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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on January 12, 2011, 02:17

Title: In China’s Icy North, Outfitting Buildings to Save Energy
Post by: sam on January 12, 2011, 02:17
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Jin-Xing Ma's apartment has a new hat, and a five-layered coat. Standing in her living room, her trim frame ensconced in a purple sweater, Ma is effusive about her home's new wardrobe.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2011/01/110107-china-energy-efficiency-harbin/
Title: Re: In China’s Icy North, Outfitting Buildings to Save Energy
Post by: Clive on January 12, 2011, 07:42
It's a very good idea!   8-)  I have 14" of insulation in my loft.
Title: Re: In China’s Icy North, Outfitting Buildings to Save Energy
Post by: Simon on January 12, 2011, 10:44
Someone said the other day that too much loft insulation can lead to frozen and burst pipes.  :-\
Title: Re: In China’s Icy North, Outfitting Buildings to Save Energy
Post by: Rik on January 12, 2011, 11:42
You need to insulate the pipes and tanks to the same, or a higher level, as the loft.
Title: Re: In China’s Icy North, Outfitting Buildings to Save Energy
Post by: sam on January 12, 2011, 12:30
Quote from: Clive on January 12, 2011, 07:42
It's a very good idea!   8-)  I have 14" of insulation in my loft.

No you don't. You don't even have one micron on top.
Title: Re: In China’s Icy North, Outfitting Buildings to Save Energy
Post by: sam on January 12, 2011, 12:31
Quote from: Rik on January 12, 2011, 11:42
You need to insulate the pipes and tanks to the same, or a higher level, as the loft.

Yes or as t'other one found out the boiler stops working cause of ice build up... nice - at least the landlord fixed it...
Title: Re: In China’s Icy North, Outfitting Buildings to Save Energy
Post by: Clive on January 12, 2011, 14:11
Quote from: Rik on January 12, 2011, 11:42
You need to insulate the pipes and tanks to the same, or a higher level, as the loft.

Or not have any in the loft.

Quote from: sam on January 12, 2011, 12:30
No you don't. You don't even have one micron on top.

 :bartmoon: