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Old 08-07-2008, 02:35 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Yeah, the whole point of thermal mass really isn't to make your A/C go on and off less (although that will help a small amount). Its more about storing cool from the night for example, and slowly releasing it through the day to reduce A/C use completely. Same with heat, build up heat during the day and slowly release it through the night lessening required heating.
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