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In 2015 I removed all original insulation from the ceiling of my 26' to
replace it with more modern stuff. Some photos on the photo site show
details.

Today, we found out what a difference the old and the new bring. While
the ceiling is only slightly warm, the driver side next to the bunk beds
is very warm. I'd say at least 5-10Kelvin difference. This means for me:
The 23' will receive a full insulation ceiling and walls.

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Best regards

Peer Oliver Schmidt
PGP Key ID: 0x83E1C2EA

'76a Eleganza II, Oasis, LV, NV
'73 Sequoia, VA
 
G'day,

For those of you not familiar with the Kelvin scale:

1 Kelvin is equal to 1.8 degree Fahrenheit.

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808


-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Peer Oliver Schmidt GMC
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2017 3:54 AM
To: gmclist
Subject: [GMCnet] Value of insulation

In 2015 I removed all original insulation from the ceiling of my 26' to
replace it with more modern stuff. Some photos on the photo site show
details.

Today, we found out what a difference the old and the new bring. While
the ceiling is only slightly warm, the driver side next to the bunk beds
is very warm. I'd say at least 5-10Kelvin difference. This means for me:
The 23' will receive a full insulation ceiling and walls.

--
Best regards

Peer Oliver Schmidt
PGP Key ID: 0x83E1C2EA
 
It's also the same as ONE DEGREE CELSIUS (formerly "centigrade).

D C "Mac" Macdonald
Amateur Radio K2GKK
Since 30 November '53
USAF and FAA, Retired
Member GMCMI & Classics
Oklahoma City, OK
"The Money Pit"
TZE166V101966
'76 ex-Palm Beach
k2gkk + hotmail dot com

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From: Gmclist on behalf of Rob Mueller
Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2017 16:20
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Value of insulation

G'day,

For those of you not familiar with the Kelvin scale:

1 Kelvin is equal to 1.8 degree Fahrenheit.

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808

-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Peer Oliver Schmidt GMC
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2017 3:54 AM
To: gmclist
Subject: [GMCnet] Value of insulation

In 2015 I removed all original insulation from the ceiling of my 26' to
replace it with more modern stuff. Some photos on the photo site show
details.

Today, we found out what a difference the old and the new bring. While
the ceiling is only slightly warm, the driver side next to the bunk beds
is very warm. I'd say at least 5-10Kelvin difference. This means for me:
The 23' will receive a full insulation ceiling and walls.

--
Best regards

Peer Oliver Schmidt
PGP Key ID: 0x83E1C2EA

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Zero degrees Celsius is 273 degrees Kelvin. Kelvin scale starts at Zero which is defined as ABSOLUTE ZERO where all molecular activity has ceased (minus 273 C).

D C "Mac" Macdonald

Amateur Radio K2GKK
Since 30 November '53
USAF and FAA, Retired
Member GMCMI & Classics
Oklahoma City, OK
"The Money Pit"
TZE166V101966
'76 ex-Palm Beach
k2gkk + hotmail dot com

________________________________
From: Gmclist on behalf of Rob Mueller
Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2017 16:20
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Value of insulation

G'day,

For those of you not familiar with the Kelvin scale:

1 Kelvin is equal to 1.8 degree Fahrenheit.

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808

-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Peer Oliver Schmidt GMC
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2017 3:54 AM
To: gmclist
Subject: [GMCnet] Value of insulation

In 2015 I removed all original insulation from the ceiling of my 26' to
replace it with more modern stuff. Some photos on the photo site show
details.

Today, we found out what a difference the old and the new bring. While
the ceiling is only slightly warm, the driver side next to the bunk beds
is very warm. I'd say at least 5-10Kelvin difference. This means for me:
The 23' will receive a full insulation ceiling and walls.

--
Best regards

Peer Oliver Schmidt
PGP Key ID: 0x83E1C2EA

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Rob Mueller schrieb/wrote
> For those of you not familiar with the Kelvin scale

oops, sorry. Kelvin was used as that is the base to calculate
temperature differences whenever some heatpump guy is talking to me :-)

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Best regards

Peer Oliver Schmidt
PGP Key ID: 0x83E1C2EA

'76a Eleganza II, CA
'73 Sequoia, VA
 
No problem Peer, there is always someone who can translate

Mike in NS

On Sat, Aug 12, 2017 at 7:20 PM, Peer Oliver Schmidt GMC <

> Rob Mueller schrieb/wrote
> > For those of you not familiar with the Kelvin scale
>
> oops, sorry. Kelvin was used as that is the base to calculate
> temperature differences whenever some heatpump guy is talking to me :-)
>
> --
> Best regards
>
> Peer Oliver Schmidt
> PGP Key ID: 0x83E1C2EA
>
> '76a Eleganza II, CA
> '73 Sequoia, VA
>
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Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS

Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
 
> In 2015 I removed all original insulation from the ceiling of my 26' to
> replace it with more modern stuff. Some photos on the photo site show details.
>
> Today, we found out what a difference the old and the new bring. While the ceiling is only slightly warm, the driver side next to the bunk beds is
> very warm. I'd say at least 5-10Kelvin difference. This means for me:
> The 23' will receive a full insulation ceiling and walls.
>
> --
> Best regards
>
> Peer Oliver Schmidt

Peer,

Nothing in the above statement is in error.
What is confusing to some it the difference between one degree Kelvin and one Kelvin degree.
One of these is a sensible (measurable) temperature and the other is a variation in the sensed temperature.

I used to have this discussion with lab techs all the time.

Matt
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Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
My physical chemistry prof always reminded us, there are no 'degrees kelvin', there are kelvins.

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
 
I believe 1 Celsius degree = 1 kelvin degree. It is just where they start counting.

Absolute 0 or freezing point of water.
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Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
My physical chemistry prof always reminded us, there are no 'degrees kelvin', there are kelvins.

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased

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AND, when you shop for replacement light bulbs/lamps (LED or CFL) at Home Depot, Lowes's, or specialty lamp/bulb stores, you definitely need to pay attention to the Kelvin range of what you buy. "Soft white" gives you what could be charitably called "pastel" colors. "Daylight" at the high end of the visible light spectrum gives you just what it says but some (many?) folks consider that uncomfortable. "Bright white" is somewhere in the middle. Personally, I prefer the brightest I can get with my 79 year old eyes, especially when I am reading print or working on my various electronic projects.

D C "Mac" Macdonald
Amateur Radio K2GKK
Since 30 November '53
USAF and FAA, Retired
Member GMCMI & Classics
Oklahoma City, OK
"The Money Pit"
TZE166V101966
'76 ex-Palm Beach
k2gkk + hotmail dot com

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From: Gmclist on behalf of Gerald Work
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2017 09:36
To: GMC Motor Home Post
Subject: [GMCnet] Value of insulation

Actually the art teacher may have disagreed …….as degrees Kelvin is used to describe color temperature. A warm, yellowish light might be described as having a color temperature of 2700 degrees Kelvin while a bright white light might be described as having a color temperature of 5000 to 6000 degrees Kelvin.

Jerry
Jerry Work
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So, the color of the insulation determines the temperature of the roof? :)
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Detroit Metro
1974 Canyon Lands 260
Headers, 3.55, 16"
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> So, the color of the insulation determines the temperature of the roof? :)

Now that's a good one. :lol: :lol:
Hal
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1977 Royale 101348,

1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,

1975 Eleganza II, 101230

1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout
 
Colour determines the temp?? Sure does!
Transparent isn't much good for insulation. Coloured stuff...just never
quite enough !

Mike in NS

On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 2:16 PM, Hal StClair
wrote:

> > So, the color of the insulation determines the temperature of the roof?
> :)
>
>
> Now that's a good one. :lol: :lol:
> Hal
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> 1977 Royale 101348,
>
> 1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
>
> 1975 Eleganza II, 101230
>
> 1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout
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1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS

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