[CAUT] Heating system volume level

[Alan McCoy]

Tim,

I think most HVAC systems are designed for minimum air changes per hour (or
some such target) as dictated by state regulations. How that affects the
uses the room is put to probably does not enter the equation. Hence our
continuing battle. The HVAC system in our recital hall has to be shut off
for each performance because it is so loud. Then of course the room becomes
unbearably hot for performers and audience.

Fun!

Alan

-- Alan McCoy, RPT
Eastern Washington University
amccoy at mail.ewu.edu
509-359-4627
509-999-9512



> From: Tim Coates <tcoates1 at sio.midco.net>
> Reply-To: "College and University Technicians <caut at ptg.org>" <caut at ptg.org>
> Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:48:46 -0500
> To: "College and University Technicians <caut at ptg.org>" <caut at ptg.org>
> Subject: [CAUT] Heating system volume level
> 
> I have looked over the CAUT website concerning heating/cooling for a
> building.  I don't see it addressing the volume aspect of heating/
> cooling.  I am looking for information concerning the acceptable
> volume level of units within a room.  Is there such information?  I
> have my own opinions, and I hope others on this list have their
> opinions.  My opinion is that heating/cooling units within the room
> that create low frequencies make that room a poor choice as a music
> room.   I am also of the opinion that there seems to be a point when
> the overall volume of a heating/cooling unit exceeds a certain level
> the room becomes unacceptable as a music room.  I don't know what
> that point is.  Does anyone?
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Tim Coates
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