The Journal - Page 7
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Buying notes
Room in the panel is not the whole answer
Confirm capacity, circuits and the Ontario electrical-work process before fixing the project scope.
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The garden screen looked better on the sketch
Leave room for airflow, cleaning, drainage and repair before building around outdoor equipment.
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The outdoor model number wasn't the whole system
Ask for the complete equipment combination, especially when comparing ratings, controls, warranties and program eligibility.
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I stood by the bedroom window before choosing the spot
A quiet specification is only part of siting. Consider windows, reflecting surfaces, vibration and service access.
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The backup heat still needed electricity
A backup heating source is not automatically backup power. Plan for the actual electrical needs of the whole system.
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Two proposals, one kitchen table, six missing answers
Before comparing the totals, compare the equipment, backup plan, duct work, electrical scope and handover.
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