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Needs to Find Ways to Reduce Running Costs

06/15/2011 3:29 AM

Can anyone guide me about new technologies with which we can reduce running costs, increase efficiencies in HVAC systems...

I know one like using EC Fans instead of standard belt driven fans...
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Re: Needs to find ways to reduce running costs

06/15/2011 3:54 AM

Turning it off when it is not needed is a good one.

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Re: Needs to find ways to reduce running costs

06/15/2011 4:02 AM

I don't know what an "EC" fan is vs. some other kind.

Turning up the thermostat a little can help.

Somewhat less practical would be to increase the surface area of the evaporator and/or condenser.

If this is a fairly large unit, there may be a way to change to an evaporative vs. air-cooled condenser.

Be sure that your existing evaporator and condenser are clean, and any bent fins "combed" out.

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Re: Needs to find ways to reduce running costs

06/15/2011 4:23 AM

can we increase surface area with some nano paint?

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06/15/2011 4:40 AM

??? Probably not.

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Re: Needs to Find Ways to Reduce Running Costs

06/15/2011 8:49 AM

Needs to find ways to reduce running costs

The obvious answer(s) is to either stop running.....or buy less expensive running shoes.

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Re: Needs to Find Ways to Reduce Running Costs

06/15/2011 11:18 AM

You need to define your situation quite a bit better if you want some quality ideas.
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Re: Needs to Find Ways to Reduce Running Costs

06/16/2011 12:05 AM

Insulate, seal off all drafts, only heat/cool where you need to, alter the thermostat settings, reuse waste heat from other areas.

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Re: Needs to Find Ways to Reduce Running Costs

06/16/2011 7:07 AM

Use latest control system like BMS and set the optimum parameters. Carry out routine maintenance regularly as per the schedule.
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