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Written by Denson Smith
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Thursday, 31 August 2006 |
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Air conditioning with backup power can be especially challenging. The main reason is typical window air conditioners use a tremendous amount of power. Fortunately, there are very efficient evaporative and ice cooled air conditioning products that use much less power for the amount of cooling effect they produce.
During August in hot areas the heat index is regularly over 110°F. This means that air conditioning is not just a comfort issue. It is a health issue. A realistic goal for backup air conditioning is to get the heat index down to 80°F in daytime. Not super comfortable but you probably won't die.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 15 September 2006 )
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Written by Denson Smith
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Thursday, 07 September 2006 |
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LP gas backup generators are very reliable, efficient, quiet and clean burning source of backup power. They are also available in sizes cable of handling loads of over 40,000 watts. This means they are a possible solution for backup power for a large home, a business or jobsite. This type of generator can run for an extended period without stopping for maintenance and so are a good candidate for long term needs.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 10 September 2006 )
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 30 January 2007 |
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A sun room is a great example of a sunspace for passive solar heating. With this type of construction technology you are converting sunlight to heat which is very efficient. This is a relatively simple home improvement project that qualifies for Federal tax credits.  Florian is a manufacturer that specializes in passive solar technology. Here is how a typcial installation works: - A southern facing position of your sunroom is preferred, however, east or west facing will be able to take advantage of the sun rising/setting
- During the Fall/Winter/Spring seasons, the sun stays low in the sky allowing free heat into the vertical walls of your solar collector sunroom. The "Heat Repellent" series roof glazing traps the solar heat in the upper area of the room.
- A thru-the-wall fan placed high in the sunroom is added to the room design, along with a thermostat and seasonal shutoff switch
- The thermostat will automatically cycle the fan on when the sunroom temperature reaches about 75 degrees, delivering free heat to your home
- A separate sunroom zone heat source may also be installed with a lower temperature setting so you may also enjoy your sunroom addition on those cold winter nights
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 January 2007 )
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