I purchased a generator to run my fridge during blackouts. Victoria Australia (even 5 years ago) was once amongst the world’s cheapest and most reliable coal powered electricity. But cheap reliable power is gone now due to govt forcing the closure of coal fired power stations and building renewables.
If “cheap” means poisoning/polluting the air, then cheap must go. No arguments there. We need that air to survive. This is the only planet we know of in the entire universe that has an atmosphere that can support us. Time to live SMART rather than easy.
(A fridge is a device for redistributing heat, from the closed inside to the ventilated coils outside at the back. To do so it uses energy, and it generates heat in the process. Normally, the thermostat cuts in to stop it for a while once it reaches a target balance. But if you leave it open so that warm air can get in, it will run continuously – and all that you basically have then is a very inefficient room heater.
(AC is just the same – but it works because you’re effectively inside the fridge.)
I love how we are told to conserve and not use big appliances between 1 pm and 7 pm. So we come home from work and either stop and get fast food or order delivery. I guess it is OK for businesses to use power, but not us. Doesn’t amount to the same usage?
Tossle Premium Member over 4 years ago
I purchased a generator to run my fridge during blackouts. Victoria Australia (even 5 years ago) was once amongst the world’s cheapest and most reliable coal powered electricity. But cheap reliable power is gone now due to govt forcing the closure of coal fired power stations and building renewables.
Enter.Name.Here over 4 years ago
If “cheap” means poisoning/polluting the air, then cheap must go. No arguments there. We need that air to survive. This is the only planet we know of in the entire universe that has an atmosphere that can support us. Time to live SMART rather than easy.
fredd13 over 4 years ago
Panel 2: Cartoon logic.
(A fridge is a device for redistributing heat, from the closed inside to the ventilated coils outside at the back. To do so it uses energy, and it generates heat in the process. Normally, the thermostat cuts in to stop it for a while once it reaches a target balance. But if you leave it open so that warm air can get in, it will run continuously – and all that you basically have then is a very inefficient room heater.
(AC is just the same – but it works because you’re effectively inside the fridge.)
Tesla Roadster 181 Premium Member over 4 years ago
This reminds me … I’ve got a pint of Chunky Monkey in my freezer (really!), and it’s calling out to me.
Smokie over 4 years ago
I love how we are told to conserve and not use big appliances between 1 pm and 7 pm. So we come home from work and either stop and get fast food or order delivery. I guess it is OK for businesses to use power, but not us. Doesn’t amount to the same usage?
dtdbiz over 4 years ago
This same type of cartoon would work for water conservation and lawn sprinkling, too.
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
Georgia?
Daeder over 4 years ago
^I was going to say “What passes for energy conservation in red states.”
Sisyphos over 4 years ago
Moonie, you dangerous dolt! Maybe in the darkness you’ll eat an onion with your ice cream. It would serve you right!