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2019-10-14 21:14:33 -0500 commented answer Is my computer too dinky for BEopt?

Thanks so much for the straight advice, I laughed out loud at the potato. I'll be shopping for something used on Newegg.

2019-10-14 14:21:38 -0500 asked a question Indoor temps seem high compared to outdoor air - older existing residential

Indoor temps seem high compared to outdoor air - older existing residential Hi, I’m working on a model of an existing re

2019-10-13 01:37:08 -0500 asked a question beopt Modeled indoor temps seem high for CA Zone 8

beopt Modeled indoor temps seem high for CA Zone 8 I'm making my first model along with all the beginner mistakes and th

2019-10-13 00:51:03 -0500 marked best answer BeOpt parametric analysis on residence with no AC vs. same with retrofits

Hello I am trying to run my first model and would like to compare the following

1) Temperatures in a home with a given construction in a given location but with no AC system 2) Temperatures in that home once you've added certain retrofits that are available in BeOpt such as window awnings and white roof.

I have seen a demo that shows output in temperatures in Dataviewer that would work well for me. For example, being able to say that there were X number of hours over 80º F in the house before the retrofits, and X number afterward, would be useful. But when I try to run an analysis on a building without a heating or cooling system, I understand that I am not inputting data necessary for the run. (I am not interested in energy savings for the purpose of this project, just indoor temperatures.)

Should I pretend that there is AC in the building for the purpose of the run?

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2019-10-11 14:17:33 -0500 commented answer BeOpt parametric analysis on residence with no AC vs. same with retrofits

Thank you, you are exactly right about what was confusing me.

2019-10-11 13:50:11 -0500 asked a question BeOpt parametric analysis on residence with no AC vs. same with retrofits

BeOpt parametric analysis on residence with no AC vs. same with retrofits Hello I am trying to run my first model and wo

2019-10-11 13:36:02 -0500 commented question Is my computer too dinky for BEopt?

Potato comment was super helpful for me ;-) and I've now replaced the computer. Thanks!

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2019-10-07 17:47:19 -0500 asked a question Is my computer too dinky for BEopt?

Is my computer too dinky for BEopt? I have an Inspiron 3180 2109 with 4 gigabits installed Ram and a processor described