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Forum: Conservation 01-08-15, 09:00 AM
Replies: 165
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Posted By AC_Hacker
This reminds me of a time when a girlfriend of...

This reminds me of a time when a girlfriend of mine, who had been working in South America, came up to live with me in Oregon, in the winter.

I was burning wood to heat the house, and she liked...
Forum: Conservation 11-11-14, 02:46 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 335,206
Posted By AC_Hacker
There are many ways to use HDD data. I was...

There are many ways to use HDD data.

I was using HDD info at 'base 68F', as a reference point, so that other people could compare their own HDD situation on an "apples to apples" basis.

-AC
Forum: Conservation 11-10-14, 04:38 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 335,206
Posted By AC_Hacker
Go on... -AC

Go on...

-AC
Forum: Conservation 11-10-14, 02:47 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 335,206
Posted By AC_Hacker
Yeah, USE_THIS (www.degreedays.net). Your...

Yeah, USE_THIS (www.degreedays.net).

Your skull will start bulging out from all the new knowledge...

-AC
Forum: Conservation 11-10-14, 10:53 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 335,206
Posted By AC_Hacker
Inside Temp - Portland, Oregon

The daily Heating Degree Days here (base 68F) are still pretty mild, as shown by this graph from the closest monitoring station that is 1 mi. away:
...
Forum: Conservation 01-28-14, 10:12 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 335,206
Posted By AC_Hacker
Great idea there. I usually let my heating...

Great idea there.

I usually let my heating go completely off at night and let the house drift down until morning.

But during the Arctic Vortex I, I left the oven in my gas kitchen stove on...
Forum: Conservation 01-04-14, 07:48 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 335,206
Posted By AC_Hacker
Just because I'm 69 and I dug my loop field by...

Just because I'm 69 and I dug my loop field by hand doesn't mean I expect anyone else to get up out of their lounge chairs.

-AC
Forum: Conservation 01-04-14, 04:15 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 335,206
Posted By AC_Hacker
Sounds really sensible if you are in California...

Sounds really sensible if you are in California right now and the weather is fairly pleasant.



If you had three Sanyos, or maybe four Sanyos you might be able to ride out this foul streak with...
Forum: Conservation 01-04-14, 12:50 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 335,206
Posted By AC_Hacker
This is why Ground Source Heat Pumps were...

This is why Ground Source Heat Pumps were invented.

-AC
Forum: Conservation 12-26-12, 12:12 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 335,206
Posted By AC_Hacker
You might try closing off the parts of the house...

You might try closing off the parts of the house that don't absolutely need to be heated. Then your struggling heat pump might be able to pull the grade.

I only heat the kitchen when I'm preparing...
Forum: Conservation 12-02-10, 10:29 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 335,206
Posted By AC_Hacker
osolemio, It sounds like you may have one of...

osolemio,

It sounds like you may have one of the most comprehensive renovations going on at EcoRenovator. We would all like to know more details and to see photos of your progress.



I have...
Forum: Conservation 11-30-10, 12:34 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 335,206
Posted By AC_Hacker
I think you need a big-BUTT power conditioner...

I think you need a big-BUTT power conditioner (not a surge protector, not a UPS). These are popular with Uber High-Fidelety geeks, also can be found in stores that might carry power conditioners for...
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