Re: Just hot everywhere

When we were house hunting, neither of us cared about a/c.  Fine if it had
it, but neither of us grew up with it so it didn't matter.  This house had
it, the original unit, built 1965.  I only used it a couple of times each
summer as I prefer fresh air plus, being an older unit, it took more
electricity to run than new would.  Two years ago, as it was pushing 40, I
had it replaced.  Since I was getting a new furnace it cost very little more
to replace the a/c too.  I only used it a couple of times the past 2 summers
because they were relatively cool, but this summer is a different story.
I've already used it about 5  or 6 times this summer. I left it on today set
at 78 because it was supposed to be terrible today. When I went home for
lunch, the cats were stretched out in the Florida room, in the sun rather
than in the house.  They could get in, beats me why they didn't.

Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christopher P. Lindsey" <lindsey@mallorn.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Just hot everywhere


> > Chris, it's been 20 years since I persuaded my DH that the
> > computer had to have an air conditioner.  It just didn't run right
> > in hot humid weather - my IBM guru said "If you're uncomfortable,
> > your computer is uncomfortable, too."  We're talking about an
> > IBM XT - you're too young to remember those, I know, but surely,
> > being a computer geek and all, you must need to have air
> > conditioning for them.  Even the modern ones must react to
> > environmental condition.
>
> Yeah, it would definitely be good for a bunch of stuff:
>
>    My slides
>    My stamp collection
>    My electronics
>    My old book collection
>    Romeo :)
>
> It would probably be good for the furniture, produce and lots of other
> stuff too.  But is it $12,000 good?
>
> I've been looking into mini-duct A/C as a cheaper option.  Since I have
> radiant heat in the house there's no ductwork in the walls (well, there
is,
> but it's not useable -- long story).  Mini-duct uses small hoses that can
> be fished between the wall studs, so there's a lot less work involved.
> The cost could be as low as half ($6000).
>
> Chris
>
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