Ice in North Florida

[mchydro]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

Boston had a huge ice storm today, which they called a Bomb Cyclone. Here on Cape Cod, we fared quite well; a light snow flurry and sub zero temps.

By this Tuesday we will be ready to head back to So Florida.

Florida sounds nice about this time!

[W9TR]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Tom.......I had this home built 20 years ago. This is the first time we have experience an extended power outage during the winter. Our chilly discomfort was compounded by below freezing temps outside from this unusual polar vortex dipping so far south for such an extended period.



I originally sized the generator and transfer switch to support lighting, receptacles, refrigerator, microwave oven, and my well. I was focused on power loss in the summer during hurricane seasons. Supporting the HVAC system was not important under those circumstances. After this latest event I am considering increasing the generator size from 8KW to 15KW. That will also require installing a larger transfer switch. That additional power will then support my HVAC system along with what is presently supported by the generator. Heat in the winter during a power loss has now become an issue.

Dan - increasing your genset size would be the gold standard for energy security in your home. I guess you have to weigh that cost against a once in 20 year probability of occurrence. The weather seems to be getting more unpredictable though.

This winter in Wisconsin we had a couple of mornings with a 93 degree F difference between the outside air temp and inside air temp, which got me thinking about the capacity of my backup heating systems

Tom

[Mikado463]

Originally Posted by jdandy

We're headed for another overnight low of 24°. It is wonderful to have the house back up to a comfy 74°. I'll get some sleep tonight instead of shivering from dusk to dawn.

Wow !! 74, that's what my 87 year old mother keeps her thermostat set at in her assisted living complex. I guess it's fair to say Dan you would have difficulty surviving back north again.

[Formerly YB-2]

Over a foot of snow/ice, lots of wind and 15F at home right now.
On the other hand, we are off on a boat ride to see the manatees on the edge of the Everglades in a couple of hours.
Stay safe and warm everyone.

[edkoz]

FINALLY, it has gotten warmer here!!! A mild +1

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by Mikado463

Wow !! 74, that's what my 87 year old mother keeps her thermostat set at in her assisted living complex. I guess it's fair to say Dan you would have difficulty surviving back north again.

Dave.......You're right, it would be difficult for me to have to tolerate winter temperatures in the north. We are acclimated to a warmer climate where we rarely see temps below freezing, and when we do it doesn't stay there for long. A week of low 20's at night and mid 30's during the day is unusual for us.

[PHC1]

The Iguanas are not happy with the cold. http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/05/weathe...rnd/index.html

[Mikado463]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Dave.......You're right, it would be difficult for me to have to tolerate winter temperatures in the north. We are acclimated to a warmer climate where we rarely see temps below freezing, and when we do it doesn't stay there for long. A week of low 20's at night and mid 30's during the day is unusual for us.

Yep, my buddy who lives in 'the Villages' says the same thing every time he comes home for Christmas, totally acclimated to the Florida climate.