I don't know exactly when summer starts on the calendar, but for me, it's when I break out the room air conditioner.
I have a relatively expensive in-room unit because the subdivision does not allow window units. However, if it can hold up for a couple more years, I think I will be able to break even with its cost through energy savings.
The unit isn't as powerful as I had hoped either, but when combined with my cheapie box fan, it does the job well enough.
Another thing about the unit is that it also produces a substantial amount of grey water. I do use that to water the plants and flush the toilet, but I tend to get more than I can use still. And when I'm not sure what to do with it, well, I dump it into the bath tub. I wish I can think of other uses though? Can you think of any?
But yeah, happy Summer everybody.
Summer is definitely here
May 30th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
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Actually, the same is true with my mini-fridge. I thought I could save some power by using a smaller fridge, but it also spews hot air back into the room. Currently, it's unplugged right now because it's making my room too hot, but come winter time, I'll be happy to plug it back in.
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Jerry