Question
Does anyone have any references for actual numbers for this argument,
i.e. how many calories expended at different ‘Zones’..rough estimates
would be fine? My intuition would tell me that if an active athlete
was
interested in losing weight, then they are going to have low glycogen
stores. Therefore if they want to lose weight and they exercise at a
higher level, then they are going to need supplemental carbs. However,
if they exercise in the ‘FAt Burning Zone’ then they don’t need
carbohydrate during exercise, and yes, while they will burn fewer
calories during their bout of exercise…then they are more likely to
lose weight.

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W/o going into a lot of detail, let me just say that the author of the
article you quote has it exactly right: total energy expenditure
increases linearly with increasing exercise intensity (power output),
whereas the percentage of energy from fat tends to fall slightly at
first and then more precipitously at higher levels
(approaching/exceeding ‘threshold’). The *absolute* rate of fat
oxidation is the product of these two, and thus is generally maximal at
a higher exercise intensity than what most people consider “the fat
burning zone”. So, the first mistake that is commonly made is limiting
the exercise intensity to maximize the *percentage* of calories
coming from fat, when in fact that absolute rate of fat oxidation is
greater at a higher intensity. Of course, what really matters is not the
rate of fat oxidation, but the overall rate of energy expenditure: as
you would expect from simple energy balance considerations/the laws of
thermodynamics, and as borne out by research, changes in body
composition with exercise training are related to the total energy
expenditure, not the relative or absolute rates of fat oxidation.

There are, of course, other considerations when it comes to exercise
prescription, esp. for a competitive endurance athlete vs someone who is
simply trying to maintain a healthy body weight. But the idea that there
is some magic ‘fat burning zone’ that is ideal even for achieving the
latter goal is a complete and utter myth.

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I really need to know these! it won’t let me buy the actual program and I want to know how to work out properly help!

• Answer:Try the Lil jack workout http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCGe2Ezris it really works

Associated What Is The Fat Burning Furnace Program Question:How does the Fat Burning Furnace program work?
I have been battling obesity for 10 years now. I do not eat much at all. And I am now beginning to have health issues arise. I have 2 beautiful children that I need to be able to play with. I have tried everything and none of it really works. I seriously NEED to lose 98 pounds. I have been seeing a doctor for 6 months about this issue. When I started, I was 113 pounds overweight. I have lost only 15 pounds in 6 months. Now they are talking about surgical procedures. I do not want to do this if I don’t have to. When I found the Fat Burning Furnace page online, I wanted to check it out. Can anyone help me? Does it work? What do you do? PLEASE HELP!!!!

• Answer:I used it and it work wonders for me.

Associated What Is The Fat Burning Furnace Program Question: Has anyone heard of the Fat Burning Furnace weight loss program?Does it really work? Is it worth the $40.00 and or what is the so called “trick”. Thanks

• Answer:You can find some answers in a web search for “fat burning furnace diet reviews”.

Associated What Is The Fat Burning Furnace Program Question:What’s up with the Fat Burning Furnace?
I’m not old enough to go out and by all these books and whatever, nor will my mother let me. What exercises are used in the program? What about the diet part? I’m WAY too overweight (honestly, about sixty pounds) and I’m hoping this plan really is different. What do they do in it?

• Answer:The core idea behind Fat Burning Furnace is doing High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). This isn’t a new idea, but FBF takes it to a whole new level and helps get you the most results for the minimum amount of time. The basic idea behind HIIT is to push your body to it’s limit with just a few intense reps. This breaks down your muscles, and as they rebuild themselves, they burn away a lot of calories and eat up all your fat deposits. It’s really quite effective. FBF gives you few different HIIT workouts that you can use based on your fitness level and whether or not you have access to a gym, so it’s not a one-size-fits-all workout program. There’s also some information on diet, which is pretty useful, but isn’t quite as spot-on as the HIIT exercises.

Associated What Is The Fat Burning Furnace Program Question:What are exercises that boost your metabolism?
I’m 16 years old, and looking to lose some weight. I’ve read about the exercise/diet plan for Fat Burning Furnace, but my parents won’t buy me the product/book and I don’t have a credit card to buy it myself. I’m wondering if anyone that’s using the program could forward me some of the exercise routines Rob Polous includes in the book? Thanks!

• Answer:I can’t forward you the book, but I’ll tell you that the exercises are what they call “High Intensity Interval Training” (HIIT) exercises. These aren’t a new idea or anything, so you can look up a few HIIT workouts if you can’t afford the book. The book streamlines the whole process and makes it so that you can minimize your time in the gym or working out. But you can just as easily make your own workouts on your own.. These exercises will basically break down your muscles and as they rebuild themselves, they will consume calories and tap into your fat reserves (causing you to lose weight). Don’t worry about becoming some kind of freakish body builder with huge muscles though; you really can’t do that to yourself unless you really try to. I think the diet portion of the Fat Burning Furnace book is good, but it’s not really my thing. It can basically be described as “eating healthy” and portion control. I’m sure it would work, but I’ve never really liked watching what I eat that much. LOL! Hope this helps.

Question
I need to get my old( 29yr ) gas furnace repaired or replaced before
winter comes. It’s a Day & Night Brand rated at 80,000 BTU. The Gas
Company said it needs a new gas control and it would be expensive.
They wouldn’t say how much. Does anyone have a general idea as to the
ballpark cost(parts & labor) to replace the gas control for a furnace?
I live in So. California near LA.
If I were to buy a new gas furnace could anyone make recommendations
or name brand furnaces? Thanks for any input!
Answers
I got 30+yr furnace repair recently too.
I put in new fan bearings and got the old pressure regulator and pilot
stat replaced with a HoneyWell Tradeline V800A 1179
Combination Gas Control Valve that combines all the old components
into one unit.
Installed it cost me ~$200.00 + taxes Canadian.

But the installer did try and sell me some other services too.
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need a parts break down

• Answer:You would do best to look up the manufactors website and get hteinfoirmation there. It’s likely that if you cal them (they usually have a toll free number) they will fax, or email you the parts manuel. Look onyour furnace if you don’thave their book. It should give you information on how to contact the company. We do this at work all of the time for many peices of equipment.Good luck

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I have a gas furnace which was installed in the mid 1990’s. The furnace needs repair or replacement. I have a quote to repair it for $800. I’m not sure how much it will cost to replace it, but I believe from doing some research that it will probably be at least twice the cost of repairing the old one. Does it make sense to spend the money on the repairs, or would I be better off purchasing a new one? The tax credit available this year for purchasing and installing a new high-efficiency gas furnace is tempting, but the up front costs will be difficult to handle. Any ideas or recommendations? Would it be possible to perhaps save some money by purchasing a new furnace myself and then finding someone to install it? It seems like most companies want to sell me the furnace if they are going to install it, but their price mark-ups are insane!

• Answer:To get the tax credits you will need a 95% efficient gas furnace, the lower efficiency units do not qualify for tax credits. Then you only get 30% of the total price in tax credits, max $1500.00. A new 95% will cost you a lot more than $1600.00! Then there’s the labor on top of that. $5000.00 is more realistic. Buy it yourself? Warranty it yourself! Most companies will take off about half the price of the furnace from what they would charge for the job complete with them furnishing the furnace to install one you have. And then there will not be a warranty. And what you would have access to buy yourself would be some off brand or freight salvage equipment. Manufacturers do not sell to the public, only to dealers. Yes, replacement will be your better bet, but it will be pricey.

Associated Gas Furnace Repair Question:How to repair 92 model Trane heat only gas furnace?
The furnace will not come on at all. I have changed the thermostat and the fuse that is attached to the outlet the furnace plaugs into. I have power at the plug the unit is plugged into. I still get nothing from the fan or the electric ignitor. Is there a fuse or something in the furnace that could be the problem?

• Answer:There should be a diagnostic light that will flash on the circuit board that controls the furnace. Check to see what code it is flashing and follow the steps accordingly.

Associated Gas Furnace Repair Question:Is it hard to repair or replace the bss switch on my gas furnace?
The furnace stops turning on until I flip the switch.

• Answer:It is not that hard but if you do it wrong there is a slight posibility of causing a fire. Far more likely is if you do it wrong it just will not light.

Associated Gas Furnace Repair Question:Can I purchase maintenance policy for future gas furnace repairs?

• Answer:Yes, most HVAC Service company’s offer service agreements for systems.

Associated Gas Furnace Repair Question:how to repair a heil gas furnace?
the burner lights for a while but the blower fan don’t turn on.

• Answer:Could be a dead blower motor. Usually accompanied by an awkward sound and a burning smell. You need a service tech to replace that for you. Please, whatever you do, don’t “sand” your flame sensor. To clean it, use a clean, non abrasive cloth dish scouring pad. It probably wouldn’t be the flame sensor though, as even with a dirty flame sensor, the fan should kick in, unless your fan doesn’t kick in until the flame is already established. Try cleaning it before anything.

Associated Gas Furnace Repair Question:REPAIR COST ON GAS FURNACE.?
I live in New York City in a single family house. I just had a heating problem and needed a quick repair on my Weil-McLaine gas furnace. The gas valve failed and had to be replaced (failed to open when voltage applied). A local licensed plumber did the repair (on a weekday at approx. 2:00 P.M.) and the charge was $535.00 + tax for a job that took approx. 45 minutes. Does this seem excessive? The invoice states: “Replace gas valve, thermocouple & pilot assembly on gas fired steam boiler”. The gas valve replacement was a White-Rodgers mdl. # 36C03400. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

• Answer:You are going to get charged a minimum of 1 hour labor for a service call plus travel and mileage, if applicable. Subtract the labor charges and the rest is parts. For a gas valve, thermocouple and pilot assembly, that sounds about right.

Associated Gas Furnace Repair Question:What type of explosive gas out of a furnace smells like urine? What causes this so it can be fixed?
my dad has had his gas furnace blew up 7 times. the colder it gets and the longer it runs is when it usualy happens. the meter may not be working properly becuse of the rate of the increase and usage shown on bill. the meter is read over the phone lines. repair people from the gas co. cant explain or fix it as told by them and arent sure.

• Answer:It sounds like stinky carbon monoxide due to a cracked heat exchanger. Make sure the vent is clean.Call a heating company

Associated Gas Furnace Repair Question:I have a Payne gas furnace about 7 years old..How do I clean the sensor.?
The furnace sometimes has a difficult time kicking on.This happened about 3 years ago and the furnace repair man said he had to clean the sensor. I would like to try to clean the sensor but I don’t know where it is…

• Answer:first turn the power off to the furnace,remove the panel that covers the burners,there is a ignitor that is probably flat,it glows to ignite the bnrs,DO NOT touch it,its very Fragile,look for a rod thats about 2-3 inches long and about 1/8 in in diameter ,thats the flame sensor, to clean it either use one of those green scrubbers u use in the kitchen,a new clean one,clean the sensor with that,or use a sharp knife to scrape the sensor,put all bk in place ,turn the power on,,hope that woks,if not call a pro,the sensor may have to be replaced and or the ignitor,they both get weak

Associated Gas Furnace Repair Question:What is a “high end vacuum switch” (relating to a gas furnace) and what does it do?
The HVAC repair man has been out several times to repair our furnace, and he said he’s waiting on a part called a “high end vacuum switch.” What exactly is this and what does it do?

• Answer:A vacuum, or pressure switch basically proves that a draft is established and it is safe for the furnace to fire. If the flue becomes blocked or the draft motor fails to run, the vacuum switch will not sense a draft and the furnace will not run. It is a safety to make sure combustion products are being vented out of your house.

Question
I am trying to research manufacturers of dual fuel outdoor heaters.
Specifically, I’m interested in wood / oil combo’s.

And in particular, I would like to locate a manufacturer I stumbled upon a
couple months ago that I was most interested in ( as it is relatively
‘local’ by our geographic standards ), but it seems I didn’t save the link,
and I can’t get a search to find it. As I recall, located in Kapuskasing
(sp?) or perhaps Hearst or Timmins … North Eastern Ontario / Hwy 11
corridor … somewhere around there.

Anyone have an idea of this company.

Any other sources would be welcome …

So far, I’ve got

http://www.centralboiler.com/home.html

http://www.heatmor.com/dualfuel.htm

http://www.waterstove.com/

http://www.mahoningoutdoorfurnaces.com/mahodf.htm

Thanks
Answers
Heatsource has a dual fuel unit (www.heatsource1.com). I have a unit that
is wood and waste-oil combination. Very good unit and a good company based
out of Beatrice, Nebraska. They use an oil burner from Inov8
(www.inov8-intl.com), again a good company to work with.
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I have a gas furnace what features should I be looking for?

• Answer:I would recommend trane

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We’re getting a new furnace installed and it seems all the vendors are offering different brand equipment. In order of preference, what are the best furnace and a/c manufacturers these days?

• Answer:that’s a difficult question. one thing is to get a new unit, regardless of brand, with the highest SEER you can afford. i would want a unit with a scroll compressor. if you live in a milder climate i would also want a heat pump. now as far as brand, it’s hard to say. trane is probably the industry leader. lennox makes a quality unit. however, they all basicly use the same components as american standard and such. the most important thing is to use a really good contractor. whatever brand you buy, the install is the key!!!!

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Igniter board has no output. Can’t find model/serial on furnace. Need to know manufacturer to purchase proper board.

• Answer:They are made by Fleetwood.

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• Answer:http://www.themonty.com/Vacuum%20Furnace.htm

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I have a two stage high efficiency Carrier furnace installed in 2000 that we’ve been having trouble with every winter. The furnace will intermittently stop running and won’t come on unless the front cover to the furnace is pushed or the thermostat is clicked off and then on (the latter doesn’t always work though and we have to go push the door anyway). We change the air filters every month, and even had the thermostat (programmable) changed twice, the last time by a service tech. Nothing seems to work. The manufacturer said that since the furnace kicks on when the door is pushed or the thermostat is turned off and then on, its a thermostat problem. The manufacturer of the thermostat (Honeywell) says that the thermostat is working properly and that its the furnace that is the issue. Anyone got any ideas to fix this furnace since these two companies aren’t being any help? Thanks in advance!

• Answer:If it’s the switch behind the blower-compartment door, you can run a simple check by temporarily bypassing the switch and leaving it out of the circuit. But, from what you say, your intermittent defect may not be the switch. If proper operation is restored by switching the thermostat off and on, that is an indication of a lockout condition – which occurs after the computer detects an operational problem. Your furnace probably has a diagnostic LED light that normally indicates an area that needs to be investigated when the computer locks out. The HVAC tech should focus on pressure switches, loose connections, and resettable limit switches. Your frustration is understandable. Intermittents are nightmares to the techs also. They don’t want to be your house guest for however many weeks it takes the furnace to malfunction again. The next time this occurs do nothing. Call a heating company immediately. If you fiddle with the thermostat or furnace you may reset the CPU. In doing so you will erase the trouble code, thus denying vital information to the tech. Good luck.

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the name of the furnace manufacturer for a rooftop unit model #DAYA-F036n090C

• Answer:The brand previously known as Evcon is now known as Coleman. Coleman manufactures residential and light commercial air conditioners, heat pumps and gas and oil furnaces. The Coleman brand of heating and cooling equipment is marketed under license by York UPG and headquartered in the United States.

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I own a Tappan G6RA-096C-16 furnace. It was in the house when I purchased it. I have replaced the flame sensor and that does not seem to be the problem. I set the thermostat to call for heat and the furnace will run. Then it shuts down and the red light blinks one time, which signifies limit circuit open. This also has an AC condensing unit attached to the top. I believe it is the same manufacturer as my furnace model C3BL-028C-A. When the furnace is on it gets hot to the touch. I don’t know what the problem is. The blower is on and all else seems to function properly, filters have been replaced. It seems sometimes that the furnace is not blowing to its full potential. Could there be something blocking the ducts? How would one clean it? Or is it just a bad sensor somewhere? Any help is appreciated. I have checked the cold air return. It does not seem to be blocked. The unit runs for approximately 5-10 minutes, prior to shutting down.

• Answer:The answer is simple, but the fix is not. The coil inside your furnace has collected with dust. This reduces the air flow and will trip out your limit switch. A professional would be your best bet to get this cleaned. If you tried to do this yourself and kinked or worse broke the copper tubing you’ll have major problems. I don’t think it is, but it could also be a plugged secondary heat exchanger, but that wouldn’t account for a low air flow. Best of luck!

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I am in the process of getting quotes for a horizontal, closed loop system and need to know which brands of systems are the most reliable and time tested. Each contractor seems to push different manufacturers. I will be using the system for hot water also. I will have no gas or oil backup.

• Answer:It depends on type of installation. Horizontal Ground Closed Loops, Vertical Ground Closed Loops, Pond Closed Loops The length of the loop depends upon a number of factors, including the type of loop configuration used; your home’s heating and air conditioning load; local soil conditions and landscaping; and the severity of your climate. Larger homes requiring more heating or air conditioning generally need larger loops than smaller homes. Homes in climates where temperatures are extreme also generally require larger loops. ~ The name Lennox is synonymous with heating and cooling equipment. Lennox heat pumps are one of their most popular products. The company sells units to residential and commercial customers. ~ Carrier geothermal heat pumps ~ YORK: Formerly a dvision of Borg-Warner, York International is now spun off. York also makes Fraser-Johnson, Luxaire, Moncrief, Winchester, Coleman-Evcon, AirPro

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• Answer:it does not matter where it was made as long as it is the same size.

Associated Furnace Manufacturers Question:why do the burners on my furnace turn then right back off?
It is a 10 year old Carrier. It has three self igniting burners. Just started doing this about three days ago. I already ruled out the thermostat with the manufacturer.

• Answer:NO NO it is not a thermocouple. You have a flu draft issue. This is a safety measure that causes the burners to shut off. The pressure switch is shutting the burners off. Check you flu gas pipe and make sure it is not plugged. Also make sure it has pitch to evacuate the gases.

Question
From your descrip, it sounds like it might be a booster fan to move the
flue
gasses up the pipe. Sometimes those have an oil hole on each end of the
motor. Couple drops of SAE 20 or SAE 30 oil might quiet things down.
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I couldn’t really figure out what it was exactly. My motivation for
figuring things out is so that I can have a constructive brainstorm
with a gas contractor. This way I feel a little in control and would
prevent him from spending time and replace unnecessary parts.
CY: Yes, some contractors spend a long time throwing parts at it.

Not being a gas specialist, I only looked and reasoned, to the best of
my abilities, and I knew it had to be a 3rd moving part. Not the main
fan, not the blower, something else. The loud humming/buzzing was
coming from higher up I thought.

So, ok, in the middle of a snow storm, the furnace stopped working.
The gas guy took a while, but together, I was able to work through
things logically. He started to take things apart, and told me it
looks like the large main fan motor. I told him that when I put the
thermostat’s switch fan position to ‘on’ instead of ‘auto’, the fan
sounds like it’s moving air quite nicely. He measured the amperage
how much the motor was drawing, looked normal.

After he took the front of the furnace apart, and started the motor,
he now thought the motor was running well, and the noise was indeed
coming from elsewhere.

Then, bingo. Right outside the house there is a little box with
‘power vent’ written on it. It’s built into a small metal cage, and
mounted on the outside of the house. In it, there is a motor that
sucks the air out, and assists in flowing the exhaust out. There is a
small solid line that runs inside to another small box with a sensor
in it. If the sensor says that the venting is working well, it tells
the furnace it’s good to go.
The motor is stuck and is making a humming and buzzing kind of noise.
CY: Please remit $47.50 for diagnosis.

Needless to say, this box being outside results in a shorter lifespan
than if this fan had been inside just before the pipe exits the house.
By the looks of the manuals of Lennox, it looks like this suction
exhaust thingy (power vent thing) is optional, because the other fan
normally blows the air out of the furnace. The exhaust is on the side
of the house. The exhaust from furnace to outside is about 6 or 7
feet.

Now the fun part. This part is not in stock and needs to be ordered
from the manufacturer. The number is SWG-4HD. I have no idea what
this thing is going to cost me. If anyone could tell me, that would
help.
CY: I don’t have that information. But I’m sure I could find out with a
couple phone calls.

Luckily, I have a gas fireplace, and it keeps half the house
relatively warm. The cat looks very comfortable, I think I might join
him
Tomorrow I’ll find out more about this mistery part. Stay tuned.

Thanks to all giving me feedback btw. I’m not taking any chances and
will not risk blowing myself up, and am leaving the real work to a
professional
CY: You sound like an informed customer. Hacks hate you, and sincere folks
like you.