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Comments (73)So you have the Broan 6" MD6T and you have it unfiltered, unconditioned, and ouputting under the fridge for conditioning purposes? So you are relying on the exhaust heat of the fridge to cool the incoming air? How cold did it get this past winter for you? How cold was that make up air? Detectable at all? Here we had -20 real feel in NY with the wind chill at times. It was brutally cold and cold often. I think I might have to put in a heated MUA. So update on Broan. The lady I spoke to today was completely useless. To make a long story short she had absolutely no idea how to use the Make Up Air Specifier on her site. It was quite pathetic and my impressions of Broan's customer service = suck. I spoke to Dean at Electro Industries at length about all the factors I'm thinking about. We went over two options - one using the MA-10 (10kw all in one 10" heater with damper, blower, filter, and current detector to control blower speed) and the less expensive heater unit EM-WX1025R. The broan MD6T comes with a 24volt 20VA transformer so I could then use the one signal to turn on both the Broan damper and the heater unit. Both options unit can accomodate up to 637cfm in a 50 degree temperature rise. It's a 10kW unit though and would require a 50A or 60A two pole (240V) breaker and its own dedicated lines (of course). I can take care of the electrical so no problem there but man I'm guessing my heating bill (which was astronimical last year) will be more than I can tolerate this year. Temperature Rise Needed/CFM EM-WX1025R 10000 Watts 80/395 70/452 60/527 50/632 40/790 30/1054 MA-10 $1917 + freight EM-WX1025R $800 + freight. I think that should be sufficient - it's better to have 50 degree air coming in than 0 degree air. I'm thinking that maybe I can get away with non-heated air if I can get fresh air to come up that old supply register near the range. The opening is closer than the fireplace but it might work if I put a blower in-line as well....See MoreNeed layout advice re: vent hood!!
Comments (23)The first 2 pictures here are my favorite solution. The first one being my favorite for a more modern space with the lights on each side of the chimney! [Transitional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/transitional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2112) by Saskatoon Interior Designers & Decorators Atmosphere Interior Design Inc. [Traditional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Libertyville Design-Build Firms Great Rooms Designers & Builders [Contemporary Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2103) by Orlando Design-Build Firms Hobus Homes [Contemporary Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2103) by Orange County Interior Designers & Decorators Zuniga Interiors [Transitional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/transitional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2112) by Austin Interior Designers & Decorators Katie Johnson This post was edited by rtwilliams on Wed, Jan 8, 14 at 17:01...See MoreIsland size/layout advice and recessed lighting placement--Help!
Comments (20)If you are planning an island then try to make the size that will allow you to have 3.6 feet all around and enjoy what you have to work with. The lighting position can be 12 inch centers from cabinet faces to wash color on the cabinets and bring out detail....try for spacing centered on the cabinets around the perimeter of the room. The lights need to be colors that work with the cabinets to make them look good....over the island you might want bright LED to give maximum work light.....lastly puck type lights under cabinets on the perimeter to make the back splash shine. Inspiration or possible rooms that might be what you are trying to envision. Candice Olson has a book about kitchens and bathrooms you can find online or in the library. She discusses recessed lighting in the kitchens I believe and online on her design site. Good luck....See MoreNeed advice for appliance placement!
Comments (35)Cheryl Smith - It definitely was a spontaneous project. We had been looking at this house for nearly a year and finally got it. I knew it would need some fixing up but didn’t know we would take on so much more than the initial “new carpet, new paint.” My FIL used to be a contractor And built some gorgeous homes in his day before he became a pastor. Also my uncle has some experience working with homes in those areas where calamitous events (floods, hurricanes and tornadoes) occur. Both are giving lots of help to our house and so they are addressing areas now versus down the road. It’s nice but of course extends the project. Their help has saved us some money which is awesome. So, to me, I didn’t think we had jumped the gun when we ripped out our kitchen its old junky cabinets and appliances. I knew we could figure something out between my FIl and uncle. I thought asking for some advice here here would be helpful. i didn’t realize there were certain expectations by some people when asking a question. You live and you learn....See MoreCharles Ross Homes
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