Peanuts and Oxalates. Peanuts are among a small number of foods that contain measurable amounts of oxalates, naturally-occurring substances found in plants, animals, and human beings. When oxalates become too concentrated in body fluids, they can crystallize and cause health problems.
Heat Pump Power Interruptions. In cold weather, the heat pump extracts heat from the cold air outside and releases it inside the house. The process is reversed for cooling during warm weather. Â©2006 Publications International, Ltd.
A heat pump is not much different than a car with a transmission. You can go forward or reverse in a car. Flip the switch at your thermostat and the same thing happens within the heat pump. Heat pumps work very efficiently when the outdoor temperature is in the 50 F range.