RE: Temperature

I never understood how those portable units could help..... A/C works by capturing heat from the air in the location being cooled, then transporting that heat to another location where that energy can be released. If the front side of the unit blows cold air, then the back side must be blowing hot air. Once the unit is in a room, it seems like the net effect will just be to increase the overall ambient temperature of the room (the unit itself adds heat as it operates).... I guess you could leave it in the doorway, but that might cause its own problems....

Good thing I'm in IT and not in HVAC..... ;-)

Eric

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From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Paul Nelson
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 4:52 PM
To: 'Midrange Systems Technical Discussion'
Subject: RE: Temperature


What's the temp? That machine will run just fine even after you start to
sweat profusely. You can get a nice portable A/C unit on rollers for less
than $2K.

Paul Nelson
Cell 708-670-6978
Office 512-392-2577
nelsonp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of macwheel99@xxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 4:41 PM
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Subject: Temperature

I have expressed concern that I think the temperature in our
computer room is excessive & may detract from life expectancy
of our computer, which in turn will advance the date at which
we have to pay exorbitant cost of moving our BPCS license to
another box.

All I was asking for was an exhaust fan to suck the hot air,
out of the computer room, where often the door is left shut
because people not want to hear noise of printer. I think
printer noise is barely noticeable.

I have been asked what is the maximum prudent temperature is
Ok to run our AS/400 model 170, and what is its optimal
temperature range. I used to know. I forgot where to look
that up.

I think there's also a humidity factor, but I have not
noticed that being opperessive.
-
Al Mac