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Old 05-10-2013, 09:01 AM   #799 (permalink)
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Somewhat related are govt efficiency standards?

Just installed a 12K btu window AC unit....rated at better efficiency than the old one...but decided to cover all openings in the outer casing with window screen to keep debris out.

They test these ACs when new in a lab...but don't account for degradation of performance over time due to clogging and so forth. Also glued some wire mesh over the front to avoid damage to the condenser fins.

New water heater installed....old one lasted 10 yrs as did the one before it....problem is that it cost over 2Xs as much...has an electronic temp control that is less accurate than the old style...and will likely only last another 10 yrs.




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Originally Posted by radioranger View Post
Most of this is in reaction to other stuff going on, not a lot of logic here when our brilliant govt wastes so much, then tells us to be efficient, so they can have more, there was a local green guy here on the radio a while back , and then he's talking about the global warming conference he's flying to in europe, give me a break !!
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