Subj : Re: Stormy To : Barry Martin From : Nancy Backus Date : Thu Dec 26 2019 02:47:58 -=> Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 20-Dec-2019 11:09 <=- BM>> Good memory! As for the ductwork, I don't think there is excessive BM>> heat loss (or gain in summer) as the metal duct is insulated in the BM>> Storage Area (where it crosses over a few feet to the wall here). Also BM>> seems to have reasonable pressure, thought I do use a fan to help suck BM>> the heated/cooled air in. Back to the temperature, seems close to what BM>> comes out of the vents on the first floor. NB>> I'd be inclined to think that the slanted ceilings would have more of NB>> an effect on the heat loss/gain than the ductwork would anyway.... :) BM> Possibly because they couldn't physically get to that space the BM> insulation isn't packed as well/as dense compared to when blown in to BM> the walls. Will just have to continue to dress warm (do anyway) and BM> when really cool use a space heater (or too hot use the window air BM> conditioner). Possible on the insulation not being as well packed... And sounds like you are coping fine with the situation(s)... ;) NB>>> The extra insulation would help some, but with the second story being NB>>> part attic, it would tend to be more affected by the outdoor temps NB>>> than if you had a full attic over to provide another layer so-to-speak NB>>> of insulation.... BM>> Yes; probably close to the same as what is occurring here: the BM>> Computer Room is essentially in an attic, so even though insulated BM>> doesn't have the buffer of an attic space. NB>> Yup, that's what I was trying to get across... :) BM> Yup. Do know the insulation works: you ought to see how cold it BM> is in the Storage Areas!! Well, there you are... it could be a lot worse... BM>>>> For now the window air conditioners in the summer and the occasional BM>>>> use of the portable heaters in the winter. NB>>>> The more primitive version of zoned heating/cooling... ;) BM>>> True. May stay that way. NB>>> Costs less, and all that... ;) BM>> Short term anyway! That would be part of the consideration for zoned BM>> HVAC, or a second furnace and air conditioner (probably a heat pump). NB>> You mean the cost/benefit for the different options...? BM> Yes. May be better to have two systems -- one for upstairs and one BM> for downstairs, or may be more efficient to have one system with BM> powered vents to direct the heated/cooled air to where is needed. Or BM> of course the keep it as is option as the other two options won't work BM> as desired here. That's where the professional with the calculator BM> comes in. Yup, someone to advise on what might or might not be useful, and could price things out so that you have something to base a decision on.. :) NB>>> If they indeed do go through with it, and get the approval and all... NB>>> I doubt that all the states would go along with it, after all HI and NB>>> AZ already are staying strictly on standard time... BM>> Right. Even if Illinois (or any other state) passes it still has to BM>> be approved by the federal government. Would also seem there should be BM>> approval by an international agency: flights (Chicago!) have to be BM>> coordinated (though probably GMT plus or minus hours), seems like BM>> business hours, though again GMT-based.... NB>> Dunno if there would needs be international agency approval.. but it NB>> would make for some necessary adjustments... Guess we'll just have NB>> to wait and see if it happens, and if so, how.... ;) BM> Right. If it doesn't happen won't be anything to change and get used BM> to. If does it's someone else's responsibility for regulatory BM> details. Exactly. ttyl neb .... Birthdays are nature's way of telling us to eat more cake. - Anonymous --- EzyBlueWave V3.00 01FB001F * Origin: Tiny's BBS - http://www.tinysbbs.com (454:1/452) .