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No, more likely that figure is for a variety of pieces that comprise the WHOLE environmental control system. Across NINETEEN schools, not just one. Each of wh

No, more likely that figure is for a variety of pieces that comprise the WHOLE environmental control system. Across NINETEEN schools, not just one. Each of which might have dozens of different HVAC zones and potentially more than one HVAC plant. Really, is reading comprehension that difficult?

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behringer 8y ago
Or they could just keep buying Amigas until they consume the entire market. 2 million is an insane amount.
- kalleboo 8y ago
  The problem isn't just the parts availability but that the current system is susceptible to interference from their radio intercoms. > The frequency used by the archaic communication system overlaps with maintenance works’ radios, which can sometimes cause interference with the system. When that happens, everyone has to turn off their walkie talkies for 15 or 20 minutes.
  - JamisonM 8y ago
    Right, so the $2MM replacement cost will probably pay for itself in fairly short order just with the productivity improvements that will come from not having issues like this anymore. Staff time is really expensive!
    - lostlogin 8y ago
      > Staff time is really expensive! It’s a school. Unfortunately it’s not particularly expensive.
    - kalleboo 8y ago
      Not to mention liability in case there's some kind of emergency (fire, etc) that they can't respond to effectively.
- sct202 8y ago
  They probably loaded the levy request with a bunch semi-related equipment upgrades on top of the central AC controller, kind of like how bills in Congress get tons of extra requests tacked on to the main request. Since they've been running the controller so long without significant changes, their HVAC systems are probably just as old if not older than the centralized controller that's already very obsolete.