Recent content by JRowley

Hi everyone! I just installed an Aprilaire 800 steam humidifier (ran 240v into it), and I'm confused on how exactly to wire it to my EcoBee 3 on the upper level. My Lenox ML193UH (single stage, I think) furnace's control board has a "HUM" terminal listed as "120vac". See the diagram provided...

I purchased an Aprilaire 800 steam humidifier. Per the instructions, the steam dispersion tube is supposed to be installed in the cold air return, with about 4 - 5' of "absorption distance". I'm wondering, why can't I just install the dispersion tube about 2' prior to my 2-zone ducting (where...

Thanks again for the responses. I found the Sharkbite fitting at Lowes and brought some 1/2" PEX to try out, and it fit right. Once connected, is there any way to remove the 1/2" line into the fitting or is it permanent? My last question: Is it appropriate to use a 20' foot braided stainless...

Thank you for the responses! My concern is that the Sharkbite valves/products are not compatible with PEX-A? We're using the Uponor/Wirsboro PEX that has to be fitted using an "expansion" tool (NOT a crimp tool). So I guess my question is: Do I go straight from PEX-A into the sharkbite valves...

Newbie here. I'm installing an Aprilaire 800 steam humidifier. Included is a saddle valve I'm supposed to pierce a 3/4'' cold water line (PEX-A/Uponor) with. From there, a 1/4" O.D. copper line into the unit's inlet, which also takes a compression fitting. The problem? It leaks, and I've...

When we were doing our ProPex/Soiux Chief pex tubing, we used those 3/4" pex-a sleeves. The ones with the stop on the end of them. (You can only put the tubing in on one side, and then it stops at the other end). The Milwaukee expansion tool directions say "If you do NOT have a stop at the end...

We ended up using the Sioux Chief. It even says on their packaging "Compatible with ProPex" lol. Thank you for the responses!

I wanted to install a water softener in my new construction home. Bought some Sharkbite pex tubing, then realized you couldn't expand like you can ProPex. Didn't realize ProPex was only available to professionals. So, now what? I was thinking of Sioux Chief PEX a tubing from Menards. They have...