On Friday April 4 the administration sent out a message to all RBHS teachers, explaining the recent heating and cooling change, which happens around this time every year, that the water cooling system used to facilitate air conditioning at RBHS will begin to function again.
“The air conditioning in this building is run by a water cooling station, so that during times when the water could freeze, such as the winter, the system is shut down,” assistant principal Brian Gaub said. “At the same time, the heating in this building is run by internal water pipes so that the availability for heat is always available, but the extent that the water in those pipes are heated changes through the seasons, so that in January it is heated a lot and in July it isn’t used at all.”
As it usually is, the cooling water system is restarted in the early spring. During this time of fluctuating weather, the air conditioning and the heating system are used at the same time, which can make the building feel too warm or too cold at certain times.
“The studies and science wings of the school are often too cold,” sophomore Katy Lydon said. “But I don’t have many complaints about the rest of the school.”
Although this can be a drawback to the school, fortunately there will soon be air conditioning available for hot days, which will decrease the humidity and heat that the school has been facing recently.
Because of the unsteady temperatures that the school will face in the coming months, the email warned teachers of sudden changes in the temperature due to cold fronts and recommended dressing in layers.
By Luke Chval
Jenna Liu • Apr 11, 2014 at 2:42 pm
The temperature in the building really fluctuates based on where you are. For example, the French classroom is always freezing, but the EEE room feels like a sauna. I hope that they might be able to address these issues soon.
Abby Kempf • Apr 11, 2014 at 1:08 pm
The temperature at RB is always so varying. I can be wearing a jacket in one room and still shivering, and then in another room i have to take the jacket off to keep from sweating.
Rachel Forrest • Apr 11, 2014 at 12:52 pm
I am beyond happy for the warm weather outside, but not looking forward to the chilly inside. Hopefully the air conditioning will not freeze out the school with the wonderful weather outside!
Nicole Schroeder • Apr 10, 2014 at 9:38 pm
I’m so glad it’s finally warming up outside, though I guess the weather fluctuations do have their drawbacks when it comes to air-conditioning. Nevertheless, I don’t think I will ever be able to complain about the cold again after this winter!
Grace • Apr 10, 2014 at 1:55 pm
Wow, I didn’t know the air conditioning was run by a water cooling station in the building.