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#1 Posted : 05 July 2006 10:27:00(UTC)
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Posted By stevehaigh I know that there is no upper temperature limit and that all precautions should be taken when temperatures escalate, however, is there a general opinion as to what is considered to be a comfortable temperature for people to sit in when indoors. I am referring mainly to the elderly and infirm
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#2 Posted : 05 July 2006 10:48:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter Steve There are several factors that influence thermal comfort including temperature, humidity, air velocity and human factors. 21 deg C should be comfortable for many assuming average humidity and absence of cool draughts. Paul
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