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Do you need an electric water heater when you have a oil fired boiler with a summer winter hookup?
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I would look up your boiler specs or maybe contact that boiler brand and they would be able to help you because your question can be for many different situations.
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How does an electric heat pump work?
An electric heat pump can heat up your home during winter and cool it during summer.
How much is the average electricity bill in Maricopa County?
If your talking about the county, SRP is the cheapest with my highest bill being $350 in the summer and lowest in the winter about $79 "4 people" But maricopa city" is way way higher , my lowest bill is about $150 my highest is $550 ran by some "non profit" ed3 total rip off!
Why ac unit is blowing hot air inside the house but outside unit blows cold air?
Sounds like your system is a heat pump. When a heat pump cools in the summer, the inside coil gets cold and the outside coil gets hot. When the heat pump heats in the winter, the inside coil gets hot, and the outside coil gets cold. It sounds like your heat pump is stuck in heating mode. Check your thermostat to be sure it didn't accidentally get switched to heat. It could be the reversing valve inside the unit is stuck, or an electrical control is broken, forcing the reversing valve to stay in the heating position. Perhaps a call to the serviceman is in order!
What are the principles of analog single phase wattmeter?
An analog single-phase wattmeter is a device which measures the power transmitted from source to load in the circuit.The simplest type is an ammeter whose scale is calibrated watts. This device can provide satisfactory indications of power generated or consumed if:A) The line voltage is known and varies little under any conditions where an indication is needed, andB) The circuit uses direct current (DC), or alternating current (AC) where the load is purely resistive.An application where such a meter would provide useful indications of power consumed is a circuit connected to a well-regulated 120 volt source, AC or DC, has a load consisting of incandescent lamps and/or heating elements and the meter is calibrated to 120 volts. If the line current is 9 amperes, the meter indicates 1080 watts. It works on the formula E x I = P, where E is the electromotive force in volts, I is the line current in amperes and P is the power, in watts.This type of meter has a number of shortcomings. If the mains voltage varies, such as when few loads are connected the voltage may be higher than 120 and the instrument will underestimate the power. When the mains are heavily laden, the reverse is true. If the voltage is well-regulated, this error may be small enough to ignore as it can be less than that of the meter movement, especially where the effort and expense of obtaining precise readings is not justified.If the circuit operates from a AC source and the load is an electric motor, this type of instrument will indicate the apparent power, in volt-amperes but this will differ from the true power, measured in watts.The cause of this difference is the inductance, or opposition to change in current flow inherent in magnetic devices such as motors or iron-core fluorescent lamp ballasts. In motor circuits, the current will lag in time behind the voltage and the amount of this lag depends on a number of factors, chiefly the type of motor and the torque demanded from it. In the case of lamp ballasts, the lag is affected by ballast design, ambient temperature, age of the bulb, etc.We can calculate the difference, or power factor, between apparent power and true power if we know the lag angle (360 degrees = 1 cycle):Watts = VA x Cos(q)or,True Power = Apparent Power x Power Factor.One way determine the lag angle is with an oscilloscope, which can indicate the amplitude of the voltage, current and their phase relationship. This method is rarely used for AC power circuits as an oscilloscope is costly, requires a skilled operator and these three values must then be plugged into a formula to determine the true power.The method long used for practical measurements is the dynamometer-type wattmeter. This is a meter movement which has one coil which is in series with one conductor to the load, usually it induces a magnetic field in the stator and has relatively few turns of large-diameter wire. The second coil is attached to the pointer and suspended in the magnetic gap of the stator. It has many turns of fine wire and is connected parallel to the load. A magnetic field in either coil by itself will produce no movement of the pointer, as its flux is unopposed. The torque produced, and the degree of deflection of the pointer is the result of the interaction both of amplitude and of phase of the two magnetic fields, one related to current and the other to voltage. Thus it remains accurate for variable voltages, currents and phase relationships.An example of this instrument's value: A certain home has a central air conditioner. On a muggy evening, the homeowner measures the current at 21 amperes using a clamp-on type ammeter and the voltage at 234 VAC, for an apparent power of 4194 VA. On a sweltering summer afternoon the compressor demands more torque from the motor driving it, so 23 amperes and 228 VAC is seen for 5244 VA.Now let's check that power factor. In the first case the lag angle is 45 degrees so the true power is 2966 watts. As more torque is demanded from the motor the lag angle changes much more than the current, so in the second case if the lag angle is only 15 degrees, the true power is 5065 watts.As we can see from this example, the ammeter can provide us with useful information on choosing the size of the conductors, transformers, alternator windings or circuit breaker ratings for motor circuits but only a very rough guess as to the actual energy consumption.Incidentally the electric meter which the utility company uses to determine the monthly household electrical use is a variation of the dynamometer wattmeter movement and the rotation of the wheel is in proportion to true, not apparent power.Recent advances in microelectronics allow construction of dynamometers using semiconductor devices to measure voltage, current and phase relationship and such a device may be less expensive to construct than the traditional meter. Also they can provide a digital display, eliminating parallax and scale interpretation error.
How to Get Qualified As an Electrical Engineer?
The path for most electrical engineers is not an easy one. So before deciding upon this as your career choice, it’s advisable to spend some time thinking about if this is what you really want to do. Assess your skills and temperament and work out if it’s something you really have a desire to pursue. If you do this then following the path to becoming a fully qualified electrical engineer will be made that much easier. Step 1. Finish your studies; make sure you graduate from high school with good grades in a variety of subjects. Make sure you have a fallback option, if your studies at college don’t go to how you had planned. Step 2. Apply to colleges that are renowned for offering good programs to engineering, science and technology students. Look at the schools admission policies, given track record in terms of student passes and if possible visit the college to see if you would be happy studying there. Step 3. Whilst in college, apply for summer internships that will offer you relevant experience for your chosen career path. Apply to not just the big engineering firms, but to some of the smaller guys too. At the end of the day, you need to make your résumé stand out from the crowd. Step 4. Apply early for graduate jobs, as the saying goes the earlier the better. Prepare everything from your résumé to honing in on your interview skills and techniques. Step 5. Dress for success. When the interview day finally looms, always make sure that you are dressed to impress. Prepare yourself well, be confident (but not over confident) and think about the questions posed to you carefully. Also, it’s worth being prepared for any mathematical and/or problem solving questions or tasks they could throw at you. Becoming an electrical engineer can be both challenging, but as equally rewarding as it is challenging. By working out from the beginning, if it’s something you have the desire and motivation to succeed in, you will ensure that your time studying and the work experience you gain is not wasted.
What are your options for changing my hot water setup when my water is heated by a oil boiler now?
The best option is to put in a separate water heater for the summer and and other warm months when you don't need to run the boiler for heat. When it is winter and the boiler is running to heat the house it will heat the potable water as well. By switching back and forth you will save money on your oil bill.
What is the average cost of an electric bill for a 900 square foot apartment?
When I lived in Florida our bill was about $100 in the winter and $200 in the summer for 1000 square feet. We had all electric appliances (kitchen, water heater, washer/dryer, heating/cooling).
What kind of energy cools your home in the summer?
electric
Why would heater blow out hot in the summer and cold in the winter?
Could be a bad thermostat.
Are hot water heater problems more common in the summer or winter?
Hot water heater problems are more common in the winter, due to the constant usage; this is especially true, if your water heater is run on gas.
What are the release dates for General Electric Theater - 1953 In Summer Promise 4-18?
General Electric Theater - 1953 In Summer Promise 4-18 was released on: USA: 29 January 1956
What is the average interval for boiler maintenance?
Experts recommend having your boiler looked at once a year, as problems usually crop up as the summer winds down and the weather gets colder. However, if you have someone look at your boiler during the off season (February and October are typically quiet months), you might be able to save a bit of money on maintenance.
What caused the Great Boston Fire of 1872?
The fire apparently started in an unoccupied warehouse at Kingston and Summer streets. A prevailing theory is that a coal spark from a steam boiler (used to power an elevator) may have ignited flammable materials stored near the boiler.
How does an electric heat pump work?
An electric heat pump can heat up your home during winter and cool it during summer.
What are the release dates for General Electric Summer Originals - 1956 Duel at Dawn 1-2?
General Electric Summer Originals - 1956 Duel at Dawn 1-2 was released on: USA: 10 July 1956
What are the release dates for General Electric Summer Originals - 1956 The Green Parrot 1-6?
General Electric Summer Originals - 1956 The Green Parrot 1-6 was released on: USA: 7 August 1956
Is it safe to drive a car with broken heater core if you refill the radiator and if so how long?
A temporary fix would be to pull both heater hoses and connect them to each other, then don't worry about the heater core leaking. It's summer in the northern hemisphere, and you don't NEED a heater.
