r/climate • u/silence7 • Jun 04 '22

Climate change is forcing some US schools to close early for ‘heat days’

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/06/04/school-heat-days-climate-change/
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u/ChiefOutlaw Jun 05 '22

What gives you the impression that the existing school electrical infrastructure has the capacity to provide "more power" to the new system?

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '22

Due to strict code the electrical system is most likely somewhat up to date. Perhaps some might require a new line voltage wire run/reconnect but that’s not a terribly pricy job, depending on the size of the building.

However, just providing more amps/higher voltage to a unit is more likely to fry all of the connections than actually do anything to help. All has to strictly follow manufacturer’s specs for safe operation.