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The [http://seasteading.org/seastead.org/book_beta/Appliances.html book] on appliances. | The [http://seasteading.org/seastead.org/book_beta/Appliances.html book] on appliances. | ||
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| + | It's important for the Seastead Designer to understand the pros and cons of Alternating Current vs. Direct Current (Ac vs. DC) when choosing an electrical infrastructure to support appliances, tools, and consumer electronics that are expected to be part of a modern, comfortable lifestyle. | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| + | * [http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121002006055/en/EMerge-Alliance-Releases-Version-1.1-Occupied-Space EMerge Alliance Press Release: Standard for DC Power in Occupied Spaces] | ||
| + | * [http://www.emergealliance.org/Standard/RequestStandard.aspx Request Public Overview document for Occupied Space Direct Current Standard] | ||
* [https://ees.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/catalog_of_dc_appliances_and_power_systems_lbnl-5364e.pdf Catalog of DC Appliances and Power Systems (Berkeley National Labs)] | * [https://ees.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/catalog_of_dc_appliances_and_power_systems_lbnl-5364e.pdf Catalog of DC Appliances and Power Systems (Berkeley National Labs)] | ||
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| + | ==[[Air conditioning]]== | ||
| + | * [http://www.hotspotenergy.com/DC-air-conditioner/ DC Air Conditioner] (Vendor Link) | ||
| + | * [http://www.hotspotenergy.com/solar-DC-air-conditioners/ Hybrid Air Conditioners] (Vendor Link) | ||
| + | * [http://www.tradezz.com/buy_9421865_SplitCool-DC-18.htm Split System DC Heat Pump] (Vendor Link) | ||
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| + | ==Water Heaters== | ||
* [http://www.apricus.com/html/evacuated_tubes.htm Evacuated Tubes] - For hot water | * [http://www.apricus.com/html/evacuated_tubes.htm Evacuated Tubes] - For hot water | ||
{{Infrastructure}} | {{Infrastructure}} | ||
Revision as of 15:02, 6 July 2017
The book on appliances.
It's important for the Seastead Designer to understand the pros and cons of Alternating Current vs. Direct Current (Ac vs. DC) when choosing an electrical infrastructure to support appliances, tools, and consumer electronics that are expected to be part of a modern, comfortable lifestyle.
Links
- EMerge Alliance Press Release: Standard for DC Power in Occupied Spaces
- Request Public Overview document for Occupied Space Direct Current Standard
- Catalog of DC Appliances and Power Systems (Berkeley National Labs)
Air conditioning
- DC Air Conditioner (Vendor Link)
- Hybrid Air Conditioners (Vendor Link)
- Split System DC Heat Pump (Vendor Link)
Water Heaters
- Evacuated Tubes - For hot water
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