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Forum: Conservation 01-10-12, 07:45 PM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
Saw an interesting article about energy & water...

Saw an interesting article about energy & water conserving which had this information on annual American consumption:

Total Annual Household Energy use
(with therms converted to kwh at...
Forum: Conservation 12-27-11, 12:43 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 123,661
Posted By AC_Hacker
My thought was to use a 120 to 24 volt step-down...

My thought was to use a 120 to 24 volt step-down transformer with the 120v end connected in parallel to the blower motor, and the 12v end connected to the meter.
Forum: Conservation 12-26-11, 10:47 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 123,661
Posted By AC_Hacker
Looks like you have made great strides in your...

Looks like you have made great strides in your electricity reduction, congratulations.

So your gas consumption of 22.7 therms comes to 2,270,000 BTU/month, not a very useful number, except for...
Forum: Conservation 11-08-11, 05:13 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 123,661
Posted By AC_Hacker
Yes, that's always a consideration. And any...

Yes, that's always a consideration. And any EcoRenovator should insulate, insulate, insulate and then seal, seal, seal.

But my point is that the smaller mini splits are more efficient than the...
Forum: Conservation 11-08-11, 10:34 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 123,661
Posted By AC_Hacker
stefanc, You are aiming too low! There are...

stefanc,

You are aiming too low! There are very reasonably-priced mini splits with much better COP.

The Fujitsu 'RLS' line (Fujitsu 9RLS...
Forum: Conservation 11-03-11, 07:31 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 123,661
Posted By AC_Hacker
I'm pretty sure I got it from this web site...

I'm pretty sure I got it from this web site (http://www.degreedays.net/).

http://www.builditsolar.com/References/hddmap1.jpg
Better resolution map here......
Forum: Conservation 11-03-11, 05:29 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 123,661
Posted By AC_Hacker
I think Big Al's call for more background...

I think Big Al's call for more background information is spot on.

So here's my information:

Where I live, Heating Degree Days is about 4,500.

I am the only occupant of my house.

Total...
Forum: Conservation 11-03-11, 10:56 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 123,661
Posted By AC_Hacker
Perhaps we should start another thread called: ...

Perhaps we should start another thread called:

"DATA ONLY - What is your average kWh/day usage?"

Regards,

-AC_Hacker
Forum: Conservation 11-01-11, 02:11 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 123,661
Posted By AC_Hacker
What is your average kWh/day usage?

My average power use for October is 9.8 kWh per day.

The smaller LED bulbs (http://ecorenovator.org/forum/lighting/1795-pretty-inexpensive-led-bulbs.html#post16245) I have been installing are...
Forum: Conservation 09-28-11, 08:32 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 123,661
Posted By AC_Hacker
AC_Hacker's Daily Electricity Usage...

My daily electric usage per day for September is 12 kWh/day.

I have gas water heat (demand water heater), gas stove, gas dryer.

I have no incandescent lighting anymore, and I am in the process...
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