Took it to Tuffy Auto twice last summer. They took my $ but didn’t fix the Air Conditioning. Took it to a small business family owned service shop last week. Still no luck. Neither can really say what is wrong and what needs fixed. Its not that it simply needs freon. Been done. HELP!
Single mom!
get rid of that peice of sh!t chevy and buy a ford
Okay, my husband and I are moving across the country. We are driving his truck and hauling our small car on a flatbed trailer. Well, we have a cat who is traveling with us. My question is which would be better, to put the cat in her carrier in the car, with reflective screens in all the windows and the windows cracked, or to keep her in the truck with us with no Air Conditioning and the windows rolled down (also in her carrier)?
In the truck with you, just so you can make sure that she stays okay!
The window being open should let in enough air
make sure their is nothing in the kennel that would make her hotter, if you are really worried about her being too hot then put something cold in the kenel with her
This article just out on yahoo.http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20090727/sc_livescience/oldestanimalfossilsfoundinlakesnotoceans
It never ceases to amaze me how people look to scientists for all their answers when scientists certainly don’t have them. Lol! Anyone else think so?
Conventional wisdom has it that the first animals evolved in the ocean.
Now researchers studying ancient rock samples in South China have found that the first animal fossils are preserved in ancient lake deposits, not in marine sediments as commonly assumed.
These new findings not only raise questions as to where the earliest animals were living, but what factors drove animals to evolve in the first place.
For some 3 billion years, single-celled life forms such as bacteria dominated the planet. Then, roughly 600 million years ago, the first multi-cellular animals appeared on the scene, diversifying rapidly.
The oldest known animal fossils in the world are preserved in South China’s Doushantuo Formation. These fossil beds have no adult specimens - instead, many of the fossils appear to be microscopic embryos.
"Our first unusual finding in this region was the abundance of a clay mineral called smectite," said researcher Tom Bristow, now at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. "In rocks of this age, smectite is normally transformed into other types of clay. The smectite in these South China rocks, however, underwent no such transformation and have a special chemistry that, for the smectite to form, requires specific conditions in the water - conditions commonly found in salty, alkaline lakes."
The researchers collected hundreds of rock samples from several locations in South China. All their analyses suggest these rocks were not marine sediments.
"Moreover, we found smectite in only some locations in South China, and not uniformly as one would expect for marine deposits," Bristow said. "Taken together, several lines of evidence indicated to us that these early animals lived in a lake environment."
This discovery raises questions as to how and why animals appeared when they did.
"It is most unexpected that these first fossils do not come from marine sediments," said researcher Martin Kennedy, a geologist at the University of California at Riverside.
"Lakes are typically short-lived features on the Earth’s surface, and they are not nearly as consistent environments as oceans are," he explained. "So it’s surprising that the first evidence of animals we find is associated with lakes, which are far more variable environments than the ocean. You’d expect the first appearance of animals to be in the most conservative, stable environments we could imagine."
It remains possible, Kennedy noted, that animal fossils of similar or older age exist that remain to be found that are marine in origin. However, at the very least, this work suggests "that animals had already taken on the ability to deal with the environmental fluctuations one sees in lake environments," he said. "That suggests that their evolutionary response is much more rapid that I would have supposed, and that the earliest animals were far more diverse than imagined."
If animals did first develop in lakes, one aspect of lake environments that could have spurred on their evolution is how much easier it is for air to percolate through them, given how much shallower they typically are than the ocean.
"The most popular explanation for the evolution of animals has to do with the increase in oxygen in Earth’s atmosphere at that time," Kennedy told LiveScience. "It’s possible that lakes were the first to benefit from that increase in oxygen."
Consider this
Creation in the 21st Century “Caught in the Act”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOdByKKvV6I (Part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CQb7tS-EjM (Part 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfN3UfoDZkQ (Part 3)
Creation In The 21st Century — From Where did these Layers …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZyoXQJ5Al0
Creation in the 21st Century - Overwhelming Evidence 1 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o226umqLdsU
Creation in the 21st Century - Overwhelming Evidence 2 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-4O7AOYLqc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXLFFduC56Y&feature=related
Evolution: Against All Odds!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS9o9cbQDLI
Creation In The 21st Century - Palace of Dinosaurs Part 2 (1 of 3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeK239U2fdE
Creation in the 21st Century - Explain God
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqwP3ZuZq1Y
the last time i asked about solar energy, i found out that even a square mile worth of silicon wafer photovoltaic cells won’t be enough to power even a single home. a few weeks ago, i read up on solar cells that are thin, bendable and more powerful than older cells.
if you fill the roof of an average-sized house with them, can these new cells power a home with a ref, Air Conditioning, computers and other appliances?
There’s only about a kilowatt of solar power hitting each square metre of the Earth’s surface when the sun is at zenith (i.e. directly overhead) which is even available to harness and that power isn’t reliable (things like night and clouds can cause you problems along with seasonal variations reducing the insolation).
If you have 30 m^2 of roof space then the maximum theoretical power you could possibly get out of solar would be around 30 kW but only if the sun is right overhead and the sky clear (you’d need to be between the tropics and you’d only get that at noon on two days a year). In the real world at about 40° of latitude or so you can expect to lose about half the noon insolation due to the angle of the sun with the change in angle going through the day reducing it to low single figures.
Then when you factor in that even really expensive solar cells are around 20% efficient and that small scale inverters along with energy storage systems have some inefficiency it becomes pretty clear that a home solar power system won’t power everything you want to run.
Low power emergency equipment like roadside satellite phones can run fine from solar and backup batteries and solar water heating is great but for serious stuff the energy just isn’t there (at least not enough to make ground based solar viable without massive environmental destruction).
We recently bought a 2 story home with 2 Air Conditioning units. Does any one have advice as the most cost effiecient way to use these units? It would stand to reason there must be. Any helpful hints would be appreciated.
The first and best "trick" to efficient air conditioning is to thoroughly vent your attic. Be sure your attic has continuous venting under the soffits and adequate venting at the peak of the roof. Put a thermometer up there on a warm day. If the temperature is more than 10 degrees hotter than outside, add at least two "wind turbines" or a big fan to get that hot air out of there. Your A/C won’t work nearly as hard nor cost nearly as much to operate.
Consider adding insulation to your attic. If you live where you have to heat in the winter, the combined summer and winter savings can pay back the cost in only 2 years.
The second "trick" is to air your house out in the middle of the night by opening windows both up and down stairs. Then in the morning, close the windows to keep the cooler air in. Close drapes on the sunny side to keep the sun from overheating the house.
If you have south facing windows that you don’t absolutely have to see out of, cover them with aluminum foil, shiny side out. I then use an Exacto knife to cut fine lacy patterns in the foil to admit a little light and to make pretty patterns on the walls.
If you won’t be using the upstairs rooms during the day, close the doors and turn off the A/C. It will only take an hour or so to cool the rooms off before they are needed.
Following the above should save you about 30% on your A/C power costs.
In the news: American Suzuki Motor Corporation has presented its array of cars and SUVs at the 2007 South Carolina International Auto Show. Suzuki Motors has also brought their all-new XL7 midsize crossover SUV and their SX4 compact X-over (crossover).
In addition to Suzukiâs array of vehicles on display at the show, Greenville auto enthusiasts will also be treated to view the Suzuki âWaveâ Grand Vitara which is designed for water sport enthusiasts. The Wave reflects Suzukiâs âWay of Lifeâ brand philosophy which they dedicate for their consumers with active lifestyles.
According to Koichi Suzuki, President of ASMC Automotive Operations, “American Suzuki rolls into the South Carolina International Auto Show poised for an impressive 2007 campaign. We are coming off a record-setting year led by the popular Grand Vitara and top-selling Forenza family of vehicles, and we’re set to continue the momentum into the next model year with the XL7 and SX4.”
American Suzuki has achieved an impressive 23% increase for its 2006 annual sales record compared to what it achieved for 2005. It has sold 100,990 vehicles and for the first time in ASMCâs 21 year history it was able to sell more than 100,000 units. Suzukiâs diverse lines of vehicle offer diverse features, styles and toughness that suit various personalities at prices that are below the competition. All of the 2007 Suzuki models are covered by Americaâs #1 Warranty: 100,000-mile/seven-year, fully transferable, zero deductible powertrain limited warranty.
Suzuki XL7
The 2007 Suzuki XL7 is a combination of SUV versatility and safety that increase driving and riding pleasure. It is an all-wheel-drive, seven passenger vehicle with three-row seating that provides adaptability for active and mobile lifestyles. The XL7 is powered by 3.6 liter, V6, DOHC engine rated at 252 horsepower with 243 lb-ft of torque matched to a five-speed automatic transmission that is fitted with manumatic controls.
XL7âs long list of standard features include: four airbags tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), ABS with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), traction control system (TCS) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP)(1). Other added features include: remote keyless entry, tilt steering wheel, power windows with the latest window regulators & motors, door locks and mirrors, two 12 volt accessory outlets, cruise control, 17 inch alloy wheels, satin silver trim, Air Conditioning with automatic climate control, trip computer, automatic headlamps, AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers and privacy glass.
The XL7 is offered in three trims: XL7(Luxury and Limited), XL7 (five and seven passenger configurations and available in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive), and the XL7 Luxury adds leather appointed interior, power driver seat, heated front seats, wood trim accents and 17 inch alloy wheels.
The top-of-the-line XL7 Limited features standard seven-passenger seating and adds fog lamps, rear spoiler, upgraded roof racks with aluminum lower bumper valances, premium XM Satellite Radio-ready audio system with even speakers including subwoofer, auto-dimming antiglare rearview mirror with compass, remote starter and DVD entertainment system.
There are also three optional packages that are offered the three trim levels such as: the seven-passenger seating package (available for the XL7 and XL7 Luxury), the DVD entertainment package (available on three-row luxury) that features a DVD entertainment system with wireless headphones and remote starter system, and the Platinum Touring package that features a touch-screen navigation system, 17 inch chrome-plated alloy wheels with one of a kind design and sunroof.
Joe Thompson
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/suzukis-2007-xl7-wave-grand-vitara-debuts-at-the-2007-scias-94490.html
It is the norm for businesses to strive for low costs in order to maximize profits. In line with this objective. reducing energy costs would be one of the areas worth exploring. Thus. when it comes to air cooling. the installation of a commercial evaporative air cooling system in replacement of an Air Conditioning system would help to reduce energy costs significantly.
In this article. you will be discover why an evaporative air cooler for commercial purposes would be the ideal cooling system for your factory. warehouse or even office.
Get a commercial evaporative cooler to lower your costs. cool and clean the air at the same time!
As evaporative air coolers operate on single-phase power supply. their energy consumption is much lower as compared to air conditioners. In fact. surveys have revealed the energy consumption of an evaporative air cooler is about 75 % lower than that of air conditioners.
Apart from that. evaporative air coolers for commercial purposes possess large cooling capacities and ranges. and therefore reducing the cooling cost per square foot. Indeed. evaporative air coolers are capable of cooling air within an area size of up to 3500 sq feet and up to 60 feet away.
Evaporative air coolers can be installed in the existing duct system in the roof area. Other than the lower installation fees. maintenance of the evaporative cooling system is also an easy task that does not require much expertise.
Apart from cooling air. evaporative air coolers for commercial purposes are also ideal for food industry. When the air goes through the cooler. the air is filtered to eliminate germs and bacteria. On the other hand. evaporation brings in cool air and pushes away the hot air therefore bringing along the smoke. Unlike air conditioners that refrigerate the air trapped in the building. air coolers allow air circulation every 3 minutes.
Highly absorbent pads and strong blowers enable a large coverage area
Evaporative air coolers for commercial purposes are fitted with additional pads for more evaporation over a shorter period of time. Spray bars in the coolers are stainless steel so there are no worries about oxidation or frequent replacement. Most evaporative cooler for commercial purposes are built with distribution cassettes at the top of each vertical bank. This enables even water distribution through the water pads. which are specially designed to facilitate high water absorption rates.
Commercial evaporative air coolers are usually equipped with a 2-speed blower capable of blowing cool at great lengths. Therefore. installing an evaporative air cooler at the entry of the building will ensure that the entire area will be cooled.
The evaporative air cooler will make any business person an environmentalist as the machine does not need any ozone-damaging refrigerants such as Freon in addition to the low noise levels of the blower used in these coolers.
Mr.Andrew Caxton
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/air-cooler-for-commercial-purposes-86282.html
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Jamestown Distributors TV: Marine Air Conditioning Installation Part II. In part two of this video from Ship Shape TV, John discusses the components of Dometic Environmental’s air conditioning units with their president Frank Marciano. You can find Marine Air Air Conditioning related products at http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/search.do?freeText=air%20conditioning&page=GRID. Visit http://www.jamestowndistributors.com for all your project needs.
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Diagnose compressor problems and issues for car air conditioner repair; learn how in this free DIY auto-mechanic video from our expert in automotive AC repair and maintenance.
Expert: Mark Delgado
Bio: Mark Delgado is an ASE certified auto mechanic with more than 20 years of experience in automotive repair.
Filmmaker: john carstarphen
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