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Richard Freeman wrote: |
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> Dale wrote: |
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>>> On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:06:37 -0400 |
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>>> Doug Goldstein <cardoe@g.o> wrote: |
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>>>> So it's 97 degrees outside.. it's pretty hot... Since everyone loves |
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>>>> to debate non-technical things on this list.. Let's debate Fahrenheit |
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>>>> vs Celcius... |
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>> Well, let's throw in the effect of humidity too. |
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> Well, as one of the nicer off-topic threads on this list, might I |
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> mention that I always wanted to patent a thermostat that regulates heat |
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> index (or comfort index - a combination of temp and humidity) instead of |
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> temperature. And not just a humidistat - I don't want to dump water |
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> into the air if it is dry - I just want to turn down the AC when it is |
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> dry... |
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> Then again, I guess this post pretty-much obliterates my chance of |
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> getting a patent. Then again, maybe somebody already has one but isn't |
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> bothering to manufacture them - that would explain why I can't find one |
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> for sale anywhere. |
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> Instead I just have to set my temperature lower at night to compensate |
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> for increased humidity - which is really just a lousy hack. Where is |
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> the Honeywell bugzilla when you need it... :) |
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That's an awesome idea. Seriously, get this made. I want to buy one now. |
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You name the price! |
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Amazingly enough, this thread brought up a product development |
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discussion after all. |
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Doug Goldstein <cardoe@g.o> |
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http://dev.gentoo.org/~cardoe/ |
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