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tankless water heater
Energy; Energy efficiency
A water heater that heats water before it is directly distributed for end use as required; a demand water heater.
flow restrictor
Energy; Energy efficiency
A water and energy conserving device that limits the amount of water that a faucet or shower head can deliver.
trombe wall
Energy; Energy efficiency
A wall with high thermal mass used to store solar energy passively in a solar home. The wall absorbs solar energy and transfers it to the space behind the wall by means of radiation and by convection ...
kneewall
Energy; Energy efficiency
A wall usually about 3 to 4 feet high located that is placed in the attic of a home, anchored with plates between the attic floor joists and the roof joist. Sheathing can be attached to these walls ...
firewall
Energy; Energy efficiency
A wall to prevent the spread of fire; usually made of non-combustible material.
boiler
Energy; Energy efficiency
A vessel or tank where heat produced from the combustion of fuels such as natural gas, fuel oil, or coal is used to generate hot water or steam for applications ranging from building space heating to ...
