Top 50 Activities To Do Before The End of Summer in South Florida
The first two weeks of August are the hottest days of the year in South Florida. And while the temps will likely stick to the 90s, they’ll “feel like” the hundreds. So if you plan on making the most of the season before the weather turns too cool for a night swim, you’re going to […]
Top 7 AC Brands Explained
Counting Down the Seven Best Air Conditioner Brands: Most experts will agree that the performance of a central AC system depends on two things: how well it is installed, and the components that make it up. This means that choosing the right air conditioner goes a long way in determining how efficiently even the most […]
Tropical Cyclones Explained- Extreme Florida Weather
We hear much about tropical cyclones, but just what are they? Recognized as a storm system with a center of a low pressure, tropical cyclones rapidly rotate. They are characterized by strong winds and thunderstorms which may contain heavy rain. They begin over bodies of water with warm temperatures and are energized as the water […]
Understanding Early Mechanical Refrigeration Labs and Tools
Before today’s modern mechanized age, such ordinary concepts as food refrigeration were out of reach to many. The only way to refrigerate food was to transport ice from a cold climate down to the city where it can be consumed. This was exceptionally expensive and was something that almost nobody could afford. As time went […]
Understanding South Florida Summers: Heat, Humidity, Thunderstorms
South Florida summers can feel unbearable, with average temperatures hovering around 89°F. This may not sound bad until you factor in the humidity index. Mornings have average humidity levels of 90, dropping to 55 in the afternoon due to frequent showers. In fact, South Florida receives 45 inches of rain each year with as much […]
Understanding The Florida Aquifer System
Florida is home to five major aquifer systems, without which the Sunshine State, as we know it, could not exist. Virtually all municipal water comes from these systems. The Floridan Aquifer is one of the most productive artesian systems in the world, and lies beneath the entire state of Florida. The water in the porous […]
Understanding The Science of Humidity — It’s Not All Hot Air
You’ve heard the weatherman talk about how humid it’s going to be in the coming days. Perhaps you’ve heard people complain about high humidity making everything feel hotter. But what is it all about? Is there more to humidity than just hot air? Absolutely. The principle of humidity deals with how much water is in […]
Wellington, Florida
One of the most popular equestrian destinations in the United States–possibly even the world–is in a small city called Wellington. So where exactly is Wellington? Look no further than South Florida. Palm Beach County to be exact. Despite the prestige, Wellington isn’t just a place where the international elite of Polo come to train, participate in sporting […]
West Palm Beach Stacks Up Against the Hottest Places in the US
What Makes West Palm Beach The Place to Be Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the world’s best vacation destinations, West Palm Beach in Florida has become the place to be for fun in the sun. Ranked alongside such exotic locales as Hawaii, Paris and Aruba the Florida hotspot has risen […]
What are HVAC Dampers
When cooling or heating your home or office, everything boils down to the flow of air in these spaces. However, when we talk of HVAC systems, what mostly comes into our minds are components like the compressor, evaporator coils, or condenser. Rarely do people think of one crucial component that helps regulate airflow – HVAC […]
