3 things you hate about where you live.

OccultHawk · 11-20-2017, 09:01 AM

In actuality there’s no such thing as “cooling”. You’re technically removing heat. The process of removing the heat and the moisture from the air and then blowing that out of the house PLUS the heat that is generated by the energy it takes to do that and blowing the cooled air back in takes energy for sure. BUT, you don’t create anything you’re just removing it. When you have to heat air you have to use considerably more energy because you’re actually heating the air not just moving it around.

In the south, we generally have very inefficient heating systems so a one week cold snap can cost you as much as a whole summer month of cooling.

Plankton · 11-20-2017, 09:34 AM

I spent a little time on this post, thought about it, and then decided it wasn't thought out enough, or maybe I'm just hung-over. Screw it. Here's my thoughts.

Spoiler for rof reliops:

**Frownland** · 11-20-2017, 09:36 AM

With modern comforts I'll take the cold because while it might be a little more lethal at least it's bearable and you just pass out in the event that you're going to die. No biggie. Dying in the heat usually means dying of dehydration which sounds way worse imo.

The Batlord · 11-20-2017, 09:39 AM

And when you're out and sweating there's **** all you can do about it but fantasize about going home and taking a shower. Or I can put on a jacket when it's cold. Not to mention that heat is exhausting and cold is refreshing, even if only because it forces you awake.

Plankton · 11-20-2017, 09:46 AM

^This dudes much cooler than

^that dude

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 11-20-2017, 10:11 AM

i just realized ive never answered this, huh.

1) ****ing cold ass winters.
2) more construction than anywhere else i've ever been. i cannot remember a time where parking wasn't closed downtown due to construction.
3) nobody knows how to drive.

Akai · 11-20-2017, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwertyy

3) nobody knows how to drive.

You live in France?

Maajo · 12-26-2017, 07:58 AM

It's -9 degrees F right now, and later this week it's gonna be -15, so I hate the weather, the weather and the weather.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 12-26-2017, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziggy

You live in France?

you know the stereotype that Canadians are too nice?

this is a province near me

https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/can...-too-nice.html

~~Cuthbert~~ · 12-26-2017, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qwertyy

you know the stereotype that Canadians are too nice?

this is a province near me

https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/can...-too-nice.html

Well I suppose it's better than drink driving

11-20-2017, 09:01 AM	#71 (permalink)
OccultHawk one-balled nipple jockey Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dirty Souf Biatch Posts: 22,006	In actuality there’s no such thing as “cooling”. You’re technically removing heat. The process of removing the heat and the moisture from the air and then blowing that out of the house PLUS the heat that is generated by the energy it takes to do that and blowing the cooled air back in takes energy for sure. BUT, you don’t create anything you’re just removing it. When you have to heat air you have to use considerably more energy because you’re actually heating the air not just moving it around. In the south, we generally have very inefficient heating systems so a one week cold snap can cost you as much as a whole summer month of cooling. __________________ 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Member of the Year & Journal of the Year Champion Behold the Writing of THE LEGEND: https://www.musicbanter.com/members-...p-lighter.html

11-20-2017, 09:34 AM	#72 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	I spent a little time on this post, thought about it, and then decided it wasn't thought out enough, or maybe I'm just hung-over. Screw it. Here's my thoughts. Spoiler for rof reliops: Here's a good look at my yearly energy bill, courtesy of ComEd. Christmas lights are a huge factor in the Dec and Jan months and those temps are way off, so I included the real high/low for those time periods. Another important variable is that I had our HVAC unit changed out in August, and you can see the huge difference between Jun and Sep. I'd say the costs are fairly similar, but the trend is toward cooling being just a bit less. I'll take hot over cold though. Based on extreme hi/low weather temps on our planet, things (cacti and some reptiles and arachnids) can still survive in excessive heat extremes, but absolutely nothing survives in excessive cold, which tells me that cold is death. I can always find shade and water, but I can't find a warm spot in a snowstorm. __________________ See location...

11-20-2017, 09:36 AM	#73 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	With modern comforts I'll take the cold because while it might be a little more lethal at least it's bearable and you just pass out in the event that you're going to die. No biggie. Dying in the heat usually means dying of dehydration which sounds way worse imo. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

11-20-2017, 09:46 AM	#75 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	^This dudes much cooler than ^that dude __________________ See location...

12-26-2017, 07:58 AM	#78 (permalink)
Maajo Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 513	It's -9 degrees F right now, and later this week it's gonna be -15, so I hate the weather, the weather and the weather.