squirels because I can't get in one. Great info.

Lauranell
rjinga
Original Author
15 years ago
Hey Lauranell, I see black walnut meats for sale on the market bulleting for like $20 a quart plus postage!!!!
calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9
15 years ago
When I was a kid a cousin in high school saw the price of black walnut meats and saw a way to make his fortune. Having an unlimited supply of black walnuts free for picking them up, he enlisted some of us kids to bag them up in gunny sacks. After cracking and picking black walnut meats for a few days, he decided there must be an easier way to get rich. Al
rjinga
Original Author
15 years ago
I am sure that the work to profit ratio is less than desirable AL...I personally would find a less labor intensive venture too ;) I once made a killing on snowcones as a kid. I remember making like $40 on one HOT saturday afternoon and that probably felt like a $1,000 to me at the time.
Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
15 years ago
I'm In! Great site! Thank you!

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