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Patients can obtain certain results directly from LabCorp. Only Pap specimen results are available to patients in 2011 if doctors have authorized LabCorp to release the information. Patients will only be able to view test results if they are within the normal limit. For any other lab results, you must contact the medical provider that ordered the test. Patients can log on to LabCorp's website or call the company in order to obtain their Pap specimen results.
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We do not yet offer an official asynchronous Java SDK. However, there is an in-progress Scala plugin and Play sample application that demonstrate how you can use our Java SDK (which is blocking) for non-blocking operations by wrapping the interaction in a future.
Scala Plugin: https://github.com/stormpath/stormpath-scala/tree/dev
Sample Play app: https://github.com/stormpath/stormpath-play-sample/tree/dev
The plugin provides an asynchronous authentication mechanism, returning a future to collect the authentication result in a non-blocking way. The sample application shows how to use the plugin and how to update an Accounts customData resource, also in a non-blocking fashion.
We hope they provide a solid starting point for developers working in Scala! However, it is important to note that neither project is complete, or ready for production.

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Hard disk speed important to increase CFD computing speed?
Is the hard disk speed (rpm) important factor in CFD run time?
Wondering if i should upgrade to 10k rpm or higher or SSD.
In general it does not matter much. If you are running a transient case and saving the time history to files every few iterations it may help some. It is much more of a factor if you do a lot of interactive post processing.
Hi Kyle,
Thanks for the input. I was guessing that that would be the case. You have saved me a couple of hundred dollars!
Go with a Raid 0 array
I dont believe hard drive speed is a factor in cfd either.
However for future reference; if you want to increase hard drive speed set up a raid 0 array. This allows your computer to use multiple "cheap" hard drives at a time and gives you more speed than a single very expensive drive.
I have Raid 1 and when I read or write a file it's very useful I think.
When you autosave your files during a run it also helps to save time.
You'd get a performance penalty using RAID 1 - but your data will be safer!
Hmm HDD benchmark says >250Mb/s, don't know what normal on single drives but this seems to be very fast.
Yes, 250MB/second is plenty fast... That is if you have enough physical memory. I did some meshing in gambit a while back and was able to exceed the physical memory by using the windows hard drive swap(definitely not recommended). It took a couple days instead of a couple of hours, but it worked so I cant complain. Certainly a hard drive speed dependent operation.
Personally, I would not build another system without RAID 0. Even disregarding CFD, you wont be disappointed. You never realize how much time you waste waiting on you hard drive until you get a RAID array.
Some good reference:
Single Hard Drive write performance(80mb/sec avg):
Raid performance( 2drive 150MB/sec; 3drive 230MB/s): http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...S,1635-10.html
I have 8GB mem, more is too expensive. For same money I could buy a second computer with same hardware :D
I have looked, the 250MB/s are burst speed. Sequential read is ~120MB/s.
I wanted a mirrored raid because 1TB data's you can't backup every day...
And now a bit serious...
High speed disks are verry expensive, but it seems they will upgrade your performance (for finete element applications). It depends on the applications you run and on how your systems looks like and how you use it.
I have read some information about high performance computing and SSD disks. It seems for finite element analysis the use of SSD disks instead of 15K scsi reduces the I/O bottleneck. Besides that the biggest improvements were on power comsumption and space requirements.
When you run a big ass cluster, you will win alot when using SSD disk, but that is not what everyone is doing.
A cost effective solution migth be to instal 2 ssd disks of +/- 30 gb in RAID 0 config and use it for your working directories. Use a cheap ass slow hard disk for your data. Here in the Netherlands I can get 30 gb SSD's for 150 euro's. So this wont be verry expensive and I'm sure this will give a performace boost.
I am planning to get 2 SSD's within 5-6 weeks to set up a RAID 0 config on my XW8600.
No... I wanted 16GB memory but I haven't enough slots on the mainboard.
SSD I will wait a little bit. I make a lot of files for different tests and so are 30GB a little less ;)
Sorry, I forgot something. When using two 30 GB disks in RAID 0 config, your system will see one 60 GB disk. But the speed doubles. With three disks it will see one 90 GB disk and the speed is trippled compared to the set up with one disk.
But if your files go up to 30 GB or more, the relative cheap SSD option isn't enough for you. Besides that writing one verry large file would not use the full potention of a SSD disk. When writing this kind of files SSD disks perform simular to 15K SCSI disks. Still pretty fast, but the SSD disk will really kick some ass when reading or writing a lot of small files.
... Perhaps not really the case in CFD world. I'm not really in to CFD, just starting to learn and perform some pump analysis. I know for FEA the SSD's really boost the overall computing performance.
I will look what I can get when I get new hardware ;)
But I think a second computer with quad core would be bring more performance :)
I/O is still important, maybe not that much for CFD, but if your doing
cae in general its worth it. at the moment I am doing structural, CFD and acoustics..
My machine Dell R690 with 2 Xeon X5500 series, SAS drives and quadro GPU. I wouldnt wont anything else. 24 Gb of memory is also a benefit when running different models at the same time.
It depends on your needs: optimization and DOE is ALWAYS helped with the fastest workstation you can afford. Academic run once cases can be done with an outofthebox PC
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In ACROSS THE SEA we saw that MIB was thrown into the light by Jacob and then we witnessed the smoke monster emerge. Alot of people seem to think that MIB turned into the smoke monster but I didn't think that was exactly the case. The way I see it was that MIB was pushed into the light and then his soul was snatched from his body by the already existant smoke monster, who then chucked the empty, lifeless body of MIB into a tree.
In my opinion MIB is not the smoke monster. The smoke monster merely used the likeness of MIB in AB AETERNO and THE INCIDENT. The same way he used the likeness of other characters like Christian Shephard or Bens mother, etc. I mean, MIB in life didn't really seem all that bad. Not bad enough to be such a bad-cat like the smoke monster anyway.
Since I'm sure others disagree with me, I figured I'd toss this out for discussion. Did MIB become the evil entitity himself, or did the smoke monster take over his likeness ala John Locke?
One more point here, it seems that although John Locke obviously wasn't the smoke/MIB until the end of season five; I feel that everything about John Lockes destiny or purpose throughout the show led him to become smokey. Like he was led by a trap. I think this is the similar case with MIB. MIB was led to find the other people on the island, so that together they could create the frozen wheel. Seems like this in itself was just another smoke monster trap. Any thoughts?


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It seems like I am experiencing headaches every day. I assumed it was sinuses, but a nurse told me it was allergies. I am taking Claritin with no results. I have a lot of pressure, but no congestion. Ibuprophen isn't working. It hurts even worse if I lie down and get back up. I do grind my teeth at night but have been using a night guard.READ MORE
Frequent headaches with pressure, no congestion, ibuprophen does not work
Hi michele332,
If you are taking something on a regular basis to relieve your pain that may be part of the problem. How many days a week do you take something to relieve these headaches? Taking Migraine abortive meds such as the triptans or ergotamines or any kind of pain medication -- prescription or over-the-counter -- more than two or three days a week can make matters worse by causing medication overuse headache (MOH), aka rebound. See Medication Overuse Headache - When the Remedy Backfires for more information on this.
ANY use of opioids or barbiturates and frequent use of triptans and NSIADs are associated with increased risk of transformed Migraine. See Transformed Migraine - Risk Increased by Some Medications for more information on this.
In addition to MOH, not enough sleep, too much sleep, poor quality of sleep may be related to Transformed Migraine Related To Sleep Problems.
I hope this helps,
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The New Mexico VA Health Care System and the University of New Mexico are currently
seeking a full-time Physician to join the Psychiatry Service as a Consult-Liaison
Psychiatrist. The primary purpose of the position is to provide Psychiatric consultation
services for Veteran patients in various areas of the medical center (i.e., Medical and
Surgical inpatient units, Emergency Department, Community Living Center, etc.). The
incumbent reports to the Chief, Psychiatry Service or his/her designee. The most
qualified candidate will possess board-certification in Psychiatry, subspecialty
certification in Psychosomatic Medicine, and be eligible for a faculty appointment in
the Department of Psychiatry at our academic affiliate the University of New Mexico.
Faculty track and rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities of the Position
* Promotes consultation/liaison psychiatry relationships with clinicians
throughout the hospital.
* Responds to routine, acute, or emergency consultation requests from inpatient
medical/surgical units, ICU, extended care, on-site nursing home, and emergency
department. Evaluates and provides treatment recommendations for patients in these areas.
* Serves as clinical lead for the Beacon (Emergency Psychiatry and Mental Health
* Supervision of medical students, residents and psychosomatic fellows rotating
through the Consult-Liaison and Beacon services.
* Participate in Attending Call Rotation.
* May serve on clinically appropriate hospital committees, participate in
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Detailed description settings/ duties of the qualified candidate are as follows:
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Our Psychiatric Consult-Liaison Service provides evaluations and treatment
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surgical floors, nursing home, spinal cord rehabilitation unit, community living center,
hospice and palliative care. The Beacon Team provides services for unassigned
patients who require urgent mental health care and new or established patient with
psychiatric emergencies The candidate would work closely with the Beacon clinicians
to provide care and treatment of patients requiring psychiatric consultation in the
urgent care clinic, Emergency Department and inpatient services. Candidates must
possess excellent clinical skills and the ability to coordinate communication and
treatment plans among several specialty services and effectively triage patients and
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opportunity to teach and supervise residents and medical students in both settings.
Tour of Duty: Full Time, M-F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Preferred Experience:
Board Certification/EligibilityinPsychiatry is preferred, but not required, as the New Mexico VAHCS is affiliated with the University of New Mexico and is an academic facility. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Someone's F'd up
I know that you and PTC are close friends and I wanted to let you know that her mom has been reading her blog for a while. I don't have the heart to tell her, but maybe you do. I'm a friend of PTC's from school and I found out about her blog through her ex boyfriend. I saw her mom recently and she asked if I knew anything about it. I told her that I didn't and I would check it out. I haven't talked to PTC in years, but I've been following her blog- and yours - for a while now. I saw your email on the side and thought you might tell PTC this information for me. I would appreciate it if you would not forward her this email as I do not want her to have my email address. Thank you and I'm sorry for putting this on you, but I know that I would hate for my privacy to be invaded like that.
No reason to alarm her. I know her from school and I've met up with her a few times in the city. I'm concerned and I want her to get the help she needs. I recently had a friend die from the disease and would hate to see the same thing happen to her. I've been reading for about 7 months and I moved to the city a few months ago. I have tried to get in contact with her since then, but didn't want to send a message on her blog. Try not to alarm her- but let her know what's going on.
I would rather her not know who this is coming from. To be honest I see meet with PTC often and eat with her about once a week or so. I get concerned every time I see her refuse a meal or pick at it. I contacted her mom after finding her email address. Her ex boyfriend led me to the blog and the combination of her behavior and writing pushed me to give her mom the link to her blog. So please keep these emails between the two of us. I may send her an email to discuss the situation.
I was trying to avoid her finding out who I was in the first email because I have a feeling that she will receive the email anyway. I know that PTC has ways of finding out who people are, i.e. going into email accounts and checking other's mail- I wanted to try to avoid her finding out my information as I don't know if she has your information. I would still appreciate your keeping these emails to yourself.
Either that, or someone is completely fucking with me, which might be the case. That's so NOT cool!
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Fear of being "fired"
So anyway, I told her I lost a pound or two, but as of yesterday I was back to my "allowed" weight. It's so hard because I don't want to tell her when I go below 100 because she'll get mad at me and fire me. Not like she'll get "mad" but she will fire me. I'm not trying to lose weight. I'm eating when I'm hungry (insert Charro, "You need to eat more regularly, even when you're not hungry.") I don't want to eat if I'm not hungry. It took me a long time to not be hungry, I don't want to turn that around and make my hunger come back. That's not to say that I'm never hungry, because I am hungry a lot. It's stressing me out a little. I don't want to get fired.
Friday, November 28, 2008
She's lost it
She was in rare form today. Absolutely hysterical!!! I walked in and she told me she has something going on with her contact. I made a comment about that. I asked her about her turkey cleaning and how that went and she said she had to pretend she was a veterinarian while she had her hand up the turkey's butt getting out the giblets. Then she had to go in the other end and get the neck out. I didn't even know there was a neck in there. EEEW!! She kept calling them the "butt giblets too." Funny. Then I said how I was going to sing karaoke at this store near her office, in the window, and she asked me what song I was going to sing. I told her, she looked at me and said nothing and then busted out laughing hysterically, then she got up to get a tissue. I said "are you drunk?" She goes "I think I'm still drunk from yesterday." (She was kidding, of course). She was nuts today though and I thought it was so funny. When I got up to leave, I said something and it was all weird and then said "I've lost it too." She goes, "Maybe it's the warm weather. Look, I'm not wearing any tights." WTF? LOL!! She's not always so crazy. She's a really good T!!! I do enjoy it thoroughly when she is nuts like today though.
So my mom just IMed me and asked if I "gave Charo the rice balls." UM, WTF...she called her CHARRO again!! That's twice. She so ready my FFJs. UGH!!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Out of my head
I can't stop thinking about everything. Why does this have to be so hard? Why can't I just have a day where I don't think/worry about what I'm going to eat, the calories, the pounds, etc. I hate it. I hate that I'm worried about this day of massive food...and if you were at my house, you would see how much food we have for a mere 8 people. It's disgusting. I would just like to cry.
Can my parents tell that I'm nervous and stressed about all this? What are they thinking? Are they worried about how I'm dealing with the day and all of the food?
I guess I'm going to have to tell Charro that I've lost weight. I'm scared. I don't want to tell her because then she'll make me gain it back. I didn't exactly try to lose weight, but I wasn't not trying. I like seeing those numbers go down and it scares me to death to see them go up. I'm also scared that she's going to "fire" me. I don't want that. I think she's too hard on me when it comes to how much she wants me to weigh.
I still feel that if I gain weight today (which is inevitable), then I don't need to tell her I lost weight.
I JUST WANT TO GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!! Can I just take a nap all day and wake up and have it be over?
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Home for T-Day
I'm bracing myself for the Charro conversation or the "how's it going?" or something about my eating or body conversation. I have a feeling that it's coming.
I was in a bit of denial that I lost weight, thinking that it was just a fluke and I didn't really lose any, but I guess I did. I mean, it's not much (and will most certainly be back by tomorrow) but it's a couple of pounds...significant in some eyes. Again, it will all be back by tomorrow, if it's not already. I guess if it doesn't come back, I should probably tell Charro, though I'm scared to tell her because I don't want to get "fired" and it's not like I'm trying to lose weight. Ugh, this is stressful.
I'm still not looking forward to tomorrow. I'll go to the gym for a while in the morning. My parents are going out for pizza with some relatives tonight (who goes out to eat the night before Thanksgiving??) and want me to come but I'm not going. It's not because of the pizza, I eat pizza, I just don't feel like going out and seeing the same people I will be spending the day with tomorrow.
Keep your fingers crossed that no one says anything to me about any ED stuff. I hope you all have a great Turkey day. Try not to stress.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Another fire!
Staying longer
I didn't want to leave Charro's office tonight. I felt like I was on a roll with the whole talking thing. I might have been having emotions too, but I'm not really sure about that. I just felt like I could have talked forever tonight. (Ugh, my cat's breath stinks). I commented how I "wore her out tonight." She looked tired, but it could have had something do to with her weekend trip to L.A. I'm sure I'll have tons to talk to her about on Friday.
Now I'm in a serious mood. Maybe I'll put lights on my fake tree so I can get my real tree next week and decorate that.
I can't decide if I'm hungry or not. Part of me thinks I should eat because I know I didn't eat "enough" today, but the other part of me wonders why I should eat if I'm not hungry. Lord knows I'll be eating enough in the next few days to make up for not eating right now. I guess I just talked myself out of eating, at least for now.
I'm tired and I can't go to bed until 11 because I have to watch the DWTS finale.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Owning up
She asked me how I was doing today and I said (of course), "fine." Well, she wanted to know what that really means, and she said "I could have bet money on it that you would say 'fine.'" I proceeded to tell her that I think I've gotten a little bit more obsessive lately. Like eating is a bit more scary to me since I didn't do much of it when I didn't have a kitchen for a month. Also that I feel like I need to workout more and burn more calories. Of course she wanted to know "what's behind it" but I don't really know. I'm just afraid of gaining weight and I'm really afraid of that with Thanksgiving coming.
Fire safety
Almost just had a huge fire. Beware of those oil burners. I looked up and mine was flaming so high. I couldn't blow it out. Put it in my sink and dumped water on it (not the best idea) and it flamed up high before going out. GEEZ in a freaking box!!
The Little Red Engine
I saw Charro this morning. I made a comment, while talking about how I don't think I'll ever be able to eat "normally" and responding to her "I think you can" comment, that I think I'm the Little Red Engine that Couldn't." (Hmmm, maybe it's just the little engine that could. I think I threw in "red" there and that's not part of the title). Anyway, she responded with "I think there's more in that statement than you even realize." Perhaps, but I haven't sat and thought about it yet so I don't think there is.
I left and went to the bathroom. I walked outside and there was Charro getting something to eat. I didn't see her, though knowing me, I probably looked right at her and didn't even notice her because I was in my own world. So, she goes "BOOO!! Sorry I couldn't resist." It was pretty funny. I was like "How did you get down here so quickly?" Her response, "The elevator." Okay, good response. Ha!
I continued on walked until I ended up buying a pair of jeans, which I planned on returning until I checked out and they were on sale. I have no butt in these jeans, which is bizarre because I usually have a big butt in jeans. I'll take it, though it does look pathetically flat.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Daily weight gain
I hate it. I hate that I'll gain like 3 pounds in one day. I'll spend a lot of time at the gym in the morning, hopefully that will help a little, though I'm sure it won't.
Maybe I'll go to bed soon. I've had late nights the past few nights and my body doesn't know how to sleep late so I keep waking up early. That's the worst.
I have Charro in the morning and then I will have to hit the gym. Maybe I will run. I just hope my legs aren't tired. I need to start running long distances again but I get so bored on the treadmill and it's too cold to run outside. Ugh!! I need someone who will run next to me for a million miles so I can get through it.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Fire, Flood and broken computer
So, that was that. I had so much more to write about but now I can't think.
My sesh with Charro was good yesterday. I walked in and she was in jeans. She has no ass. WTF? Really, it's so NOT fair!!!! She said, "Could you hear me yelling?" I was like, "No, why?" She said she was yelling at T-Mobile and hates it and wishes she could cancel it. I told her to get Verizon and she said "I know." Then she said the word "squash" (not the food) at one point and added on that she was playing video games. (So NOT something I picture her doing). I said "You were?" She said, "Yes, on my phone. I was squashing things." Ha! I commented on how I liked her outfit and she said, "Thanks, I'm travelling." Hmm, wonder where she was going for the weekend. I see her Monday morning so she can't be going too far.
I HATE this cold weather. HATE IT!!!
I saw a play all about EDs the other day. It was good.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
She's still obsessed with weighing herself, which scares me a bit because she has a 2 year old daughter. I came out and told her that I enjoy the scale as well. So weird.
We had a good time. She might be moving here in January. We shall see.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
More songs for Charro
Walking 4 Miles to Therapy - Winter Wonderland
Here I come from the East side.
When it snows, I try not to slide
On my way to west 12th, hoping to get svelt
Walking 4 miles to therapy.
I may come 3 times a week.
In the sun's where I'd rather be.
I'll do some talking and too much thinking
Walking 4 miles to therapy.
In the office the lamp is crooked.
I hate seeing people while I wait.
You come out to get me and we go in.
I always have dreams that I am late.
You ask are you having a psychotic episode.
I love the warmth and hate the cold.
I'll turn a corner, south of the border.
Walking 4 miles to therapy.
Uptown Girl - B. Joel (I don't have a name for this one)
Here I come, 3 days a week now isn't that fun?
I can talk about a lot of things.
Extra bucks means you can buy some bling.
But I won't cry.
In therapy...
Where I will come 3 times a week
and I will talk as much as I can
and not obsess over my lack of tan.
But I won't cry.
We call it "Carmine"
and I think that's fine.
I want some stick legs
that I can call mine.
She'll say tell me more about that
And I'll say
I just want some skinny legs.
Ones that look like nice long pegs.
I'm getting tired of my hambone thighs.
They're not so easy on the eyes.
I hope I'll talk in Therapy.
Where I will go three times a week.
Does that make me some kind of freak
I've got no paddle and I'm up a creek.
But I won't cry.
3 Days a Week - 8 Days a Week, The Beatles
Should I come one more time
I think it might work.
If you don't get sick of me
and think I'm a jerk.
Sitting, talking, sitting, talking.
Hope I'll do lots more talkings
3 days a week.
I'd come everyday here
but that be crazy.
Things that I might like to share
to set my mind free.
Who knows, not me, who knows, not me.
Hope I'll do lots more talking
3 days a week.
3 days a week
on the couch.
3 days a week.
When I run I put my stuff in a pouch.
Thawing out
Monday, November 17, 2008
I am a tape player
My eye is itchy and twitching and has been for two days now. I've had hives on my arms for 5 days too. Yuck!!
I love my cats!! (Just thought I'd throw that in there).
I have to make my dad a b-day cake and I am going to make applesauce as well. Busy day.
Does this comment, from my mother, do anything but make me feel umcomfortble and like I need to explain myself??
"That outfit makes you look so skinny. That outfit makes you look so skinny, kiddo."
And what's with having to say it twice? I guess that's where I get my repetition from.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Cleaned out
When they left I organized my closets. I was talking to Jen on the phone while I did it, so that helped pass the time a bit. Now my place looks nice and clean and spacious. I do, however, have to dust because there's a lot of dust around from all the work. That is going to have to wait. I also want to wax my floor.
I'm going home tomorrow for my dad's birthday. We're taking him out to lunch. (ugh, more meals with my rents). Hopefully that will get me out of eating dinner because we are eating lunch!! I had to eat enough meals yesterday!! I'll come back Tuesday and go see Charro and that's it. I'm sick of the stupid train ride though. My ass hurts on that thing!!
K, I'm done. I should probably talk to Charro about my post I wrote the other day, but I don't want to. Why do I have so much to talk to her about these days?? I'm seeing her more, you'd think I'd have less to talk about. So not the case, I end up with more.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Now, will my parents leave early enough for me to go to the gym tomorrow. I have something to do in the afternoon so I need to be able to go workout before 1 PM. I need to run, run, run!!
I guess I'll go to bed now.
It's finally done
I'm tired. I woke up early today, yesterday and at 4 AM the day before. Ugh!
I have so much more space in my apartment now. I think I can have a dance party. :) Now that my kitchen is done, Charro's going to want me to have a dinner party. Geez, she's so into that dinner party thing. How about a dance party instead of a dinner party, I can still call it a DP! :)
Can I go back to sleep now? Nope, gotta go to the gym. I did a load of dishes in my new dishwasher. They're sparkling. Yay!! My oven rocks too. Can't wait to use it.
It's so gross out today!! Nasty, I hope my parents don't cancel their plans to come here.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Food complications
Right now I'm starving. I'm going to go get some lunch (still can't cook here but hopefully after today I will be able to) and I'm stressing over what to get because I have to go out to dinner tonight. I'm just afraid I'll gain weight. I don't want to tell Charro that I lost weight for two reasons; one: because it's probably just a "fluctuation" (as she would say) anyway, and two: because then she will make me gain weight.
Why does this all have to be SOOOO complicated!! I just want to have lunch and not have to worry about anything.
A wake up call
She answered the phone and said "Hi early bird." I was like "yeah." I don't think she could tell that she woke me up. I wasn't able to fall back to sleep, which sucks a butt, but whatever. I was looking forward to my sesh today too. I feel like I have so much to talk about these days. I think going three times a week has opened my talking gates. I feel like I could go everyday and still have enough to talk about. I don't even know what it is, but at least I'm talking I guess.
In other news, they BETTER finish my kitchen today or I will be so pissed!!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Too full, too empty
I was hungry too, which is probably another reason why I couldn't fall back to sleep. It happens. Whatever. I have the "I want to lose weight" feeling again and it doesn't even have anything to do with my weight. I don't know what it is, I just want to lose it. Maybe it's a control thing, I have no clue. It's not like I'm thinking oh I'm so fat, so I don't know what it is. I just want to see those numbers go down. They went down a little but I'm sure that's just a "fluctuation!"
I was at my gym at home the other day and one of the instructors came over to me and was like "You look smaller." My response, "I do?? Thanks!" I haven't gotten smaller, though maybe a bit more toned because I've been teaching more classes. I don't know, I don't care. It was a compliment.
I'm tired. I think I'll head to the gym soon. What else will I do. Sometime I just work out before I teach on Thursday nights, but I think I'll go now because I have nothing else to do.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
I'm just annoyed
We talked about a lot of stuff. I think I was getting emotional, not in a crying sort of way. I think I was just having some sort of feelings or something.
We talked about weight. She looked at her chart, which was right in front of her on her wall, and said "I'm looking at my chart." I commented about "her chart." I thought of Jen and "We have charts." (So do we!!!). She thinks I'm underweight but I disagree, and for some reason, she takes the high end weight of the chart and uses that as what is the low end weight. So basically, if the weight is 104-116, she's telling me that I should weight 113 because 104 is the "extremely low end," which really makes no sense, because why would they bother putting it on there if it was "under" what it should be? (that made no sense) UGH!!!
Blah. I don't even know what else. I might be hungry but I don't think I feel like eating. I think I'm just in a bad mood.
Stupid kitchen
I'm going on a hunger strike until my stupid kitchen is done. It's been 4 weeks now and no one is even working on it today. WTF? I am not eating out any more. I am sick of it and it's expensive!! I just won't eat anything but yogurt. Screw it!! This was supposed to take 2 weeks. WTF?
The list.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Didn't make it through it all
I don't know, we talked about a lot of things. I wish I had another 50 minutes to keep going. Let's hope tomorrow I can continue. Afterall, that's what I'm hoping for with this 3x/week thing.
Monday, November 10, 2008
My list for tomorrow
- How it drives me insane that she's perfectly skinny
- My sister and how I'm quite angry with her
- My dream I had
- My date
My guess is that I'll save the first thing on my list for last, or chicken out and not talk about it. I don't want her to get all self conscious. She never wears tight fitting clothing anyway so she's probably already aware of the fact that she has a good body (not in a vain way).
The list just grew. Conversation between my parents and me at dinner"
M - "Were you really going to have us meet C?" (insert some strange name that she called her which I can't remember.
P- "Yes." (followed by "why?") "Because you guys always ask questions I thought it would calm your curiosity."
M- "Would she tell us what's going on with you?"
P and D - "No, she's not allowed to do that."
D- "You don't look like you're eating like you were. You were eating better before" (or something like that."
D- "I'd like to meet her. She's Italian."
M- "I though Charro (no joke, she called her CHARRO) was Spanish."
P- "Her name is C."
D- "How old is she? Oh, she's that young! What does she look like"
P- "She's tall, thin, pretty."
M- "Does she have an eating disorder?"
WTF??? Where the hell did Charro come from. I seriously might need to make this thing private!!!
Oh, M was mom, D was dad and P was me, in case you didn't get that.
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Testing and other stuff
I took a long nap today. Felt so good and it was the perfect day for it. Rainy and gloomy. Then my cat puked.
Why does it bother me SO much that Charro is skinny? I know I've talked about this before but it's bothering me again. She looks thinner to me. She has the perfect body and it drives me insane. She says she eats whatever she wants and I just don't get it. I saw her arms the other day and they are skinny, she has great collar bones (we know how I feel about collar bones) and skinny legs. That bitch! (Just kidding). Though I am quite envious of her body and don't understand how she really can eat the way she says she does. It's not fair. It's not!! I guess I should probably talk about this with her...again. Maybe this time I should really let her know how I feel. I just don't want to make her self-conscious or anything and think she needs to wear baggy clothes around me or something. I feel like it's a double-edged sword. I just want to be skinny like she is. It's not fair.
Another doozy
Friday, November 07, 2008
A date
I might need some apple before I head out. I had lunch at 3, which was also sort of dinner. I didn't finish it so I put it in the fridge. I got a veggie and black bean burrito. I just wasn't very hungry today. I did hear Charro's voice in my head saying "You need to eat even if you are not hungry." I guess I didn't listen to it.
I still have no kitchen so I can't cook. What a pain in the ass. It's been 3 weeks. It will be great when it's done though.
I hope this guy is cool...
I think Charro is more comfortable with me these days, perhaps it's because she sees me more now than her friends. She came out to get me and said her usual "hi" and then said (as I was walking in) "What's up?" The other day there was a little small talk while walking into her office as well. Then, as I was leaving today, she said "See ya later alligator." I thought that was cute.
I'm trying to figure out why it is that I don't feel like I should have needs. We talked about that a bit today but I can't figure it out. I don't know why I don't want people to worry about me or why I don't want to ask for help with things or need things. I don't even know what I'm talking about.
I'm tired.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Am I hungry?
I can't figure out if I'm hungry or not. I don't think I am. I've been sitting here trying to figure it out for over an hour. I guess it doesn't matter if I'm not hungry, that's a good thing. Charro would say that I have to eat even when I'm not hungry and that my hunger cues are off. Well, most of the time I know when I'm hungry.
I know it's only 2:30, but I'll probably eat dinner soon because I have to workout and teach later, and I never feel good when I eat right before I go.
It's so gloomy out today, but at least it's warm.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
I think it will work
I told her that I thought it was weird that I am seeing her three times a week, but I can't really figure out why I think it's weird. Maybe because it means that I need to be seen three times a week, I don't know. I also told her how I feel like I'm being a burden on her and that she's not really working and is making time for me when she doesn't have to be. I told her to cancel if something better comes up because I feel bad that she's doing this for me.
I don't know what else. She even referred to herself as "Charro" tonight, which was funny. She said that she "looks forward to seeing" me too, which was nice. This was when we were talking about how I worry that she will get sick of me. She said, "You don't think I'll be excited to see you?" I was like "Because you're getting up and cheering now?" That's when she said that.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Here for a minute
I went home to vote, but it probably won't matter because I don't think my guy is going to win anyway.
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Wednesday I'll have free time...maybe
I ate WAY TOO MUCH at the rehearsal dinner last night. Actually, I never even touched my main course because I was too full. I did get it wrapped to bring home, because I hate wasting things, though I knew I probably wouldn't eat it. Well, I didn't bring it home with me because it stunk. It smelled like someone was dropping bombs. I kept getting a wiff of it and was like, man, someone is letting them rip and then I realized it was my dinner. Then I realized I have no fridge to put it in anyway so it would have gone bad. I don't look forward to all the food at the wedding tomorrow. Blah! I hope my dress still fits. Part of me feels the need to not really eat so much today.
Today I have to work out for 9 years and then go see my bro. Yeah!
I start seeing Charro three days a week next week.
Gotta get dressed.
Oh, the best man in the wedding is super cute. And I met a guy while waiting for the train last night. Ha!


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Manufacturers of bioplastics - Tecnaro, FKuR, NatureWorks, Biotec - were present, next to a number of major players in the chemical industry. A cheering development: while green chemistry and biopolymers may still have only a niche position in the market, when major companies like Bayer, Dupont, BASF, Clariant and Evonik participate, it's a sign that attitudes about bioplastics are undergoing a major shift.
As one speaker, Rina Singh, from the U.S.-based Biotechnology Industry Organization, pointed out "green chemicals and plastics are increasingly being built into portfolios", while "retail market pull - think Walmart, Proctor & Gamble - is driving demand." To which Manfred Kircher, of the German academic CLIB-Graduate Cluster Industrial Biotechnology added that industrial drivers, such as the industry's need to reduce dependence on fossil feedstock, were also helping to "push the bioeconomy in Europe". Biofeedstock broadens feedstock flexibility, he said although "the cost must come down. The bioeconomy will only succeed if we don't need to pay a premium."
The need to develop alternative (and non-food ) sources of feedstock was also a recurring theme throughout the conference.
Ramani Narayan (Biobased Material Research Group, Michigan State University) eloquently explained what the real problem was with using what he called a 'depleting feedstock' like oil. Not only are fossil feedstocks finite, their use disturbs the carbon cycle, which naturally regulates the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. As Narayan said: "Nature does a great job. It's in balance." However, using the carbon stored in fossil resources - "old carbon" - causes an imbalance in this system. He argued "the rate and time scale of carbon fixation balance carbon use, and that the rate and time scale of CO2 utilization is in balance using bioproducts instead of fossil resources." Unlike petroleum-based carbon, biobased carbon is "new carbon" that is cycled by nature over a period of 1 - 10 years.
To understand the true impact on the environment throughout the life cycle of a product, it is important to consider the origin of the carbon. Narayan drew a distinction between what he called material carbon, or "Kg of CO2 per 100 kg resin", and process carbon, defined as "Kg of CO2 released per 100 kg resin". Material carbon from biobased feedstocks can be managed by the natural carbon cycle; petro-based material carbon cannot. The value proposition of biobased feedstocks is thus a "zero material carbon footprint". Renewable biomass feedstocks are therefore vital for carbon footprint reduction.
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Semi tropical valley, Helambu mountains, the magnificent Jugal Himal and the vivid contrast of Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist cultures.
The most accessible of all trekking regions, Helambu offers a low altitude, distinctly enjoyable trek. In Tamang and Sherpa villages, meet friendly and hospitable people with strong family and cultural ties.
It is a region where steeply cut rice terraces and deep green valleys give way to rich forests of oak and rhododendron, all set against a distant vista of mountain peaks.
Sundarijal, famous for water resources
Chisapani, hilltop from where the sunrise and sunset views are incredible
The Buddhist Sherpa Villages
Melamchi bazaar
Colorful city of Kathmandu
Trek Grade : 2
Trek Code : RMT-HEL-07
Duration : 7 days
Trek Style : Tea House Trek
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Day 03 Tharepati (3510m, 6 hrs)
Day 04 Tarkeghyang (2740m, 4 hrs)
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Thanks for visiting our heat pump ultimate resource guide. It's broken down into 9 Chapters and the goal is to give you as much information as we can about heat pumps.
Below are the list of chapters. Feel free to click on the chapter link to jump ahead to that chapter as this guide is long and jam packed with informative information.
Chapter 1 - What Are Heat Pumps?
When the season shifts to cooler weather, many homeowners start scheduling a tune-up for or replacing their existing heating system.
Among the concerns homeowners have with older heating and cooling systems is whether a tune-up is worth the expense of the service call. After all, it worked well enough through last year, didn't it? Another concern is, "What do I buy to replace the old unit?" One possible replacement option is the heat pump.
Heat pumps – The Basics
Basically, a heat pump is a mechanical device that uses a small amount of energy to transfer heat between your house and the outside air. This movement of thermal energy is the opposite of wind generation – here, heat is absorbed from a cold space (outside) and released into a warmer space (inside). In nature, heat tends to flow from a higher to a lower temperature.
There are several types of heat pumps that can create this exchange of cool/warm air:
Heat pumps – A Brief History
Although we often think of "refrigeration" as something related to cooling, it is a process of moving heat from one place to another. It might surprise you to learn that the heat pump grew out of an early demonstration of artificial refrigeration pioneered in 1748 by William Cullen.
That process led to the scientific principle of the heat pump, developed around 1852 by William Thomson, Lord Kelvin. Lord Kelvin envisioned applying this principle to cooling buildings and refrigeration systems. Peter von Rittinger is credited with developing and building the first heat pump system between 1855 and 1857.
It was not until the late 1940s that an American inventor, Robert C. Webber, developed the first ground source heat pump. Webber observed that his deep freezer produced constant excess heat. Connecting the outlet piping from the freezer to a hot water heater, then hooking the heated water to a piping loop and utilizing a small fan, he found that his system could propel warm air into the building. From that first system, he developed a full-sized pump that could provide heat throughout his home.
Heat Pumps Pros and Cons
There are a number of benefits to a heat pump system for heating or cooling your house. Some of them include:
Some potential disadvantages are:
Heat pump systems are not the perfect solution to every heating need but they are an increasingly more efficient and effective alternative to traditional heating systems.
Chapter 2 – How Heat Pumps Work
Heat pumps are cost-effective, eco-friendly, safe systems for heating and cooling homes in moderate climates. Recent advances have even made heat pumps work more effectively in climates with greater weather extremes, too.
You may be unfamiliar with heat pump systems and the differences between them and more traditional home heating systems:
How a heat pump works
What makes a heat pump system so effective, and how does it work? Let's briefly return to the basic description from Chapter 1:
"Basically, a heat pump is a mechanical device that uses a small amount of energy to transfer heat between your house and the outside air."
An air-source or geothermal-source heating system has these components:
(For this example of heating, let's focus on the air-source heat pump.)
The heat pump system consists of an outdoor unit and an indoor distribution system. Both are powered by electricity.
Year round comfort and safety
A heat pump provides a stable temperature within the home. Once the room reaches the temperature you prefer (for either cooling or warming), the heat pump will maintain that temperature. Newer heat pumps also have programmable timers that can be preset to warm the house up before you get out of bed in the morning, or to warm the house ahead of your return from work.
Heat pumps don't create waste – no ashes, soot, smoke, moisture, or other waste material. The refrigerant used in newer heat pumps is more eco-friendly, contributing fewer greenhouse gases.
And because there is no gas heating or wood burning, there also are no hot surfaces or flames that can burn people or pets. The heat pump can be safely left on whether you are asleep or out of the house.
Want to know more about the performance and efficiency of heat pumps? Please continue to the next chapter.
Chapter 3 – Performance and Efficiency of Heat Pumps
The benefits of heating and cooling your home with a heat pump system can sound pretty appealing. But if you are a cost-conscious homeowner, you probably want to know about their performance and efficiency as well.
Heating and cooling– a changing climate
Although the heat pump is powered by electricity, a properly installed heat pump delivers from one-and-a-half to three times more heat than it consumes in electricity. The reason for this efficiency is that the heat pump moves heat; it doesn't convert heat from a fuel like oil or propane.
Tradition has it that heat pumps are most effective for heating and cooling houses located in moderate-to-warm climates. The newer generation of heat pumps ("cold pumps") is proving to be efficient and effective in even the colder climates.
The Canadian GeoCity initiative and the New England states of Vermont and Massachusetts are promoting installation of new generation heat pump systems. The heating efficiency of the newer systems is proving to be far less expensive than conventional fuel-based heat systems typically used in the northeast and Canada.
Improving efficiency and performance
Let's look at some of the changes incorporated into the new generation heat "cold climate" pumps.
Measurable Efficiency
The efficiency of your heat pump is based on "outdoor" temperature and comparing the amount of energy delivered by the heat pump vs. the amount of energy consumed. Consider the efficiency of energy usage measured in kilowatts (kW).
An air-source heat pump is estimated to provide a Coefficient of Performance (COP) of 3:1. This means that for every 3kW of heat moved through your house, only 1kW of electricity is consumed.
A ground-source heat pump is even more efficient, with an efficiency of 4:1: for every 4kW of heat, only 1kW of electricity is used. In Canada, the cost of heating a home in Winnipeg, Manitoba could look like this:
(NOTE: these are costs to operate an electric furnace, oil furnace, air-source w/electric resistance backup heat pump, and a ground water [geothermal] heat pump per annum.)
Although heat pump efficiency is generally very good for many homes in many climates, its greatest efficiency will be with houses that are well insulated. A good insulation system helps the heat pump reach its highest COP level. Costs will also vary depending on the size of the area to be heated and cooled.
Is a heat pump the right choice for your home?
When evaluating whether to switch to a heat pump or augment your current heating system with a heat pump, one important factor to consider is the current cost of fuel for your oil- or propane-based system vs. the cost of electricity to run a heat pump.
In some areas, the cost of fuel still remains lower than the cost of electricity but that may not always be the case. Fuel costs fluctuate seasonally. Fuel costs are also dependent on the availability of a diminishing resource, the cost of delivery and changing government regulations regarding energy and pollution.
Chapter 4 – Types of Heat Pumps
By now, you are becoming familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of heating and cooling your home with a heat pump system. Let's look more closely at the types of heat pumps currently being used in North America.
Ground-source heat pumps
Ground-source heat pumps (GSHP), also known as geothermal heat pumps, have been used in the USA for more than 50 years. Unlike air-source heat pumps that draw heat from the outside air, GSHPs exchange heat with the ground.
There are two basic types of ground-source heat pumps:
Air-source heat pumps
As described in greater detail in Chapter 2, the air-source heat pump draws air into the exterior heat pump system (located outside your house) and a fan forces the air over the heat exchanger, tubing through which refrigerant flows, to extract heat from the air. Through a process of compression and vaporization, heat is transferred to the interior portion of the heating system where it is distributed by ductwork throughout the house.
The newer technology Cold Climate air-source pump is designed for extreme climates. It is capable of detecting the minimum amount of energy needed to achieve desired heating or cooling – a very energy efficient heat pump alternative.
Absorption heat pumps
Absorption pumps are air-source pumps that rely on natural gas, geothermal-heated water, solar power, or propane instead of electricity for power. They are more often used in large-scale buildings but are also available for larger homes.
Another difference from air-source and GSHP pumps is that the absorption pump absorbs the evaporated ammonia from the refrigerant into water (instead of pumping it in a compressor). A low-pressure pump moves the solution up to a higher pressure, the heat source boils the ammonia out of the water, and the cycle is repeated.
Mini split/ductless heat pump
The mini-split (aka ductless) heat pump is a smaller device capable of heating the home or office. The mini-split differs from the air- and geothermal-source heat pumps because the system contains many indoor units, or splits. The outdoor unit routes refrigerant piping to each section. It does not process heated or cooled air through the standard duct system of a house.
An indoor unit is placed in the space that it will be heating or cooling; each indoor unit has a small fan that controls the airflow of that room.
How to choose?
Air and geothermal-source heat pumps are the most commonly used heat pump systems at this time. The newer absorption and cold pump systems are gaining support from homeowners and government initiatives.
The GSHP is a more costly initial investment but operates more efficiently in cold climates. Because the processor and pump are housed indoors, they are protected against harsher outdoor conditions. Geothermal systems are low maintenance, and the loops can last for generations when properly installed.
Air-source pumps are less complex and easier to install than the GSHP systems. They are easy to access and service but require closer attention to regular maintenance checks because the primary system is located outside the house. Although the newest generation of air-source pumps is more efficient than ever, it may require more supplemental energy to run when winter temperatures reach their lowest point.
When you are ready to shop for a heat pump system for your house, talk with HVAC professionals who are knowledgeable and experienced in designing and installing heat pumps. They will be able to help you determine what type of heat pump system will best suit your heating/cooling needs and budget.
Energy Star Ratings
Both the Canadian and United States governments utilize the Energy Star rating system to identify products that help fight climate change and save energy. These products typically help the consumer save money and protect the environment.
Energy Star-qualified air-source heat pumps have a higher seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) and a higher energy efficiency rating (EER) than traditional fuel-based heating/cooling systems. They are approximately 9 percent more efficient than standard new models that are not Energy Star qualified, and are potentially 20 percent more efficient than most standard systems installed in homes.
Energy Star-qualified ground-source heat pumps have been identified as being more than 45 percent more energy efficient than standard heating/cooling systems. GSHPs are considered the most efficient systems for providing comfortable heating and cooling to your home.
Chapter 5 Costs
It is time to turn our attention to the cost of complete system heat pumps, and the estimated complete system installation costs.
The setting
For the purpose of simplicity and clarity, certain factors for the following examples are predetermined and are based on installation of a complete air-source heat pump system:
Leading Brands
Now, let's look at a few examples of complete system (CS) and complete system installed (CSI) costs for some of the major air-source heat pump brands.
This is only a partial list of brand-name heat pump systems and does not differentiate between those that are high efficiency rated and those that are standard efficiency rated. Standard efficiency systems do cost less in initial outlay but may be less cost-effective to operate over the long term.
The cost of a complete 3-ton air-source heat pump system, based on SEER/HSPF ratings:
Heating and cooling your home
The costs above are based on a specific set of criteria and may not reflect the costs of installing a complete air-source heat pump system in your home. The pricing process begins with an inspection by a licensed HVAC representative.
The HVAC representative should complete a thorough evaluation of your present heating/cooling system (including a heating/cooling load calculation). Then, he or she should take measurements, and look at the heat gain/heat loss areas of your home (your windows, attic, doors, etc.). The representative uses these careful measurements and assessments to evaluate and recommend the properly sized system to best serve you and your home.
When pricing a heat pump system, keep in mind that you most likely will need to invest in a complete system. The outdoor and indoor connecting points must match and this doesn't consistently happen, especially when the system is more than 7 years old. One HVAC specialist notes that total replacement is not always required; sometimes a part can fail prematurely and be replaced, but that is not the common case.
The cost also will vary from heat pump system to system. For instance, the more costly ground-source heat pump (GSHP) has a higher upfront cost for installation and many homeowners choose to finance a GSHP system. However, the return on investment is favourable: the GSHP system costs an estimated three-to-four times less to operate (when properly installed).
In the next chapter, we will look at other cost savings factors.
Chapter 6 – Cost Savings
In previous chapters, you learned about heat pumps, how they work, their performance and efficiency, types of heat pumps, and costs.
This chapter focuses on factors that influence cost savings, and provides some cost savings calculator links to help you estimate the potential cost of installing a heat pump system based on your house and energy bills.
Cost Savings Vactors
There are a number of factors related to both the interior and exterior environments of your house that affect the cost savings of a heat pump system. Let's look at some of the most important factors.
Exterior Factors
Regional climate – the type of regional climate where your home is situated plays a significant part in how efficiently a heat pump (or other HVAC system) heats or cools your home.
Exterior shade – the shade provided by overhangs and landscaping also influences the energy efficiency of your home.
Building layout and orientation – the position of your house and its layout in relation to the sun, wind, and surrounding land and buildings affects your heating and cooling efficiency (and cost).
Interior Factors
Building size – this seems fairly obvious, but the size of the heat pump system must be properly matched to the size of the building. Without that proper balance, optimal efficiency and effectiveness will be diminished or lost altogether.
Number of windows – the number of windows and the directions they face are also part of the efficiency factor that will be measured by the HVAC specialist.
Insulation – how well the house, windows, and ducts are insulated (and sealed, where appropriate) affects how efficiently your home is cooled and heated – no matter what type of HVAC system is currently installed.
Other Factors
Type of heat pump system – the initial and operating costs of heat pumps will vary, depending on the type of system installed.
Air-source pumps are still the most frequently used heat pump systems. They cost less to install than ground-source (GSHP), also known as geothermal, systems but may be more expensive to operate in the coldest weather.
GSHP systems are considered to be the most efficient to operate but are costly in the initial investment end.
Backup energy system – the need for a backup system will depend on the type and size of heat pump you are considering. A reliable HVAC contractor who is knowledgeable on all heat pump options can advise you on this question, based on the current condition of your house, and the size of heat pump system recommended.
NOTE: a properly-sized GSHP system with an auxiliary heating unit may be able to cover your home's heating and cooling without the need for a backup furnace.
There are many things to consider as you explore the pros and cons of installing a heat pump system in your home. The links below are some resources that can help you calculate the potential cost savings of installing and operating a heat pump system:
Chapter 7 – Heat Pumps vs. Other Heating Sources
Over the previous chapters, you have read about various types of heat pumps and the challenges and benefits they may offer for heating and cooling your home. Before you make a decision on a heating system, it may be helpful to review the basics of more traditional HVAC systems.
Heating Basics
When shopping for your new heating system, remember these basics:
Traditional Heating Systems
Humans have sought to heat their shelters for more than one million years. The most common heating sources have been fire and the burning of available fuels – wood, peat, animal dung, coal, gas, or oil.
Many of today's homes are still heated by fuel-burning methods. Some of these methods include:
Additional heating systems
Advantages and Disadvantages
Each type of heating and cooling system has advantages and disadvantages. Some disadvantages of such fuel-based systems as gas or oil are the use of non-replaceable resources, pollution, and expense. Systems like the pellet- and wood-burning stoves also can emit higher levels of pollutants and also require storage areas for the wood or pellets.
Heat pumps can accommodate many types of heating and cooling needs but not all types of heat pumps will serve all heating/cooling purposes well. Replacing a traditional heating system with a heat pump system can initially be very costly although return on investment can be realized within five to ten years, depending on the type of heat pump system, layout of the home (including directional position), insulation level, and climate conditions.
The best heating system isn't entirely determined by the price. A wise homeowner will evaluate:
Chapter 8 – Manufacturers
The process of reviewing your current HVAC system, options for repairing or replacing it, and considering which type of system to replace it with is worthy of a notebook. There really are no shortcuts to this process and if you aren't keeping detailed notes, you may overlook very important information that could affect your decision-making.
Start with a whole-home energy audit
If you have decided to replace a traditional HVAC system with a heat pump (or an existing heat pump with a new heat pump), it is probably time to schedule a home energy performance audit. This type of whole-home evaluation will cover such things as:
NOTE: this audit may be completed by an independent contractor or an HVAC representative from a heat pump provider company.
Your home may already be fitted with a heat pump system. If so, you probably have a pretty good idea of the size of heat pump system you will need as a replacement.
If you are converting to a heat pump system from a traditional furnace and air conditioner system, you should contact several heat pump/installation companies for quotes on replacement systems.
Do any needed remediation work?
Depending on the results of the audit, you may choose (or need) to do some repairs and upgrades to ensure that your home is well-insulated prior to installation of your new heat pump. From the attic to the basement, crawlspace, or foundation, the envelope of your home should be properly insulated and sealed against needless energy loss. This is true of all the duct work in your home, too.
Evaluating Heat Pump Brands and Types
There is no intent to recommend any particular brand or model of heat pump system in any of these chapters. You are always encouraged to research HVAC systems (heat pumps are a form of HVAC) as well as some of the leading manufacturers and models.
Be aware that reading online reviews of specific manufacturers and products can be confusing. The reviews of the "Top Heat Pumps" from one website may differ considerably from those of another website.
The only way it may be possible to reasonably determine which product to choose is to speak with several individuals who actually install heat pumps. They are the people who know which brands, or models within a brand, are consistently top performers – and those that are frequently problematic.
Another important factor in your decision-making process is the actual model of a given manufacturer. Just as there are better performing cars within any major auto manufacturer's line, so are there better performing models within even the best known heat pump manufacturers (and costlier does not equal better).
Among the leading brands of heat pump manufacturers are:
These brands are not listed as endorsed products. Many of these manufacturers have been in business for as much as a century, or longer, and their products have withstood the test of time. Other heat pump manufacturers that aren't mentioned here may also provide the heat pump system that is best suited to your home needs.
Keep making notes on everything you learn – from the energy audit, to the experiences of service repair persons, recommendations from friends, and the HVAC vendor. Compare recommended brands, like for like, and look for those systems that offer the best levels of energy savings (such as energy star and other similar ratings).
As you come close to making a decision, you should be able to reasonably determine:
And before you make that final decision, take time to evaluate the contractor and vendor. Ask for and follow up on all references. The person doing the installation should be licensed and experienced at installing the type of heat pump system you will be buying. Also look at any online reviews.
Changing HVAC systems is a costly process, no matter which type of system you choose. Your choice will affect your monthly budget, and the overall well-being and comfort of all who live in your home for many years to come.
Chapter 9 – Review Sites
Together, we have explored the world of heat pumps. Perhaps you now have more knowledge about air- and ground-source systems, new-generation cold pumps, absorption heat pumps and mini split/ductless heat pumps.
The move toward cleaner, more energy-efficient heating and cooling systems continues to gain importance in communities throughout North America. Fortunately, there are wonderful HVAC options. Heat pump systems are rapidly evolving to meet the newest recommendations (and requirements) of both communities and consumers.
Good luck in your search and your decision-making process. If you need heat pumps in Victoria BC, please contact us.
The websites listed below are among the resources used for heat pump reviews.
Heat Pump GuideFurnace CompareHVAC For BeginnersHeat Pump Price Guide


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