Dealing with Extreme Hot Weather

Myself | Sept 3, 2017 | Me

[publius911]

How do you deal with extreme heat? I have zeroed in on a strategy that works very well for me. I am retired, on a limited budget, do not own a swimming pool; limited retirement income.

I am also lucky to own a 41-year old house, with the originally installed ac/heating unit capable of maintaining a 33-degree differential between outside and inside temperature, apparently indefinitely. Limited only, so far, to the amount I am able to afford for pay for the energy.

I do a minimum of work inside the house and keep the thermostat between 78-82, keep the large screen LED TV- heater off, and all lights off, even the C-F and LED ones, and do al heating (soups, frozen, cooked meatballs and coffee) on the microwave.)

I go outside every 30-50 minutes and spend 3-6 minutes sitting in the shade. It is currently 110 outside, and still not the hottest part of the day. The humidity outside is 27%, inside it's 44%.
It is currently 83 inside the house.

When I come in it feels absolutely chilling for 30-50 minutes, whether the A/C is cycling on or off.
Drink plenty of liquids.

Rinse and repeat...

What works for you?

[Glad2bnuts]

It is nice out that way. I commuted from Silverdale daily for a few years, and cut through Victor/Allyn through Shelton. It is longer, but much less stressful. I love it out there, and did a lot of work around Grapeview in my years as a House painter.

[JimRed]

At its warmest, municipal tap water seldom gets above 70-75 degrees. Most well water is probably much cooler. If stuck without AC, a bathtub soak in cool water can increase one’s comfort level. Staying damp with a fan running or a breeze blowing helps a lot.

[JimRed]

At its warmest, municipal tap water seldom gets above 70-75 degrees. Most well water is probably much cooler.

I forgot about cisterns. Only having dealt with them on two Tortola (BVI) vacations, I don't know how cool they would tend to be.