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    Installing a Trane Compressor

    Hi Thorkan, You should use a 45 percent silver solder with a paste flux such as Harris Stay-Silv, an oxy-acetylene torch and concentrate the most heat on the copper because it conducts heat much more rapidly than the steel. Watch the flux closely, when it melts the joint is hot enough.If you...
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    Where to find localized degree-day data?

    To IRStuff, Thanks for the info. There is certainly plenty of data available there. It may take some time to find exactly what I'm looking for. Regards, LouBall
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    Where to find localized degree-day data?

    The only cooling degree-day data I can find covers whole states. I need data for a localized area, city or town in Southern California. Preferably in hourly bins if available. Thanks in advance, LouBall
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    Evaporative cooling in greenhouse

    Hi RWS, There are many factors and variables to consider in this situation. Since these buildings are greenhouses, I would assume they have some form of transparent covering. Is the area of this covering the same on both buildings? There may be a considerable difference in the heat-gain from the...

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