It's too hot :(

BallistixOnZ490 · 22 Jul 2021 at 14:55

Lower temps from yesterday didnt persist, back up to 30c again

I tried playing some video games again in the morning, but quickly got too overheated and needed to stop and got back to bed with my fan blowing at me.

Completely drenched in sweat. Also had some paracetamol for my second covid jab, but it does nothing to help with the heat.

Relentless81 · 22 Jul 2021 at 14:58

Had enough of this now I can't wait for the weekend it's just gone over 31c in my office and still climbing

It's like there is no air to breath

Hopefully this is the last of it for this summer and it's stays below 25c

cheesefest · 22 Jul 2021 at 15:07

Just want it dry in three weeks time when got a few days away. Ideally 18-23c, not too hot and comfy to walk about in trousers and a t-shirt

omnomnom · 22 Jul 2021 at 15:08

Im playing football later 5 til 7.

I cant wait...

potatolord · 22 Jul 2021 at 15:16

andy_mk3 said:
Ambient temp is around 33c this week inside, so it's not much worse than being outside. I feel for people that do work outside doing roadworks etc, they really do have it hot in direct sun.

I know a roofer who is having to knock off around 1 every day, as he is suffering badly in the heat.

dlockers · 22 Jul 2021 at 15:25

potatolord said:
I know a roofer who is having to knock off around 1 every day, as he is suffering badly in the heat.

lol, that is every roofer regardless of heat.

Uther · 22 Jul 2021 at 15:28

cheesefest said:
I don't understand how do people manage to walk around the streets with masks on in this heat? I'm asthmatic and mask wearing in this heat is horrific for my lungs at the moment. Been taking my inhaler more. Been going into shops maskless as its more helpful to me.

I have ashma. I also wear a mask for 7 hours a day at work.

GTAMADDOG · 22 Jul 2021 at 15:42

Have today and tomorrow off work. The serviced offices we're stuck in at the moment do not have air conditioning, the sun glares straight in through the window all afternoon and there are three people, plus PCs and a photocopier stuck in a fairly small room considering. This week I found that when I walked in at 8AM the temperature has been 27C before any equipment gets switched on, no amount of cooling fans and open windows can get that room remotely comfortable.

Home hasn't been much better. Despite keeping all curtains and blinds closed during the day the bedroom temperature is generally 29C. Lowest I've seen it all week is 25.5C first thing in the morning after the window has been open all night.

The car is no better because the air conditioning doesn't work any more (needs a lot more than a re-gas) so that is also a sweat box.

I don't mind it too much for a few days, but I'd be happier if it was clear blue skies and maybe 22C tops. Fairly warm and you can still get stuff done without feeling like you need a shower every 15 minutes. Would like a decent thunderstorm though, haven't had a decent one here for a few years now.

Puzzled · 22 Jul 2021 at 17:18

Secret_Window said:
Ok, air con set up and working. It is much louder than I expected.

I wonder if a quiet indoor air conditioner exists or if it just a limitation of the technology. I know the answer is to put it outdoors but they still aren't exactly silent and can annoy the neighbours. It's like heat pumps, the noisy bit goes outdoors to annoy everyone else.

andy_mk3 · 22 Jul 2021 at 17:21

Puzzled said:
I wonder if a quiet indoor air conditioner exists or if it just a limitation of the technology. I know the answer is to put it outdoors but they still aren't exactly silent and can annoy the neighbours. It's like heat pumps, the noisy bit goes outdoors to annoy everyone else.

Even the quiet ones are noisy. There's only so quiet you can make a compressor and fans that are powerful enough to shift the air required both indoors and out.

Split systems with the external unit are a lot quieter as they can be much bigger using lower speed fans, as well as having the ability to vary the speed of the compressor.

Tom_ed1987 · 22 Jul 2021 at 17:22

Those who say they genuinely don't mind this heat, I'm interested to hear at what temperature you consider it 'chilly'?
You must be putting your cost on when it drops below 18 degrees

Tom_ed1987 · 22 Jul 2021 at 17:27

andy_mk3 said:
Even the quiet ones are noisy. There's only so quiet you can make a compressor and fans that are powerful enough to shift the air required both indoors and out.

Split systems with the external unit are a lot quieter as they can be much bigger using lower speed fans, as well as having the ability to vary the speed of the compressor.

There's a huge difference between the old clunking on/off compressors and the modern inverter ones. When I have the indoor units on low demand, you genuinely cannot hear the outdoor unit until you are around 2m away from it on a quiet evening/night, then it's a faint buzzing/hum.

High demand is all just a constant whooshing of fan/wind noise, so doesn't really travel to neighbours etc

Malevolence · 22 Jul 2021 at 17:40

Just nipped down the Post Office on the bike to pick up a missed parcel from yesterday and it actually rained. Sky went as black as Lenny Henry's armpit and big drops started to fall, but only for a minute or two which was disappointing. Was hoping for a drenching. Oh well.

Eddie · 22 Jul 2021 at 17:50

Secret_Window said:
Ok, air con set up and working. It is much louder than I expected. So far after around 44 mins, it has reduced temperature down from 30c to 22.7 and still dropping. I also have a fan running at the same time to help circulate the cool air.

How's it going now?

bainbridge · 22 Jul 2021 at 17:57

Well it topped out at 28c in my WFH office (my living room) today, but I didn't break a sweat. I've been avoiding physical activity, skipped my lunchtime walk and have had cold drinks only. Shorts, t shirt and flip flops, just sat at my desk doing my job.

It's roasting out there, I feel like an astronaut looking out at another planet with a hostile environment from the safety of his space station/planetary base.

Jean-F · 22 Jul 2021 at 18:14

Tom_ed1987 said:
Those who say they genuinely don't mind this heat, I'm interested to hear at what temperature you consider it 'chilly'?
You must be putting your cost on when it drops below 18 degrees

Not far short, at that temp I’ll put a T-shirt on under my shirt, and if I feel that it’s warranted, I’ll wear a not very thick zip up blouson when I go out.

cheesefest said:
I don't understand how do people manage to walk around the streets with masks on in this heat? I'm asthmatic and mask wearing in this heat is horrific for my lungs at the moment. Been taking my inhaler more. Been going into shops maskless as its more helpful to me.

Far be it from to advise you, but although I’ll still wear a mask in shops or on public transportation, I don’t wear one in the street, but there again, I’m not asthmatic.

413x said:
I am sad! This heat wave is coming to an end!
It was a good duration so can't complain. But already looking forward to the next one!

Amen to that brother, you and me both!

Jean-F · 22 Jul 2021 at 18:27

Malevolence said:
Just nipped down the Post Office on the bike to pick up a missed parcel from yesterday and it actually rained. Sky went as black as Lenny Henry's armpit and big drops started to fall, but only for a minute or two which was disappointing. Was hoping for a drenching. Oh well.

Your post didn’t bother me one iota, I found it amusing, and I was disappointed for you that you didn’t get soaked.
It was concise and you sounded like any one of my friends relating an incident to me, but it’s dollars to doughnuts that one or two soi disant woke warriors are gearing up to tell you that you were wrong to use Lenny Henry’s armpits to perfectly illustrate your tale.
I reiterate, in my eyes you did no wrong.

Pigeon_Killer · 22 Jul 2021 at 18:38

Noticeably cooler in Cornwall today. Feels like Winter is arriving early with the rain and cold back tomorrow

cheesefest · 22 Jul 2021 at 18:38

Had to close bedroom windows as can smell lighter fluid from a BBQ at the back. How can anyone have a BBQ with meat tasting of lighter fluid is beyond me.

Puzzled · 22 Jul 2021 at 19:02

bainbridge said:
Well it topped out at 28c in my WFH office (my living room) today, but I didn't break a sweat. I've been avoiding physical activity, skipped my lunchtime walk and have had cold drinks only. Shorts, t shirt and flip flops, just sat at my desk doing my job.

It's roasting out there, I feel like an astronaut looking out at another planet with a hostile environment from the safety of his space station/planetary base.

It's surprising how a small increase in temperature can make a room really uncomfortable to work in. Downstairs is at 27 / 28c which is fine, upstairs is at 30c and just nope