Let's chat about compression tanks
There's a great story here. Even the name we give these things has a story behind it. We didn't start calling them compression tanks until around 1915 when this plain-vanilla hydronic component moved from lofty attic to lowly basement. Here's more.
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District heating in social housing
Here's a good argument to switch from individual modulating-condensing boilers to district heating in social housing. It's from the UK. Note the business about mod-cons lasting only 10 years and some tenants not allowing inspectors into the apartments to do annual service during those years. Everything old is new again.
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The dopey side of energy management
We loved this story. It reminds us of many trips to Europe where we woke to dead batteries. It would be great if the engineers would think more about the way people actually live as we all move further in this necessary, but often frustrating, direction.
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Architects and radiant heat
But probably not in the way you think. We're not talking about floor heating here. Check it out; it's fascinating.
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Nothing to do with heating
But we think this is a terrific idea. Ah, the things we never consider whilst drinking beer.
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How to keep wind turbines away from your property
Well, at least if you live in Oklahoma. Just cut the grass in a long, straight strip, maybe put up a windsock, and then register it as a private airport. They government will support your claim. And isn't that hilarious?
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