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Post by vjaska on Aug 28, 2016 11:21:46 GMT
I find the cooling systems on the Wright bodies far superior to that of the ADL bodies. Except for the LT of course lol. Otherwise, I agree with you.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2016 13:27:54 GMT
I find the cooling systems on the Wright bodies far superior to that of the ADL bodies. Except for the LT of course lol. Otherwise, I agree with you. What's this thing you call an LT never heard of it before
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Post by sid on Aug 30, 2016 19:26:24 GMT
I was on Stagecoach 12280 today and somebody on the top deck was complaining that it was too cold, you'll never please everyone!
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Post by snoggle on Aug 30, 2016 22:49:37 GMT
I was on Stagecoach 12280 today and somebody on the top deck was complaining that it was too cold, you'll never please everyone! Reminds me of that chap, featured on the Route Masters Running London TV prog, who is seen moaning at a bus inspector at Victoria. As he boards a DW on the 38 he goes "why are these buses so cold?, my home is warm, my office is warm, the only place I get cold is on these buses". This is in May when London is rarely what anyone would say is cold. Certainly not boiling as in high Summer but how does that chap cope in the depths of a cold British Winter?
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Post by rambo on Aug 30, 2016 23:36:01 GMT
Air con is a must for the drivers. We drive greenhouses on wheels. Its 2016, not 1916!
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Post by snowman on Aug 31, 2016 0:46:20 GMT
There is no point in fitting Hong Kong style air con because it will only be needed for 3 to 4 months of the year. So for 8 or 9 months of the year the bus will have to carry all that extra weight about for doing nothing. Just as I left the air con job for pastures new they were introducing systems that did both heating and cooling but these systems were about 25% more than just cooling systems in terms of cost. If the technology was worked for buses then great but it would be extra cost to buy, service and run. Vehicle weight will be increased, fuel consumption will increase. I will have to disagree with this point. When it's hot in the UK it is hot and I personally believe that this does not negate the fact that passengers still have the right to bask within a chilled and pleasant environment on these arguably few and far between hot days. Passengers (and tourists) pay for the services they use, therefore they should make full use of what they pay for, however if this means having to avoid hot and stuffy buses which could be arguably detrimental to their health and wellbeing then something really needs to be done about this, especially given the fact that most Underground lines don't have Air Conditioning either. Fitting London buses with Air Conditioning units should be the way forward regardless of the extra costs this may incur be it due to weight, fuel consumption etc. I would have no objection to paying tax towards something benefiting the society, unlike certain areas within the transport sector which are not worthy whatsoever. It's easy to forget that Air Conditioning can also be beneficial during winter as they double up as heaters in cold conditions too. There really is little excuse for not having Air Conditioning. Firstly initial extra cost is not great, if already fitting a ducted cooling system then the slightly larger ducts are negligible. Yes there is extra cost for the working parts but it doesn't make sence not to fit it when alternatives like trains and time get it. The opening window debate is silly. It's 21st century, you may as well say only need heating for 4 months so let's not fit that either.
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Post by cc2005 on Aug 31, 2016 14:42:28 GMT
I find the cooling systems on the Wright bodies far superior to that of the ADL bodies. Except for the LT of course lol. Otherwise, I agree with you. Sovereign's VH1-22 seem to have the coolest and most effective air cooling of any bus IMO. Always a lovely ride!
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