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Appliances
(100 points)
The Appliances contest is designed to reproduce appliance energy use in the average U.S. home. To earn points, student teams must maintain certain temperature ranges in their refrigerators (34°F/1.11°C to 40°F/4.44°C) and freezers (-20°F/-28.9°C to 5°F/-1.5°C). During the competition, they must wash and dry 12 towels for 2 days; cook and serve meals for 4 days; clean dishes using a dishwasher for 4 days; and operate a TV/video player for up to 6 hours and a computer for up to 8 hours for 5 days. Points are awarded for this contest through task completion.
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In the Appliances Contest, students must perform a variety of energy consuming activities, including washing and drying 12 towels for 2 days. |
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