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I would imagine in the southern states where it's 40 degrees C+ every day for 3 months-4 months or more on end the heatpump (aka reverse cycle a/c) is basically
by eddy_chan 3y ago
I would imagine in the southern states where it's 40 degrees C+ every day for 3 months-4 months or more on end the heatpump (aka reverse cycle a/c) is basically kept on constantly. Let's say it draws 1kw on average, that's 24kwh right there. They actually draw more than that. There's no way around it if you want to live comfortably. But I think the whole society is designed so much around driving everywhere and living in detached houses that the low hanging fruit is actually to install solar/batteries for these guys.
- nine_k 3y agoI suppose Italy, Spain, or Greece may see similar thermal circumstances. It's just harder to afford spending so much electricity there :(
- nuancebydefault 3y agoThat is the same for europe, N/S cold/hot. Personally I am convinced by now the difference is mainly cultural, how people live. Some things ~2x size (i might be off a bit but the list is large, I am open to be convinced otherwise) : Fridge Clothes dryer Food plate fullness Amount of conservatives in food Car HP and m2 parking space PC PSU wattage ml in medium drink amount of ice cubes in cold drinks Tap water full flow rate Breakfast calories (bacon/eggs) Sugar in bread Amount of packaging material resp. content kg of luggage in flights Number of short flights / person Cars/ bicycles ratio Still, it just amazes me. Its not because of wealth or temperature. Again, I am open to corrections, I am curious about other's thoughts and want to learn.