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zliminator
- Jan 1, 1970
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I'm using several DS1620 digital temperature sensor chips in my home energy
management system. I've got one reading the return air temp, one for the
supply and two to measure the outdoor temp. The two outdoors are going to be
hanging under the eves on the east and west side. I basically want to get an
idea of the actual heat loss by measuring and comparing indoor and outdoor
temp at several points. (Block/stucco 1925 central FL) I'm also monitoring
how much the a/c runs. I'm wondering if I should put it low enough to be
exposed to sunlight and/or next to the side of the house or should it be in
the shade. I suppose if its next to the side of the house, it will measure
more of the block heating up as a result of being exposed to the sunlight.
If its in the shade, then it probably won't make much of a difference
because the chip is not that big. If it too close to the top of the brick
under the eves, it will pick up too much hot air drifting up off the walls.
Any suggestions from experience before I start testing? I will try and put
some more info on my website and post the address later.
Dan
management system. I've got one reading the return air temp, one for the
supply and two to measure the outdoor temp. The two outdoors are going to be
hanging under the eves on the east and west side. I basically want to get an
idea of the actual heat loss by measuring and comparing indoor and outdoor
temp at several points. (Block/stucco 1925 central FL) I'm also monitoring
how much the a/c runs. I'm wondering if I should put it low enough to be
exposed to sunlight and/or next to the side of the house or should it be in
the shade. I suppose if its next to the side of the house, it will measure
more of the block heating up as a result of being exposed to the sunlight.
If its in the shade, then it probably won't make much of a difference
because the chip is not that big. If it too close to the top of the brick
under the eves, it will pick up too much hot air drifting up off the walls.
Any suggestions from experience before I start testing? I will try and put
some more info on my website and post the address later.
Dan