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04-13-2010, 11:33 AM
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Building a reptile facility and need advice!
We are starting construction on our new reptile facility today or tomorrow, and I am needing some advice on heating and cooling it. So far, we have considered combo heat/air units, swamp coolers (I think that's what they are called), oil filled radiator heaters, and heat pumps. Up front cost is not as important as overall savings on utility bills. So pretty much, what would be the most energy efficient option?
The building will be 20x28 and will be divided into two rooms: the main room (for snakes) will be 20x21, and the second room (for rodents) will be 20x7. There will be one window in the rodent room and two windows in the snake room. Each room will also have an exhaust fan.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Anya Hogan
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04-13-2010, 03:48 PM
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I can't offer advice, but, good luck on your new facility Anya!
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04-13-2010, 04:02 PM
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Thanks Tyler! I am excited about it, just really anxious at the same time.  I will feel better when we get it finished and move everybody in. Then I might actually be able to sleep again! 
Anya
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04-14-2010, 12:15 AM
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We'll be looking at the same issue in a few years. Here's something I came across while researching heating options:
http://www.fanheatlight.com/
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04-14-2010, 06:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by russianbaby007
Up front cost is not as important as overall savings on utility bills.
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If this is true, you should spend the money on a consulting mechanical engineer, specifically one with experience in LEED or energy-efficient design. It will go a lot further than any advice you might get on a reptile forum.
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04-14-2010, 06:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by russianbaby007
Up front cost is not as important as overall savings on utility bills.
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If this is true, you should spend the money on a consulting mechanical engineer, specifically one with experience in LEED or energy-efficient design. It will go a lot further than any advice you might get on a reptile forum.
Even the location ans site orientation of the building will have an effect on the utility bills due to the varying shading and solar radiation.
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04-14-2010, 06:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by russianbaby007
Up front cost is not as important as overall savings on utility bills.
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If this is true, you should spend the money on a consulting mechanical engineer, specifically one with experience in LEED or energy-efficient design. It will go a lot further than any advice you might get on a reptile forum.
Even the location and site orientation of the building will have an effect on the utility bills due to the varying shading and solar radiation.
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04-14-2010, 06:50 AM
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Sorry for the dupes, guess you can't even edit your own posts anymore...
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04-14-2010, 08:06 AM
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No clue. But good luck!
+1 for zee russian herpers lol.
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04-14-2010, 02:23 PM
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snakewrangler is right about that, too--positioning of the building, shape of the building and insulation can have a huge impact. If you're converting an existing building, adding really GOOD insulation will save you a bundle in the long run.
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