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The decision to turn on the heating systems in the
residence halls is based upon the weather at the time. There have been years
when we can wait until late October and times when it must be turned on in the
middle of September. It is not an easy decision because if it goes on too early
and we hit a warm spell, you will be too hot. If it is turned on too late, you
will be too cold. In any case, there will be days that are marginal in the
early fall and late spring. During the "in-between days", when
outside temperatures may be in the 60's in the daytime and 30's at night, there
may be some difficulties in getting the building temperatures set just right.
Your understanding how the heating system works in your particular building
will help you be the most comfortable.
Each building has two sensors: one inside the building at a central
location, and one outside. The outside sensor will not allow the heat to turn
on in the building unless the outside temperature falls below approximately 55°
F. Once it is below 55°, the main steam valve to the building will open,
allowing heat to circulate throughout the building. The inside sensor
communicates to the College's Central Heating computer and is monitored by
staff to make sure things are working correctly. At a minimum, the heat in your
building will cycle on at least one time every hour if the outside temperature
is below 55° F. As the outside temperature gets colder and colder, the computer
program allows the heat to stay on longer for each cycle, and/or increases the
number of cycles per hour.
If you have any questions, call or blitz: Woody Eckels, Director of
Residential Operations, 646-1203.
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