Yeah, like Omar said, I stopped in at the new space once and it felt warm and that was with the thermostat all the down at 50 :)
Devin might have some cement/motar stuff that you can use to seal those cracks. On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 1:11 PM, Omar Rassi <[email protected]> wrote: > Lets remember that this is by far a vast improvement to 21 W. North St. > where you'd arrive during the winter and its 35 degrees inside the space > and it would take the Perkins room hours to get to 60 degrees. The > thermostat could keep the new space at a low enough temp to save money when > no one is there but not low enough to be unbearable when you arrive, > opening the space sets the temp to where our patrons will be warm and > comfortable and then back down again when its closed. This is of course > after we've patched all the places where we're losing tremendous amounts of > heat. We also need to switch our gas utility bill to a budgeted plan where > we pay the amount all year round to avoid HUGE winter usage bills. > > > On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 1:05 PM, Justin Herman <[email protected]> wrote: > >> IMO heat being 50 is perfectly fine for working. If I am working on >> something less physical I might opt to turn on a space heater and heat my >> small area more. I know other would prefer warmer temps and that is fine. >> >> A programmable thermostat set to run from 4 till 8 is SO much better than >> running it all the time. >> >> The thing is as we build membership we WILL be running the heater more. >> Unfortunately we are heating empty spaces 16 hours a day. <insert sad panda> >> >> >> On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 1:00 PM, Byron Moran <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> The idea of a programmable thermostat is that it warms it up for you >>> before you arrive. Tying it into the open / closed sign is the equivalent >>> of buying a remote start for your car and turning it on as soon as you get >>> in the car. It's 15 degrees out, and it would be really frustrating to have >>> to wait an hour every time you come in the space for it to be a reasonable >>> temperature. I understand saving money, and something like a Nest will do >>> that, but you have to expect some costs as far as heating, and be a ble to >>> budget enough to keep your patrons warm and comfortable. Just an outside >>> opinion. >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 12:56 PM, Omar Rassi <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> Good catch Justin! I can see why those would be hard to spot. >>>> >>>> I know there was some talk about having a programmable thermostat but >>>> realistically, keyholders come in and out at all random times and sometimes >>>> the open hours don't happen exactly on time or the person has a sudden >>>> thing come up so that would leak money at times too. Once we're settled in, >>>> a solution may be to tie the temperature setting to opening and closing the >>>> space so when you click on "open space" thermostat is set to X degrees. >>>> Click close space, it goes back down to X degrees >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 12:14 PM, Justin Herman <[email protected]>wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hey folks, >>>>> >>>>> I stopped in the new space to drop a few things off and I decided I >>>>> would check a few repairs out. >>>>> >>>>> First, The work that has been completed looks awesome. It is really >>>>> coming together. The team that preformed the move really got a lot done. >>>>> Not enough thanks can be given to the people who have taken a blight on >>>>> Summit St. and made it into a functional space. >>>>> >>>>> Unfortunately I see a few issues (that may or may not be know to all) >>>>> >>>>> 1. The space is heated but it seemed warm. This is cool when hacking >>>>> is happening BUT expensive when it is not. We MUST work a plan together to >>>>> deal with lowering the heat when the space is not occupied. (I did not >>>>> know >>>>> where the thermostat was to turn it down so I did not make any actions for >>>>> this.) >>>>> >>>>> 2. Above the back 40's heater is a GIANT HOLE. It appears to be a vent >>>>> hole and may already have a plan to be resolved BUT at the current moment >>>>> $ >>>>> is flowing out the space. As the heater runs heat flows out and to the >>>>> ceiling and right next to the heater vent is this 8-12 inch hole. This >>>>> must >>>>> be fixed ASAP. >>>>> >>>>> 3. The front garage door has large leaks of air. Replacement of the >>>>> door would be a more expensive project but buying weather trim and putting >>>>> up a plastic door (similar to the common space-back 40) would help >>>>> considerably.) >>>>> >>>>> 4. There are numerous holes in the mortar that need filled. >>>>> >>>>> When I was in the space previously I didn't see many of these issues >>>>> as it was dark outside but in the light of day they become VERY clear. >>>>> >>>>> I have an album of pictures in an album I hope these help to clear >>>>> things up. >>>>> >>>>> SynHak - >>>>> https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bxw1KFspeHRrUHQzSFlfZ1Z1bzQ&usp=sharing >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Once again GREAT JOB! >>>>> >>>>> Much Love >>>>> >>>>> Justin >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Discuss mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Discuss mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Byron D Moran >>> Software Development Consultant >>> (330)992-9766 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Discuss mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Discuss mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Discuss mailing list > [email protected] > https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >
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