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01-20-01, 01:22 AM
Short version: I have an abundance of heat in the basement during the winter that I want to spread around the house. I would like to install ductwork to supply every room so that we could eventually upgrade to central air. Do you need a return for every room or one big one for the whole house? How big of a duct do I need to run about 20 feet straight up to attic? Do you know of a good book?

Thanks

fjrachel
01-20-01, 06:07 AM
let's try the long version: where does the heat come from? Are you trying to install a complete system? Try your local library for info. as there is more than one book for what you seem to be proposing.
01-21-01, 05:44 PM
What is supplying the heat to your home now? Do you have a fireplace in the basement that is supplying the heat? Post back some more in-depth info.

01-22-01, 01:54 AM
The heat in the basement is supplied by a pellet stove. The rest of the house is heated by electric radiant in the ceiling. This is a townhouse built in 1980. My immediate goal is to get some of the heat upstairs. I would eventually like to go to central air. That is why I want to put in a complete, functional ducting system. I understand that you won't be able to map out the complete project. I just need to know basics like, would one return in the basement work or do I need a return from all rooms.

Appreciate the help.