GM set the tone with greener air conditioning systems

July 26th, 2010, by Richard Salmon
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GM are keen to promote their greenhouse gas-friendly air conditioning unit in a bid to overcome the bad PR that surrounded their bailout by the US and Canadian Governments.
Any car purchased before the 1990’s was installed with a air conditioning unit most likely powered by Freon (R-12). The company were ideal in giving drivers a …

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Nursing home fined after air conditioning failure

July 22nd, 2010, by Richard Salmon
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A nursing home in Baltimore, America has been fined $52,500 in state fines over air conditioning failures which forced the transfer of 150 patients from the facility.
The Ravenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre – who have risked losing its licence – had air conditioning pumps and compressors that had been inoperable since last summer, with blowers and …

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Air Conditioning Hero Helps the Homeless

July 2nd, 2010, by Richard Salmon
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A shining knight has come to the rescue of a homeless shelter in the US after he’d heard that thieves had stolen the shelter’s five air conditioning units.
Monty Weeks, owner and vice president of Weeks Service, showed up at the Turning Point Center last Wednesday with five replacement units in tow to restore a cooling, …

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Portable Air Conditioning of the 21st Century

June 28th, 2010, by Richard Salmon
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It’s that time of the year – lobster-red Brits are out in force in vest tops and cut-offs galore whilst foreign newcomers to our shores walk around in bemusement with scarves and three layers.
But more fool them – it’s time to embrace the rare sun that we have and, of course, keep cool while doing …

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Djokovic Beats Air Conditioning To Claim 11th Hour Win

June 23rd, 2010, by Richard Salmon
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Serbian tennis star Nenad Djokovic sealed a dramatic late victory in the latest match ever to take place at Wimbledon with just two minutes left on the clock.
Tennis matches aren’t traditionally up against the clock but as the night draws in and those in close proximity to Wimbledon put their heads down, all action at …

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Air Con in the Car – What’s the Deal?

June 16th, 2010, by Richard Salmon
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The sun’s out, the shades are donned, and the A/C is is turned up to the max – instantly we’re feeling cooler – but at what cost?
There are plenty of myths and half-truths doing the rounds about how your vehicle’s resources are drained by aircon – so what’s the actual deal here?
The truth is …

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1 in 20 Air Conditioners Not Meeting Required Standards

June 8th, 2010, by admin
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According to research by the CIBSE (Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers), a staggering 1 in 20 air conditioning units inspected by officials are failing to meet the required standards.
The CIBSE are leading a campaign to force the new Government to tackle the woeful level of compliance and to ensure air conditioning units run efficiently. …

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How To Avoid The Dreaded Sneeze At The Wheel

June 7th, 2010, by Richard Salmon
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Is there anything scarier than sneezing at the wheel? Think about it; you’re travelling at 30mph, 40mph, 70mph, wherever you may be – and for a couple of seconds you totally blank out, effectively driving blindfolded. And that’s not including the dreaded double sneeze! By the time you regain your composure, you realise you’re careering …

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Toronto Residents Angered by Lack of Air Conditioning

June 4th, 2010, by Richard Salmon
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Residents of WoodGreen community apartments – a housing project for people with HIV/AIDS in Toronto – are up in arms about the lack of sufficient air conditioning. The building, designed as a supportive housing area, lacks air conditioning in many rooms, areas that are home to hundreds of sick and unwell residents.
Temperatures in the housing …

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Outdated Tech: 8 Antique Technologies and Outdated Inventions

May 28th, 2010, by admin
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From iPhones to Xboxes, today’s biggest technological innovations are equal parts slick, shiny, and stylish. Housed in brushed metal and packing some serious technological power under the hood, the most popular devices of the 2000s are design masterpieces, offering users not just function and performance, but immense style and fashion.
But technology hasn’t always been this …

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