"Phil L" wrote in message
. uk...
David Hansen wrote:
On Sun, 02 Jul 2006 19:40:17 GMT someone who may be "mentalguy2004"
wrote this:-

Any particular reason why you are burning electricity to run these
two gadgets? Could you not open the windows?

Ummm, because it's too hot and opening the windows doesn't help.

Then the house may be badly designed, though without looking at it I
couldn't say.

Design doesn't come into it

You are having a laugh of course. A high thermal mass building with heavy
to super insulation and appropriate eves overhangs to keep the sun off
windows and the walls, with adequate ventilation will be "very" cool in
summer time. There is NO need for a/c in the UK if the house is designed
right