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Andrew Langley posted a reply on Re: Facility Temperature
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Said: Hey Josh!For us, we originally looked at setbacks at night for energy saving but were told by our HVAC designers that it is better for the units to stay at a consistent temp. We have a deadband of 4 degrees in our system m...
Josh Engel posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Facility Temperature
Hi everyone,
I'm wondering if anyone can provide insights into their facilities and the temperature that they keep the building at. We often find ourselves constantly fluctuating and making adjustments- both due to the design of our zones and aging building. Sometimes we warm it up and others we keep it cool, but we go back and forth a lot.
I'm curious if anyone keeps their spaces at a mostly constant temperature and what the ideal temperature you have found is....
I'm wondering if anyone can provide insights into their facilities and the temperature that they keep the building at. We often find ourselves constantly fluctuating and making adjustments- both due to the design of our zones and aging building. Sometimes we warm it up and others we keep it cool, but we go back and forth a lot.
I'm curious if anyone keeps their spaces at a mostly constant temperature and what the ideal temperature you have found is....
Linda Janesz posted a reply on Re: Non-slip Mats for Bubble Exhibit Area
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Said: Thanks! I will look into it.
Bobbi Van Dyke posted a reply on Re: Non-slip Mats for Bubble Exhibit Area
Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Said: We use Dri-Dek at our museum for our water gallery and they've been awesome for us! They're durable, fairly light-weight, easy to move. We power wash the underside of our every so often and keep in mind brighter colors will show dirt ea...
Amanda Wilkening posted a reply on Re: Maker/Art Studio Spaces - Workshops
Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Said: I'm at the Hands On Children's Museum in Olympia WA. We started with a recycled parts art studio and added a Maker Space in the classroom next door and it really helps to have the two spaces together. Anyone of any age can use the art s...
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